What is Hypnosis?
A trance-like state of heightened focus and concentration for therapeutic purposes.
Benefits
- Accesses the subconscious to address habits, phobias, and limiting beliefs
- Effective for smoking cessation, weight management, and sleep disorders
- Reduces anxiety, performance fears, and chronic pain
- Useful for preparation and recovery from medical procedures
- Rapid results possible compared to longer-term talk therapies
What to Expect
The hypnotherapist guides you into a relaxed, focused state of heightened suggestibility using a verbal induction. You remain conscious and in control throughout — hypnosis is not sleep. In this state, the therapist works with imagery, suggestion, and therapeutic techniques to address your specific goal. Sessions typically end with a gradual re-alerting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I be hypnotised against my will?
- No — hypnosis requires willing cooperation. You cannot be made to do anything that violates your values, and you can end the session at any time.
- What is the difference between hypnotherapy and stage hypnosis?
- Stage hypnosis is entertainment using selected highly suggestible volunteers. Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic modality used by trained clinicians for specific psychological and behavioural goals.