What is hypnotism?
Hypnotism is nothing strange. Everyone goes in and out of natural states of trance every day when they are quiet, reflective or just ‘turned off’ for a few minutes relaxing. It is this kind of light, natural trance state that we use in hypnotherapy. The degree of trance varies from person to person. Most therapy sessions do not require more than a light trance state, which everyone can easily achieve with gentle guidance from the therapist.
What does hypnosis feel like?
It is a different experience for different people. It all depends on how you relax and use your imagination as to the kind of experience you will have. It is unique to each individual and is something that becomes easier and more enjoyable each time. You might be surprised at just how relaxed and refreshed you feel after a session.
What if I lose control/never wake up?
It is important to understand that you are awake, aware and in control at all times and will be working in partnership with the therapist to achieve the result that you want. Only a light trance is required to affect lasting change. No responsible hypnotherapist would ever leave a patient in a trance state but if it were to happen you would simply fall asleep or get bored, get up and leave!
How many sessions will I need?
Cognitive hypnotherapy and NLP is about finding answers and solutions in as short a time as possible. There are no lengthy analyses or procedures. – dramatic results can be achieved in a very short time. For instance. it is possible to resolve a simple phobia (spiders/heights/snakes etc.) in a one-hour session. It is well documented that smokers can become non-smokers after just two hours. This is not to say that some problems may not require a longer commitment in order to be resolved completely - it all depends on the individual. We are always focused on finding the briefest route to resolution so that you can happily get on with your life as soon as possible.