What is Hypnotherapy?

How can it be used?

Questions and Answers

This web site is intended to allay some of the fears concerning the use of hypnosis and to make clear that what takes place is very normal and non-magical.

There is absolutely no question of being controlled or manipulated. A person in hypnosis is not 'asleep', on the contrary; they are often more aware of what is taking place than usual and their senses function more efficiently than normal. Nobody could be made to do anything that they did not want to do.

Hypnosis, a totally natural phenomenon, is most pleasant and particularly relaxing. Whilst under hypnosis a person can converse quiet easily. It is inconceivable that any harm could befall them. Indeed, the centuries-old technique of hypnosis is being used increasingly as an adjunct to orthodox medicine where it is proving an valuable alternative to drugs for anaesthesia, to accelerate healing, relieve stress and control pain. A good definition of hypnosis is: 'A state of relaxation and concentration at one with a state of heightened awareness induced by suggestion'.

As the therapist, I will use my voice to induce you into hypnosis and although you are unlikely to feel 'hypnotised' as such, you will probably experience a feeling of mental and physical relaxation and your memory may well be enhanced.