What should I expect from hypnotherapy?
With hypnotherapy, you are aware of everything throughout - and that's exactly how it should be.
You may, or may not, be able to remember everything afterwards - but at the time you will hear everything that is said. We are all different, some people go into a very deep relaxed state and remember nothing at all afterwards. Others remain in a lighter state of relaxation, which can work equally well. But more often than not people drift in and out of different levels of conscious awareness and remember only particular parts of the experience.
You can never be made to say, or do, anything you don't want to - and if I or anyone else were to give you suggestions that you didn't morally approve of you would reject those suggestions. You will never give away any secrets or be made to act in any derogatory way.
At all times you are in control, but at the same time, you are also very deeply relaxed. During this relaxed state your subconscious mind is open and receptive to the suggestions given to you, providing they are suggestions that you consciously want to take effect.
You will be able to hear everything during the hypnosis session; you’ll be aware of outside noises and movements, and this is perfectly normal. Your senses actually become heightened in hypnosis (though sounds may fade in and out throughout the session).
You may continue to experience ‘brain chatter’, i.e. your thoughts may wander. This is fine, it doesn’t impact the effectiveness of the session and you don’t need to concern yourself with it.
I’ll ask you to visualise certain things as this is the most common language of the subconscious (that’s why most people dream in pictures). If you can't actually see the images in your mind please don't worry, we are all individuals, just try to remember or think about or sense the things that I am saying.
Hypnosis involves transitioning to a really pleasant tranquil state in which powerful changes can take place - you can simply relax and enjoy the experience.