What is hypnosis?
Does it matter if I don't feel like I'm 'under'?
Will I be asleep?
Will I still be in control?
Will I be aware of what is happening?
Are there any risks?
Can anyone be hypnotised?
Can medical problems be helped?
Do I need to tell my doctor?
Will you inform anyone of my therapy?
Can you treat children and young adults?
Can ‘normal’ people go through 'Pure' Hypnoanalysis?

What is hypnosis?

Hypnosis is simply an altered state of awareness - a good description of hypnosis is "A state of relaxation and concentration at one with a state of heightened awareness induced by suggestion".
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Does it matter if I don't feel like I'm 'under'?

It's a bit of a myth that anyone goes 'under' anything in hypnosis - it's all about relaxation. There is also no such thing as a ‘hypnotised feeling’ but you will be feeling pleasantly relaxed and listening to my voice and this is all that is needed.
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Will I be asleep?

No, but you will be in a very pleasant relaxed state.
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Will I still be in control?

Yes, you will maintain control at all times and there is no question of you being made to do anything against your will – you would be ‘shocked’ out of the hypnotic state straight away if any such action was suggested to you.
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Will I be aware of what is happening?

Yes, your awareness is heightened during hypnosis and in fact most people can remember everything that occurred during the session and you are able to converse easily within the hypnotic state.
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Are there any risks?

No, hypnotherapy is a completely non-invasive and non-addictive therapy. The state of hypnosis is a completely natural phenomenon.
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Can anyone be hypnotised?

Yes, except for the mentally ill and those under the influence of drink or drugs.
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Can medical problems be helped?

It is essential that you consult your GP with any problems that you feel may be medical before undertaking hypnotherapy.
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Do I need to tell my doctor?

Yes if you wish. Although not all doctors have a thorough knowledge of hypnotherapy, many do recommend it as a positive step forward.
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Will you inform anyone of my therapy?

Absolutely not, I operate under a strict code of confidentiality.
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Can you treat children and young adults?

Yes, I use a special technique in most cases. Please see the Children's Problems page for further information.
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Can ‘normal’ people go through 'Pure' Hypnoanalysis?

Yes they can and it is highly recommended as there is no better therapy for you to gain a really good insight into yourself.
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