Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone be hypnotised?

Yes, if they want to be, though it is not advisable to try to hypnotise anyone who is intoxicated with alcohol or high on drugs.

People who suffer from severe psychotic illnesses often do not respond well to hypnosis and should always consult their GP or medical consultant beforehand.

Will I be asleep?

No. The hypnotherapist will be observing you at all times and although you will be extremely relaxed and in a level of trance you will not reach the sleep state.

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Will I be asked to divulge things I don't wish to?

No, absolutely not. Regardless of how deeply a person may go into trance, they actually remain in full control of the situation. You will be fully able to speak if you wish to, or not as the case may be.

Most of the time you will not be expected to speak at all apart from maybe occasionally to answer a question or to acknowledge whether or not you can visualise a particular scene or image.

In addition your subconscious mind protects you at all times and you will never say or do anything under hypnosis that you do not choose to.

Is the information I give treated with confidentiality?

Yes absolutely, therapists must treat all information as confidentil without exception.

Any contact between a therapist and client (be it within the confines of telephone, e-mail, letter, conversation etc) remains confidential between the two parties and in-line with the ethical guide lines set out by the National Council for Hypnotherapists (NCH) and laws of the land (e.g. Data Protection Act).

Will you have any control over my mind?

No, You are in complete control at all times. Indeed, a clinical hypnotherapist acts only as the catalyst for helping you to work things through yourself in your own mind, enabling you to overcome old habits and behaviours and to deal with issues in a more positive way.

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How many sessions will I need to have?

Each person is assessed as an individual in order to ensure the best possible outcome. Some issues can be dealt with in just one session whilst other, more severe situations will require more. You will always be advised of this and of the cost during your initial free consultation

What is a phobia?

A phobia (Originating from Ancient Greece derived from 'Phobos' the God of Fear, is a special form of fear which is out of proportion to the demands of the situation and can hinder a persons daily routine.

It is often an irrational or morbid dread of something or an event that triggers a phobic reaction in which the phobic feels 'out of control'. Phobias can appear due to previous stress events or a negative experiences, that can appear from nowhere or passed on (learned behaviour) form another person or some past trauma or event.

These phobic responses cause anxiety and other reactions to the body. A fear should never be completely eradicated as a certain amount of fear is necessary and healthy for survival. The fear needs to managed and reduced to an acceptable normal level, so the phobic can go about their normal routine without hindrance.

If your question has not been answered please feel free to contact me taylormadehypnotherapy@yahoo.co.uk.