Essay Module 3
Name: Kelly-Anne Tough
Course Code: GLASG1A14
Word Count: 2,033
Essay Question: The building of rapport is often considered one of the most
important aspects of a Hypnotherapists work, discuss.
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With this essay, I aim to explore the importance of building a rapport with your client
as a Hypnotherapist. To do this, I will look at what rapport actually is and how a
therapist can achieve this through the initial consultation and through notation.
Rapport can be defined as a close and harmonious relationship in which the people
or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate
well. (Oxford Dictionaries) In our case, between the client and the therapist.
Rapport, trust and certainty in the skills of the therapist begin before the client ever
arrives at the office. (The New Hypnotherapy Handbook by Kevin Hogan, P64) This
can be based on the client’s knowledge of hypnotherapy, opinions of others or by
word of mouth from other clients. The client will also make a first impression of you
the first time that they encounter you and if this is over the telephone when they book
then you must appear to be courteous and professional. First impressions last so
first contact with the client count. When a client first appears at your clinic, they may
be anxious and apprehensive. They may be unsure of what to expect. They will
also make assumptions of you based on how you look, your body language and your
speech pattern. (Chrysalis Year 1 Module 3 Notes P2) It is during the initial
consultation that the therapist can begin to build a rapport with the client and address
these anxieties and assumptions.
When the client walks into your office for the initial consultation, the first thing that
they will see is you. They will be looking at what you are wearing, your body
language, look on your face etc. and
Course Code: GLASG1A14
Word Count: 2,033
Essay Question: The building of rapport is often considered one of the most
important aspects of a Hypnotherapists work, discuss.
___________________________________________________________________
With this essay, I aim to explore the importance of building a rapport with your client
as a Hypnotherapist. To do this, I will look at what rapport actually is and how a
therapist can achieve this through the initial consultation and through notation.
Rapport can be defined as a close and harmonious relationship in which the people
or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate
well. (Oxford Dictionaries) In our case, between the client and the therapist.
Rapport, trust and certainty in the skills of the therapist begin before the client ever
arrives at the office. (The New Hypnotherapy Handbook by Kevin Hogan, P64) This
can be based on the client’s knowledge of hypnotherapy, opinions of others or by
word of mouth from other clients. The client will also make a first impression of you
the first time that they encounter you and if this is over the telephone when they book
then you must appear to be courteous and professional. First impressions last so
first contact with the client count. When a client first appears at your clinic, they may
be anxious and apprehensive. They may be unsure of what to expect. They will
also make assumptions of you based on how you look, your body language and your
speech pattern. (Chrysalis Year 1 Module 3 Notes P2) It is during the initial
consultation that the therapist can begin to build a rapport with the client and address
these anxieties and assumptions.
When the client walks into your office for the initial consultation, the first thing that
they will see is you. They will be looking at what you are wearing, your body
language, look on your face etc. and