Q. What does it feel like to be hypnotised?
A. There is no such thing as a 'hypnotised feeling' everyone feels differently, though most people just feel really relaxed with a heightened sense of awareness.
Q. Can I be made to do things against my will?
A. No, contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is a voluntary state and the client is therefore in control and can resist or wake from this state at any time and indeed would wake if things were suggested that were against the person's normal waking morals and judgement.
Q. Can anyone be hypnotised?
A. Yes, more or less, providing the person wants to be hypnotised. The exceptions are people who are suffering from serious mental illness, very young children, hard drug-addicts, and anybody under the influence of large amounts of alcohol.
Q. Will I be aware of what's happening?
A. You will remain fully alert and aware throughout the entire session.
Q. How do you hypnotise somebody?
A. There are many different ways of inducing hypnosis, I use my voice to produce a relaxed state of mind, although there are various other methods such as strobe lights, rotating spirals and so on. Sometimes, I will employ - with permission only - the use of touch in various different ways, commonly on client's hands or forehead. Mostly, the client will close their eyes fairly soon in the induction, but an individual can quite easily be hypnotised with their eyes open. After hypnosis is induced (usually in a matter of a few minutes) a deepener routine might be used to deepen the state.
Q. Will I be asleep?
A. This is a common misconception, people under hypnosis can fall asleep or drift off and come back around again to hear the hypnotherapist talking, however most people remain aware throughout the session and will not only hear the hypnotherapist but also other noises and sounds from in and around the building.
Q. Is it confidential?
A. Yes, absolutely. I see all my clients on a one to one basis and client confidentiality is assured at all times.
Q. Is it good for performance enhancement?
A. Hypnotherapy excels at performance enhancement of all types. Listed below are just a few things where profound improvement can be made:
- Sporting performance
- Business enhancement
- Memory and Concentration
- Public Speaking/ Presentations
- Study
- Exams and tests
A. No you definitely cannot.
Q. Is it dangerous in any way?
A. Not at all, although it is important that you choose a qualified and registered hypnotherapist, but nothing serious could happen in any case.
Q. How does hypnotherapy differ from stage hypnosis?
A. The hypnosis is the same, though many believe it is not. But it is the 'therapy' part that is different - the stage hypnotist is out to entertain others. The hypnotherapist is there to make somebody's life more enjoyable to live.
Q. What's the difference between hypnotherapy and psychotherapy?
A. Usually, psychotherapy makes changes to the subconscious by using the understanding and imagery of the conscious mind. Hypnotherapy attempts to bypass the conscious mind to a large extent, to work directly with the subconscious. For this reason, hypnotherapy is quicker than psychotherapy. But some clients will respond better to psychotherapy and for them, this would probably be a better form of treatment. Usually, these individuals are very analytical and guarded.
