Coventry Hypnotherapy Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Hypnosis?
To explain what hypnosis is, it might be better to state what hypnosis is not
When a person is hypnotized, they are not asleep or in some eerie trance state. The hypnotized individual is aware of everything that is taking place. Even after being brought out of hypnosis, a person will be able to recall anything that took place during the session.
Hypnosis is a very normal, natural state that most of us experience every day. An example of daily hypnosis would be driving a car and realizing that you can't remember the last three or four streets you just passed. Perhaps you drove right by your exit! Another example would be a person watching television. When another member of the family enters and announces that dinner is ready, the person watching the television did not even blink an eye!
These are examples of a light hypnotic state. In both cases the conscious part of the mind had been distracted, allowing the subconscious part of the mind to take over.
During a hypnotic session, an individual will achieve a very deep and successful state of hypnosis. The following are questions that are frequently asked by individuals prior to being hypnotized

Who Can Be Hypnotized? If you are of at least average intelligence, you can be hypnotized!

What If You Can't Bring Me Out Of It? There is no danger of a person failing to come out of the hypnotic state. In fact, it would be impossible to remain hypnotized. Even if the hypnotherapist left the office while an individual was in the hypnotic state, there would be no danger. The person would drift off into a natural state of sleep and would awaken after they was rested.

Is There Any Danger With Hypnosis? The only way hypnosis could be dangerous would be if it was used to take away pain. For example, if an individual were to be hypnotically released from the pain of a stomach ache, he would not have the pain to let him know that there is a medical problem.
It has been noted after most hypnotic sessions, subjects report that they sleep better at night and are more relaxed during their daily life.

Will I Do Something Against My Will? When you are hypnotized, you are aware of all suggestions given to you, and you will not do anything that you are opposed to doing.

Are Weak-Minded People Easier To Hypnotize? No. In fact, it is usually found that stronger-minded and strong-willed persons who want to be hypnotized achieve excellent results from hypnosis.

Can I Be Tricked While In The Hypnotic State? A person could not be tricked into doing something under hypnosis any easier than he could in a conscious state.

Is Hypnosis Habit Forming? No. Hypnosis is a very enjoyable state of relaxation, but a person never becomes addicted to hypnosis.

Is hypnosis approved by British Medical Association? Yes. Hypnosis has been approved by the British Medical Association since 1955.

How safe is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is completely safe; it is natural and works with the way that the mind naturally operates. It is recognised by the National Health Service.
More than just being safe, hypnosis is demonstrably effective at bringing about change, and has been shown to improve the function of the immune system and the digestive system and lead to more restful, recuperative sleep.
According to the Health Education Authority:
''Research shows that there is more scientific evidence for hypnotherapy than any other complementary therapy.'