Things You Should Ask Your Healer

or they should tell you if you ask!

Visiting a Healer for the first time? Thinking of doing so? Unsure what to ask or what it is all about? Perfectly normal and you are right to be thinking the way that you are.

There is an element of the unknown in going to a Healer for the first time. Maybe someone has suggested that you visit one, maybe it is just curiosity, or it could be that you have tried everything else and don’t know where to go from here, and what have you to lose? Whatever happens, a visit should be free from worries and concerns about what it is all about, how much does it cost and whether there is any point. So, some background information and points to consider may not come amiss.

You have decided that it could be helpful to you if you were to visit a Healer. How do you go about that? Are they in Yellow Pages, in the ‘phonebook, or can I find what I want at the local library? The chances are not very high that will work. Most Healers obtain referrals by word of mouth and work either at home or hold healing sessions (often with other Healers) in a hall somewhere. Healers can be divided into two main groups. There are those who work on their own, are frequently untrained but feel that they have a healing gift and do not belong to any healing organisation. Nobody knows quite how many fall into this category. The other group (and probably the largest being about 14,000) of Healers are those who have had training in healing, belong to a Healing Organisation, work under a strict Codes of Conduct, and are insured for what they do. The majority of Healing Organisations now work under the umbrella of UK Healers, a regulatory body set up to protect both patients and healers. It is wise to ask any healer that you contact which organisation they belong to, if any, and whether they come under UK Healers or not for your own protection. If you are reading this, then you have access to the internet. Logon to UK Healers and they will list all the organisations that are recognised by them. Contact with an organisation usually can be through a link on the UKH site. UKH will also enable you to find a healing organisation that covers your part of the country and tell you how to get in touch with them for a list of healers. UKH will not give you the name of a healer, but will confirm whether a Healer is registered or not.

Right, you have the name of a Healer now. What next? Obviously you need to contact them, preferably by phone if you want to ask questions. Make a list of the questions that you wish to ask prior to phoning. For instance –

Exactly where do they carry out healing – at home, do they visit or do they work? Can I park easily nearby? Where is the best place to park? Is there public transport?
If you have physical problems, what about access? Are there stairs to climb?
How long does a healing session take? Is the first one longer than subsequent
sessions?
What is the cost of receiving healing? If no charge is made, do they accept donations? Cash, cheque or credit card?
Is there somewhere to wait if I am early? Can I bring someone with me?
What do I do if I have to cancel? Can I make another appointment?

What Happens When I Attend A Healing Session?

Much will depend upon the circumstances in which you are to receive healing. If it is part of a regular healing group session, then the format possibly will not be the same as if you are visiting a healer privately. There is no fixed format and how it is conducted will depend upon the healers concerned, but will be based on the way in which many healers conduct their private sessions, and may not have quite the same depth of two way communication.

If you are seeing a Healer privately, then you should expect the session to include time for both of you to get to know each other, time for the healer to collect details about you and why you are seeing them as they should be making a record of your healing. These records are open to your inspection at any time, but are not available to other people, being completely confidential.

The Healer will explain exactly how they conduct their healing session, and will answer any questions that you might have. Many will have a brochure or leaflet for you to take away, telling you about the way that they work, how healing works etc. Every Healer has their own way of working, each healing may be different in approach or outcome, so do not expect an identical experience every time.

So What Do You Expect To Happen?

Healing can be experienced in several differing ways. For some it is a pleasant feeling of warmth, coolness, tingling and/or relaxation. It frequently brings an experience of peace and upliftment, although some people do not experience anything during the healing session. This does not mean that healing has not taken place, only that you do not perceive what has happened. Everyone receives healing according to their actual need which may not always be immediately apparent. The result can also be very dramatic! Be positive!

No Healer should promise you a ‘cure’ – a healing session can always help you, and when used in a complementary fashion in conjunction with other therapies (eg your Doctor) much can be achieved. You should always tell your Doctor that you are receiving healing. Many are now more aware of the benefits, although there are still those who are closed minded.

Absent or Distant Healing?

Most Healing Organisations accept requests for absent healing. When you make a request for healing, your first name and the reason for your request is sent to a group of Healers who have agreed to act as healing channels by working at a distance from the person in need. This form of healing is just as effective as the traditional ‘hands on’ healing, though it does lack the intimacy of direct contact with the healer. Feedback from those receiving absent healing is always welcome as it does act in the way of a ‘Thank you’ for the Healers who have given their time freely. (See Article on Absent Healing on our Home Page).

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