We offer Hypnotherapy to clients as part of the Centre's holistic approach to care.
All Hypnotherapists are fully qualified members of a Professional Body.

What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a therapy delivered through the medium of hypnotic trance. Hypnosis is a natural phenomenon which combines strong focus with guided imagery and relaxation
The therapy delivered at the Olive Tree is a mix of hypnosis with solution focused therapy. This type of therapy looks at helping with current issues, rather than routing around in the past for what may have caused them.
It focuses on people's competence rather than their deficits, their strengths rather than their weaknesses, and their possibilities rather than their limitations.

How can hypnotherapy help?
Hynotherapy can help with many issues including stress, anxiety, phobias, pain and sleep problems such as insomnia.
Because of the deeply relaxing and calming nature of hypnosis, anxiety and stress respond very quickly and positively. Many issues "ride on the back" of anxiety, and so the sessions always include teaching on relaxation techniques and self-hypnosis, to reduce general levels of anxiety.

What does hypnosis feel like?
The experience of hypnosis is something that is difficult to describe and differs from person to person. It can also be different from session to session.
Common physical changes include muscular relaxation, changes in breathing and pulse rate, fluttering eyelids, catalepsy (lapse of conciousness with muscle rigidity) and various sensory shifts.

What to expect during a treatment
Each session will be split into two parts. The initial part will consist of a discussion about your specific challenge, and the second part consists of a period of relaxation and hypnosis.

How many sessions can I have?
Prior to using the complimentary therapies and treatments at the Olive Tree, you will meet with the Centre Manager to discuss the different therapies on offer and agree those which would best support your needs.
Members are entitled to 4 free sessions of any therapy they choose or a combination of therapies.
Following this we would request that circumstances allowing, members make a minimum donation of £5.00 per session

Where will the therapy take place?
All therapy sessions take place in our dedicated therapy room at the centre.
We have an electric couch which can be lowered to assist those with mobility difficulties.
It can also be adjusted to a sitting or semi sitting position for those who prefer not to lie flat. Please discuss this with your therapist.

How do I book a therapy session?
All sessions are booked through the manager or an appointed volunteer.
You can book in person, by telephone or by e-mail.