It will usually be a very relaxed, almost lethargic feeling, but you can also experience lightness or floating sensations. During Hypnotherapy, you are not asleep! But then, you’re not awake either. A light state of trance is closer to being awake, whereas a deeper level of trance is more like being in a dream. A medium level of Hypnotic trance is best described as: “like being awake and asleep at the same time”. Indeed, during deeper trance, you may actually lose some conscious awareness. That’s actually quite OK, because your relaxed consciousness is always still just hovering below the surface in case of any threat to your well-being. During Hypnotherapy you cannot be made to do things against your morals, ethics or physical or mental capabilities.

No absolutely not.

Generally your first contact will be by telephone, probably most likely either after a referral from a friend, or by choosing one from a list or directory of Hypnotherapists or Hypnotherapy clinics. It is important you speak with the actual Hypnotherapist who you intend to work with. The initial feeling you have for this therapist and that attitudes you share, can have an enormous impact on the results you will achieve. You must like and trust the Hypnotherapist in order to reap the best benefits from the therapy. So take the time to find one whose manner and qualifications help put you at ease. (Qualifications will vary from state to state and from country to country.) Ask the Hypnotherapist about his/her training and experience – and only book your first Hypnotherapy session when you’re totally comfortable in sharing your personal information with that therapist.

This depends on how deep seated the issue is. On your first meeting with the hypnotherapist this will be discussed and agreed upon. In many cases one session is sufficient.

No, the object is for you to be deeply relaxed in a day dream state.

For most clients they feel pleasantly relaxed and feel positive. To date no one I have worked with has had any negative after affects.