Question 1

What is hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

Hypnosis, guided visualization or guided imagery are different terms to describe a safe, natural state of relaxed, highly focused attention, in which you can more clearly visualize your goals, evoke positive emotions and mentally rehearse behavior change. In this calm, but hyper-focused state, your mind is more easily able to accept helpful suggestions given to you by a therapist. You can think of hypnosis as like that of being guided through a specific daydream. You are awake, but lost in your own world, just as if you were completely engrossed in a gripping book, film or sports match.

Hypnosis is safe. It is not magical and it doesn’t put you to sleep or render you unconscious. It’s not brain-washing, mind reprogramming or mind control. Most people are completely aware of everything that happens to them, they have full control and they only take on suggestions they are happy to accept. You can always move freely and you will never take on any suggestions or do anything you don’t agree with.

Hypnosis is not passive. You will be asked to think and imagine along with suggestions given, but in a relaxed way, paying attention and responding without too much analysis or conscious thought.

Under hypnosis, many people can often remember with perfect clarity, events that happened years, or even decades previously. The memories can feel very real as if they are happening right now and can include images, sounds, smells, sensations, tastes, pain and of course emotions. The clarity and depth of the experience differentiate it from a normal memory.

Most people find a hypnosis session deeply relaxing and refreshing. Afterwards you will probably have a great night’s sleep and for a few days afterwards probably have a much greater sense of perspective over your life and its challenges.

Question 2

What is the science behind hypnosis?

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Hieroglyphics reveal that hypnosis was first used approx. 5,000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians. It was also used by the ancient Greeks, the Mayas of South America, the Hindu fakirs, Chinese religious teachers, the Persian magi, the Celtic druids and African witch doctors.

Since the early days of psychology research, hypnosis has been subject to analysis and experiment. Thousands of positive experimental and clinical research studies on hypnosis have been published, with Google Scholar featuring almost 400,000 research articles including the term hypnosis.

Hypnosis has been recognized by the American Psychological Association for managing obesity and by (NHS) NICE for managing IBS. In 1999 the British Medical Journal (BMJ) published a clinical review of hypnosis and relaxation therapies, confirming its effectiveness in alleviating pain, anxiety and insomnia.

Hypnosis works on the underlying principle that the subconscious mind is our driving force and we always do what our subconscious believes. To replace negative or unhelpful patterns of behavior, we need to bypass the conscious mind, in order to ‘reprogram’ the subconscious. When the conscious mind is in a quiet, relaxed state, the subconscious mind becomes accessible, providing expanded possibilities for change.

Professional sportspeople and people wanting to perform at the top of their game, use guided imagery, visualization or self-hypnosis to imagine the specific movements or actions of their sport. This brain training activity can build new or stronger neural pathways in the brain, enhancing their ability to move and react automatically, without conscious effort, especially under pressure.

Not every aspect of hypnosis can currently be explained, because not every aspect of the brain can be explained. Hypnosis is a particular functionality of the brain, in the same way that playing an instrument or speaking another language is. Focused attention and the ability to imagine and respond to suggestions, are just more incredible brain abilities that we all have and can use to our own advantage.

The leading, peer-reviewed, scientific research journals in the field of hypnosis are:

The International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis  www.ijceh.com
The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis  www.asch.net
Contemporary Hypnosis  www.bsech.co.uk

Question 3

If I am a Learnerbly user how do I book?

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Simply book a single Zoom Appointment using one of the coupon codes you received from Learnerbly.

Your coupon codes may be used for a standard 2-hr Zoom Appointment or a 3-4 hr Life Between Lives session.

Question 4

What types of issues can I have hypnotherapy for?

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Hypnotherapy can be used for many of life’s challenges, such as:

Fears & phobias 
Stress, anxiety & panic
Confidence & motivation
Weight issues & body image
Anger management
Relationship issues
Unwanted habits
Childrens’ issues
Relaxation
Grief & loss 
Health issues
Sexual issues
Skin issues
Childbirth
Sports performance 
Business, communication skills & finance
Exams & studying

Question 5

Can anyone be hypnotized?

Accepted Answer

Yes, pretty much! Entering into hypnosis is as easy as daydreaming. According to research (Golden et al, 1987), the majority of people are moderately hypnotizable. Hypnosis is essentially a matter of belief and imagination. You just need to be willing to listen to and imagine along with the suggestions given. The key to being good at hypnosis is actually to believe you will be good and to be patient, curious and open-minded, choosing to analyze the experience afterwards.  The more confidently you expect it to happen, the faster and easier it will. Until in the end you can simply tell yourself.

Does this mean you are gullible if hypnotizable? No! In fact, good hypnotic subjects tend to be more intelligent and less gullible than average. Because real life self-control requires a high degree of self-suggestibility, highly self-disciplined people such as soldiers, successful business persons or athletes etc., make particularly good hypnotic subjects.

Everyone experiences hypnosis differently. Some people are visual and see clear images in their mind’s eye. For others, it’s sounds or smells. Some people experience sensations, emotions or just a sense of knowing. Many people will have a combination of these. Sometimes the sensations are strong and clear, other times more subtle.

