Frequently Asked Questions
What does hypnosis feel like?
You will feel very relaxed but aware of your surroundings. It may be similar to the feelings you have just before you drift off to sleep at night or when you are absorbed in a pleasant daydream. Typically, people find the experience profoundly calming and enjoyable.
What if I can’t be hypnotised?
Providing you want to enter hypnosis and are willing to allow me to help you, you should achieve the hypnotic state.
Will I be aware and in control?
Yes, at all times. You do not go ‘under,’ you are not unconscious and you can hear everything that I say. Hypnosis requires the active participation of a willing volunteer – nobody can be forced to accept anything unless it is right for them.
Will I remember what happens during the session?
Most people remember everything that they and I say during the session. The hypnotised feeling, whilst pleasant, is not out of the ordinary and is one you have already experienced many times in your life, although previously you may not have labelled the experience as hypnosis.
Is hypnosis safe?
Hypnosis is completely safe and has been used successfully for hundreds of years. After experiencing hypnosis, most people are surprised by how ordinary it seems.
How many sessions will I require?
This depends on what you want to change, but 3 to 6 sessions is typical and we can discuss this at your initial session consultation. Occasionally a more open-ended process or longer-term support is required.
You will feel very relaxed but aware of your surroundings. It may be similar to the feelings you have just before you drift off to sleep at night or when you are absorbed in a pleasant daydream. Typically, people find the experience profoundly calming and enjoyable.
What if I can’t be hypnotised?
Providing you want to enter hypnosis and are willing to allow me to help you, you should achieve the hypnotic state.
Will I be aware and in control?
Yes, at all times. You do not go ‘under,’ you are not unconscious and you can hear everything that I say. Hypnosis requires the active participation of a willing volunteer – nobody can be forced to accept anything unless it is right for them.
Will I remember what happens during the session?
Most people remember everything that they and I say during the session. The hypnotised feeling, whilst pleasant, is not out of the ordinary and is one you have already experienced many times in your life, although previously you may not have labelled the experience as hypnosis.
Is hypnosis safe?
Hypnosis is completely safe and has been used successfully for hundreds of years. After experiencing hypnosis, most people are surprised by how ordinary it seems.
How many sessions will I require?
This depends on what you want to change, but 3 to 6 sessions is typical and we can discuss this at your initial session consultation. Occasionally a more open-ended process or longer-term support is required.
