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You do not need clinical labels or everything figured out before you arrive. Start with what day-to-day life has felt like lately.
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Take the first step
towards a calmer mind.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you meet. Choose a verified hypnotherapist from the centre — including founder Gerald Crawford and other approved practitioners — and begin with a private, unhurried conversation about what has been looping and whether collaborative hypnotherapy feels right for you.
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A conversation first. Your pace. No pressure to commit.
A conversation before any commitment
The first session (about 90 minutes) is time to be heard, ask how hypnosis works, and decide together whether the approach feels like a fit.
You stay aware & in control
Collaborative hypnotherapy is focused attention, not sleep or stage hypnosis. You remain able to speak, pause, or ask questions at any point.
Step 1 · Choose a time
Select an available appointment
Times use South African local time (SAST). Only free slots are selectable, and another client's details are never shown.
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If you have questions or want guidance on which session format suits you best, send a short request below.
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What happens after you reach out?
Confirmation, clarity, then connection.
Once you submit your request (or reserve a calendar slot), the centre and your chosen hypnotherapist are notified. You receive confirmation and straightforward preparation notes. Online sessions include a private Google Meet link; in-person appointments include full location details.
Before you decide
Questions people ask before booking.
Reaching out for support is easier when you know exactly what happens next, what it costs, and where the boundaries lie.
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Is submitting the consultation form a confirmed booking or financial commitment?
No. Submitting a consultation request shares how you would like to meet and how to reach you. Nothing is billed or confirmed until the centre replies and you agree on a suitable time together.
What happens in the first 90-minute consultation?
You and your chosen hypnotherapist talk through what you have been experiencing, what you hope might shift, and any questions you have about hypnosis. They explain how sessions work and outline a suggested plan and fees so you can decide freely whether to continue.
Do I need an account to book?
Yes. Creating a free client account lets you confirm a slot, manage appointments and save favourite hypnotherapists. Enquiry forms without a live calendar slot still work if you prefer to start with a message.
Should I choose an online or in-person appointment?
Both follow the same collaborative conversation and guided work. Online sessions take place on Google Meet across South Africa (from R2,050) and let you settle in your own quiet room immediately afterwards. In-person sessions (from R3,250) are offered at selected locations.
What if I am not sure how to describe what is wrong?
That is very common. You can select 'Prefer to say later' or 'Not sure yet' in the form, or use the 1-minute support guide first. Clarifying the pattern is part of the first conversation.
What is the cancellation and rescheduling policy?
Once an appointment time is confirmed, at least 24 hours notice is requested if you need to cancel or move your session.
Is this an emergency or clinical mental health service?
No. Hypnotherapy Center provides complementary support by appointment and does not diagnose conditions or replace medical or psychological care. If you need urgent support right now, please use appropriate crisis or emergency services first.
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