FAQ
What is T/Dr Jessie-Anna's qualifications?
T/Dr Jessie-Anna du Bruyn obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities at the University of Pretoria, qualified as a Traditional Doctor through the African National Healers Association and holds International Diplomas as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Iridologist, Holistic Health Practitioner and Dr Bach Flower Remedy Practitioner.
She belongs to various professional organisations that provide continuing education, code of ethics, as well as accountability in therapy and care. She is locally registered as a professional member with the African National Healers Association (ANHA); as well as internationally with the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association; International Certification Board of Coaches and Hypnotists and The Complementary Medical Association (CMA).
Which is the best therapeutic modality for me?
T/Dr Jessie-Anna believe in a holistic approach to achieve optimal health: mentally, physically and spiritually with a focus on the person as a whole: mind, body and soul. Your unique holistic healing treatment plan can incorporate hypnotherapy; Dr Bach Flower Essence Remedies and / or Phyto-medicine [natural herbs]. Your treatment can be enhanced by an Iridology examination.
Send T/Dr Jessie-Anna an e-mail (click CONTACT) for your FREE 20 minute whatsapp consultation to determine the best therapeutic modality for you.
How long is a session?
Hypnotherapy Initial Session: 120 - 150 minutes
Hypnotherapy Follow-Up Session: 60 - 90 minutes
Iridology Initial Session: 120 - 150 minutes
Iridology Follow-Up Sessions: 60 - 90 minutes
Dr Bach Remedy Therapy: 60 - 90 minutes
Duration, Frequency and Termination of Sessions
The duration of your therapy session depends on your motivation to receive therapy; as well as the issue at hand.
A well-motivated patient is very likely to achieve realistic goals. However, it is unethical to guarantee a cure. The control of thoughts, beliefs, emotions and behaviours always reside within the patient. No patient is "made" to do anything against their will using hypnosis. T/Dr Jessie-Anna guarantees to apply her training, expertise and experience to your issues with the aim of achieving agreed goals in as reasonable a time as is possible.
Estimates of the frequency of sessions required to treat a condition given at the enquiry stage or during the first consultation, are given on the basis of the information presented at that time. Estimates are also made on the basis of treatment being given to previous patient with different case histories. Each patient and the causes of their condition are unique; estimates are only rough guidelines and are subject to change.
You are free to terminate therapy at any time and there is no pressure to continue to attend therapy.
On the day of your hypnotherapy consultation(s) please schedule your day in such a way that you can slow down and relax during and after the therapy. You might need time to ponder and assimilate the WOW-factor of the therapy you experienced.
Will T/Dr Jessie-Anna prescribe medicine to treat my ailment?
T/Dr Jessie-Anna uses herbs and Dr Bach Flower Remedies to treat a variety of physical ailments and emotional imbalances. Herbs are used whole or in parts as teas, infusions, tinctures, creams / gels, in powder form or as herbal capsules and contain no mineral oils, artificial fragrances, parabens or colorants.
Our herbal medicine is mostly sourced from organic growers or organically grown and harvested by T/Dr Jessie-Anna in the Kalahari.
Your personal phyto-mix will be skillfully formulated and blended in our herbal dispensary after a consultation. Therapeutic Herbs are available for:
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Cardiovascular system
- Genitourinary system
- Musculoskeletal system
- Immune system
- Endocrine system
- Skin disorders
- Nervous system
- Mood enhancers
- Pediatric herbalism
All herbs contain phyto chemical compounds and individuals will react different to these healers. Outcomes may thus differ from person to person.
We also dispense OTC Idexis medication.
Visit our Online Shop for OTC phyto-medicine.
Phyto-medicine is a complimentary therapy and is not intended as medical advice. It is not a replacement for medical treatment. Visit your GP if in doubt.
Can I order Phyto-medicine, Dr Bach Remedies or Idexis OTC medicine without a consultation?
Yes, visit our online shop.
Personalised Dr Bach mixes and phyto-medicine can only be dispensed after consultation.
What about confidentiality?
Confidentiality is paramount and a necessary condition of therapy. Confidentially continues after the end of our counselling relationship. This means your therapist will not speak with anyone but you about your story and situation.
Your therapist might occasionally talk with colleagues or a multi-disciplinary team about some of the issues you are dealing with. This is in order to provide the best therapy possible and for the therapist’s continued clinical development. Colleagues and team members will be bound by the same confidentiality as your therapist.
