QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that utilises the state of hypnosis to gain access to the inner mind or the subconscious thus by passing the conscious mind. This natural phenomenon can be equated to a state of very deep relaxation of the mind and body. During this procedure the therapist will guide the client quietly and calmly into this relaxed state and offers positive suggestions to help alleviate the clients problem and bring about positive, lasting changes.

"If the minds relaxed the body will follow"

Hypnotherapy can be used to help a vast range of behavioral problems and
conditions. Here are just a few of them:

Anxiety--- Stress--- Low self-esteem--- Confidence building--- Shyness--- Pre exam nerves

Insomnia-- Smoking-- Phobias-- Weight management-- Sports-- Public speaking

Relaxation-- Bereavement-- Relationship problems-- Panic attacks-- IBS.

I like the sound of that but what if I can't be hypnotised?

Most people can be hypnotised... if they want to be. Hypnosis, via a second party (the hypnotherapist) as opposed to self-hypnosis can only occur by mutual consent.
Nobody can be hypnotised against his or her will.

You see on the telly hypnotists that appear to be controlling people's actions
and thoughts and make them do silly things. Will you be controlling me or make me do
silly things?

Absolutely not.
Put it this way if hypnosis was such a strong controlling medium........
Imagine the following scenario! I think I'll pop down to my local bank tomorrow for a private interview with the manager. I'm going to hypnotise him and get him to give me all the money in the bank.. (Yeah right! I should be so lucky).
No; hypnotic stage shows are purely for entertainment and all the parties are willing volunteers. If they didn't want to be there they wouldn't have volunteered in the first place.

"Our life is what our thoughts make it"
Marcus Aurelius

I'm a bit concerned that I might say something silly and make a fool of myself when I'm
under on in a trance.

Hypnotherapy is not for public entertainment but solely for therapeutic purposes for the greater good of the client. You can be assured that you are in complete control over your thoughts and actions at all times. Let me reiterate; hypnosis is consensual between the therapist and the client. Additionally, anything that the therapist may suggest that goes against your morals or principals can be completely discarded by you. You always have the final say at all times. You are perfectly at liberty to get up and walk out the door whenever you want.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"
Eleanor Roosevelt

I've tried speaking to some close friends about my problem but it's hard to be completely honest in such personal matters. They probably think I'm being stupid and I'm scared they might betray my confidence albeit inadvertently or however well intentioned they may have been.

Let me first say that a problem that appears to one person as trivial and petty can in fact be devastating to another and if left to go unchecked can cause all sorts of misery for that persons quality of life. Remember, "You are a unique and very special person." are you not?
Confidentiality is of paramount importance and you can be assured that the therapist will remain strictly objective, non-judgemental and fully respect your confidence.

"The person who says it can't be done is liable to be interrupted
by someone doing it."

Member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy

Member of the National Guild of Hypnotists

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