Frequently Asked Questions - Can Hypnotherapy help me?

Currently it is recognised that there are at least 60 ways that hypnosis can help.

60 Ways Hypnotherapy can help you

Having indicated how hypnosis can help, What is hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a relaxed, naturally occurring state of mind which we enter every day.
You may have entered this trance-like state when driving along a familiar route or watching television. Suddenly you snap back to the present moment and realise you've been on “autopilot” for the last few minutes. Hypnotherapy uses techniques to deepen this relaxed state. It is quite common for clients to say things like "I can't remember when last I felt so relaxed". Relaxation is one thing, but this combined with a skilled hypnotherapist is the reason you can get profound change in such a short period of time.

Is Hypnosis safe?

Hypnosis is completely safe. You are in control and can terminate the session at any time. It is a soothing, relaxing and enjoyable experience. The American and British Medical Associations have approved the use of hypnosis for more than 40 years.

Can Hypnosis make me tell secrets?

Not at all. You will not divulge any information that you would not ordinarily divulge. You always have a choice, and your brain does not stop functioning or reasoning just because you are hypnotised.

What if I do not wake up?

No one has ever got stuck in a state of hypnosis. It simply cannot happen. It's not possible to “get stuck” in hypnosis. If the hypnotist left the room you would either fall asleep and wake up naturally, or your inner mind would realize that there was no voice guiding you, and you would emerge as if you had been in a deep sleep.

Can anyone be Hypnotised?

Yes, every can be hypnotised providing they are willing to be hypnotised and give their permission and they have no fear in relation to being hypnotised.
Once any fear has been eliminated 100% of people can be easily hypnotised.

Can Hypnosis make me do anything against my will?

Absolutely not. This is probably the biggest myth of all. Stage hypnotists seem to make people do strange things while hypnotised, but the truth is that these people are doing these things because they have a desire to be outrageous. If the stage hypnotists chooses their subjects carefully they will have willing participants. You will never do anything, or accept any suggestion that violates your morals or values.
If that was possible, I would already be retired as all my clients would have deposited large amounts of money into my bank account!!

How Does Hypnotherapy Work?

When you have entered the relaxed hypnosis state, from there we bypass the conscious mind and go straight to the unconscious.

By doing so we can eliminate unwanted ways of behaving and install more empowering behaviours that you want. So whether you want to stop smoking, eat more healthily, reduce stress or have more confidence, then you will find hypnosis a great help. In the state of hypnosis it is very easy to change the negative habits or behaviour patterns of a lifetime by communicating with the unconscious.

What if I can't be hypnotized?

Any normally intelligent person can be hypnotized. This has more to do with the desire of the individual than the ability to be hypnotized. Many people think that because they are very strong-willed that they would make poor hypnosis subjects. This isn't true, in fact, these people possess concentration skills that normally give them great success with hypnosis.

How Will I Know If I am Hypnotised?

Many people can not tell the difference between hypnosis and the waking state. You certainly feel very relaxed during the process. Afterwards clients are surprised at the automatic positive changes in their daily behaviours and feelings. A good hypnotherapist will show you by various tests that you are indeed hypnotised.

Do I have to believe in hypnosis for it to work?

No. The degree to which you can be hypnotized is not completely related to how much you believe in it. There have been some amazing results from hypnotic suggestion on people who have claimed that they were not hypnotized.

Do I need a referral from my doctor?

Some conditions require a referral, however the most common uses of hypnosis such as weight loss, smoking cessation, etc. do not. If you aren't sure, ask your doctor or hypnotist.