FAQ

Frequently asked questions related to Hypnotherapy


How quickly will I improve?
Most people need between 4 and 6 sessions. However , everybody is different, some people have an instantaneous improvement others take more time . It is also important to point out that it is completely natural for your levels of motivation to vary , so that you may make very quick progress in some sessions but seemingly little in others, although the process is often working on a deeper level.
It is important that in deciding to undergo therapy , you are able to commit to the treatment.


Is it like mind control?
One of the most common misconceptions is that you are under the control of the hypnotherapist. You cannot be forced to do or say anything that is outside your own boundaries of acceptable when you are in a trance. A trance state just enables you to access your own inner wisdom or your subconscious , whilst your conscious mind stays to the side ready to come into action whenever it deems necessary.


Can you get stuck in hypnosis?
It isn’t possible to get stuck in hypnosis. In the unlikely event of something happening to me during our session the worst that would happen is that you would fall asleep and waken naturally in a few minutes.


Can everyone be hypnotised?
Anyone from around the age of 5 with at least a normal level of intelligence can be hypnotised. However some people take less time to go into the trance state than others . Your willingness to cooperate is essential , however and you can never be forced into hypnotic trance without your consent .


What does it feel like?
It is a perfectly normal and natural state which is often compared to the experience of driving a car and getting to your destination without being consciously aware of how you got there. It is a state that most people experience many times in one day.

Everyone has a different experience , but most people simply feel totally relaxed and with an inner focus although they are still aware of what is going on around them .Others may feel tingly or numb or heavy or even light. Or even all of the above.

The secret is not to expect a particular experience , not to try to relax, not to force anything but to allow it to happen in whatever way it occurs for you. Most people are surprised that although they did not feel any different they still get the results that they want. Hypnosis works on a deep level


How do I know that it will work?
The success of the therapy will depend very much on your own motivation to make changes. A popular misconception is that the therapist creates the changes, when it is your cooperation openness and commitment that allow the changes to happen not to you but through you. Hypnotherapy can help you regain control over your life.


Will I remember what happened?
The vast majority of people remember everything that is said in the session.


How is it different from stage hypnosis?
Firstly I cannot make you behave like a chicken unless that is how you want to behave. Stage hypnotists are experts at picking the right people for there shows, and are able to choose the extroverts and exhibitionists  who are easily hypnotised .Being a chicken on the stage would not offend the people who are chosen , they are usually just curious about the experience.

Secondly , people often think that hypnotherapy is a magic cure where someone else puts all the effort in on their part- just like the stage shows. And actually sometimes that is the case. However , although they both use the state of hypnosis the engagement in stage hypnosis is momentary whereas Hypnotherapy is looking for a more permanent positive change. Therefore hypnotherapy is often a longer process as there are usually many subconscious issues to resolve before you can develop new ways of being that are right for you .This can help you to live your life the way that you want.