Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How is what you see during stage hypnosis
different from Hypnotherapy?
8. Will I
remember everything after a hypnotherapy session?
9. How do I know
that I will wake up from hypnosis?
10. Are there any side
effects from hypnosis?
11. What is hypnosis?
12. How does it feel to be
hypnotized?
13. Can I be hypnotized
against my will?
14. Why are people so
skeptical of hypnosis?
15. How does hypnosis work?
16.
Will I be forced to accept suggestions during hypnotherapy?
17. Will
hypnosis force me to say anything against my will?
18.
Can someone’s mind be too strong for hypnosis to be effective?
19. Will hypnotherapy
change my personality?
20. How safe is hypnosis?
21. Is hypnosis dangerous?
22. Is hypnotherapy a form
of mind control?
23. Can hypnosis
cause me to act against my will?
24. Can anyone be hypnotized?
25. Does the
process of hypnotherapy require a weak mind?
26. Will I remember my
hypnotherapy session?
27. What does hypnosis feel like?
28. Does hypnotherapy
contradict religion?
29. What about those
crazy stage hypnosis shows?
30. Are there
harmful after effects using hypnotherapy?
31. Please explain Hypnosis?
32.
Why Hypnosis?
33. Why visit a hypnotherapist?
34. I'm a little nervous
about hypnosis...
35. Do I have to be referred by my General Practitioner for hypnotherapy?
36. Are drugs used during
hypnosis?
37. I've tried countless diets, but still
can't lose weight or keep it off. Can hypnotherapy help me?
38. I’ve tried giving up smoking countless times
before, why is hypnotherapy different?
39. Can hypnotherapy help
me control stress?
40. What types of
problems can hypnotherapy help?
41. Are my hypnotherapy sessions kept
confidential?
42. I feel a bit 'funny' about going into
hypnosis.
43. How much does hypnotherapy cost?
44. What does hypnosis feel like?
45. Can I be controlled during hypnosis?
46. Will I be asleep during hypnosis?
47. Will I still need will power using
hypnotherapy?
48. Will I remember my hypnotherapy sessions?
49. Is hypnosis in any way dangerous?
50. How will you hypnotize me?
51. Once hypnotized what if I don’t wake up?
52. Can hypnotherapy
benefit my golf game?
I can remember when I was younger
and first saw people embarrassing themselves on stage under hypnosis, I thought
to myself: 'How can this be a beneficial therapy?' But forget swinging pendulums
and animal impersonations because hypnotherapy is in fact very different from
stage hypnosis. Rather than triggering you to act out of character then forget
what you've done which stage hypnotists do by embedding a command to this
effect. Hypnotherapy works with your intentions and subconscious knowledge to
help you overcome a block, work through a problem or to help you achieve a
specific goal.
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Hypnosis is a deep state of
relaxation. If you've tried meditation or yoga, you may have experienced
something like it, as these can induce a mild form of hypnosis. Hypnotherapy is
the process that takes you into this relaxed state and combines it with therapy
to help you let go of those negative thoughts and feelings, and replace them
with positive ones.
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The therapist uses a form of words
that encourages the mind to relax, giving you access to your subconscious and
allowing a prime time to suggest things to it. But the key point is, that it is
you who allows your mind to go into this state; a hypnotherapist can neither
induce it nor keep you in a state of hypnosis against your will. Going into
hypnosis relies on your interest and willingness to be guided into this
different state of consciousness.
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Many people find hypnotherapy
helps them get on top of one particular aspect of their lives, such as improving
their confidence and self-esteem; feeling free from anxiety and panic attacks;
tackling a specific challenge such as public speaking, an interview, or a
driving test; achieving long-term goals such as losing weight, smoking cessation
or nail-biting; beating a fear; or simply moving on from not believing they can
succeed. It is basically an extremely effective form of life coaching with over
200 positive applications available.
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Not necessarily, but if you feel
there's a time or event that affects how you are now, it can be helpful to
revisit it. You can decide this with your therapist's help. For example, you may
go back to your first day of school, when you may have felt abandoned, rejected,
frightened and insecure after being left there by a parent you implored not to
leave you. Or maybe you'll go back to when you were eleven years old and
overheard your parent's friend comparing you unfavorably with a sibling.
Hypnotherapy can give you surprisingly immediate links with past and present
personal circumstances. Constructively and positively, you discover that it was
as painful and traumatic for your parents to leave you on that first day at
school as it was for you. It did not mean they were abandoning you; they still
loved you in the same way.
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No hypnotherapy is a process of
negotiation and persuasion. You are in control each and every step of the way.
