Things To Consider When Choosing A Therapist.

There are 1000s of excellent Hypnotherapists to choose from, many specialise in specific area's with excellent success rates, and are renowned for doing so.

Charges for hypnotherapy vary greatly, and in many cases they will be based on a therapists specialist area's, experience and success rates. Cost is not the only thing to consider (although it does rate high on the list of client questions) and so in this section, we present you with a list of things you should consider when choosing a therapist.

• Recommendation
  It is always better to choose to see a therapist who has been recommended to you by a friend or family member or a Reputable Association. If you don't know anyone who could recommend a good therapist, then make sure that the therapist you choose is one who can verify being attached to a reputable association such as "United Fellowship of Hypnotherapists, The National association of Holistic Hypnotherapists or the General Hypnotherapy Register.
  It is also a good idea to decide first, whether you want to be treated by a male or female therapist. You will find an excellent selection of therapists listed on this site, to see if there is one listed for your area please use the "Find A Therapist" link on the left of this page.

• Chaperones
  If you feel anxious about seeing a Hypnotherapist, then ask if you can take a friend along with you for the initial consultation, also you may ask the therapist if you can have a friend or family member attend your actual Hypnotherapy sessions, most therapists will allow this, however, if your therapist refuses, ask for his or her reasons why, if you are still not satisfied, then we suggest that you find another therapist who will allow you to be chaperoned.

• Accreditation
  When you arrive at the therapists consultation practice, look around, notice how the place is decorated, is it clean, tidy, quiet. also check the walls for your therapists diploma so that you can see which associations he or she is a member of and for how long. Members of the United Fellowship of Hypnotherapists for instance, can be recognised as professional members by their membership certificate which also states their expiry date and the use of the letters "Mufh." should appear after the therapists name on any advertising material or business stationary. a list of UFH Therapists who have asked for their names and contact details to appear on the internet can be seen by clicking here.

• Indemnity
  It is extremely important to ask the therapist to verify that he or she has adequate and up to date indemnity insurance to practice as a professional Hypnotherapist. All good therapists will be happy to verify this, if you come across a therapist who is not covered by the correct insurance for Hypnotherapy, you should not continue with that therapist under any circumstances.

• Fees
  Always ask the therapist to explain his/her normal charging procedure and ask him or her to explain exactly what you will be receiving for your money, how long treatment may take and why it would take that long.

IF IN DOUBT
If you are in any doubt as to your therapist experience, and or qualifications ask the therapist to supply you with the name and address of the associations to which he or she is attached, do not hesitate to contact the associations by letter or by phone to verify the therapist's details and credentials. you can also write to any association for further help and advise.

If you wish to contact the United Fellowship of Hypnotherapists you can write to:

UFH Association 103 Woodfield Road, Llandybie, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 3UT

you may also contact the General Hypnotherapy Register at:

PO Box 204 Lymington, SO41 6WP

The prevention of Professional Abuse Network at:

1 Wyvil Court, Wyvil Road, London, SW8 2TG