hypnotherapy...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I be hypnotised?
A: If you are motivated, patient and have a good imagination, you could enter a deeper trance than most people.

Q: How do I know I've been hypnotised?
A: Because you recognise the unique state of relaxation and awareness from your own experience as an altered state, even without special demonstrations. Such altered states include daydreaming, 'losing yourself' in music, driving 'automatically' for miles and 'sleeping in' where you linger between consciousness and sleep. The more you practice this recognition, the easier it gets.

Q: Would I do things I wouldn't normally do?
A: No

Q: Can I be hypnotised without my consent?
A: No

Q: What if hypnosis doesn't work?
A: Because the therapist and the client are both working together to achieve the same goal, you get out of it what you put in. Although willpower is not really involved, being willing to learn and understand can overcome any impatience or 'magic' thinking, leading to change.

Q: How will I feel in a trance?
A: You will feel relaxed. You will be aware of everything, including sounds, and be quite able to think in your normal way. However, this type of thinking won't mask your subconscious response to suggestions, and going deeper.

Q: How do I find a good hypnotherapist?
1. Check out their level of expertise and qualifications.
Since the practice of hypnotherapy is not regulated, it is recommended that you ask your prospective hypnotherapist about their qualifications, organizational membership and experience – after all, you wouldn’t ask your butcher to perform a triple heart bypass on you when a medical surgeon was available, just because the butcher was cheaper… or would you?

2. Only proceed if you have a good rapport and sense of trust with the therapist. After all, they may be about to help you identify deep personal issues. Would you want the butcher to know about your first disappointing sexual experience?

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