Hypnosis is a mental state or set of attitudes and beliefs usually induced by a procedure known as a hypnotic induction, which is commonly composed of a series of preliminary instructions and suggestions, a trance-like state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility and in which suppressed memories maybe experienced - the art or skill of hypnotism.

The client is not put into a deep sleep, is aware of his/her surroundings and will always be in control.  The therapist cannot make the client do anything they don’t want to do.

Hypnosis can be used for various reasons such as psychological and physical problems, for pain, addiction or just simply for relaxation and to deal with stress and much more.  Hypnotherapy can be a very useful tool when used in conjunction with counselling.

Hypno-psychotherapy may be useful when seeking to resolve specific problems, physical ailments, habits, for personal development.

For more information please see Hypnotherapy FAQs