1) Personal Recommendation



It at all possible try to obtain a recommendation from a friend or family member who has been treated by a particular hypnotherapist. Doing this means that you will feel more confident and probably more relaxed knowing that you know someone who has had hypnosis sessions with this hypnotherapist.

Sometimes of course, although a hypnotherapist has been recommended to you, that this therapist is not appropriate for you or your particular issue. For example the person making the recommendation may have seen this hypnotherapist for controlling weight. Your problem may be something more personal like an unwanted urge and this hypnotherapist may or may not offer sessions for this type of issue.

2) National Body of Hypnotherapists

If you do not have details of a recommended hypnotherapist, your next choice is to contact one or more of the professional hypnotherapy associations. Any hypnotherapist that has membership of these professional organisations, would have had to supply at least details of their training and their indemnity insurance.

Also national bodies require hypnotherapists to adhere to strict codes of conduct and ethics.

You can find the national bodies by typing in any of the search engines hypnotherapy association and you will be presented with the details of the websites for these bodies.

3) Location

Geographical location of the hypnotherapist is an important consideration. Try to find one that is close to your home or work place. If it is too far to travel to, you mind find yourself making excuses and not keeping your appointments.

4) Availability

Hypnotherapists offer different days and times for appointments. Some hypnotherapists have limited times and days that they are available. Others operate during week days only whilst others may be able to offer you an appointment on a weekend.

Many hypnotherapists offer evening appointments for clients who are unable to make a daytime appointment.

5) Price

The cost of a hypnotherapy session is an important consideration for most people. Fees can vary quite substantially between therapists. Fee differences occur because of the location a hypnotherapist may operate from and also factors such as experience may be included as well as the hypnotherapists costs for providing a room for the hypnosis session.

6) Hypnotherapy Consultation

All though it is not always the case, many hypnotherapists will offer a free initial consultation.

The purpose of initial consultation is that it allows you to meet the hypnotherapist in person and make a better judgement as to whether you want to see them or not. It gives you a chance to provide more information about your problem. It is also a time to ask any questions you might have about the hypnotherapist and hypnotherapy session.

With the vast majority of hypnotherapists the consultation is provided without any commitment to having a hypnotherapy session. It is important to clarify this is the case with any hypnotherapist although any professional hypnotherapist should be clear about the terms.

Some hypnotherapists will make a token charge for the initial consultation to cover their costs.

7) The Sex of the Hypnotherapist

Sometimes, choosing whether to see a male or female hypnotherapist will be important to you and your ability to discuss personal details. All hypnotherapists are trained to treat many issues specific to men or a women.

8) Experience of Hypnotherapist with your issue

In your assessment of which hypnotherapist to visit, knowing how much if any experience the hypnotherapist has in resolving your issue will be important. This can help your confidence in knowing that you are receiving treatment from a hypnotherapist who understands and has successfully managed similar issues.

9) Rapport

One of the most important aspects of making a decision to see any hypnotherapist is how you feel about them once you have made contact. The contact may be by telephone or it may be at the consultation. The hypnotherapist should help you to feel comfortable and respected. All hypnotherapists are trained at how to build rapport with any client quickly.

We are all different and sometimes some clients and hypnotherapists recognise that it would be best not to work together. If this is true the hypnotherapist will normally suggest other hypnotherapists to contact.

To summarise, try, if at all possible to get a recommendation first. If this is not possible contact one of the national hypnotherapy bodies and collect a listing of hypnotherapists who are based near you. Then use the above aspects to assist your decision-making on the best available hypnotherapist for you.