Initial telephone conversation
Free20–30 minutes- Tell me what has been happening
- Ask any questions
- Decide whether we may be a good fit
Hypnotherapy and RTT in Stockport
Sessions, fees and what is included.
You should know what you are paying for before deciding whether to book. We speak first, I explain the process clearly and there is no pressure to commit to several sessions in advance.
Talk it through
Free 20–30 minute telephone conversationNo payment · No obligation to book
“Clear from the start—before you make any decision.”
Current session fees
Nothing hidden. Nothing added at the end.
These fees apply to both face-to-face and appropriate online therapy appointments. The initial telephone conversation is always free.
First RTT or hypnotherapy session
£150Usually 2–2½ hours- Preparation and intake review
- Personalised recording
- Three follow-up check-ins
Further session on the same issue
£140Usually 90–120 minutes- Normally around three weeks later
- A new recording where appropriate
- Only when we agree it may be useful
More than the time in the room
What does the £150 include?
The fee covers the work before, during and after your appointment—not only the time spent in hypnosis.
Preparation before you arrive
We have already spoken and I have read your completed intake form, including the questions relevant to what you want help with.
Time that is not rushed
A first session usually lasts between two and two and a half hours. We finish when the work reaches a natural stopping point.
Your own recording
I create a personalised recording using language and ideas meaningful to you—not an off-the-shelf recording intended for everybody.
Three personal check-ins
I normally contact you after three days, at the end of the first week and again around week three to ask how you are getting on.
Support between sessions
Where useful, I may send information such as Rules of the Mind or confidence and self-esteem worksheets connected to our conversation.
Time for the session to settle
You listen to your recording for at least 21 days. A further session is not automatically arranged before you have had that time.
You will not be asked to buy three sessions before we have completed one.How many sessions?
I do not sell a fixed package to everybody.
Some people feel that one session gives them what they need. Others decide that a second session would be useful. If we are working on the same issue, I normally leave around three weeks between the first and second sessions so you have at least 21 days to listen to your recording and notice what is changing.
A third session is your decision. I will never tell you that you must buy a package before I know what you need, and I will not keep arranging appointments simply because that is what other therapists may do.
We decide one step at a time, based on what is useful to you.Payment and appointments
Clear arrangements protect your time and mine.
Appointment deposit
The £50 deposit forms part of the session price; it is not an additional charge. The remaining balance is paid before the session begins.
Rearranging an appointment
Please give at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to rearrange, so that I have a reasonable opportunity to offer the time to somebody else.
One further opportunity
I will normally allow an appointment to be rearranged once. If it is missed or rearranged again, I may ask you to find another therapist.
The appointment and payment arrangements are confirmed with you before any money is requested.
What would you like help with?
The session is shaped around you.
Read about the four main areas of support before deciding whether to contact me.
Common questions
Before you make any decision…
Why is the first session longer?
The first RTT or hypnotherapy session usually lasts two to two and a half hours because we talk, explore the experiences and beliefs connected to the issue, complete the therapy work and create the basis of your personalised recording. I do not rush the appointment to fit an hourly slot.
Do I have to pay for several sessions in advance?
No. I do not currently sell a compulsory package. We complete the first session, give it time to settle and then decide whether another appointment may be useful.
Is the personalised recording included?
Yes. Your recording and my follow-up check-ins are included in the session fee. You are asked to listen to the recording for at least 21 days.
Can you guarantee how many sessions I will need?
No. Everybody responds differently, and no responsible therapist can guarantee a particular result or number of sessions. I will be honest about whether I believe further work may be useful.
Can I book and pay online immediately?
No. We have the free telephone conversation first. If we both feel it may be appropriate to continue, I send you an intake form and review it before offering an appointment.
What if I am not sure whether RTT is right for me?
You do not need to choose the therapy before contacting me. You can read more on my Hypnotherapy and RTT page, or simply ask during our introductory call.
Begin without committing
The first conversation is free.
Tell me a little about what has been happening, ask about the process and decide whether you feel comfortable speaking with me. There is no pressure to book.
Talk it throughI reply to initial enquiries within 24 hours