How is hypnosis different from sleep?
Hypnosis is a deep state of relaxation with full awareness of what is going on around you.

How does hypnosis feel?
Hypnosis is very different for each person as everyone has their own subjective experience. However as it is a natural state of mind most people are very surprised as to what they are aware of.
Full awareness is one aspect of the hypnotic state as it heightens awareness. A profound feeling of relaxation is another. You will be learning to enhance your levels of relaxation. Each time you go into the hypnotic state you will gain greater ability to do so.
There is no right or wrong way for you to experience the hypnotic state.
Most people find they gain a deep sense of relaxation which very much like meditation.

How is hypnotherapy different to other therapies?
Cognitive talk therapies,(traditional counselling) deals with issues at a conscious cognitive level and for some that directions works well. To express thoughts and feeling to someone is very therapeutic.
Habits that are regulated by the subconscious mind are best dealt with at the level from which they function. By having direct contact with the subconscious effective change can occur.
Hypnotherapy is not a panacea for all of life's problems.
Difficult decisions can be dealt with using coaching, counselling and NLP techniques.
However if you are pulled away from your goals and are self sabotaging yourself you may wish to work with hypnotherapy by having a hypnotherapist guide you to any unconscious conflict and allowing your subconscious mind to accept your conscious decisions.

What are the benefits of hypnosis?
There are many benefits of experiencing the hypnotic state. The deep relaxation in and of itself has a profound affect on the body and mind as it diminishes toxic stress chemicals that are produced in the body. Such chemicals as cortisol are filtered into the waste system of the body.
Making an effort to change a behavior to no avail would mean that there is a resistance at a subconscious level. Hypnosis allows for access to the subconscious mind in doing so empowering people to have their subconscious accept conscious decisions.
The subconscious is multifaceted. One of its facets is to have access to the healing mechanisms of the body in doing so we can influence the body's healing processes.

How do I know if hypnosis will work for me?
If you have difficulty attaining your goals you may be hypnotizing yourself to fail due to unconscious conflict. Part of you wants one thing and another part wants something else. Early ideas, beliefs and values that are imprinted on the subconscious can become conflicted with ideas of the present. These old beliefs can become a part of who we are. (When we become consciously aware we are able to separate the behavior from the person). The subconscious will repeat the idea and belief by constantly acting out its desire. This is done with emotional charge and imagination. The subconscious is the feeling mind. We tend to do what we feel like doing whether it is good for use or not. Our imagination comes from the subconscious.
When imagination and reason are at war imagination always seizes the day.
Hypnotherapy will allow you to engage your imagination to bring about your desires.

Could I just use hypnosis CD's do I need a hypnotherapist?
This depends on the depth and the nature of your problem.
Self-hypnosis CD's very often give general results and very often deal only with symptons and not causes. Client's make the most progress when they are treated with personal individual attention.
A fully competent hypnotherapist listens to you and endeavors to fully understand your needs. Each session is structured to your individual needs.

How long will it take before I experience change?
This depends on a combination of factors: Your desire and readiness to change, your willingness and degree of any subconscious resistance to change.
It is constant and we are always experiencing it whether we realise it or not. For some it can be uncomfortable for others it can be adventurous. Everyone is different.
To experience hypnosis and become deeply relaxed is a new experience for most people.
Changes for some are subtle for others there is a great realization can happen in a instant.
Working with key information you present about your issue will give good indication as to a rough guide as to how many session you will need.

Will I reveal any inner secrets?
You will only reveal what you wish to. So if you do not wish to reveal any secrets then you will not.

Can anyone be hypnotised?
Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. With the willingness and the intention everyone can experience hypnosis.


Should I have any concerns?
None whatsoever. Therapeutic hypnosis has been proven to be safe.

Am I able to do anything against my will?
No. Anything that goes against your beliefs and values would bring you out of the hypnotic state.

How is this different to stage hypnosis?
Stage hypnosis is about showmanship. During the hypnotic show each person makes a non-verbal agreement to engage in those behaviours. At the level of the conscious mind each individual has a willingness to be a performer.The subconscious then follows suit.Therapeutic hypnosis is about working together healing, guiding and empowering.

Can hypnosis help with medical problems?
If your problem is medical please consult your G.P first.
Hypnotherapy has been proven to be extremely helpful with medical problems.

How do I experience the hypnotic state?
There are many different ways for you to experience hypnosis,as it is a natural state of mind.We will work together to find the most appropriate way that is right for you.

Are any drugs used?
No.

Will I remember everything?
As consciousness never disapears you will have awarness of what is going on and will remember the session.

If there are any questions in your mind that have gone unanswered please email me. I will reply within 24hrs.

To make an appointment.
You can contact me on the numbers provided on the contact page.