Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist

Over 30 years experience Advanced Diploma in Hypnotherapy

Online Sessions – The Basics….

For online sessions you can use any internet or Wi Fi enabled device with a camera and microphone such as a mobile phone, tablet, a laptop or PC.

For your sessions, you will need to be in a location where you can be absolutely certain that you will not be disturbed or overheard during your consultation with me.  This will usually be a room where you can sit comfortably at the right temperature with somewhere you can place your device you are using for your consultation, so that I can see and hear you.

Are online sessions successful

In my experience, there’s little difference between online sessions and face-to-face consultations. They just feel slightly different at first until we get to know each other. It’s a personal choice or preference. The obvious advantages include no travel time, no waiting rooms, no chance of bumping into people, and the flexibility to join from anywhere in the world—not just Jersey.

The key is setting up your space so it feels comfortable, secure, and relaxed. Use the checklist below to stay organised. During your initial consultation, we’ll ensure you have everything you need.

For your sessions, I’ll send you a Zoom link, usually via email. Simply click the link in the invitation and follow the instructions to join. If you don’t have Zoom, you can download it and set up a free account by clicking here.

During your initial consultation, we’ll confirm that your device and connection work smoothly for online sessions.

Pre online session check list

Please review our checklist below before our first session.

  • 1

    Make sure that your device has a good and sufficient battery charge to last for at least 90 minutes. If possible, connect your device to the mains supply.

  • 2

    REALLY IMPORTANT, make sure that you have privacy.

  • 3

    For hypnosis sessions, make sure that you have a comfortable chair to sit in or somewhere comfortable and warm to lie down for your session, maybe with a blanket, if you think you might get cold.

  • 4

    It is best to use a clip on microphone or headphones with microphone for sessions.

  • 5

    If you are using rechargeable headphones make sure they have sufficient battery charge to last for at least 90 minutes. Ideally use corded headphones. The best corded headphones are a gaming headphone that incorporates a microphone.

  • 6

    If using cordless earphones check that they have a good connection to your device. Ideally use corded headphones.

  • 7

    Make sure your device is not likely to move or fall during your session and that I will be able to see you.

  • 8

    Check if your device is set to power down automatically after a period of ‘inactivity’, as specified in its power settings.

  • 9

    Make sure that you have a good internet connection and if using Wi Fi, that the reception is good.

  • 10

    Turn off notifications on your device that you are using to avoid interruption during your consultation.

If in the unlikely event we do lose connection during your therapy session, don’t worry! It may be that during your therapy session you will have your eyes closed and be in a state of hypnosis. Should the connection be interrupted, I will arrange with you a method of ending your session allowing you to return to full awareness. Please be reassured that it is not possible to come to any harm through the possible failure of the remote connection whilst you are in hypnosis during online therapy.

During your online session

Depending on what you are consulting me for, we may spend all of the time in normal conversation such as the Mind Training programme or counselling.  If I am incorporating hypnotherapy into our session, you may be sitting/lying in a comfortable position with your eyes closed, and in what might, at times, feel like a lethargic and dream like state. Whilst in this state just relax and I will be your guide.

In any event, the session will end in conversation mode where you will have your eyes open and be wide awake and alert and looking at the camera on your device. This will be the time where we will talk briefly about your progress during your consultation, and when we can book a further appointment.

Online Session Payment

Payment will need to be made prior to your session with me by BACS, or I will send you a payment link to Sumup so that you can submit card details should you prefer. Click here to view our fees.