Just like we can train our minds over time to become better at learning a language or playing an instrument, so we can become better at hypnosis through practice. The more hypnosis you have, the quicker, easier and deeper the level of hypnotic trance you will be able to achieve and the more confident you will feel to trust whatever information comes to mind. Most people find they relax deeper and quicker in subsequent sessions and the information comes to them with more clarity.

If you are new to hypnosis, listening to one of the short practice audio recordings in guided relaxations a few times before your first session is strongly recommended. This will help you to practice the skill of relaxing and letting go, helping you to get the most out of your first session.

Question 6

I’ve had counselling already. How might hypnotherapy help me?

Accepted Answer

Talking therapies can be incredibly helpful and should always be one of the first therapies to consider when life gets tricky. Where an issue stems from an event or pattern of thinking that is so deeply embedded in the subconscious that it’s not really possible to have a conscious discussion about it however, then hypnotherapy might be worth considering. Because the subconscious is more easily accessible within the calm relaxed state of hypnosis, the origin or source event of the issue can be more easily identified and then addressed. Hypnosis and talking therapies such as counselling, can work well together.

Question 7

What’s the difference between hypnosis and guided meditation?

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Guided meditation or guided relaxation typically requires you to focus on a relaxing thought or object of focus, such as your breath, a sound, a silently repeated word or something physical such a pebble or flower. The experience is normally one-way; you simply listen to the words spoken.

Although similar, hypnosis requires you to deliberately imagine something specific, such as remembering an event or dealing with a challenging situation. This allows you to safely practice it within your imagination first, before dealing with it in real life.

Although hypnosis sessions may begin and end with some guided relaxation in order to calm the mind and body, during the main part of the session you will typically be required to interact verbally with the hypnotherapist.

If you have experienced guided meditation or relaxation, such as yoga nidra in the past, hypnosis will not be too unfamiliar to you.

Question 8

Do you do 'normal hypnotherapy'?

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'Normal hypnotherapy' techniques are included to a degree within each and every session, however I tend to specialise in the types of sessions that in my experience, bring about rapid and sustainable change. These are the sessions where you hear yourself giving yourself advice and instructions, rather than listening to the hypnotherapist telling you how to think and what to do. Applying the wisdom from your own higher or inner mind is more relevant to you and thus preferable to hearing it coming from a therapist.

Question 9

Can my appointment be done on Zoom?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Hypnosis can still be highly effective when delivered virtually over Zoom. You just need:

a quiet and undisturbed day, time and location
a stable wifi signal 
a comfortable sofa or bed to relax on, with a warm blanket
a headset with microphone so we can both hear each other clearly
a camera, preferably on a laptop, so that you can be seen

Should the wifi signal drop during a session, that’s ok. After some silence you would simply wake up, just like after a nap. The session can easily be continued once the connection has been resumed.

I am located in the UK and run sessions for global timezones. Please ask if you don’t see a time what works for your location on the calendar

Question 10

Can you travel to me?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately not. All appointments are available either in-person near Clare, Suffolk, or over Zoom

Question 11

Will the session be recorded?

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Yes. Appointments can be recorded with the audio file sent to you after the session. You may wish to wait a few weeks before listening to it, to give time for further reflections to appear.

Workshops are recorded and an edited audio file sent out to all registered participants are the event, so that the visualizations can be listened to again.

Question 12

How can I get the most out of the appointments or workshops?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid any alcohol or perception-altering drugs on the day of the session.

If new to hypnosis, regression or meditation, in advance of your session you should listen to the short audio recording in guided relaxations. This recording gives you an opportunity to practice and begin to train your brain to relax and let go.

Positive expectation is key to successful regression and hypnosis. The more you believe they will work, the more easily they will. This doesn’t mean you are gullible, only more willing and open to explore your imagination. Feeling safe enough with your hypnotherapist to relax and let go is important too, and of course this takes time to develop.

To avoid you having to remember what came up during the main guided visualization, you may wish to speak out loud and record yourself on a separate device, for later playback.

Question 13

Can I have a free consultation?

Accepted Answer

30-min Zoom coffee chats have a nominal fee, refunded against your 1st appointment.

Question 14

I’m confused. I don’t know what I need

Accepted Answer

Book a 30-min Coffee Chat and we'll figure it out!  The nominal price of the call is refunded against your 1st appointment.

Question 15

Remind me about the contraindications again

Accepted Answer

Hypnosis is not suitable for:

Psychosis
When taking perception altering medications 
Anyone with a perception altering condition
After consuming alcohol or recreational drugs

Past life regression is not suitable if you are pregnant, but other alternatives are available. Please ask.

Question 16

Do I need to commit to a number of sessions?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need to commit to any number of sessions, but please bear in mind that if you are new to hypnosis or relaxation we may need to begin with a simple positive past life regression, which can be beneficial in its own right. A second follow up session would then be used for a past life regression that is the source of your current life issues.

If further sessions are suggested, you remain the judge of how many you want or need, based on how you feel.

