What is Hypnosis?

There are many varied definitions of Hypnosis and the "Trance State", basically it is a mental state that is different to the one normally experienced. It is a state where attention is turned inwards and in which conscious awareness of the 'real' world changes.

It is in this state, with the conscious awareness distracted, that the deeper levels of the mind can be accessed and motivated to change in a way that seems perfectly natural.
Daydreaming is a form of trance... The body must have these trance states many times daily in order to refocus, normally after a period of physical or mental activity. Remember arriving at work but then you remember not having driven there? These are examples of Hypnotic trance. You are still in control of your mind but somehow time has passed. It is a natural form of relaxing.

Does the Hypnotherapist Control You?

In as much as you allow yourself to go into a trance you are in control, the hypnotherapist is a facilitator only. You are the one that controls the experience, it is the ownership of the experience that gives results.

What Does it feel like?

To understand it you have to experience it your self. It ranges between being fully aware thinking you can get up and walk away to a deep deep trance almost on the verge of sleep. Even if you sleep it works!!!
Be assured that you can open your eyes at anytime and the trance is broken... you are in total control. However if you open your mind to the experience it is amazing.

 

Is Hypnosis Dangerous?

If used unethically or inexpertly, yes. That is why it is necessary to find a Hypnotherapist, like myself, who is part of an association, who is bound by a code of ethics and has the qualifications. You must also select someone that you feel confident with and makes you feel comfortable, this is crucial, as you generally open up to this person.