In Hindsight: Understanding the Wisdom in Making Wrong Choices
Life has a funny way of throwing surprises our way when we least expect them. Just the other day, while out walking my dogs, I bumped into a friend and former neighbour I hadn't seen in ages. We exchanged pleasantries, catching up on the usual life updates, but then our conversation took a sudden and unexpected turn. Knowing my line of work, my friend shared some shocking news that left me utterly speechless, and it got me thinking about the differences in the quality of service between companies - particularly Hypnotherapy practices. She has kindly allowed me to share her story in the hope it can help others from making the same costly and destructive mistake she made. Here's what happened to her and how it made me reflect on the pitfalls we often navigate when making choices…
“I decided to visit a hypnotherapist because I knew I had a bad relationship with food and was desperate to lose weight. I struggled to maintain an exercise routine and had been on more diets and joined more diet clubs than I could count. Understanding that my mindset was a significant part of the problem, I decided to try hypnotherapy.
The hypnotherapist I chose had positive reviews and was available to see me, so I booked four sessions at a cost of nearly £400. During our initial meeting, we talked about my struggles, and then I underwent my first hypnotherapy session. I don’t remember much of it because I fell asleep partway through, but I was under the impression that this wouldn’t be an issue.
At the end of the session, I was handed an eight-page booklet of homework to complete before my next appointment. It was overwhelming! The booklet included a detailed breakdown of food types, an eat-well plate (as if I didn’t already know the difference between junk food and fresh food), instructions to exercise for 30 minutes each day, drink lots of water, rid my house of junk food, stop eating sweets… the list went on and felt completely unmanageable. Everything in the list was something I had previously explained I struggled with – if I could do all those things, I wouldn’t have needed her help!
At my next appointment, I told her how much I had struggled with the homework. My main problem was that I’d gone to her for help with my mindset. I know the right things to do, I just faced a barrier in my mind when trying to do the right thing. I had believed hypnotherapy could help me break down those mental barriers. I didn’t need a dietician or a hard task master, just some help with readjusting my mindset. She became quite cross, blaming my failure on the fact that I had fallen asleep during the previous session. She insisted that was why the therapy wasn’t working. When I expressed my doubts about continuing, she became even angrier and eventually offered me a 50% refund if I agreed never to contact her again. This whole experience has left me feeling completely dejected. I wish I had done more research before throwing away my money and my confidence.”
I truly believe that when seeking any kind of health or medical treatment, that when choice is an option, I would always research and seek out the very best option. Choosing a hypnotherapist is much like selecting a good doctor; both decisions require careful consideration and trust. Just as you would seek out a doctor with the right credentials, positive patient reviews, and a compassionate bedside manner, finding a competent hypnotherapist involves evaluating their qualifications, reputation, and ability to make you feel comfortable and understood. Both professionals play crucial roles in your well-being, addressing issues that profoundly impact your life. Therefore, it’s essential to conduct thorough research, seek recommendations, and trust your instincts to ensure you receive the best possible care.
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