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YOUR QUESTIONS
ANSWERED
Is
hypnotherapy safe?
Yes. Hypnotherapy is both safe and effective. It does not involve
the use of any kind of medication and there are no unpleasant side
effects. Hypnotherapy can be used alongside most other forms of
therapy - it is truly complementary. But please note that it should
not be regarded as a substitute to medical examination, diagnosis
or treatment, and if you are already taking medication you should
continue to do so.
Can
anybody be hypnotised?
Most people can be hypnotised - provided they want to be - but nobody
can be hypnotised against their will.
But surely hypnotism is about control?
No, far from it. You are in control the whole time, and the hypnotherapist
is merely there to help you achieve your goals by making positive
suggestions. You can't be made to do anything that goes against
your own desires or values. The cinema has a lot to answer for here.
Over the years a number of films have been made that portray hypnotists
as evil people who use their sinister powers to get their wicked
way, 'Svengali' being perhaps the most famous of these. But that
sort of thing simply couldn't happen in real life. Stage hypnotism
has also done hypnotherapy a great disservice, as those taking part
appear to be under the hypnotist's control. However, it should be
remembered that people who take part in such shows are there because
they want to be, and are happy to go along with the hypnotist's
suggestions. It's only entertainment. Hypnotherapy, on the other
hand, is entirely therapeutic. The aim is to help clients achieve
their goals and to make their life more enjoyable.
Will I be unconscious or asleep?
No. In fact you will be amazed at how mentally aware you will feel,
although physically you will probably feel wonderfully relaxed.
You will be able move if you want to, although you'll probable feel
far too relaxed to want to bother. And you can talk whilst in trance
too - but don't worry, you can't be made to say anything against
your will, and you can even tell lies whilst in trance if you want
to. Your secrets are intact!
So what does it feel like?
It varies from person to person. Some people feel very little different
from normal, and may even find it hard to believe that they have
been hypnotised. Others, as mentioned above, feel very relaxed,
and may find that they feel either heavy or light, or that parts
of their body have faded away. Others still may experience a lovely
'floaty' feeling, whilst 'visual' people quite often see beautiful
waves of colour. It's a very individual experience.
Suppose I get stuck in hypnosis?
Don't worry, that can't happen. I will always bring you out of trance
at the end of each session, but if I did not, you would simply come
round by yourself whenever you were ready to.
I'm still not sure.
Please ask for a complimentary 30-minute initial consultation. No
trance work takes place at these sessions. Their aim is to allow
you to discuss your issues in an entirely confidential environment
and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about
hypnotherapy before committing yourself. There is absolutely no
obligation to book any further sessions.
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