Frequently Asked Questions

These therapies are incredibly safe. You can choose to end the state of trance at any point. In many cases, clients are able to recall everything that the therapist says in hypnotherapy. In regression therapy, clients are often able to remember most of what they say, but it may be as though it comes from somewhere other than their conscious mind. In a trance, you are in control of everything you say and do. The therapist merely guides the session. When it comes to regression therapy, please beware of therapists that are not trained to deal with catharsis or to transform and heal memories. It is essential to choose a therapist trained in these areas. If you would like to pursue therapy but are unsure about working with me, please reach out and I can recommend exceptional colleagues from across the country.

Please note that these services are not a substitute for qualified medical, psychological, or psychiatric treatment. Furthermore, I do not diagnose illnesses or diseases. Please consult your doctor if you are unsure about your suitability for therapy with me and please feel free to reach out to me with any questions about this.

Some leading experts in the field argue that it should not be used on those with severe psychiatric disorders. It is inadvisable for pregnant women due to the extent of the emotional release that can take place. Similarly, I personally do not work with children due to the extent of emotional release that can take place, but there may be therapists out there that do. Regression therapy is inadvisable for those that are under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol. If I suspect, rightly or wrongly, that a client is under the influence, I will request them to return on another occasion. Please consult your doctor if you are unsure about your suitability for regression therapy and please feel free to reach out to me with any questions about this.

Many clients that do not believe in past lives have experienced profound transformations in past life sessions. While many believe that it is possible to access and heal current life issues by accessing a past life, others think that the mind conjures a metaphor to bring healing in the current life. Others believe in the Jungian notion of the collective consciousness - the ability to access a life that was indeed lived but by someone else. The beauty of regression therapy is that you can pursue it and gain great healing regardless of your beliefs. With that said, some clients that began the process unsure of their beliefs have quickly come to believe in past lives due to experiencing historical facts and aspects of which they were previously unaware.

Yes. Emotions and trauma can be remembered by and held in the body, rather than the mind. I am trained in the use of body therapy to heal and transform energy stuck in the body. Clients that have suffered from sexual or physical abuse or indeed all sorts of trauma can find it incredibly powerful.

Outside of my BA, MRes, and PhD, I hold a certificate in hypnotherapy and a diploma in regression therapy. My training in these therapies required around two years of study and practice, including over 25 supervised case studies. I am a member of the Spiritual Regression Therapy Association, where I receive ongoing professional development and mentoring from senior colleagues. I am also trained in Reiki 1 and Reiki 2.

I hold occasional clinics in Woodley, Berkshire. Please contact me via WhatsApp (07353173298) or via email (ben@benhoughtontherapies.com) to find out upcoming dates and to book an appointment. Please note that I tend to offer only the following in Berkshire: Regression Therapy; Past Life Journey; and Spirit Release. Due to room rental costs, my prices are slightly higher in Berkshire than in Durham or online.

Yes, please feel free to book a session.

I have an Eventbrite page (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ben-houghton-113938739991) where tickets can be purchased for events and workshops across the North East of England and occasionally in other areas. Tickets can only be purchased on that page.

I am currently undergoing training to conduct Life Between Lives sessions, so please keep an eye on my website. However, the way that I conduct regression sessions almost always includes aspects from the Life Between Lives, so I would advise sampling a session and letting me know that you are particularly interested in exploring those aspects. My spiritual guidance service also frequently involves aspects from the Life Between Lives, so this could also be of interest to you. Please note that all Life Between Lives clients will be required to have a regression therapy session first to clear blockages and ensure that they are able to reach the necessary level of trance for a Life Between Lives session, so please feel free to book in soon.