You are very aware of everything both you and your therapist say and in most
cases you will remember everything said. You will not do anything, or act in any
way, that is contrary to what you would do in full conscious awareness. It is
very different from stage hypnosis, where the hypnotist embeds in the
subconscious a command that causes people to act differently and not to remember
what they did.
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With hypnotherapy you can usually
start to see results after your very first session. Each session lasts on
average between 45min to 75min with the number of sessions required generally
varying anywhere from three to eight depending on what you set out to achieve.
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Do you usually remember everything
that happens? Your memory will work as it usually does, except that you will
find it easier to access memories. Generally speaking most people do remember
either everything or certain parts of the experience. You will find that
suggestions which have been given to you in hypnosis will resurface in your
conscious thinking mind after your hypnosis session and these will be the
thoughts that produce positive changes in your behavior or way of thinking and
feeling.
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No-one has ever remained in
hypnosis indefinitely. Even if something were to happen to the hypnotherapist
halfway through the session, you would still 'come out' of the trance state once
rapport had been broken or you would simply fall asleep to awaken later
refreshed.
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The only side effects are the
beneficial ones of feeling more relaxed afterwards and feeling more positive
about whatever it was you sought hypnotherapy for. Hypnosis is a perfectly
natural state of awareness that offers a host of positive benefits for those
that choose to participate.
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Hypnosis is an altered state of
awareness during which our subconscious mind is more open and receptive to
suggestions that are given. We drift in and out of different levels of
awareness many times each day, absorbing information on a subliminal level as
well as consciously. Your hypnotherapist will work with your powers of
intelligence, imagination and concentration on a subconscious level to help you
achieve your goals.
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Everyone is different. Some
people say that their body feels like a lead weight, others say they feel as
though they're floating away. Most people will agree that it's a lovely feeling
because they are more relaxed then they have ever been before.
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No, anyone can resist being
hypnotized and it won't work. Hypnosis is cooperation between two people - your
therapist will show you the way and you can choose if you want to go there or
not. Always feel free to talk about any questions or worries you may have about
hypnosis anytime. We utilize hypnosis because it allows us a very good way of
communicating with the sub-conscious and the communication is constructed
according to the outcome you wish to achieve. So come prepared to go into a nice
deep state of hypnosis and you will benefit that much faster from your sessions.
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14. Why are people so
skeptical of hypnosis?
Some
people are skeptical of hypnotherapy because they associate it with stage
hypnosis, it is important to remember that what you see on the stage is simply a
show, and NOT therapy. People think that we have the ability to take control
over the clients mind and have them do anything; however we know that this is
not the case in reality. In fact you can not be made to do anything against
your values, morals or beliefs.
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There is much speculation about
hypnosis and hypnotherapy and how it works; all that we really know with
certainty is that being in such a relaxed and focused state allows us to bypass
the conscious critical faculty of the mind to engender the positive changes that
you truly desire within your life.
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No, you will accept suggestions
which are only for your benefit and only those you choose to accept. The
suggestions you receive will be formulated according to the needs and desires
that you present in speaking to your hypnotherapist.
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No, you can not be forced to say
or for that matter do anything against your will using hypnosis. It is important
to remember that while in hypnosis your values, morals and beliefs are still
very much intact.
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No, in fact, the stronger your
mind, the more easily able you are to go into the lovely state of hypnosis. It
wouldn’t make sense to think that a person of high intelligence would be in any
way hindering their attempts of self-fulfillment by being to smart!
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19. Will hypnotherapy change my personality?
No. What
hypnotherapy does is to help bring out the best in you. This means that you will
change by leaving behind any habits or baggage you no longer need or want and
thereby become a stronger and much happier person. Hypnosis will not put
something into you that was not there in the first place. It just helps you to
uncover your strong and good qualities, which you may not even be aware of
consciously.
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20.
How safe is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a normal, naturally occurring,
healthy state of mind. It is totally drug free. There has never been a single
documented case of harm resulting from the responsible use of hypnosis. In fact
Dr David Cheek, MD, who has vast experience in the field, writes, "We can do
more harm with ignorance of hypnotism than we can ever do by intelligently using
hypnosis and suggestion constructively".
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Absolutely
not! Hypnosis was
approved by the American Medical Association in September of 1958 as a safe
practice with no harmful side effects. To date, no one has been seriously hurt
with hypnosis. We sometimes can greatly underestimate the ability of the
subconscious to protect itself from harm. The only dangers are in misconceptions
promoted by fundamentalist leaders who wish to frighten while disempowering
their followers. Far too often fear and ignorance have caused more people to
hurt themselves and/or others, when wide awake, than would ever occur in a
hypnotherapy session.
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NO, you will never lose control of
your mind! You can not be made to do anything against your beliefs, religion,
morals, or values using hypnosis!
