Frequently Asked Questions

(from Greek, "sleep") A state of heightened awareness and focused concentration that can be used to manipulate the perception of pain, to access repressed material and to re-program behavior.

 What does Hypnosis feel like?

An extremely relaxed and calm feeling which may feel like "Daydreaming".

  Am I under the Hypnotherapists Control ?

NO, at all times Chris ensures that the client is always "in control" whilst he is working with them.

   Can the Hypnotherapist make me do things I don't want to do ?

NO, the client must want to make the change and must co-operate with the Hypnotherapist in order to obtain the benefits.

 Will I be asleep ?

NO, not as such although the term "asleep" is used. In actual fact, the client is in a more heightened state of awareness and receptive to positive suggestions whilst in the "altered state". The client will feel extremely relaxed and will remember everything from the session afterwards.

  Is Therapeutic Hypnosis like stage Hypnosis ?

NO, Therapeutic Hypnosis is for the benefit of the individual not an audience.