Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state that we enter throughout the day.  You may have entered this trance-like state  when traveling along a familiar route,  while watching television or even during a meeting.  Suddenly you snap back to the present moment and realise you’ve been on “autopilot” for the last few minutes.  Hypnotherapy uses techniques to deepen the hypnosis state and relax you deeply. It is quite common for clients to say things like "I can't remember when last I felt so relaxed".  Relaxation is one thing, but much more significant are the benefits that stay with you on an ongoing basis.

What It Is Not  
It is important to realise that you are always in control - you’ll still be able to think and be aware of what is happening.  This is very, very different from stage hypnosis.

You will not have to reveal anything private you don’t want to, you will not be “manipulated” and you can terminate a session any time you want just by opening your eyes.  

Is Hypnosis Safe? 
Hypnosis is completely safe.  You are in control and can terminate the session at any time.  Hypnosis is not sleep nor can you get ‘stuck’ in a state of hypnosis and you cannot be made to do something against your will.   It is a soothing, relaxing and enjoyable experience.  The American and British Medical Associations have approved the use of hypnosis for more than 40 years.

What is NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP)?
NLP has been described as the new science of personal achievement but it is much more than that. It is a highly effective methodology based on the belief that all behaviour has a structure and that this structure can be changed.  NLP provides a way to rapidly and powerfully achieve specific desired goals and results.  By using precise language and nonverbal communication systems to impact the way that experience and behaviour is produced.   This enables the skilled practitioner to help clients organise information and perceptions in ways that allow them to achieve results that were once inconceivable. In combination with the best aspect of hypnotherapy, this boosts the effectiveness of treatments dramatically.  The speed of changes often astounds people.

How Does Hypnotherapy Work?  
When you have entered the relaxed hypnosis state, from there we bypass the conscious mind and go straight to the unconscious.

By doing so we can eliminate unwanted ways of behaving and install more empowering behaviours that you want.  So whether you want to stop smoking, eat more healthily, reduce stress or have more confidence, then you will find hypnosis a great help.  In the state of hypnosis it is very easy to change the negative habits or behaviour patterns of a lifetime by communicating with the unconscious.  

There can be a link between unwanted behaviours, feelings and deeply rooted issues. In such cases the hypnotic processes I use can rapidly uncover and  help transform the causes of these.  This paves the way for you to consistently feel better and more in control of your life.   

Will Hypnosis Work For Me?   
Generally every ‘normal’ person who can understand language, without any mental disorders, can benefit from hypnosis.

How Will I Know If I am Hypnotised?
Many people can not tell the difference between hypnosis and the waking state.  You certainly feel very relaxed during the process.  Afterwards clients are surprised  at the automatic  positive changes in their daily behaviours and feelings.     A good hypnotherapist will have ways of checking that you are in a suitable state and showing certain signs that you are in an altered state.

How Does This Help Me Change Behaviours Like Smoking Or Eating Too Much ?    
Smoking and many eating behaviours are habitual and controlled by the unconscious mind.  It makes sense to use advanced hypnosis to work directly with the unconscious mind. This helps make healthy habits automatic, so you are soon enjoying the benefits of a healthier more rewarding lifestyle. As your thought patterns change, you find yourself thinking and feeling positive and much more easily able to maintain healthy behaviours.

What Is Advanced Hypnotherapy?
There are a wide range of hypnotic techniques, some more advanced than others, some better suited to certain situations.  Basic hypnotherapy is using suggestions to attempt to change your subconscious mind's content.  Some of the more advanced techniques and neurolinguistic programming can more quickly and effectively help eliminate the source of  problems and help you to change your thought processes.  This contributes to faster, more permanent changes.  Many of the advanced techniques are effective in clearing long-standing emotional and behavioural problems.

How many sessions will I need?
This depends very much on the issues you're working on and your individual makeup.  Smoking, nail-biting and most phobias can be resolved in five sessions.  Other  problem behaviours (eg excessive weight, binge eating)  can be symptomatically treated in a five to ten sessions, which provides some relief.   

However in those cases where there is a strong emotional component, including helping chronic conditions, extra sessions may be recommended to heal the underlying issue and transform your emotional and behavioural responses.