FAQs

What happens in a telephone session?

You will listen to the sophrologist’s voice which will guide you to relax the body using simple mindfulness techniques. When the body is completely relaxed the mind also gets to relax and rejuvenate. Exercises then begin which can be as diverse as mood boosting exercises, concentration exercises, brain exercises, body awareness and breathing exercises. The sophrologist discuss the various exercises with the client who ultimately decides which exercise they would like to experience on the day.

What do I need to do a telephone session?

All you need is a hands-free telephone and a quiet space. Headphones/ear plugs are highly recommended but not obligatory. Wear comfortable clothing and avoid eating large meals prior to the session.

What if my pets are being noisy?

No worries. They will settle down and become very quiet and peaceful as they also enjoy the session as much as you! They will feel the relaxed vibes that you are experiencing and become very peaceful!

Why do Sophrology?

The mind never gets to fully relax consciously, so by mindfully allowing it to, we relax and rejuvenate it.

How long is a session?

First session is approximately 60-75 minutes long, after that sessions are approximately 45 minutes.

Therapy over the telephone?

Sophrology sessions are mostly done via the telephone. The telephone session is exactly the same as the person to person session. The added bonus is that you don’t have to get into a car and go back home as you are already relaxed at home.

There are specific exercises that can only be done in person. It all depends on your needs. Most people will get what they need from Sophrology with a few telephone sessions. The more one practices the more one will get from it. You don’t go to a Gym once and expect your body to be in top shape. It takes practice - just like the mind. This is mind-body training.

What happens in a Session?

The aim of the sophrologist is to get the client to a deep state of relaxation by doing a simple mind-body scan, inspired by yoga nidra.  You will listen to their voice which will feel hypnotic and instantly calm you to the point where you are almost about to fall asleep.

When this level is reached the client is then guided through the exercise.

Examples of exercises:

Mood Lifting/Mindful Positive Awareness

Breathing/Lower Blood Pressure

Brain Training

Concentration & Increasing the Senses

Thoughts after first Session

Clients who USED SOPHROLOGY:

• Many clients are using the breathing methods to overcome anxiety, especially worry for the future and fear of getting Covid-19.

• A stressed manager reduced his meds after one week of practicing Sophrology. He found these methods helped him manage his stress levels.

• Anger Management was the reason this client started sophrology. He is dedicated to practicing it as it has finally brought happiness back into his life.

• A mother after losing a family member used Sophrology to help her through her grief.

• A stressed CEO applied sophrology techniques to reduce stress at work and found that they no longer had stage-fright when giving work presentations.

• A busy mother of three kids, who runs her own business had tried unsuccessfully using other popular relaxation methods (yoga and meditation). Upon her first sophrology session she experienced a deep sense of inner calm. She was delighted to finally learn how to reach that zen moment she craved.

• A nervous student applied the breathing techniques prior and during important exams. He was calm and more focused and passed all his exams!

• A hyperactive eight year old child used sophrology to fall asleep, to the delight of her parents. She reported a while later using it when feeling stressed out in the classroom. (We forget that the little ones also can suffer stress in the classroom or just from it spilling over at home).

Group Session

A more interactive experience, the group session enables the participants to benefit and learn through a series of dynamic relaxation exercises (relaxation in slow movement), and by sharing, if they so wish, their individual experiences.