Joanna
Malinowska

Helps with:
Phobias
Confidence
Public Speaking
Quit Smoking
Weight Loss
Eating Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Stress
Learn Self-hypnosis
Pain Control
Study & Exams
Dental Fear

and more...

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How the sessions are structured
Why do you need to do exercises at home
How many sessions will you need
The fees and payment methods
The location and consulting hours
Is the hypnotherapy covered by the health insurance
What is in the first free consultation
Our cancellation policy
What if you come late for the session
 

How the sessions are structured

Most of the sessions take one hour, which includes about 50 minutes of time spent with the client and about 10 minutes for the hypnotherapist to write notes and prepare records for the next session.

Each session consists of the counselling part, which takes most of the first session and between 10 to 20 minutes of subsequent sessions. The counselling part is very important. This is when the therapy is tailored for the client needs. The hypnotherapist must gather all the necessary information from the client. It is also the time when the client is helped to specify exactly what the goals are and how they are to be reached.

The counselling is followed by a hypnotic session, when the therapy is performed. The first hypnotic session is usually shorter, because the counselling part would be longer.

Sometimes the client needs only a shorter, 30 minutes "boost" session, but they are only used as a part of a longer hypnotherapy process.
 

Why do I need to do exercises at home?

At each session the client is given some homework to do - usually the client is taught the relaxation technique on the first session, and then self hypnosis. It is very important to follow these exercises as they are an important part of the hypnotherapy process. They save the client money (less sessions will be needed) and they make the therapy success permanent. They also enable the client to deal with any future issues by themselves, without any help (even more money saved).

How many sessions will you need

This is difficult to answer before knowing what is your issue or your goal. It usually takes from 2 to 5 or 6 sessions for most of the cases. However, it may happen that your issue will be solved in the first session. But usually at least one additional session is needed to assure that the results are lasting.

Sometimes more then 5-6 sessions are required. And there are times when the client is happy with one issue solved and he wants to proceeded with other issues or goals. We always evaluate the therapy process every three or four session and we discuss any possible changes with the client.

The fees and payment methods

The payment is required at the end of each session.
The payment methods are cash, EFTPOS (City only) or credit card (Visa or Master).

 I offer discounts in some situations, when the therapy is really needed and the client is experiencing financial difficulties. I asses the client during the initial consultation.

The location and consulting hours

The City location is close to Wynyard station.
Open Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm
Booking: call (02) 9233 3399 .
Please say you want to book a hypnotherapy session with Joanna
Location:
Pitt Street Medical, Dental & Cosmetic Centre
Level 1, 70 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
 

The Pennant Hills location is about 10 minutes walking distance from the train station.
Open Wednesday 2 pm to 9 pm and Saturday 8 am to 2 pm
Booking: call 0412 092 972 and leave a message (SMS preferred)
    or email  joanna@myhypnotherapy.com.au
Location:
Private house (only by appointment)
Pennant Hills NSW 2120

Is the hypnotherapy covered by health insurance

Some health insurance providers cover hypnotherapy, at the moment there are over 25 of them. Please check with your health insurance provider. The hypnotherapy is becoming accepted by the medical professionals, so more health providers are prepared to extend their cover.

What is in the first free consultation

The first free consultation is the time when you can discuss your issues and goals with the hypnotherapist, ask the questions you need to ask about the hypnotherapy process, about the hypnosis, how many session you can expect. At the and of the consultation you may choose to have a short hypnotic experience, just to try how it feels. The duration of the first consultation is usually about half an hour.

It is beneficial to book the free consultation and the first one-hour session together, in one block. This way most of the counselling will be done during the first 30 minutes, so more time during the first session will be spent on hypnotherapy. 

The initial consultation is completely obligation free. You do not need to book for the next session if for whatever reason you decide that hypnotherapy is not for you. Even if you booked the free consultation and the first session together, there are no obligations for you to stay.

Our cancellation policy

What if you come late for the session

If you come late, the session will be shorter and you will be charged the full fee. We are usually fully booked - and it means that we must keep up with the schedule. This way we do not keep our clients waiting.