Hypnosis
The actual experience of being hypnotized is very difficult to explain, neither asleep nor awake, all hypnotic states are characterized by an extremely pleasant relaxation. You will probably already have experienced natural trance states, for example when daydreaming about something nice or being absorbed in a good book or film. It’s an empowering state of consciousness into which individuals allow themselves to enter so that beneficial suggestions may be given directly to the unconscious mind.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy utilizes the beneficial state of hypnosis along with various therapeutic techniques to maximize your potential and facilitate change. It is a natural and effective way of making contact with the inner (unconscious) self, a source of many of our problems as well as a tremendous reservoir of unrecognized potential strength and knowledge.
Will I be in control when hypnotized
Yes. You are able to hear everything that is said and different people remember different amounts depending on what is appropriate for them to in any one session. Everything, however, is stored in the unconscious mind and usually bits trickle back over the days which follow. Only suggestions which are beneficial to the individual will be accepted and well-trained therapists will always discuss suggestions to be made first as they are then tailored to the individual.
Can I be hypnotized
The vast majority of people can be hypnotized but only if they allow themselves to be. Bearing in mind that this is just an increased focus on something which people do naturally everyday anyway, usually people who come are willing to enter a trance and they do so easily. Different people will achieve different levels of trance. A therapeutic alliance of co-operation and trust between the therapist and the patient is as important as the depth of trance to encourage good results.
