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WITH MICHAEL BLACKLEDGE Dip. Hyp. HWHP. CS. MHS.
Helping you to reach your goals, ambitions, and desires

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Booking procedureOnce I receive your initial enquiry details, I will do my best to email you within 24 hours to let you know whether I can help. If I can, I will email you a more comprehensive consultation form - this will help facilitate a more in-depth face-to-face consultation with you. FACE-TO-FACE IN-PERSON OR ONLINE CONFIDENTIAL FREE VIDEO CONSULTATION ​ Once I have received the consultation form, we can then arrange when, where and how to meet for a face-to-face in-person (if local) or online (if further afield) consultation. (You will need a secure connection) ​ The relaxed consultation session takes approximately 75 minutes, and during this time, we will discuss more deeply the issues concerning you and the goals you wish to achieve. If you wish, we will conclude with a 'taster' trance session to give you a feel for my style and the delivery of the trance process. You will also receive an MP3 version of this after we meet to exercise your mind before we begin actual therapy. Please note that this 'taster' is not a therapy session and is technically only a meditative guided relaxation but an important part of the therapeutic process. ​ PROCESS AFTER FACE-TO-FACE CONSULTATION. ​ After the face-to-face chat, I will email a provisional treatment plan within 24 hours, and if you are happy, we progress to treatment once agreed and payment for the first session has been received. ​ WHAT HAPPENS DURING THERAPY SESSIONS For standard hypnotherapy sessions, we begin with a brief chat, followed by any hypnotherapy treatment. If we uncover something unexpected—either good or bad—we adjust the treatment. I work on fitting the therapy should around the client, rather than the client fitting the treatment. ​ Therapy sessions usually take approximately 1 hour for standard hypnotherapy, but if coaching or other discussion is needed, it may take more than 1 hour. Soon after our appointment, you will receive a complimentary recording of any suggestion hypnotherapy work to either listen to at your leisure. If I see you for more than one session, and you have been provided with an MP3, it may be advisable to listen in your own time as part of a continued course before meeting again. ​ IN BETWEEN SESSION WORK ​ I may follow up with you a few days before our next appointment to assess if any changes are needed for the next appointment. If any major changes affect the number of sessions required in the initial treatment plan, we can discuss this more easily during session work.
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How much do you charge?Please see the fees section - https://www.mindsetreframehypnotherapy.com/fees
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What can you treat?I offer treatment and help with the following: Addictions: Nicotine (smoking/vaping/N.R.T. addiction), alcohol addiction, sugary foods and snack addiction, shopping addiction, gambling addiction, social media addiction, smartphone addiction, simple OCD behaviours, and other habits such as nail biting, teeth grinding (bruxism) Fears and phobias: Spiders (arachnophobia), heights, flying, dark, claustrophobia, fear of success/failure, fear of missing out (FOMO), water, etc. Self Improvement: Self-esteem, self-belief and worth, confidence, goal setting, motivation, procrastination, avoidance, public speaking, driving test confidence, exam confidence, self-love and self-care improvement etc. Emotional health: Anxiety, stress, worry, depressive moods - not to be confused with clinical depression Weight management. Plus many more! I also offer one-to-one alcohol freedom coaching support using educational, neuro-linguistic, and other cognitive behavioural techniques. See my Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/mindsetreframehypnotherapy
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Do you offer services online?Yes. I conduct most of my sessions online, All we need clear vision, audio, and a reliable connection. We can chat either through Zoom, Facebook video, or Google Meet.
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What times do you operate?Time zone - UK GMT: 11.00 am - 7.00 pm Tuesday–Friday 12 noon - 6.00 pm Saturday & Sunday. Phone call availability 10.00 am - 6.00 pm - Monday–Saturday - as and when I'm not in therapy session. Text chat me (including Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp) anytime, but I may not respond until the following day.
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Where are you based?I'm based in the famous seaside resort city of Brighton, UK. I work in person - mobile visitations to your home, or designated and approved therapy room, and remotely nationally and internationally via live video link.
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Are there any limitations on who you can and can't treat?Yes, there are. For legal and professional ethical reasons, I do not offer services to anyone under the age of 18, anyone with a history of psychosis, anyone who experiences seizures, or anyone intoxicated by any recreational psychoactive drugs or medication that can alter anyone's conscious and subconscious state of mind.
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Is hypnotherapy safe?Yes. I can not force you to do something that you don't want to do. Hypnotherapy doesn't work like that. The subconscious can only accept what it wants to accept. YOU have complete control at ALL times. Further, I am a member of The Hypnotherapy Society - the only regulatory governing body and largest hypnotherapy regulatory organisation approved by The Professional Standards Authority, protecting you and me. I am also fully insured to practice, and I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office - the governing body for GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation).
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How often will I see you?Usually once a week for best efficacy, but this is flexible. This can all be discussed during your consultation and any other forthcoming communication.
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Can I have someone with me?No, unless it is for exceptional circumstances or/and health reasons. All sessions are conducted in private between client and therapist ONLY. Please ensure we won't be interrupted by either human or pet disturbances to the best of your ability – this is in your best interest. Please give me and yourself as much undivided attention as is practically possible. Session work will not be conducted while participating in any other activity.
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Will the benefits last?Change is dependent on the intention of the client's needs and wishes. Some changes can materialise immediately or soon after, while others are gradual and work towards change. No therapist can predict or control what happens in your life after you have completed your session(s).
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What safeguards are made to affirm I get an ethical and legal service?I am registered with The National Hypnotherapy Society, (member number HYP22-00894) which is a self appointed regulatory governing body, that protects both the treatment of client and therapist to the highest standards. The National Hypnotherapy Society regularly checks its members are conducting their services to the highest standard ensuring every client gets a fair, ethical, and legal service. It is the only Hypnotherapy Society in the UK accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. Further details of my membership can be found by using the following link: https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/ Furthermore, I am a registrant of the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) meaning that I have to abide by a strict code ensuring ALL client data is kept secure at all times, and destroyed when not in use, under the laws of the UK Data Protection Act 2018. (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/12/contents) I also have Professional Civil Liability Insurance to cover hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and counselling services with Howden Insurance Brokers Limited https://www.howdengroup.com I also comply with the Advertising Standards Authority (https://www.asa.org.uk/advice-and-resources/resource-library.html) to the best of my professional ability.
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