frequently asked questions

 WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?

Hypnotherapy involves increased levels of focus and concentration. Hypnosis allows you to be more receptive to positive suggestions for producing healthy changes in your perceptions, sensations, emotions, memories, ideas, or actions when guided by a skilled, qualified hypnotherapist.   It's important to know that although you're more open to suggestion during hypnosis, you always remain aware and in control.

WHAT HAPPENS IN HYPNOSIS?

To assist their clients in relaxing on a mental, physical, and emotional level, clinical hypnotherapists use hypnosis. The conscious mind, or active, logical, and critical part of the mind, relaxes while the client is in hypnosis. Through hypnosis, the client can have access to the vast knowledge and learn capacity that is stored in the subconscious mind.  It can be used to alter unhelpful thought patterns, undesirable routines, or the repercussions of traumatic events that are negatively impacting their mental or physical health. You'll receive direction on how to select positive viewpoints and behaviours that support your goals and desired outcome.

CAN I BE HYPNOTISED?

Anybody who wants to be hypnotised can be. On the other hand, if you don't want to be hypnotised, you won't be. Therefore client motivation is essential to facilitating therapeutic change as opposed to the therapist being able to force you to change against your will.  The only other times hypnotherapy will not work is if somebody is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, has a mental impairment, or is very young.

HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?

Depending on your goals and needs, a different number of sessions may be necessary. For instance, the Stop Smoking session is longer than a typical session. During the initial session, we'll talk about your individual goals and objectives.

IS HYPNOSIS SAFE?

One of the safest and most effective ways to assist people overcome obstacles is hypnosis as you are in a healthy, natural state of focus and relaxation. No medication is used and you are always in control.