Frequently Asked Questions

Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state that we all experience at various times and in various depths throughout the day. The experience of hypnosis has been described in many ways but is often explained as a streamlined state of focused attention. Many people describe hypnosis as feeling similar to daydreaming, when they are neither fully alert, nor asleep. Everyone’s experiences and therefore descriptions of hypnosis will vary because all trance states feel different to different people.

Hypnotherapy is the practice of psychotherapy with a client who is in the hypnotic altered state of consciousness. In this, a hypnotherapist will use a combination of hypnosis and talking therapy to bring about changes in the client’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors at subconscious level which is a deeper than conscious level, where we automatically respond. The beliefs we all hold about ourselves (positive or negative) are stored within our subconscious mind, as are many of our behaviors, patterns and habits. These behaviors can be protective and useful, but where they are unhelpful, a client might want to work with a hypnotherapist because they want to change their deep-rooted, automatic responses and cannot access these alone.
Hypnotherapy is a powerful way to access the source of distress, like depression and anxiety, and for people to reconnect with dissociated emotions and disowned parts of themselves. It helps therapist and client get closer to the source of a client’s issues by opening the doorway to their subconscious mind.

While hypnosis and hypnotherapy are in the same “family,” they are very different from each other. Hypnosis is usually associated with a pleasant feeling of deep relaxation and this can be part of the therapy, however not all hypnosis nor Hypnotherapy involves relaxation in the traditional sense
The core difference is that hypnotherapy is an internationally-recognized therapy technique for treating mental and psychosomatic issues. It uses hypnosis to break through to the subconscious to better understand the foundation of the issues a client is facing.
Therapeutic techniques applied during hypnosis are usually quicker than the traditional forms of psychotherapy or counseling due to accessing the subconscious, consequently hypnotherapy is becoming increasingly popular.

No. Hypnosis is nothing but a state of relaxed deep focus. A hypnotized person always has control and can always hear what’s going on. It is a natural state that A PERSON enters at least twice a day (while waking up and while falling asleep) and probably much more often than that.
While undergoing hypnotherapy, clients have the ability to communicate with their therapist and express any requests they may have.

Hypnotherapy has the capacity to work for most people but some are more susceptible to suggestion than others. Being fully committed to the process and feeling that you can trust your hypnotherapist is THE key. It’s also important to keep an open mind, as any skepticism may subconsciously dampen your susceptibility.

• It helps in clearing core beliefs.
• It facilitates in losing weight.
• It improves your relationships.
• It helps in healing depression.
• It helps in overcoming fear and phobias.
• It facilitates in healing irritable bowel syndrome.
• It helps in boosting confidence and elevate self-esteem.
• It helps in managing pain.
• It improves the quality of your sleep.
• It helps out in releasing old trauma.
• It facilitates in lowering stress levels and managing anxiety.
• It helps in overcoming addictions.
• It increases assertiveness.
• It helps in breaking old habits.
• It facilitates in changing any limiting behavior.

Hypnosis is a natural state of mind similar to daydreaming. People are often surprised that they can hear what is being said and can move or speak if they want to. Everybody’s experience of it is different and how an individual feels may vary each time they go into hypnosis. Some people describe hearing every word the therapist says, while others find their mind wanders; many people lose track of time when they are in hypnosis. How aware or unaware you are during the process is unimportant and does not affect the efficacy of the session. Relaxation isn’t essential to hypnosis, but most people describe being very relaxed during and after the session and more enjoyable than they expected.

Hypnotherapy can help with anxiety, stress, depression, mood swings, traumas, chronic pain, behavioral problems, panic attacks, fears, phobias, addictions, overeating, nail biting, insomnia, headaches, exam nerves, bulimia, alcoholism, relationship problems, hostility, anger, resentments, worry, guilt, grief, asthma, blood pressure, compulsions, unwanted habits
Hypnotherapy has been a great help in improving exam performance, studies, improving concentration, memory, gaining confidence, goal setting, sports performance, public speaking or communication, improving self-esteem, personal growth & empowerment, assertiveness, childbirth, relaxation, releasing the past, personal empowerment. Hypnosis can be used in the treatment of most disorders, whether mental or otherwise, where the relaxation response promotes the person’s positive mindset.

It starts with knowing what has brought you here for therapy and what you would like to see or feel at the end of your sessions. Then I will take your suggestibility test to know how suggestible you are for receiving commands during a hypnotherapy session. After knowing your suggestibility, I will explain you what hypnotherapy is, theory of mind, my method of working and what you can expect from the sessions.

After the consultation, I will guide you into hypnosis using the method which I believe is the most appropriate for you to resolve your issue. After every session you may feel uplifted, lighter and most likely, very relaxed. As I will be working with your subconscious mind, change is often very subtle, so you may just notice a very positive shift in how you are feeling physically, mentally and emotionally.

No. This is one of the common misunderstandings associated with hypnosis. This is probably tied in with another misconception that the hypnotherapist has control over the client. This is not the case. People will not do or say anything under hypnosis that they would not do when not in hypnosis. Thanks to TV shows and stage hypnotists, there is a common misconception that you can be hypnotized against your will. It is not true. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis.

Yes, online hypnotherapy with me is absolutely safe, just as if we are in the same room together.

Yes absolutely. I have been providing online hypnotherapy for many years and the results working online are no different and often better than working ‘in person’. Research conducted on online therapy also shows this to be the case.
The Online Hypnotherapy is absolutely as effective as ‘in person ‘hypnotherapy’.

All you need is a device – Computer, laptop, iPad or any smart phone and a good internet connection. You may need a headset. Most laptops already have the webcam and microphone installed. I use the video software program, Zoom, which provides a stable platform and great functionality. This is a free software that it very easy to use.