I don’t really know what is wrong – I am
just not happy – can you help?
You are not alone. Many people are not
consciously aware of why they need help, they just know something
is not right. Some clients are just curious because of what
people have told them about their successes with this type of
therapy. The key is to begin to talk and your subconscious mind
will find a way of letting us know where to focus.
I have tried all sorts of therapy and I
still have issues – why is this any different?
There are many types of therapies out there and
different ones work for different people. A couple of key
differences between BCT and many others are
a) In BCT sessions, you remain in control – your
therapist is there to guide you through and interpret the
visualisation but will not attempt to override your subconscious
mind
b) BCT aims to get to the “root” of an issue to
clear subconscious patterns that are repeating. Many other
therapies will use conscious overrides and positive coping
strategies to enable you to manage an issue.
I believe that everyone comes to the right
therapist and the right therapy at the right time. If
your subconscious is ready to let an issue go once and for all,
then that may be the reason you are reading this now!
What if I can’t visualise
anything?
Don’t think of an elephant! What was the
first thing that came into your mind when reading that
sentence? That is all visualisation is - allowing something
to come into your mind (either as a picture, word or feeling) in
response to a question or request. Everyone can do it – the
key is not to try too hard and just let it happen. Common
reasons why people think they won’t be able to visualise are due to
fear of failure or lack of self-trust. These are both things that I
will work with you to address.
How many sessions will I
need?
I would love to give you a
specific answer for this one but really, everyone is
different. There are so many factors that affect the number
of sessions you might need or want – for example how ready your
subconscious is to let go, how many areas you want to address
etc.
Some clients come for a very specific issue and
one session is enough to tackle this. For other clients, some
patterns can take longer address depending on how the pattern was
created and reinforced throughout their lifetime. Some
clients find as they start to release one pattern other things then
surface that they want to work on.
Please be assured that I am committed to getting
you to the point that you can address your issues and move forward
as quickly as possible. I will never suggest booking future
sessions if I don’t feel it will really be of value to you.
One of the most rewarding aspect of my work is when clients feel
that they no longer require help and that they can move forward
positively with their lives
I’m scared of what might come up in a
session
We will only talk about what you are comfortable
addressing. I will never judge you (most people judge
themselves harshly enough without anyone else chipping in) You will
always be in control, both consciously and subconsciously. We
will always work at a pace that is comfortable for you.
I have been on anti-depressants for a
long time – is this process safe for me?
I have many clients who have been or are on
medication. I will discuss this aspect of your medical
history with you at our initial session. Most
anti-depressants will not affect the visualisation process, however
I would only ever embark on a visualisation with a client if we
both feel it is appropriate. If you are on Lithium based
medication, visualisation will not be possible, but I will be happy
to work with you on a conscious level.
Are there any medical conditions that
would prevent me from benefiting from this type of
therapy?
There are no conditions that absolutely prevent
me working with you. If you are asthmatic, I suggest that you
bring your inhaler with you if you have one – even though I don’t
expect you to need it. If you are epileptic, I will monitor
the length of any visualisation. It is important for me to
understand if you are pregnant however this will not prevent me
from working with you
Do I live too far away to have
BCT?
I am happy to offer phone or
Skype/Facetime/Whatsapp sessions (or any variety of video calling)
for any client. I also see clients at my home just
outside Worcester and at The Tree of Life Centre near
Cheltenham. For clients further afield who wish face to face
sessions, I can book double sessions where appropriate if you have
significant travel times.