Whenever the subject of hypnosis is brought up, questions seem to arise with it. The following questions are asked repeatedly, by clients, and by those who are simply curious. With answers to these questions, fears are put to rest, myths dispelled, and more people are able to allow themselves to experience the wonderful benefits of hypnosis to enhance their lives.

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       What is Hypnosis?
 

• Hypnosis is a state of focused concentration, which is empowering, relaxing and effective. It is when our mind and body relaxes to the extent that we can by-pass the critical limitations of the conscious mind and access the subconscious (see below for more about the subconscious under the 'How does Hypnosis work?' question)
  
  How long has hypnosis being used?
   

• Hypnosis has been used for hundreds of years, with the Greek word ‘hypno’ meaning ‘sleep’ (It was actually first documented in a primitive format by the ancient Egyptian civilization). .
   

       How does hypnosis work?
 

• There are two parts to the mind – the conscious mind and subconscious mind. The conscious mind is that analytical part of the mind we use to make decisions with – for example to stop smoking. The subconscious part of the mind is the storehouse of all
  our memories and experiences we have had throughout our lives. It is all the things we do without even thinking – ‘automatic responses’. It can also be the source of ‘negative patterns’ of learned behaviours ('Programs') that can develop over time and result in our fears, habits, etc.
  
  Hypnosis connects with your subconscious mind directly to remove negative patterns of behaviours and re-educating that part of the
  mind in positive patterns of behaviours. Your subconscious mind has been helping us to learn ever since we were born – whether we learned to walk, talk, read or write, or later on even cycle a bike.

     Does hypnosis work?
 

• Hypnotism was accepted by the American Medical Association in 1958 and by the British Medical Association in 1955 and continues to be used in many areas of health, accelerated healing and behavior change. It can and has been used successfully for everyday issues such smoking cessation, weight control, stress reduction amongst other things

    

    Will I be put ‘under’ the control of the hypnotist?
 

• The hypnotist is the trained guide or facilitator to help you access your subconscious mind, by guiding you through the hypnotic process. For best results, is it essential to engage with and commit to the process fully.

    I have no willpower,  Will it still work?
 

• Hypnosis is not about willfull compliance, but ‘automatic response’. However it is not a passive and requires your commitment to the process.

  I have never been hypnotized, infact I find hypnotism scary?
 

• Hypnosis is experienced by people everyday. A common hypnosis state that everyone experiences is ‘Daydreaming’. Also just before you go to sleep at night or wake up in the morning. Have you ever booked a vacation and in the week leading up to it, visualized yourself on the beach sipping a cocktail? Well if so you have already experienced the hypnosis state. Anybody can be hypnotized, it’s just that some people go into a deeper hypnotic states than others.
   

   Will I be put asleep or unconscious during hypnosis?
 

• Your senses will be heightened during hypnosis. People in hypnosis are very aware of sounds and scents, and sometimes get a tingling feeling in their body as their sense of touch is increased. Sometimes you can fall asleep, but don't worry your subconscious mind still hears everything.
   

   Will I be made do things that I do not want to do?
 

• You book a session for a particular service that you want (i.e. to stop smoking, lose weight, etc.). The Hypnosis session only focuses on what you want, not what you don't want.
   

   Will I be able to revive myself?
 

• Yes of course
   

   Is it true that only ‘fools’ can by hypnotized?
 

• No. Because hypnosis requires concentration, the best clients are actually the more intelligent of the population.

  Is hypnosis safe?
 

• Studies have not shown any instances where hypnosis has resulted in either physiological or physical harm.

  Have any famous people used hypnosis?
 

• Yes, many famous people have used Hypnosis. For example Daryl Hannah used hypnosis to end her debilitating stage fright. Matt Damon quit his smoking habit with hypnosis. Singer Lily Allen lost two stone of weight using hypnosis. Tiger Woods has used hypnosis since he was 13 years of age to improve sports performance.
   

 
 

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