How hypnosis works
Relaxed, focused and in control
Hypnosis is a natural state you already drift into every day. Here is what it is, what it is not, and what to expect from a session.
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation and focused attention, similar to the feeling of being absorbed in a good book or driving a familiar route on autopilot. In this state the critical, analytical part of the mind steps back, and we can communicate more directly with the subconscious: the part that holds your habits, emotional responses and automatic beliefs.
Hypnotherapy uses this state to help you rehearse new responses, change unhelpful associations and strengthen the outcomes you want.
Myths and facts
Myth: you lose control
Fact: you are always in control. You cannot be made to do anything against your values, and you can come out of hypnosis whenever you like.
Myth: it is like stage hypnosis
Fact: stage shows are entertainment with willing volunteers. Therapeutic hypnosis is private, respectful and focused entirely on your goals.
Myth: some people can’t be hypnotised
Fact: anyone who can relax and follow simple guidance can experience hypnosis. It is a skill that gets easier with practice.
What happens in a session
Talk
We review how things are going and focus on what you want from today.
Relax
I guide you into a comfortable, relaxed state at a pace that suits you.
Change
Tailored suggestions and imagery help your mind rehearse new responses.
Reinforce
You return feeling refreshed, with a recording and simple practice for home.
Sessions last [60 minutes] (the first is [90 minutes]), in person or online.
Online sessions
Online hypnotherapy by secure video call works just as well as meeting in person for most people. All you need is a quiet, private space, a comfortable chair, headphones and a stable internet connection. Many clients find it even easier to relax at home.
Curious to try it?
Book a free call and ask me anything. There is no obligation to continue.