Choices in mind operates from quiet, private premises on the first floor of the Market Hall in Caernarfon.

When you first come to see Lois you will hopefully find the consulting room pleasant and relaxing.  You will be invited to sit and discuss your concerns in complete confidence.  There may be a form to complete, but Lois will do all of that with you - just using it to guide you through the process of finding out who you are, what you are seeking to gain from this hypnotherapy process, and establish together the most effective ways to help you to achieve your goals.  This initial consultation involves a lot of talking (mostly you) and listening (mostly Lois) which is non-judgemental and supportive.  You may experience a short period of hypnosis during this initial consultation depending on your needs at that time, but it is mostly an opportunity to find out about each other and prepare for the therapeutic work ahead.

When you come back for your second and subsequent sessions your therapy will have been individually prepared to meet your needs.  If hypnotic trance work has been identified as a way to help you, then you will be asked to relax in a comfortable chair and guided through a gentle hypnotic procedure.  Please read the section called "about hypnotherapy" for more details of this.  If other psychological techniques are being used then Lois will talk you through these.  Please refer to the "psychological techniques" page to gain a brief insight into some of the approaches used at Choices in Mind.