COMMON QUESTIONS
CAN ANYONE BE HYPNOTISED
One of the most common questions. Anyone can be hypnotised if they want to be. We experience this natural state of mind all the time; if you’ve ever day dreamed, or become so absorbed in a book or film that you lose track of time, you have experienced a state similar to hypnosis. People cannot however, be hypnotised if they don’t want to be, since the individual remains in control at all times.
WILL I LOSE CONTROL DURING HYPNOTHERAPY?
No.
You remain relaxed and in control throughout. You are always in charge; the therapist only facilitates this process. During hypnotherapy, you will not be made to do anything you do not want to do. Hypnotherapy differs from stage hypnotism in that hypnotherapy empowers the client and the client’s best interests are at heart. It’s a feeling of relaxed focus, a bit like daydreaming.
WHAT IF I'M STILL UNDECIDED?
If you still have questions about hypnotherapy request a call or book in a FREE 20 minute initial assessment over the phone or Skype. You can ask any questions you have and decide if we're the right therapists for you.
DOES HYPNOTHERAPY WORK?
Yes, hypnotherapy can be amazingly powerful at helping people to make the changes they want to make in their lives. However it is not a miracle cure, it still requires work and commitment on your part. We don’t snap our fingers and ‘cure’ you. It is a partnership where the hypnotherapist and the client work together to overcome an issue.
WHAT DOES HYPNOTHERAPY FEEL LIKE?
It feels great! It is a pleasant, relaxing and enjoyable experience. Some clients describe it as being like an enjoyable daydream, and some enjoy it so much that they want to stay for longer in that relaxed state. You remain aware and in control at all times and leave relaxed yet alert.
HOW DOES STAGE HYPNOTISM COMPARE TO HYPNOTHERAPY
Stage hypnotists thoroughly vet their participants before hand – they choose extroverts who want to perform on the stage and who would not embarrass themselves or the hypnotist by not playing along. Since hypnosis cannot make someone do something they do not want to do, the participant subconsciously wants to do as the hypnotist asks and play along. Although this can demonstrate the power of hypnosis, it differs from hypnotherapy in a number of ways. Hypnotherapy aims to get to the root cause of your issue or problem, and I work with you to empower you and help you to make these changes. Your best interests are always at heart, and your integrity is of the utmost importance.
HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
For most issues our clients are happy with the results after around 3-6 sessions. It can really depend on the complexity of the problem and the number of sessions can be agreed by the client and the hypnotherapist together. Therapy will be completed when you feel ready and have achieved the results you desire.
HOW DO SESSIONS GENERALLY RUN?
Usually the first session is an initial assessment; it’s important to find out as much information as possible and to find the root cause of what you’re experiencing so that a treatment plan can be tailored especially for you. After that, during hypnosis, your conscious mind will get into a relaxed state and I will give your subconscious mind helpful suggestions designed to help you to make positive changes.
DO YOU DO HYPNOTHERAPY FOR ______?
Hypnotherapy has a wide range of applications. Please check out our Treatments page here for more details. If we don't have what you're looking for, like a specific phobia or hypnotherapy for asthma for example, please feel free to enquire here. If we can help we will, but if not, we may be able to offer alternative treatment suggestions.