Hypnosis Fear of Flying phobia Hypnotherapist Hypnotherapy Pelsall Walsall Darlaston Bloxwich West Midlands Hypnotherapy

01922 862 737 07974 811 459
julia@westmidlandshypnotherapy.co.uk

01922 862 737 07974 811 459
julia@westmidlandshypnotherapy.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions about Hypnotherapy

1. What is Hypnotherapy?
It is a way of helping people to feel very relaxed and to respond to suggestions and ideas that are going to help them. However, it is not the same as being asleep. When you are asleep, you are not aware of of what is going on around you. During hypnosis, people usually say that they are still aware of what is going on around them but that it does not seem to matter; it goes into the background. In fact, it is rather like when you are absorbed in a good book or daydreaming; you know that things are going on around you but you don’t feel the need to take any notice.

2. Will I be able to move?
Yes. It is important that at any time during hypnosis that you may do anything that will help you to feel more comfortable - for instance you may need to move position or cough, that is perfectly OK, just go ahead.

3. Will I lose control?
No. You are always in control. There are three criteria that must be in place for the client to be guided into the hypnotic state. The client must; want it to happen, expect it to happen and allow it to happen. In fact many theorists believe that all hypnosis is actually self-hypnosis and that the therapist is merely your experienced guide in this process. The idea is for you to follow the suggestions of the therapist when you are in the relaxed state of hypnosis as this will be the basis of the agreed programme of therapy. However, if there is anything that you do not want to think about, imagine, do or disclose you will retain the ability to choose not to do so. People usually remember most, if not all, of what they experience during hypnosis.

4. Will I get ‘stuck’ in the hypnotic state?
No. At the end of the session the therapist will ask you to open your eyes and be fully alert again. This is something you actually do for yourself so really, at any time, you will be able to open your eyes and end the hypnosis session if you choose to do so.

5. Is it confidential?
The information disclosed to the
therapist within the sessions is confidential. Information will usually only be passed to a third party if it is part of an agreed referral to other health professionals that will help the client. However, there may be a legal obligation on the part of the therapist to pass information to the relevant authorities concerning criminal activities or if there is a concern about potential harm to others. It should be borne in mind that therapists have a responsibility to the community at large, as well as to individual clients. Call me if you would like to discuss any of these points.