Q. Can I be hypnotised?

A. The answer is simple. Yes you can, in fact everybody
goes in and out of hypnosis naturally many times a day.
Your level of hypnosis however can vary depending on how you feel at the time. New clients who have never experienced hypnosis before can be a little apprehensive as to what to expect. Subsequent visits however can induce a deeper state of hypnosis as their understanding and
experience of hypnosis develops.

Q. Can I be told to do something I don't want to do?

A. You can never be told to do anything that goes against your own safety or moral codes. If a suggestion
like that was given to you, you simply would not carry it out.

Please note that any reputable therapist would never
give any such suggestions.

Q. Will I know what is happening to me?

A. Yes. At all times you are aware of your surroundings
you do not loose consciousness at any time. In fact for most therapy it is helpful to have conscious memory of the session.

Q. Do I lose control when under hypnosis?

A. No. At all times you will remain in control. No one can hypnotise you if you are unwilling and you can at any time bring yourself back to full alertness.

Q. Is hypnosis ever dangerous?

A. Yes and No. To experience hypnosis is never dangerous especially in therapeutic conditions. But if undertaken during periods when it is vital you are fully alert then yes it can be extremely dangerous.
Never! Never use hypnosis tapes, cd's etc if driving or doing any activity that's requires your full attention.

Q. My friend told me of someone who never came out of a hypnotic trance?

A. Firstly my own opinion of the word trance is totally misleading. It implies it is an abnormal occurrence and out of control. State is a much better terminology to use because it is a natural state the mind can move into.
To answer your question. I think everyone knows someone who knows someone this is supposed to have happened too. It is impossible to remain in a hypnotic state. If I were ever to walk out and leave you the worst that could happen is you would fall asleep but you would
wake up naturally to full waking consciousness.

Q. What is hypnosis?

A, That is a question that has been debated over the years. Hypnosis appears to have many explanations and understandings. To be in a state of hypnosis is similar if not the same as a state of meditation. It is simply bringing the conscious part of the mind into unison with the
unconscious part of the mind. ie. Both parts of the mind are using the same wave patterns. (See Hypnosis Page)

Q. I have heard that hypnosis is helpful in childbirth and pain relief. Is this right?

A. Yes. Hypnosis is known as natures pain relief. Because hypnosis has direct contact with the
un-conscious mind which controls the nervous system it can have an anaesthetic impact on the level of pain we feel.
(I met someone who had open heart surgery without drugs and only using hypnosis.)

Q. Why do some people say hypnosis does not exist?

A. I can only say from the experience I have had on meeting such people it usually follows they have tried and been unsuccessful helping anyone attain a hypnotic state.
It takes more than psychological expertise to be able to hypnotise anyone successfully.

Q. How can hypnosis help me?

A. Please go to my Hypnosis Page