Question 1

Q. What is hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypnosis is a therapeutic process where a certified practitioner tries to lead the client into a state of deep trance-like relaxed state of mind and body. The client is led by words into a state of heightened awareness, just above the sleep state, to reach into the subconscious and the unconscious mind. This is done in an effort to explore the source of a problem, and may to bring about profound change and healing.*

Question 2

Q. Is hypnosis safe?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypnosis is a very safe and drug-free technique to try and help resolve physical and mental problems. It is just a relaxed state of mind where the clients are in total control of themselves.

Question 3

Q. Can anyone be hypnotized?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes, anyone can be hypnotized. It may take a wee bit longer for some clients to go into the trance state, while others might drift easily into it. Trained hypnotherapists may use various scientific and psychological techniques and tools to deepen a client into relaxed state of hypnosis.

Question 4

Q. How does hypnosis work?

Accepted Answer

A) Generally speaking, the conscious mind rules what we think and do, but the unconscious and subconscious mind may have the power to make necessary changes and eliminate unwanted thought patterns, behaviors, habits, fears, phobias, addictions and mannerisms. In hypnosis the therapist talks the clients into a deep sleep-like, but highly aware, state of mind, in an attempt to help them tap into their unconscious mind to help bring about the change and healing. Results vary with individuals.

Question 5

Q. How many sessions does a client need / Does a single session work too?

Accepted Answer

A) There are cases where one session could be enough for influencing profound changes in life, but some clients may require more. It depends on the scope of the problem being dealt with. For example, a weight loss client may require three to four sessions to achieve their goals.

Question 6

Q. Does hypnotherapy work for kids and teenagers?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes, hypnotherapists may work with kids above the age of 8 years. Such children should be able to make a personal choice to bring about the change and be self-motivated enough.

Question 7

Q. Are clients allowed to bring along family members/friends during a session?

Accepted Answer

A) All sessions are highly confidential and one-on-one. Unless it is a group session, for eg, for stress reduction, the sessions are on a single-client basis only.

Question 8

Q. What is a session like?

Accepted Answer

A) In a hypnosis session, the client is guided into a relaxed state of mind and body called the trance state, where suggestions are made to the subconscious mind. The root cause of the problem may be explored by tapping into the power of subconscious or unconscious mind. This exploration may give the client a better understanding of the underlying motivations for the emotional and behavioral difficulties. Trained hypnotherapists use guided imagery to try and bring about the positive changes. In a typical session, the client is gently guided with words into a deeply relaxed state of mind and various therapeutic techniques are used to understand the problem and heal. The client is then guided out of the hypnotic state with positive affirmation, and reinforcing of positive feelings experienced in the session, into a normal awake state.