What Does Hypnosis Feel Like?

Many people have expectations of how they “should” or “will” feel in hypnosis. Sometimes, people coming out of hypnosis query whether or not they were hypnotised because they could still hear. Hypnotherapy wouldn’t be much use if you couldn’t hear the beneficial messages, would it? Hypnosis is a very difficult state to describe as there’s huge variability between individuals. Continue reading “What Does Hypnosis Feel Like?”

Fear of Hypnosis

I often encounter people who are fearful of hypnosis, sometimes they are downright petrified so let’s dispel the myths.

Hypnosis involves trance and as humans, we are regularly in and out of trance in our normal day’s activities. Showering, driving, daydreaming, watching tv and reading can all involve trance. When we’re in trance our brainwaves slow and we’re somewhat oblivious to events around us as we concentrate on the task at hand. Hypnosis is simply an induced trance where suggestions are given for a benefit. Continue reading “Fear of Hypnosis”