How to Join a Google Meet Appointment

Online appointments take place through Google Meet.

I will send you a private joining link before the session. You do not need to be particularly confident with technology, and there is no complicated setup involved.

Click the link shortly before your appointment and follow the instructions on the screen. I will admit you to the meeting when I am ready.

Find a quiet and private place

Choose somewhere you can speak freely and are unlikely to be interrupted.

You will need enough privacy to talk comfortably and somewhere safe to sit or recline during hypnosis.

If possible:

• Let other people know that you should not be disturbed
• Close the door
• Silence notifications on other devices
• Keep pets outside the room if they are likely to interrupt
• Have some water nearby
• Make sure the room is warm and comfortable

Please do not attend from a public place, shared workplace or anywhere you would feel unable to speak openly.

Which device should I use?

A laptop or desktop computer is often the easiest option because it can be positioned securely and has a larger screen.

You can also use a phone or tablet.

Whichever device you choose, make sure that:

• It is charged or connected to power
• The internet connection is stable
• The camera and microphone are working
• The speakers are loud enough for you to hear me clearly
• The device can remain in position without you holding it

Headphones are optional. They can improve privacy and make my voice easier to hear, but you do not need them if your device speakers work well.

Before your appointment

It is worth getting everything ready about ten minutes beforehand.

Check that:

• Your device has enough power
• The camera lens is uncovered
• The microphone is not muted
• The volume is comfortable
• You can sit somewhere with support for your head and neck
• Your face and upper body will remain visible on camera
• Your telephone is nearby in case the internet connection fails

You may also find it helpful to close unnecessary apps or browser tabs.

Joining on a computer

1. Open the email or message containing your Google Meet link.
2. Select the link shortly before the appointment.
3. Allow Google Meet to use your camera and microphone if your browser asks for permission.
4. Check the small preview to make sure you can see and hear yourself.
5. Select Ask to join or Join now, depending on which option appears.
6. Wait for me to admit you to the meeting.

If you are not signed into a Google account, you may be asked to enter your name before requesting to join.

Joining on a phone or tablet

1. Open the link from your appointment email or message.
2. Your device may ask you to open or install the Google Meet app.
3. Allow access to the camera and microphone when prompted.
4. Enter your name if requested.
5. Select Ask to join.
6. Wait for me to admit you.

Google occasionally changes the wording or position of its buttons, but the private link will still take you to the correct meeting.

If the camera or microphone does not work

First, check that the camera and microphone icons on the meeting screen have not been switched off.

If that does not solve the problem:

• Check your device settings to make sure Google Meet has permission to use them
• Leave the meeting and open the link again
• Close another app that may already be using the camera
• Restart the device if there is enough time
• Try another browser or device

If you are unable to join, contact me using the telephone or WhatsApp details provided with your booking.

We can usually resolve a small technical problem without it becoming a source of stress.

What if the connection drops?

Occasional internet problems happen.

If the picture freezes or the call disconnects, use the same link to join the meeting again.

Keep your telephone nearby during the appointment. If we cannot restore the connection, I can contact you so that we can decide what to do next.

Please join from somewhere safe

Do not join an online hypnotherapy appointment while:

• Driving or sitting in a vehicle that may need to be moved
• Supervising children
• Operating equipment
• Working
• Cooking
• Walking in a public place
• Doing anything else that requires your attention

You need to be somewhere you can safely give the appointment your full attention.

Ready for your appointment?

Once you have joined, I will check that we can see and hear one another clearly.

We will talk first, just as we would during an appointment at my Hayle practice. There is no need to begin relaxing or close your eyes until I have explained what we are doing and you feel ready.

If you have any questions about the online setup, you are welcome to ask before the day.

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