The Discovery Session / Initial Consultation (the first step on your journey towards the future ‘you’!)
Welcome to the first part of our exciting journey into Solution Focused Hypnotherapy – The Discovery Session / Initial Consultation either at my private therapy room, Upper Heyford (nr Bicester), Oxfordshire or online.
If you've ever wondered what goes on in a therapy session or how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Therapy could benefit you, you're in the right place.
In this blog series, we'll explore the key techniques that make this therapeutic approach so effective.
Let's dive into The Discovery Session / Initial Consultation, the starting point where we set the stage for our therapeutic journey. It's not your typical therapy session; it's more like a conversation tailored to your needs and goals. A lot of client’s call this session a real ‘game changer’ for them!
The Initial Discussion
Before we even begin our sessions, we'll have initial discussions about your challenges, aspirations and goals. This allows me to customise our approach, focusing on the solution oriented techniques we'll be exploring in these blog posts.
What happens in this session?
Now, let's talk about what happens in Discovery Session. This is your chance to ask questions, share concerns, and get a clear picture of what to expect. We'll discuss the game plan for our sessions, ensuring you're comfortable and informed.
The Discovery Session is all about gathering information and understanding your mind better and you will start to discovery why you are feelinging the way you do. That's why we call it The ‘Discovery’ Session.
You'll start feeling more in control of your thoughts and emotions right from the get-go.
As we kick off, I'll clarify your goals, aspirations and the challenges you're facing.
You're welcome to share as much as you'd like, but we'll keep it solution focused, focusing on what will help you feel better, not just dwelling on the causes or reasons behind your issues.
Exploring Anxiety behaviours and symptoms
We'll also explore some anxiety behaviours and symptoms that you may be experiencing or ones you might not have identified yourself. Those subtle signs like nail-biting, teeth grinding/jaw clenching, nervous bad tummy, waking up feeling exhausted, rechecking things etc, that often indicate stress and anxiety. Addressing these is a crucial part of our journey toward relief and well-being.
The importance of quality sleep
Quality sleep is another key topic. By delving into your sleep patterns, I'll gain insight into how your mind processes stress. And yes, even if you're not sleeping at all, I'm here to help, and improving sleep quality is often the first positive change we'll make.
How your brain works
Ever wondered how your brain works in all of this? I'll break it down for you because knowledge is power. Understanding the origins of your challenges puts you back in the driver's seat. Many clients find relief in realising their experiences are normal and temporary.
I love a white board! (I also have an online one!)
Expect a visual aid extravaganza with diagrams and flip charts - doodles and examples – the foundation for all our future sessions. I'll continually build on this foundation, adding science-backed examples tailored to you, making complex concepts easy to grasp. I will ask you how you like to learn, so I can tailor this for you! Visual learner?? Well I do love a whiteboard! :)
This is the time for you to ask any questions
Questions and discussions are encouraged throughout the session. Your understanding and comfort are my priorities. And if there's time, we'll wrap up with some deep relaxation techniques, a sneak peek into hypnosis/trance part of your future sessions.
By the end of The Discovery Session, you'll have experienced a lot, and if all is well, we'll finalise with a positive goodbye, confirm your next session, and send you a relaxation recording for your nightly “suggested homework. I’ll also suggest you start writing down a list of what’s been good about your day, each night - why you ask? That’s covered in part 2 of this blog series.
Stay tuned for more in the Second Part: What’s Been Good & the Miracle Question and the Third Part: Deep Relaxation or Hypnotherapy. The Discovery Session is just the beginning of your transformative journey!
Want to find out more about how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you?
The next step is booking a FREE 45 Minute Initial Consultation / Hypnotherapy Discovery Session (no half-measures here).
In-person at my Oxfordshire Therapy Room (Upper Heyford, near Bicester or Online via Zoom).
The first step to setting yourself free and living the life you want.
It's perfectly normal to feel a bit apprehensive when reaching out to a therapist for more information. Taking this step is a powerful choice, and I want you to know that it's absolutely okay to feel that way. I’m here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
My name is Andy Selway (he/him) and I am a fully qualified Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. I run HeadFirst Hypnotherapy®, based in Upper Heyford (near Bicester), Oxfordshire.
I assist people in regaining control of their lives by retraining their brains to overcome limiting thought patterns, master their emotions, and cultivate resilient behaviors for a brighter and more positive future.. I know… It’s awesome!
In a nutshell, I ‘get you out of your own way’. Because, let’s face it, a lot of us are.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy taps into the power of your subconscious mind so you can move forward towards the life you’ve always wanted to live. It’s a quick, practical way to address thought patterns, emotions and behaviours that are holding you back in life.
I’m a registered and accredited member of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) and National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH).
Hypnotherapy sessions can be done either in my garden therapy room in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire (Near Bicester). Ideally situated, it also serves individuals in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire and I also work online nationwide via Zoom.