Question 17

How do I reschedule or cancel an appointment?

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You can reschedule or cancel an appointment at anytime, as long as it's more than 24 hours in advance.

If you haven't already set up an account, select the Log In icon (top right of screen). Enter the email address you booked with and create a password. Verify on the confirmation email sent to you.

You'll then be able to log in to see all the past and future appointments (and any workshop bookings).

Question 18

Can I use a prepaid plan for any session type?

Accepted Answer

All 2-hr Appointments are the same price so you can simply book a Zoom or In-Person appointment from the Booking page.

Between Lives Spiritual Regression is 3-4 hours and has a different price. You can buy a prepaid plan that includes one of these sessions.

Question 19

How do I book an APPOINTMENT from a PREPAID plan?

Accepted Answer

Purchasing a Plan

You can purchase a plan at any time. If you purchase a plan at the same time you book a session (from the Pay for this session, buy a plan or use a plan drop down on the bottom of the Booking Form, please ensure you click Complete Your Booking to order BOTH  the plan AND the booking.

Booking an Appointment Against a Prepaid Plan

First of all, ensure you are still logged in so that the site recognises you.

If you have manually logged out or the site doesn’t recognise you, simply log back in with your email and password (top right of screen)

Go to the Booking page https://www.debbiejeremiah.com/booking

Select an In-Person or Zoom Appointment

You can use your plan for any session (in-person or zoom)

Select Your Date & Time

To use your plan, click on Pay for this session, buy a plan or use a plan at the bottom of the booking form

Select Use my plan

Note: the numbers after the valid until date show you how many sessions you have left, i.e, 1/2 indicates that you have 1 session remaining

Ensure the contact details on the booking form are correct
Click Book Now if you are booking just one appointment or Add to Cart if you are booking more than one appointment

Once booked, you will see a screen confirmation and receive email confirmation 
Note the Zoom link may be sent on a separate email and there may be a short delay.
You will receive a separate Preparing for your appointment email. Please check spam if you don't receive it

Rescheduling your Appointment

You can also click on My Appointments (top right of screen) to see the sessions you have already booked and to rebook or reschedule

Question 20

What is your legal disclaimer?

Accepted Answer

Cancellations
You can reschedule your appointment (via your on-line profile or email) provided you give at least 24-hrs notice. Otherwise, you will be charged  for any missed appointments.

Legal Disclaimer
Hypnotherapy and regression are educational and self-improvement processes that help you to access your own inner resources, assisting you to resolve problems, increase motivation or alter behaviour patterns, to create positive change. They may involve you going into deeper or buried memories that could bring emotions to the surface. The truth of any memories that may come to your conscious awareness as a result of the sessions is for you to decide.
Your sessions are confidential. The information that you recall about past lives or between lives may be used by Debbie Jeremiah in connection with written publications or speaking engagements to enlighten others about their purpose on earth. Whilst your name and any personal identifying information will NOT be used, your age, gender and general occupation may be mentioned, if relevant.
Debbie Jeremiah works to UK standards set through voluntary regulation in the hypnotherapy and regression profession itself and not by any country or state licensing requirements. She does not practice psychotherapy or medicine. None of the services offered are intended to diagnose or treat any disease, illness, psychological or mental health condition, nor be a substitute for medical treatment. Whilst Debbie will do her utmost to help you to find your own inner resources, you are responsible for your own healing and growth. For any health concerns, you should always consult your own healthcare professional.

Accessing the services available on this website implies your acceptance of this disclaimer

Question 21

What are your cancellation policy and terms?

Accepted Answer

Appointments

You can reschedule your appointment (via your profile) provided you give at least 24-hrs notice. Otherwise, you will be charged  for any missed appointments.

PrePaid Plans

Prepaid plans must be redeemed within 6 months of purchase. 
Prepaid plans are non-refundable, but you can transfer any unused sessions to friends of family.

Workshops

Live workshops are non-refundable once purchased.

All registered workshop participants will receive an edited audio recording after the event, so that the visualizations can be listened back to again. In the event that the actual recording is not suitable, a re-recorded version will be provided.

Tickets are priced for each attendee. Please purchase a ticket for each attendee in your group.

This workshop is for attendees 18 and over.

By purchasing a ticket you are not guaranteed a positive past life regression or future life progression, but attendees typically find the experience to be relaxing, fulfilling and uplifting. Differing beliefs about the nature of past life regression and future life progression are valid and welcomed in these workshops.

Please double check your email address when entering it onto the registration form as we are unable to access or change it in the registration system. If entered incorrectly you will not receive the personalized link for the event.

Please minimize potential distractions in your environment, so that you can focus fully on the workshop.

We are unable to provide tech support, so testing your connection and updating your version of Zoom prior to the event is recommended. Please make sure that you have internet access, the ability to access Zoom, a device with video and audio features and an additional device with recording functionality, should you wish to privately record your own comments.

All tickets are final, non-refundable and not available for resale.

Billing

Billing will be shown on Paypay or your Credit Card statement as Debbie Jeremiah or A Thinking Space Ltd

DEBBIE JEREMIAH

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