YES, Hypnosis is very safe and effective when practiced by a Trained, Certified, and Ethical Professional. It's recognized by many prestigious medical organizations, hospitals, clinics, and psychology practices worldwide as a complementary treatment for a variety of conditions.
Almost all people can be hypnotized, provided they are willing and able to follow guidance. It's a natural state we all enter (like daydreaming or becoming absorbed in a movie). The key is openness and comfort with the process.
YES, Hypnotherapy is supported by research in Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and medicine. It has shown effectiveness in areas such as pain management, anxiety, IBS, trauma recovery, and habit change to name a few. Reputable institutions like Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Stanford Medical Centers and many more use and endorse it.
NO, Hypnosis enhances focus but never removes your free will. You remain in control at all times. Hypnosis is a state of focused awareness, NOT mind control. You cannot be made to do or say, anything against your will and you will remember the whole session.
NO, It's impossible to get stuck in hypnosis. You can come out of the hypnotic state anytime you chose.
NO, In fact, people with good focus, imagination, and intelligence often make the best subjects. Hypnosis is a skill that utilizes mental strength and awareness.
NO, You are always in control. If a suggestion violates your personal values, your subconscious mind will reject it. Hypnotherapy works in alignment with your morals and ethics.
NO, Hypnosis doesn't override your moral code or personal boundaries. You won't reveal anything you wouldn't normally share in a waking state.
NO, hypnosis cannot erase memories, but it can help change the emotional charge around memories. Some therapeutic techniques use hypnosis to reframe or neutralize past experiences in a healing way.
NO, while some spiritual or intuitive practitioners may combine hypnosis with other modalities, Clinical Hypnotherapy itself is a structured psychological process, Not magic or psychic work.
NO, while hypnosis can feel deeply relaxing, It's not sleep. You are mentally alert and aware, though more focused and open to positive suggestions. Brain studies show that hypnotized individuals have increased activity in specific areas of attention and imagination..
Hypnosis is not tied to any religion. It's a neutral therapeutic tool. That said, it can be use in Spiritual and Transpersonal ways such as: Past Life Regression or connecting with the Higher-Self, if the client desires.
YES, children are often more responsive because of their vivid imagination. Hypnotherapy can help with Focus, fears, habits, anxiety, and sleep issues when adapted to their development level.
Stage hypnosis is very different from Clinical Hypnotherapy. Entertainment uses hypnosis for fun and drama, but therapeutic hypnosis is used in a safe, private setting, by a certified professional, to promote healing, behavior change, and emotional well-being.
Some people experience rapid change in one session, but most benefit from a series tailored to their goals. Hypnotherapy works best when part of a process of self-awareness, repetition, and integration.
It varies by individuals and goals. Some notice effective change in 1-2 sessions, while others benefit from a short series. We'll discuss a plan tailored to your needs during your consultation.
YES, you'll feel Relaxed, Rested and Refreshed, often more focused than before, and you will Remember the whole session. Many clients report a sense of mental clarity and calm after sessions.