FAQ’s

Hypnotherapy is the name given to the process that takes the patient’s focus of attention into their internal world. In other words, from an alert state of consciousness into a deeply relaxed internal state of mind also known as a trance.

This is ‘the’ state of focused inner awareness.

The process begins by generating deep relaxation, which takes the patient into trance. A trance state is the door way into which a clinical hypnotherapist communicates directly with the unconscious mind; which is where long lasting effective change takes place.

As with all things in life nothing can be guaranteed. Hypnosis is an amazingly effective process, severely underutilised in general. It is not, however, a cure for everything and I would always recommend someone with a medical condition to combine hypnosis with conventional medicines and remedies with the GPs awareness and agreement.

Yes; all hypnosis is, a state of focus and attention that actually occurs naturally just like when we day dream.

No. You will never give up control of your own mind or ever be asked to.

There is no evidence of there ever having been a detrimental outcome from hypnosis. An important consideration is that after a hypnosis session the patient can be very relaxed and maybe slightly disorientated, so it is important to make them aware of their surroundings and re-orientate them back gently before leaving the practice, just in the same way, this is no different than ensuring we do not drive or operate machinery when we sleepy.

Hypnosis is deeply relaxing. The whole process is natural state of mind. Breathing slows down and as a result, all of your muscles become deeply relaxed and often you feel a pleasant, almost euphoric state of peace; for many a welcome release from anxiety, worry and other negative emotions.

No. You need to be willing and open to the idea of hypnosis. The level and depth of the hypnotic trance will depend on your willingness to ‘let go’ and the trust you have with the Clinical Hypnotherapist you have engaged with.

On a conscious level yes.

That depends on the treatment however, each session is usually an hour to an hour and a half.

There are never guarantees as every issue is different and every client is different – so treatment plans are bespoke. Usually patients notice considerable improvements very quickly even if the problem has been longstanding. After your initial consultation, we will discuss your requirements, and agree a plan including sessions. As a guide I recommend a minimum of three sessions which is great for weight loss as it really compounds and re enforces those old habits and emotional eating behaviours. In contrast stopping smoking can take two sessions.

Self-hypnosis forms part of the treatment as it is a reinforcement to your 1-2 bespoke sessions. The more you engage the more successful you will be. Self-hypnosis will be in electronic form and a recording for you to listen to.