FAQ
What is Hynotherapy?
What is Hynotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a safe, evidence-based therapeutic process that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to reach a state of heightened awareness (often called a "trance"). In this state, your mind is more open to positive suggestions, making it easier to change habits, shift perspectives, and release limiting beliefs at a subconscious level.
Hypnotherapy is a safe, evidence-based therapeutic process that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to reach a state of heightened awareness (often called a "trance"). In this state, your mind is more open to positive suggestions, making it easier to change habits, shift perspectives, and release limiting beliefs at a subconscious level.
How does it work?
How does it work?
Our minds have two parts: the conscious (analytical, logical) and the subconscious (habits, emotions, memories). Often, we know what we want to change consciously, but our subconscious programming keeps us stuck. Hypnotherapy "quiets" the analytical mind so we can communicate directly with the subconscious to "rewrite the code" for lasting change.
Our minds have two parts: the conscious (analytical, logical) and the subconscious (habits, emotions, memories). Often, we know what we want to change consciously, but our subconscious programming keeps us stuck. Hypnotherapy "quiets" the analytical mind so we can communicate directly with the subconscious to "rewrite the code" for lasting change.
What does it feel like to be hypnotized?
What does it feel like to be hypnotized?
Most people describe it as a state of deep, pleasant relaxation—similar to that "daydreamy" feeling right before you fall asleep or when you’re so absorbed in a book that you lose track of time. You aren't "under a spell"; you are simply very focused and calm and the subconscious mind becomes open to suggestion.
Most people describe it as a state of deep, pleasant relaxation—similar to that "daydreamy" feeling right before you fall asleep or when you’re so absorbed in a book that you lose track of time. You aren't "under a spell"; you are simply very focused and calm and the subconscious mind becomes open to suggestion.
General
Myths vs. Reality (The "Is and Isn't")
Myths vs. Reality (The "Is and Isn't")
No. This is the biggest misconception from stage hypnosis. In a clinical setting, you are always in control. You cannot be "forced" to do or say anything that goes against your values. If an emergency happened or you didn't like a suggestion, you would simply open your eyes and come out of the state naturally.
No. This is the biggest misconception from stage hypnosis. In a clinical setting, you are always in control. You cannot be "forced" to do or say anything that goes against your values. If an emergency happened or you didn't like a suggestion, you would simply open your eyes and come out of the state naturally.
Will I lose control or do something embarrassing?
Will I lose control or do something embarrassing?
Is hypnotherapy the same as sleep?
Is hypnotherapy the same as sleep?
No. Although you may feel very relaxed, you are actually in a state of hyper-awareness. You will typically hear everything the therapist says and remember the session afterward.
No. Although you may feel very relaxed, you are actually in a state of hyper-awareness. You will typically hear everything the therapist says and remember the session afterward.
Can anyone be hypnotized?
Can anyone be hypnotized?
Virtually everyone has the capacity to enter hypnosis because it is a natural brain state we enter daily (like when driving "on autopilot"). You pass through a stage of hypnosis to fall asleep and upon awakening. The only requirement is a willingness to follow instructions and a desire for change.
Virtually everyone has the capacity to enter hypnosis because it is a natural brain state we enter daily (like when driving "on autopilot"). You pass through a stage of hypnosis to fall asleep and upon awakening. The only requirement is a willingness to follow instructions and a desire for change.
Benefits & Treatments
Benefits & Treatments
What are the main benefits of hypnotherapy?
What are the main benefits of hypnotherapy?
Unlike traditional talk therapy which focuses on the "why," hypnotherapy focuses on the "how to change." Benefits include:
• Rapid results compared to some traditional methods.
• Deep physical and mental stress reduction.
• Increased self-confidence and emotional resilience.
• Breaking "autopilot" habits that feel impossible to stop.
Unlike traditional talk therapy which focuses on the "why," hypnotherapy focuses on the "how to change." Benefits include:
• Rapid results compared to some traditional methods.
• Deep physical and mental stress reduction.
• Increased self-confidence and emotional resilience.
• Breaking "autopilot" habits that feel impossible to stop.
What conditions can hypnotherapy treat?
What conditions can hypnotherapy treat?
• Anxiety & Stress: Managing panic, social anxiety, and general overwhelm.
• Habit Breaking: Smoking cessation, nail-biting, procrastination
• Phobias: Fear of flying, spiders, public speaking, or heights.
• Performance: Enhancing sports focus, study habits, or creative blocks.
• Physical Health: Managing chronic pain, IBS symptoms, and improving sleep quality.
• Creating new patterns / habits: Choosing better thoughts, manifesting, increased self-worth
• Anxiety & Stress: Managing panic, social anxiety, and general overwhelm.
• Habit Breaking: Smoking cessation, nail-biting, procrastination
• Phobias: Fear of flying, spiders, public speaking, or heights.
• Performance: Enhancing sports focus, study habits, or creative blocks.
• Physical Health: Managing chronic pain, IBS symptoms, and improving sleep quality.
• Creating new patterns / habits: Choosing better thoughts, manifesting, increased self-worth
Is it safe?
Is it safe?
Yes. Hypnotherapy is a non-invasive, drug-free approach. It is considered very safe when practiced by a trained professional. (Note: People with certain conditions like psychosis should consult their doctor before starting.)
Yes. Hypnotherapy is a non-invasive, drug-free approach. It is considered very safe when practiced by a trained professional. (Note: People with certain conditions like psychosis should consult their doctor before starting.)
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