what does hypnotherapy involve?

Prior to any hypnotherapy, there should be a consultation with the chosen therapist where the issue or problem to be resolved is discussed. The consultation should also provide an opportunity for the person considering hypnotherapy to discuss the treatment approach, the number of recommended sessions and the likely cost.

In the hypnotherapy session, the therapist is likely to use relaxation techniques with the subject, and may encourage the subject to visualise a situation in order to relax them further. While in hypnosis, a person is generally aware of their surroundings and can choose to come out of hypnosis at any time.

A person under hypnosis attends selectively to the range of ideas and happenings, which the hypnotherapist calls to their attention. The person's suggestibility is increased, but they tend to be no more compliant than in their normal waking state. Behaviour and experience after hypnosis has ended may be affected by what has been suggested during hypnosis. back