What to Expect in Your Online Session
Your first session can feel like a big step, and it is completely natural to wonder what will happen. Here you will find everything you need to know so you can arrive feeling prepared and at ease.
Each session is gentle, collaborative, and shaped around your unique needs. There is no script to follow and no pressure to perform. Just a safe space for you to explore, release, and heal.
Your Session at a Glance
Every session follows a natural flow, moving from conversation into relaxation, through exploration, and back to full awareness. Here is what that looks like:
Duration
Standard sessions last 90 to 120 minutes. Extended sessions for deeper work run approximately 150 minutes. This gives us plenty of time without rushing.
Focus
We work with one clear intention per session. This might be a specific trigger you want to understand, a pattern you wish to release, or a question you want to explore.
Process
The session moves through relaxation, exploration, release or repair, and integration. Each phase flows naturally into the next.
Approach
Sessions are client led. I use gentle, non leading prompts and follow your pace. The work is trauma aware and always respects your boundaries.
Inside a Typical Session
While every session is unique, most follow this general flow:
1. Opening conversation
We begin by checking in. I want to understand how you are feeling, what has been on your mind, and what you would like to focus on today. This helps us set a clear intention.
2. Relaxation and induction
I guide you into a deeply relaxed state using your breath and gentle visualisation. This is similar to the feeling just before sleep, where your mind is calm but aware.
3. Exploration
From this relaxed place, we explore whatever arises. This might be memories, emotions, images, or physical sensations. I guide you gently, asking questions and helping you understand what surfaces.
4. Release and transformation
When we reach the heart of what needs attention, we work together to release, reframe, or heal it. This might involve letting go of old emotions, changing limiting beliefs, or finding new understanding.
5. Integration and return
I guide you gently back to full awareness. We take time to reflect on what emerged and discuss how to integrate the insights into your daily life.
You Are Always in Control
Throughout the session, you remain fully aware and in control. You can speak, ask questions, or pause at any moment. Nothing happens without your participation and consent.
My role is to guide and support, never to push or lead you somewhere you do not want to go. Your subconscious will only reveal what you are ready to process. If something feels too intense, we simply step back.
Your wellbeing is always my priority. Learn more about my approach to ethics and safety.
How to Prepare for Your Session
A little preparation helps you get the most from our time together. Here is a simple checklist:
Your Space
- Find a private room where you will not be disturbed
- Dim the lights or draw the curtains for a calm atmosphere
- Sit or recline somewhere comfortable with support for your head
- Have a blanket nearby in case you feel cold during relaxation
- Keep a notebook and pen close for any insights you want to capture
Technology
- Test your internet connection, camera, and microphone beforehand
- Use headphones for better audio quality and immersion
- Ensure your device is fully charged or plugged in
- Silence notifications and close unnecessary apps
Body and Mind
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing
- Have water within reach
- Take a few minutes to centre yourself before we begin
- Avoid alcohol and recreational substances for 48 hours before
If We Get Disconnected
Technology occasionally has hiccups, and that is okay. If our connection drops, here is what to do:
- Simply rejoin using the same meeting link
- If you cannot reconnect, I will call or message you
- If you are in a relaxed state when we disconnect, you will naturally return to full awareness on your own, just like waking from a daydream
There is nothing to worry about. We will pick up where we left off.
What You Might Experience
Everyone experiences hypnotherapy differently. There is no right or wrong way to respond. Here are some common experiences:
During the Session
- Deep relaxation or a sense of lightness in your body
- Vivid memories, images, or emotions surfacing
- Shifts in perspective or moments of clarity
- Physical sensations like warmth, tingling, or release of tension
- Time feeling like it passes quickly or slowly
Afterwards
- Feeling peaceful, lighter, or emotionally moved
- Tiredness or a need for rest
- Continued processing through dreams or reflections
- Mild dizziness that passes quickly
All experiences are valid. Some people see vivid imagery while others simply feel or sense things. Some have profound realisations while others notice subtle shifts over the following days. Trust your own process.
After Your Session
The work continues after our session ends. Here is how to support your integration:
Immediately after
- Take a few moments to ground yourself before getting up
- Drink water and have a light snack if needed
- Write down any insights, images, or feelings while they are fresh
- Avoid jumping straight into demanding tasks or conversations
Over the next few days
- Be gentle with yourself as emotions and memories may continue to surface
- Pay attention to your dreams, which often carry integration messages
- Rest when you need to and prioritise self care
Reaching out
If you have questions, feel heavy emotions arising, or simply need support between sessions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am here to help.
Common Questions
Most people describe it as a state of deep relaxation and focused attention, similar to being absorbed in a good book or the moments just before falling asleep. You remain aware of everything happening and can open your eyes or speak at any time.
Yes. I can record sessions for your personal use so you can listen back and continue integrating the insights. Just let me know if you would like this.
This is completely normal, especially in early sessions. Some people are more visual while others experience things through feelings, sounds, or a sense of knowing. Whatever arises, or does not arise, is exactly right for where you are.
Emotions are welcome and often a sign that healing is happening. I am trained to guide you through intense feelings safely. We can always pause, ground you, or step back if needed. You are never alone in the process.
Yes, if possible. To fully relax and go deep, you need uninterrupted space. Arrange for children to be looked after elsewhere and keep pets in another room. This protects your experience and allows you to be fully present.
Book a free 30-minute consultation
Got questions or a specific goal? Let’s talk it through. In this free call we’ll check fit, outline a simple plan and walk you through how sessions run online. No pressure, just clarity.