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NO, During Clinical Hypnotherapy
you will never be asked to do anything against your will. In fact if at any time
you want to emerge from the hypnotic state, for any reason, you will instantly
and naturally, open your eyes and become fully alert.
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24.
Can anyone be hypnotized?
YES, if the individual chooses
to participate. Our centre will not hypnotize children under six unless
determined mature, adults with a medical situation like epilepsy or those whose
brain function has been affected by drugs or alcohol.
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NO, hypnotic susceptibility is not
an indication of a weak mind or lack of intelligence. In most cases your
intelligence level will actually work to your advantage so long as you wish to
participate!
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YES, if you wish to remember the
hypnotherapy session in most cases you will unless your conscious mind chooses
not to. The choice is always yours and you can rest assured that your
subconscious mind will do what is in your best interest.
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27. What does hypnosis feel like?
Because hypnosis is an altered state of
consciousness, or awareness, at no time will you be asleep or unaware of what is
going on. A feeling of peace, serenity and well being generally accompany this
most relaxing experience.
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NO, In fact contemporary
hypnotists trace its history directly back to the 18th century priest
Father Gassner, whose work influenced Mesmer. While a few groups still
misunderstand the nature of hypnotism and regard it with suspicion, most
religious communities gladly use hypnotic techniques for prayer, healing,
spiritual development, and personal growth.
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You will sometimes see some crazy
things done on stage by some of the hypnotists’ subjects... This is only true
because the volunteers selected expect to do crazy things on stage as part of an
entertaining show!
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30. Are there
harmful after effects using hypnotherapy?
No. There is not one case on record of anyone
being harmed because of, or through, hypnosis. After a session many people will
feel relaxed and mellow but in complete control of their faculties and able to
perform any task or duty such as driving or working. Some people have even been
known to experience a very pleasant energy increase after a hypnotherapy
session.
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Hypnosis is a naturally occurring
phenomenon that occurs in everyone from time to time. This process usually
includes some of the following characteristics: focused concentration, increased
emotional and physiological state of suggestibility, true sense of mind and body
relaxation.
It is due to these characteristics
that hypnotherapy is ideal in the successful treatment of various conditions
like: Smoking Addiction, Weight Loss, Stress Disorders, Self-Confidence Issues,
Memory Improvement, Pain Control, Habit Control, Fear Elimination, Sports
Ability and so much more!
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If there is some aspect of your
life or how you feel is not satisfactory? You have within yourself the natural
ability to safely eliminate the things that are keeping you from realizing your
true potential. You deserve to advance in this life while feeling better and
more positive about yourself.
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33.
Why visit a hypnotherapist?
Quite simply, visit a hypnotherapist if there is
anything in your life you wish to change. Whether you would like to start doing
something you wish to do, or stop doing something that's become a problem for
you. The power of you mind when utilized correctly will help you to succeed.
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34. I'm a little nervous
about hypnosis...
As
with anything you’re not accustomed to you may find yourself nervous at first
and later find yourself completely relaxed wondering why you had been nervous at
all! I will always take the time to answer all of your questions to put your
mind at rest before any hypnotherapy sessions take place. Your initial
consultation will not only serve as a fact finding session but will also be a
fine time for you to ask any questions that you may have.
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35. Do I have to be referred by my General Practitioner for hypnotherapy?
No,
although doctors do refer clients for hypnotherapy, it is certainly not a
requirement for most conditions. It is however always advisable to see your
doctor for a check up prior to seeking hypnotherapy if you believe your
condition may be of a medical nature.
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36. Are drugs used during hypnosis?
No, not at all. The only 'tool' used to bring
about positive change is the natural power of your mind. The hypnotherapist will
act as a guide using his voice to help you achieve the desired outcome form your
sessions.
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37. I've tried countless diets, but still can't lose weight or keep it off. Can
hypnotherapy help me?
Absolutely! Hypnotherapy for weight loss at the
Caduceus Hypnotherapy Centre, aims to 'reprogram' the subconscious into
accepting a healthy pattern of eating. People seem to find it interesting,
thought-provoking and a very enjoyable and relaxing experience.
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38. I’ve tried giving up smoking countless times before, why is hypnotherapy
different?
Smoking serves a need to the smoker, a basic
necessity which is actually laid down very early in their life: the need of
'oral satisfaction'. It is something that must be met. When the smoker tries to
stop by willpower alone, the need is no longer met, and the person can feel
anxious, restless, and irritable. Usually the need reinforces itself, and the
smoking starts all over again. Curiously, it is this same need which can
sometimes cause ex-smokers to put on weight. Hypnotherapy aims to 'reprogram'
that need, and channel its energies into feeling pride and pleasure in stopping
the smoking habit. It also aims to counter the possibility of 'symptom
substitution', which can lead to overeating, for example.