There are three important limits to maintaining confidentiality all therapists must adhere too. These primarily concern risks of harm:
- There is risk of harm or neglect to a child, vulnerable/dependent adult or animal.
- If there is good cause to believe that not to disclose would cause danger of serious harm to yourself or another person.
- For the purposes of complying with a legal requirement (criminal or civil court cases where a court order is made demanding disclosure, including coroners’ courts).
Therapeutic Relationship
The therapeutic relationship is different than other relationships in that it is relatively one sided. You will most likely be sharing quite a few details about yourself and your life, whilst T/Dr Jessie-Anna will share few / no details about her personal life. This ensures that the focus is kept on you – this is your time to feel cared for and receive the best possible therapy. T/Dr Jessie-Anna will thus maintain necessary boundaries to avoid overlapping or duel relationships.
T/Dr Jessie-Anna would be happy to refer you to another therapist if you, for some reason, feel that the “fit” is not right.
In order to maintain the safety of your therapy, please don’t attend sessions under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you seem as though you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, T/Dr Jessie-Anna may recommend to end the session and return another day. If this is the case, the fee for the session would still apply.
The success of your hypnotherapy and other therapeutic modalities depends greatly on your own ability and desire to affect change in yourself. We cannot offer any guarantee of the success of your treatment.
Take note that Hypnotherapy, or any other therapy provided by T/Dr Jessie-Anna is not a replacement for medical treatment, psychological or psychiatric services or other appropriate counselling. We do not treat, prescribe for, or diagnose any medical or mental health condition. Please consult with your General Practitioner and gain the appropriate medical approval for Hypnotherapy or any other form of therapy if so advised by T/Dr Jessie-Anna.
27°South Wellness Sanctuary reserves the right to refuse services to anyone, at any time, for any reason.
Do you offer therapy for Children?
Yes Definitely. Children from the age of +- 5 years respond very well to hypnotherapy and Dr Bach Flower Remedies are safe for children, pregnant females, animals and even plants.
Appointments for children under 18 years of age require written consent from a parent or guardian. They must be accompanied by their parent / guardian at each visit.
Personal Information
Your personal information is only collected to be utilised by your therapist in the delivery of therapy to you. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any third party without expressed, written consent by you or in the case of the above limits to confidentiality.
Records are kept of your therapy sessions. These records include minimal information that is important for your therapist to remember when providing ethical and effective care. We aim to include the most minimal information possible in our notes, to decrease possible harm that may occur on the very low chance your file is legally requested by outside parties.
Should your therapist pass away unexpectedly, another therapist will take responsibility for your clinical records. Any records older than five years will be destroyed. All current clients will be asked if they wish their records to be transferred to a new therapist. All remaining records will be destroyed once the five-year mark is reached.
What about Payment?
T/Dr Jessie-Anna runs a private practice, which means clients pay her for each consultation. Fees may be paid by cash, EFT or swipe at the practice before the start of each session. We truly believe the quality of the services provided and the experience and training of T/Dr Jessie-Anna corresponds with the fee structure.
Clients will be charged their full appointment fee for all missed sessions or sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice. Clients arriving late for appointments are entitled to receive the remainder of the scheduled appointment for the full appointment fee. If you are unable to pay the fee for your session, we will be unable to provide therapy until the balance is paid.
We charge the full fee for missed and late appointment times because we have various overhead costs. In addition, your missed appointment or late cancellation means we were not able to schedule someone else in that time spot. We hope you understand this policy.
T/Dr Jessie-Anna's goal is that your financial investment in your wellbeing and health is well rewarded. You are paying for her time and not for a guarantee of success.
Online shop: you will be directed to three payment options: Payfast, EFT or cash upon collection.
Which treatments are excluded?
Any psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia or patients under the influence of heavy medication, alcohol or drugs.
Crisis-Communication
We want communication to be as convenient and confidential as possible. If you need to contact T/Dr Jessie-Anna, you can whatsapp her at 064 828 4070 or send an e-mail to info@wellness-sanctuary.com. Complex issues will however, be left for therapy sessions.
Please do not email or call if you are currently in crisis, as we cannot guarantee an immediate response. If you are in crisis, please call Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0800 21 22 23 / 0800 567 567, or Lifeline: 0861 322 322 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.
Please click on the CONTACT button if you have any other questions
Phyto-Herbs packaging
The capsule image is for display purposes only.
All Phyto-Herbs products are dispensed in either eco-friendly envelopes, pill dispense bags, glass bottles or aluminum tins ensuring sustainable and secure packaging.
