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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Is
it possible to hypnotise myself?
Yes,
it only takes a little practice. It is similar to meditation
and is achieved by focusing the attention. An exercise is
available on the Hypnosis page or you could purchase the
CD.
What
does it feel like to be Hypnotised?
There
is no such thing as a hypnotised feeling. Many people who
have been hypnotised say something like, “it didn’t work
for me, I never went under.” The fact is, although hypnosis
is very pleasant, relaxing and a rather lethargic state,
you are, in fact, in a heightened state of awareness, most
definitely not asleep.
Can
anyone be hypnotised?
With
very few exceptions, everyone can enjoy this very pleasant
and relaxed state of mind and body. Some subjects can enter
very deep states quite quickly, while others achieve only
light trance states. For therapeutic purposes only a light
trance is necessary.
Will
I loose control?
No,
the subject remains in control the whole time and can leave
the state at will.
How
many sessions would I need?
It
is not possible to give an exact answer to this question
as everyone is an individual and problems vary. Some simple
problems can be dealt with in a single session.
Certain phobias, for example, can be dealt with in just
an hour or less. Some inner fears and conflicts can be deep
rooted and may take longer to resolve. National Council
members are committed to resolving problems in the least
number of sessions possible. So choose your therapist carefully.
I’ve
heard about false memories, what are they?
Not
all therapy is involved in recovering old memories and hypnosis
is not a truth drug. The subconscious can produce some amazing
fantasies. Sometimes, the mind can turn early fantasies
into, what may seem like, real memories, although the vast
majority of subjects detect the difference. For example,
you know the difference between a dream and reality. Qualified
and registered, practitioners do not lead their clients
into areas unrelated to their problem. Choose a member of
the National Council for Hypnotherapy.
Is
there anything that hypnosis can’t deal with?
Hypnotherapy
is not a cure all. It is worth exploring if you feel that
an inner conflict may be responsible for your problem. The
very worse thing that can happen is that you waste an hour
of your time and a few pounds of your hard earned cash.
On the other hand it could change your life forever and
leave you feeling in control and free from
old fears, worries and anxieties.
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