Frequently Asked Questions

This is a little difficult to say in detail, as every session is uniquely designed around you but I can tell you what to expect when you contact me, and give a general overview of the approach I will take during our sessions. 

After you contact me, I will send you an information sheet and a short medical questionnaire for you to return and then we will discuss the most appropriate course of sound therapy for you, where each session will be individually designed around you and for you. 

Each session will begin with a gentle conversation, initially to set the intention for the healing and subsequently to review and assess progress week on week, then we will spend time working with sound vibrations using the various different instruments and the voice, all tailored to your needs in that present moment, often involving guided breathwork and visualisations, and ending with a period of silence to integrate the experience and a short de-brief, when we will also discuss a suitable daily practice which I will recommend specifically for you between sessions (further details about that in the commitment FAQ below).

The session will be conducted with you lying down comfortably, or sitting if you prefer, as you absorb the healing sounds. Clients remain fully clothed throughout.

Sometimes sessions can be deeply relaxing and you may find yourself drifting off, particularly if you are having a relaxation session to de-stress and unwind, but other sessions can be more interactive and stimulating, dependent on your needs and intention.

It really depends on the issue(s) you are wanting to tackle, and how quickly your body responds to the healing sounds. I have also found that there is a huge difference in getting quicker and longer lasting results when a client takes personal responsibility for their own healing process and commits to 'doing the work' themselves during and in between our sessions (see the FAQ below about commitment) 

For my one to one transformational sound therapy sessions, I normally advise an initial consultation and sound session for the first time client, and then a further 3 or 4 sessions once a week if possible. It can be helpful to reassess at this point. Some clients feel this is all the boost they need to kick start their self healing, whilst others like to continue with further sessions. Some then also like to have an on-going , say fortnightly, monthly or bi-monthly 'top up' as you might schedule a regular massage or other self-care treatment. You are a unique vibratory being, so it's important to do what feels right for you.

You can of course book a one-off relaxation session to de-stress and unwind at any time.

The 'services I offer' tab gives further details of this.

Please see the 'services I offer' tab for details of the different one to one and group sessions I can provide and the pricing information

As your healer. my responsibility is to support you on your journey towards self-healing and to facilitate your healing process. 

As the client, your responsibilities are equally essential in order to really get the most from our sessions together. I have seen what a difference it makes to the whole process when a client is 100% engaged and ready for change, with a commitment to take ownership of their own well being. It is so important to approach the sessions with an open mind and an open heart, ready to heal and grow and experience real change for the better. You will need to commit to showing up for the sessions ready to release and transform, and to embrace any daily practices I recommend for you between sessions. These daily recommendations will only take 10 mins, but can make a huge difference to the overall results from the sound healing and build on the powerful work we do together during each session. 

If you make a financial commitment to pay for these sessions, then you will want to commit whole-heartedly to get the most from them. For this reason, I do not sell gift vouchers for my transformation sessions, as personal commitment is so important to the outcomes.

Of course, gift vouchers are available for my relaxation sessions, and make an ideal gift for any loved one at any time.

Absolutely.  Everything discussed is completely confidential. Often when you feel a change is needed in your life, you can really benefit from talking confidentially to someone you feel comfortable with. I am here with an open heart, ready to help you to discover and achieve what it is you are seeking.

The professional code associated with my training qualification stresses the importance of accurate and up to date client information, and all the written information I retain is strictly private.

My transformational sound therapy sessions are designed to be one to one, but you are very welcome to bring a partner, family member or friend along with you for a 60 minute relaxation with sound session at no extra cost. It's a sort of a BOGOF in my sound therapy room! Of course, you may well prefer to have some much needed 'me time' and just enjoy the experience alone!

I have helped people with a variety of conditions from stress and anxiety, physical pain and emotional pain to personal and spiritual development. You may be struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, stress, anxiety or major life changes. There comes a time when help may be needed to cope with many of life's challenges.  Or you may just not feel like you're enjoying full wellness and wellbeing. Or, you may have tried lots of other things that haven't made the difference you're looking for.

Generally, people come for sound therapy wanting a change for the better, wanting to feel more positive about themselves and their life. They may want peace, clarity, acceptance, a sense of freedom, or energy, or of more balance in their lives.

Many of the people I help are carrying stress, which can be caused by physical pain or emotional pain, or current life circumstances. It can also be caused by long term traumas, emotions or feelings you've been holding on to, which can affect current personal relationships with others and your relationship with yourself.

My one to one sound healing sessions are deeply transformative and necessary for deep healing. 

If you don't feel you need a deeper level of sound therapy, you can always take advantage of my shorter relaxation sessions to unwind and re-energise, or join me at one of my group events. 

I also offer evening sessions, half day and full day events and retreats and occasional weekend retreats too. There's always lots of sound healing, along with meditation, breathwork, cacao and tea ceremonies and much more! 

Please see the 'services I offer' tab for more details, and do send me a WhatsApp message to join my mailing list if you'd like to hear about my upcoming events in and around Leicestershire and the Midlands.

Sound baths are played for a whole group with a group intention, which can be something like bringing in peace and relaxation or opening our hearts to love, whereas as you'd guess, individual one to one sessions are tailored specifically for you. In a longer one to one therapy session we can go very deep, discussing what is causing you any current difficulties and what positive outcomes you are personally wanting.  Certain conditions are far more effectively treated in individual transformational sound therapy sessions, which are suitable for physical, emotional and mental health issues.

Sound baths are a real tonic for stress, bringing deep relaxation and can also help relieve minor conditions like headaches, mental overthinking and minor physical joint pains for example. I intuitively play the instruments very gently, creating beautiful ethereal effects with instruments such as crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, wind gong, soft drums, chimes, tongue drum, Native American flute and gentle, soothing voice. The intention is to bring you back to  your natural state of complete peace and calm.

A gong bath is often held in a bigger space, as the larger gongs are generally louder and can be more intense, and can fill up a very large hall with sound. Sound baths can be held in smaller, more intimate spaces and can feel less overwhelming than multiple gongs played together. 

I am very happy to provide group sound baths for you and your friends / colleagues, which we can tailor to your group's requirements. Please contact me to discuss.

My Grounded Sound Facebook page is always up to date with any upcoming public group events, some of which include larger group sound baths and various other events too!