Common questions
Enjoy some answers to some frequently asked questions. If you would like clarification on anything further feel free to contact us
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is an altered state of awareness where your mind can remain clear and focused on a single thing. The experience of hypnosis is similar to daydreaming but in a controlled environment. Hypnosis is a certified set of skills that can create rapid change in human behaviour for emotional wellbeing.
Will I lose control?
Not at all. In fact, quite the opposite. You will have more control than you have probably ever experienced.
Why do I have to be in an ‘altered state’ ?
Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of altered consciousness in which the critical faculty is bypassed (mind in conscious mode) and selective thinking established. This simply means that the evaluating, reasoning and judging part of your mind (conscious mind) is bypassed.
What does hypnotherapy feel like?
Although many people feel our hypnotherapy is a lovely state of relaxation it’s actually a heightened state of concentration where clients get to focus on one thing and nothing else. As we deal with issues on a logical and emotional level, clients find themselves feeling incredibly empowered with genuine feelings of motivation, determination, confidence and feelings of certainty and control.
Will I be asleep during the session?
You will not be asleep or unconscious. If asleep, you would not be able to have a dialogue with your therapist. During hypnotherapy you are even more in control of what is happening around you than you would normally be, but you can also be selective, which can’t during a waking state.
Is your hypnotherapy like stage hypnosis?
Not at all. Therapeutic hypnotherapy is solutions-based. The client’s welfare is the sole focus of the process and the treatment is targeted towards ensuring the clients issues are addressed and resolved.
Will I remember anything after the session ?
You will remember everything unless the therapist has good reason to delay the recall for the benefit of the client. For example, if early memories of traumas, abuse or neglect come to the surface. You will remember only what you are ready to remember.
Can anyone be hypnotised?
Everybody can be hypnotised if they want to be. Individuals with short attention can also be hypnotised but requires even closer attention to detail by the hypnotherapist.
What if I can’t go under?
A light hypnotic state of awareness is satisfactory to achieve the desired outcome for the session. All people will achieve a trance deep enough to allow the process to take place. Hypnosis is only one tool in the toolbox of a great practitioner to uncover the information for the client to move forward.