FAQ's

Life Coaching

Life coaching focuses on what you want to achieve and helps you get there faster. Using the tools and techniques life coaching teaches will help you become more outcome and focus-driven in your goal achievement. A life coach can keep you focused and on track by identifying available options that you may not have considered.

Although both coaches and counsellors offer a support system to help, you gain strength and clarity to move forward. Coaching deals with where you are now and where you want to be. Counsellors are often interested in helping you deal with past trauma.

However, some forms of therapy, such as (CBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy, don’t focus too much on the past. Life coaching is action-orientated, while counsellors and therapists are more coping and healing orientated.

The simple answer is all types of people can use a life coach at some time in their life. However, some common characteristics of people who have a life coach; a deep desire for change, a need for direction and a focus on achieving their dreams. Research has shown that people who have a life coach remain more focused and gain quicker results with the support and guidance of a coach.

There are many myths surrounding hypnosis, and a stage hypnotist and a hypnotist who practices hypnosis as a form of therapy are very different. You can be confident that when you deal with a hypnotherapist from You First Therapies, you will be working with a skilled and reliable expert who puts your welfare at the centre of your therapy.

There are many myths surrounding hypnosis, and a stage hypnotist and a hypnotist who practices hypnosis as a form of therapy are very different. You can be confident that when you deal with a hypnotherapist from You First Therapies, you will be working with a skilled and reliable expert who puts your welfare at the centre of your therapy.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state that we all experience at various times and in various depths throughout the day. The experience of hypnosis has been described in many ways but is often explained as a streamlined state of focused attention. Many people describe hypnosis as feeling similar to daydreaming, when they are neither fully alert, nor asleep. Everyone’s experiences and therefore descriptions of hypnosis will vary because all trance states feel different to different people. Hypnosis is usually associated with a pleasant feeling of deep relaxation and this can be part of the therapy, however not all hypnosis nor Hypnotherapy involves relaxation in the traditional sense.

No, hypnosis is a simplified form of focused concentration, much like when you’re engrossed in a book, movie, sport, or hobby. If you’d want, you can come out of hypnosis at any time. Your hypnotherapist is like a guide leading you on a journey; they are the facilitator, but the only person who can bring about change is you. Being aware of your power to alter things for the better may be tremendously empowering. Knowing that you are in charge and have the option to quit a hypnosis session at any time makes it simpler to relax into the experience the more often you choose to do so.

A natural mental state akin to daydreaming is hypnosis. People are frequently shocked to discover they can hear what is being said, move, or talk if they choose to. Each person’s experience of it is unique, and each time they enter hypnosis, how they feel may change. When many people lose sense of time while under hypnosis, some claim to hear every word the hypnotist says. Others report that their minds wander. The effectiveness of the session is unaffected by your level of awareness throughout the process. Although relaxation is not necessary for hypnosis, most people report feeling very calm both during and after the session, which they find to be more delightful than they anticipated.

  • Addictions
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Behavioural problems
  • Chronic pain
  • Fears and phobias
  • Physical conditions such as IBS
  • Unwanted habits
  • Skin conditions and migraines
  • Panic attacks
  • Poor sleep
  • Lack of confidence
  • Performance anxiety
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Trauma and complex trauma

Massage Therapy

The health experts at National University of Health Sciences presents the top five health benefits of adding regular massage therapy to your health and wellness strategy. Massage therapy from a licensed practitioner can:

  • Lower stress
    The long-term effects of stress can take emotional and physical tolls. Massage therapy may relieve stress and conditions associated with it, such as tension headaches.
  • Increased Immune Function
    Medical research indicates that massage therapy can help boost immune system strength by increasing the activity level of the body’s natural “killer T cells,” which fight off viruses.
  • Boost Mental Health and Wellness
    Research suggests that symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression (all associated with mental health) may be directly affected by massage therapy.

In general, there are a few conditions that would prevent you from getting a massage. Of course, do not schedule an appointment if you are feeling unwell, have a fever, cold, or a skin condition that is contagious. The first trimester of pregnancy is generally considered off-limits for massage, as are active chemotherapy or other intensive medical treatments. If you have a serious medical condition and you are unsure if a massage would be safe for you, massage therapists will recommend that you speak with your primary care provider to get approval first.

Your massage therapist should require you to fill out a health history form. They may also ask more in-depth questions to establish which areas you would like focused on, or if there are any specific conditions needing to be addressed. It is important to list all health concerns and medication so that your therapist can adapt your session to your specific needs without causing any harm. It is also important to specify any allergies so that your therapist may adjust the oil or cream being used during your visit.

In general, massages should not hurt. In fact, if you are in pain during a massage, this may cause your muscles to seize up, making the relaxing effects more difficult to achieve. If the pressure is too intense, speak up immediately so your therapist can adjust.  Certain techniques may result in soreness during the days following a massage, similar to that of a great workout, but in general, you should not have pain during or after your massage.