I'd like to see a hypnotherapist but it costs too much...

There are many people who want to change something in their life and know that hypnosis would help them make that change; but something stops them making the next move.

Often it is fear that stops that person making the next step. Fear of exposing one's problems to another person is just the start of difficulties. It is natural to fear the unknown and when we don't understand the process of therapeutic change, that fear can become a roadblock to a better life. Fear of how much that change might cost also acts as a barrier especially when personal finances are under tremendous strain in this time of recession.

One possible way around these fears is to use hypnosis CDs and MP3s. The cost of these audio products is much lower than the cost of one to one therapy work, so what are the pros and cons of taking this approach?

The negative side of using pre-recorded hypnosis products

1. Change may take longer to achieve compared to personal one to one therapy
2. The recording is fixed, a hypnotherapist can adjust the therapy as different aspects become known
3. There may not be a recording that exactly covers your needs
4. Using a hypnosis recording is a more 'passive' experience, a therapist will often use other exercises as well as hypnosis to make that change more effective

The positive side of using pre-recorded hypnosis products

1. The user is in charge of the process, using the recording as often as they want
2. There is no need to travel to see a therapist, change is just a download away
3. The financial costs are much lower compared to one-to-one therapy
4. The user can return to recording at any time if they want to reinforce the change (a self confidence booster for example)
5. The user is often more open to allowing the change to happen when they have control of the process.

Listen first
It is always helpful to hear some of the hypnotherapy recording before buying it. This is not possible on many hypnosis web sites but on the Gift4life site you can listen to a sample before buying and downloading the track.

Time to change?
Even though many people are living through the most difficult financial times, making a positive life change is still possible and affordable. On the Gift4life site you can download hypnotherapy MP3s from as little as £7.75 (that's about $11 or 8 Euros).

Is now the time to make a start for you?