Will I be able to be hypnotised?

Almost all of the population can be hypnotised. Inability to concentrate, sometimes found in the very young or the very old, can inhibit the process and if you are under the influence of certain drugs, narcotics or alcohol at the time of the session this may well make hypnosis impossible. What you may find is that with each session the process becomes easier and easier as you come to understand the process and learn to relax.

Will I lose control?

Probably the most asked question due to the impressions gained though literature and entertainment.You should be assured that you will remain in full control of your thoughts and actions during every session. The therapist and client form a partnership in which the real control always remains with the client.

Can I be made to do something against my will?

Absolutely not. Your mind is a positive and protective force taking care of you throughout the sessions. You would discard any suggestion that was at odds with your morals, beliefs or principles. You remain in control at all times and cannot be manipulated by the therapist.

Will I be asleep?

No but you will feel very relaxed in most cases. You will be aware of everything around you with an enhanced ability to concentrate on the voice of the therapist.

How will I feel afterwards?

Because you remain alert and conscious throughout the process some clients don't believe they have been hypnotised. This is perfectly normal and indicative of having gone through the process correctly. It is also likely that you will feel blissfully relaxed and perhaps a little drowsy straight afterwards though the drowsiness will pass quickly.

How many sessions will be needed?

It will depend on the nature of the unwanted behavior or condition, or what you wish change for the better, but on average between 2 and 10 sessions will suffice.

Will I reveal secrets?

No, as your mind only has a positive and protective intent for you. However when you come to trust in a therapist you will feel comfortable discussing matters that you previously may have felt unwilling to share.

Can I get stuck in trance and be unable to be woken?

This simply does not take place. You will always “wake up” but sometimes the enjoyment of the relaxed hypnotic state may encourage you to stay within the trance. You will however naturally return to full awareness in your own good time. If there was any danger to you, such a fire, you would rouse yourself immediately.

Will I suffer any amnesia?

You will remember almost everything that happens or is said in the session. specifically because of the focused state brought about by hypnosis.