Can't afford to see a therapist, but can afford a CD/MP3

There is no getting away from the fact that personal one-to-one therapy of any kind is expensive. It's also the most effective form of change work with unresolved issues being dealt with as the treatment plan progress'. However, with prices ranging from £35 per hour to £100 or more, it can be beyond the financial reach of some people.

So what if you have identified an issue you would like to resolve but have rather limited funds or you'd just like to to try out the hypnosis process; a pre-recorded hypnosis audio session might meet your needs.

Typically these range from free (internet downloads) to around the £20 level. The quality varies widely and does not seem to be closely linked to the price you pay. 

The quality of the 'script' used and the associated backing track (if present) can also vary widely. But you can often hear a preview of the track before downloading or buying the CD.

Of course at this point I'd like to promote my own CDs that you can find at  http://www.somersethypnotherapy.com/hypnosis-cds.html .

How best to listen to the CD though?

First turn off your phone (or at least put it on silent) and lock the door. No interruptions please!

Generally I recommend listening with comfortable earphones or headphones rather than through the loudspeakers of your audio system.The experience is much more immersive and effective.

Where to listen? 

Choose somewhere that you feel safe and comfortable. At home in a reclining chair, or lying on a bed are both suitable. You might also find listening in your (stationery) car whilst parked up works for you.

When to listen?

Early in the morning before the day really gets going is a great time to listen, unless your day begins in great hurry. More often clients will listen in the early evening. After a meal and the children are put to bed often works well (a couple of hours before your own bed time). Or some clients have said that they enjoy listening in their car during a work lunch break.

How often?

Daily for at least one week and then every other day for the next two weeks. Repetition enables the positive suggestions to achieve a similar level of effectiveness as seeing a therapist just a few times. Often people will go back to a recording every few months when they feel the need.

Give it a try, see how you get on. You can find a free relaxation track on my own web site www.somersethypnotherapy.com

 Let me know how you get.