Frequently Asked Questions

What is hypnosis?
 
Hypnosis is an altered state of awareness similar to a daydream. It can also be described as drifting into a deep state of relaxation.
 
Who can be hypnotised?
 
Anyone who wants to be. A hypnotic state is also known as a trance
 
How is this achieved?  The therapist guides the client into a relaxed state by talking in a calm melodious voice.
 
Will I be asleep?
 
Hypnosis enable you to be aware of everything happening around you. If you were in a building with a fire alarm and it went off, you would immediately return to your normal state and take the appropriate action.
 
What can hypnosis help with? Hypnosis can help with many and varied things including: -
Relaxation - Stress Management - Anxiety - Panic Attacks - Depression - Compulsive Behaviours - Irritable Bowl syndrome - Pain Relief - Fears and Phobias - Smoking - Weight Control - Bad Habits (nail biting etc) - Confidence - Work and Sports Achievement.
 
How long does it take? Sessions of one hour are recommended.
 

Hypnosis is completely natural we all go in and out of trances all the time. Weather it be driving to work and not remembering certain parts of the journey or even getting caught up in good book.

Nobody can be hypnotised against their will.  It is simply a process of relaxing and drifting, being comfortable and feeling pleasant.