What happens during a hypnotherapy session?

There are different types of hypnotherapy, and different ways of hypnotising someone.

First, you'll usually have a talk with your therapist to discuss what you hope to achieve and agree what methods your therapist will use.

After this, the hypnotherapist may:

• lead you into a deeply relaxed state – most people feel refreshed and relaxed

• use your agreed methods to help you towards your goals – for example, suggesting that you do not want to carry out a certain habit

• gradually bring you out of the trance-like state. Most people feel refreshed and relaxed

You're fully in control when under hypnosis and do not have to take on the therapist's suggestions if you do not want to.

If necessary, you can bring yourself out of the hypnotic state.

Hypnosis does not work if you do not want to be hypnotised. 

Source: Hypnotherapy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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How does hypnosis feel?

Hypnosis is a natural state of mind similar to daydreaming. People are often surprised that they can hear what is being said and can move or speak if they want to. Everybody’s experience of it is different and how an individual feels may vary each time they go into hypnosis. Some people describe hearing every word the therapist says, while others find their mind wanders; many people lose track of time when they are in hypnosis. How aware or unaware you are during the process is unimportant and does not affect the efficacy of the session. Relaxation isn’t essential to hypnosis, but most people describe being very relaxed during and after the session and more enjoyable than they expected.

Source: Hypnotherapy FAQ - National Council for Hypnotherapy (hypnotherapists.org.uk)

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How do I know what type of hypnotherapy my therapist will use? 

When you meet with your therapist and talk about your goals for hypnotherapy, it is likely that they will then choose the type of treatment that they feel will be most effective for you. For example if you are seeking help with changing a habit (such as smoking) they may use a different approach compared with someone who is seeking help with stress and anxiety. The whole idea is to tailor the hypnotherapy to your needs – and your therapist will explain what they are going to do to ensure you feel at ease. 

Source: FAQ Hypnotherapy (accph.org.uk)

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Can I get stuck in hypnosis? 

No! You cannot get stuck in a trance; it is like being in a deep daydream and you can come out at any time – even during therapy. 

Source: FAQ Hypnotherapy (accph.org.uk)

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Can the hypnotherapist control my mind and make me do things I don’t want to do? 

No! They cannot take control of your mind and they are not able to make you do anything you would consider to be morally wrong – your mind would reject those sort of suggestions. They work in cooperation with you to achieve a goal which has been agreed between you and them. Therefore, it is a matter of help/guidance towards your aims, not controlling you. 

Source: FAQ Hypnotherapy (accph.org.uk)

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