MYTHS VS FACTS OF HYPNOSIS

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis or hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness that is sometimes called a trance.

The person's attention is so focused while in this state that anything going on around the person is temporarily blocked out or ignored.

Hypnosis is usually done with the help of a therapist using verbal repetition and mental images.

When you're under hypnosis, you usually feel calm and relaxed, and are more open to suggestions.

Myths About Hypnosis

Misrepresentations of hypnosis seem to pervade television shows and movies. For instance, they suggest hypnosis produces an unusual state of consciousness (trance) associated with loss of willpower and self-control.

Is this true?

MYTH : One of the risks of hypnosis is getting stuck in a trance.
FACT : If the hypnotist left the room, you would spontaneously come out of the trance.

MYTH : The hypnotist can make you do things against your will.
FACT : The hypnotist gives suggestions that will not be followed if they are unacceptable to the subject.

MYTH : It is possible to be hypnotised against your will.
FACT : Anyone who actively resists attempts to induce hypnosis cannot be hypnotised.

MYTH : Hypnosis is like sleep. I will lose control.
FACT : The hypnotised person is an active participant who remains responsive and aware of his or her surroundings. You are in full control!

I am not a Stage Hypnotist

Stage hypnotists are talented entertainers. Stage hypnotists know this and employ some clever tricks to ensure that the people who come on stage are open to hypnotism, are ‘suggestible’ and are up for some fun on stage! The hypnotists do this using selection tests. Only audience members who have succumbed to some suggestion the hypnotist has made will volunteer; fewer still will be chosen to go on stage.

I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist

For Clinical Hypnotherapist, we use a deep relaxation state to address issues such as smoking cessation, weight loss, pain relief, or self-improvement and clients tend to self-select. Who would call for an appointment if they did believe that hypnotherapy would work for them, and want to be hypnotised? A Clinical Hypnotherapist works with you to teach you to self-hypnotise.

Regain full control over your lives

I can assist you to regain full control in your lives by shifting focus and help you to focus your attention so when you are not thinking about other things, you have better control on what's going on in your body, and you're less self-conscious.

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