Sally Hare - Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
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Your superpower (making first contact).

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Get in touch!
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I believe one of the most difficult aspects of therapy is making contact in the first place, so today I’ve written an imaginary Q&A about doing just that. It may feel like you need superhuman strength to take that first step, but once you have then you might be surprised by how easy it is to keep going.

I wouldn’t know where to start.
It’s so important to find a therapist you feel you can talk to! Browsing sites like the AfSFH Directory is great as you can pick a therapist from their detailed profile, safe in the knowledge that they are a qualified professional.

I wouldn’t know what to say.
Finding the right medium to make first contact is important. Some clients want to talk. Some shudder at the thought of a phone conversation and prefer to compose their thoughts in an email. Some just send a quick text to ask for an appointment. All of that is fine by me! I’ve not had anyone communicating with interpretive dance yet, but I’d be cool with it.

What if I get upset?
Hey, we wouldn’t be therapists if we were uncomfortable with strong emotions! If you’ve been struggling for some time it’s understandable you might feel upset when you finally get to talk. I can often hear the wobble in people’s voices when they make that first call, and they very often do cry. That’s absolutely fine - it’s my job to hold a safe space for you in which to let go.

What if I don’t like the therapist?
We won’t take it personally! We therapists are trained to build rapport with our clients but there are as many personalities as there are people on the planet. If you don’t ‘chime’ with your therapist, don’t give up. Keep browsing the directories … there will be someone just right for you somewhere.

What if I feel pressured into making further appointments?
Not on my watch. If you want to take things forward I’ll be happy to book you in, but I won’t give you any hard sell. Our first meeting will be a gentle initial consultation where we’ll get to know each other, I’ll tell you a little about how the brain works, then I’ll give you a taster relaxation. After that, it’s up to you.

Hope that’s helpful - if you’ve any other questions do message me!


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  • Home
  • About
  • Services
  • Contact
  • Wellbeing tips
    • Do I need therapy?
    • Prehistoric wellbeing tips
    • Sweet dreams?
    • Sunday Scaries
    • Blob busting
    • Your brain is an idiot!
    • Surviving ... or thriving?
    • Use your loaf!
    • Creative block?
    • It's a jungle out there.
    • 'What happened to me ...?'
    • Making new habits
    • Take a bow!
    • Your brain on stress
    • Not another 'New Year, New You' post (phew)
    • Music as medicine?
    • Fight or flight ... or freeze, flop or fawn?
  • FAQs
    • What IS Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?
    • How does hypnotherapy work?
    • What happens in the brain during hypnosis
    • Why is hypnotherapy effective?
    • Is hypnotherapy safe?
    • How long does hypnotherapy take?
    • Does hypnotherapy work online?
    • How much does hypnotherapy cost?
    • Will I be pressured?
    • Can a hypnotherapist control my mind?
    • Can anyone be hypnotised?
    • Can I get 'stuck' in hypnosis?
    • Will hypnosis solve my problem?
    • Will i see immediate benefits from hypnotherapy?
    • Is hypnotherapy an althernative therapy?
    • Are hypnotherapists weird?
    • Anxiety
    • Stress
    • Depression
    • Phobias
    • Confidence and self-esteem
    • Feeling stuck
    • PTSD
    • OCD
    • Unwelcome habits and weight management
    • Chronic pain
    • Menopause
    • Codependency
  • Testimonials
  • Snippets
    • It takes two flints ...
    • It's not for me, I'd never switch off ...
    • Shut up!
    • What do I want? If only I knew ...
    • It's not just you.
    • Your superpower (making first contact).
    • Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
    • How weird is hypnotherapy, anyway?
    • Mental health matters! But what's it really worth?
    • Reasons to be cheerful :D
  • Links and resources
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy policy