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