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Yes, hypnotherapy has proven to be
very effective in helping people control their daily levels of stress whether at
home, at work or on the run. By using hypnosis positive new responses can be
created to replace the destructive reactions of the past.
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40. What types of
problems can hypnotherapy help?
Hypnotherapy is very effective for smoking cessation, weight control, stress
management, self-confidence, fear elimination, athletic performance, good
studying and work habits and that’s not all. Hypnotherapy is currently utilized
in over 200 different areas with great success.
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41. Are my
hypnotherapy sessions kept confidential?
At the Caduceus Hypnotherapy Centre your
confidentiality is assured at all times in accordance with our terms and
conditions. No details of your therapy will ever be discussed unless to your
benefit, without your express permission.
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42. I feel a bit
'funny' about going into hypnosis.
There's
really no need to feel funny at all. No one is embarrassed about going to see a
dentist if they have a problem with a tooth, or consulting a mechanic for car
problems, and hypnotherapy is just the same.
There is absolutely no reason
someone shouldn't seek professional help for any problems in life. There is
certainly no 'stigma' to be felt when consulting with a professional
hypnotherapist.
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43. How much does hypnotherapy
cost?
The cost of our hypnotherapy programs depends on
two things, the goal you wish to achieve, and the number of sessions required
for achieving your goal. Our fees are minimal when you consider the long term
benefits achieved through your therapy sessions. There are prepaid packages
available at a reduced cost and we also have a fast track pay as you go plan for
those on a budget.
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44. What does hypnosis feel like?
Believe it or not, there will have been many
times in your life when you have already felt it, but maybe don't even know
about it. Think back to a time when you've been watching a TV program, and
before you know it, the program has finished, and, although you were watching,
you can't remember how the program ended. You might say to yourself "I missed
that; I was 'miles away'". You can remember what you were thinking about to
make you miss the end of the program, because it had your full concentration.
Hypnosis is like
that ... just intense concentration.
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45. Can I be controlled during
hypnosis?
No, everything you do under hypnosis is done
voluntarily. Your ability to decide what you should and shouldn't do is
unaffected because your morals are always present.
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46. Will I be asleep during
hypnosis?
Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is not like
sleep at all. It might best be described as half-way between full awaking
conscious and sleep. You are still awake and aware of everything that is
happening and being said the whole time, able to think, hear, smell, feel,
taste, however you will be so deeply relaxed that you may find yourself drifting
into different levels of awareness. Remember, your subconscious mind is active
throughout and it is this that your therapist is working on with you.
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47. Will I still
need will power using hypnotherapy?
Yes and No. What I mean is that hypnotherapy is
an excellent aid to willpower, but it is not a replacement for it. The desire
to change is also needed... take a smoker, for example, who comes for treatment
because they've been pressured into it by their family, but really doesn't
want to stop smoking. Hypnotherapy cannot make you do something
against your will. So the bottom line is, if you have a goal your hypnotherapist
can help you achieve it.
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48. Will I remember my
hypnotherapy sessions?
Another misconception is that you won't be able
to remember anything that went on during your hypnotherapy sessions. The truth
is that you will be able to remember most of it. Any portions not remembered,
will be where your mind has drifted off to some distant thought or memory.
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49. Is hypnosis in any way
dangerous?
Not at all. Hypnosis is a naturally occurring
phenomenon. Should an emergency arise during a session, your self-protection
mechanism would still function normally, and you would still be able to get up
and attend to things as always.
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50.
How will you hypnotize me?
You will simply be asked to close your eyes and
imagine a series of situations where you find your body and mind calming into a
wonderful state of deep relaxation. It's really a gradual process and each time
you enter hypnosis usually becomes much easier and more enjoyable for you.
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51. Once hypnotized what
if I don’t wake up?
You will! For an example, think of someone
listening to a hypnotherapy tape or CD. They might be half-way through the
recording, and be in a very deep state of hypnosis. Suppose then at this point,
there is a power cut, and the person never gets to hear the end of the session
where the state of normal consciousness is restored. This person will NOT get
stuck. One of two things would happen...
Either:
a) The person would simply go to
sleep, and wake up normally a while later.
or
b) The person would open their eyes to see what had happened!
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Yes, it sure can by helping you
focus on any area that causes you trouble. For some people that might be their
ability to concentrate effectively, for others the fear of failure… Every
situation is unique and an action plan will be developed to suit your needs.
Once the root cause has been identified it is simply a matter of addressing it
within the subconscious mind. See Hypno-Golf
Sessions.
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