There are many misconceptions about hypnosis.  Contrary to what people may think, there is no loss of control.  You cannot be forced to do or say anything that you don’t want to. It is a natural state of relaxation and concentration. You cannot get stuck and you can wake up at any time.

 

Hypnosis is used to gain access to your subconscious mind. When we bypass the conscious mind which is logical and rational, we can gain access to the greater part of our awareness. The subconscious mind has a great impact on our conscious acts, thoughts, and feelings.

 

Within our subconscious mind, we can remember everything. Much that we consciously forget continues to affect us in our everyday lives. Something imagined by the subconscious mind is just as real as if it were actually happening.

 

As a Hypnotherapist, I will guide you into a highly relaxed state. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis, I’m just your guide. We have all experienced brief periods of the hypnotic state but may not have been aware of it.  Natural trance occurs during moments of intense concentration or creativity. Because it is such a familiar feeling, some people after their first session question whether or not they were truly hypnotized. In order for hypnosis to work, you have to be motivated. You must want to be hypnotized and want to succeed. You must be involved in the process, it is not a passive act; it requires your full involvement and positive participation.