What is Hypnosis?
A perfectly safe and natural state. There is nothing "magical" about it, there will be no swinging watches and no one will ask you to do anything unusual. Hypnotherapy is nothing like stage hypnosis. It is simply a very deep relaxed state, where your concentration is focussed inwardly as it is when you are "miles away" engrossed in a book, or daydreaming.
It must also be noted that hypnosis is not a magical "cure," generally clients will be given follow up work to do to assist their own therapy. I do not wave magic wands to make you better, there needs to be input from you!

Will I say things I don't want to?
No you won't. Your mind will still be in control. You may choose to speak, or remain silent just as you always do.

Will I know what is happening to me?
Yes you will, in fact you will be in control all the time, not the therapist. At any time you will be able to open your eyes, speak, or get up and walk, as you wish. You will be fully aware of what is happening to you.

What will happen?
I will gently relax your mind so you can be mentally and physically peaceful. With the help of your subconscious, we will examine the parts of your mind that are causing you problems and help you to discover more appropriate solutions. I will teach you various techniques which you will need to practise. I might even make you a tape which you can listen to daily.

What if you can't get me back?
This is an unfounded fear, remember you are still fully conscious. Even if I were to walk out of the room (which I wouldn't) you would either drift off into a sleep, or you would jump up and say "hey, where are you going?"

Are there some people who can't be hypnotised?
It is very rare if you can't enter the trance state. Have you ever been talking to someone and become aware that you have missed part of the conversation because you were "miles away?" Have you, when driving, reached your destination and can't remember driving the last few miles? Have you been so involved in a book that you haven't realised it has got dark, or not heard someone calling you? At such times you were in a trance state, in fact you were in self-hypnosis.

How many visits will I need?
If you wish to stop smoking, lose weight, or have exam nerves, usually two to three sessions. Deeper seated problems may need six to ten sessions.

What problems can be helped?
Virtually anything can benefit from hypnosis, it can even improve your sports performance!            
 

Follow this link to read "Think Positive" . An "entrancing" article about hypnotherapy by Sue Handscombe.