Every person can develop a natural state of awareness called hypnosis or trance. Hypnosis is a normal experience, which anyone can have, in the right circumstances and with the right hypnotherapist. In a hypnotic state an individual gains a greater awareness of their needs and capabilities. A person can be freed from mistaken beliefs, false assumptions, self-doubts and fears which stand in the way of their fullest participation in life.

In hypnosis, an individual experiences an extraordinary quality of mental, physical and emotional relaxation as anxiety and worries dissolve. In fact, hypnosis almost feels like taking a nap. The main difference is the guided experience. There are many effects that hypnosis can have on an individual such as deep and slow breathing, muscle relaxation, eyelids flickering and greater awareness; none of which can cause you any harm or pain.

Completely. Hypnosis does not work if you do not want to be hypnotized. You are fully in control and if you wish to, you can bring yourself out of the hypnotic state at any time.

As an idea reaches the mind through the five physical senses it is first processed by the conscious mind. This analyzing part of the mind can change, weaken, or inhibit the incoming suggestion. Our education, prejudices and misinformation can alter incoming suggestions. By the time the suggestion is filtered through this critical factor and reaches the subconscious it is often substantially changed in intensity and content.

In hypnosis, as the conscious mind temporarily diminishes, the subconscious mind comes forward. Consciousness never disappears in hypnosis and hypnosis is never equated with unconsciousness. When the deeper states of trance are induced, the conscious mind relaxes, agreeably relinquishes control and stands aside as an onlooker and can intervene whenever necessary.

Co-operation by each individual is key to induce the hypnotic state.

Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy combining trance induction of hypnosis with individualized techniques by each hypnotherapist. Every hypnotherapist has specialized tools, techniques and backgrounds specifically directed to their field. Hypnotherapy encompasses a holistic approach to health and healing and the person’s total well-being. Hypnotherapy is a dramatic rapid intervention system which reshapes the client’s feelings of competence and capability. Within the sessions of hypnotherapy, one may discover hidden memories, latent creativity, new insights, feelings of competence, release of fears or touch a deep emotion.

Through the use of hypnotherapy we can create a positive present by recreating the past. Our present experiences are influenced by past memories contained in our subconscious mind. When we change the emotional remembrance of these events, we also change our current attitudes, beliefs and motivations toward our present reality.

We can manifest a creative and successful present and future by re-programming the past stored in our subconscious minds. As a child we could not choose the belief structure or conditioning we received from our parents, peers and environment. As adults, we can re-program or re-write any inhibiting past scripts and the role being played in the present. Re-creation is a dynamic therapy process which works simply and gently to help one manifest a limitless future.

No. An individual always retains control in trance and can accept or reject anything a hypnotherapist suggests.