What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is an ancient method of healing and personal transformation that has been used for many centuries. Many well-known people – even Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, Henry Ford, and Nikola Tesla – used hypnosis to stay focused, spark creativity, and maintain clarity during demanding periods of their lives.
At its core, hypnosis is a natural, relaxed, focused state of mind – one your brain already enters several times a day.
Think about times when:
- You’ve driven a familiar route and suddenly realise you don’t remember part of the journey.
- You intended to scroll through Facebook “for 5 minutes”, but an hour disappeared.
Those moments of absorbed attention are mild forms of the hypnotic state.
Is hypnosis safe?
Yes. Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state your brain already knows how to access. There are only a few instances where hypnosis isn’t appropriate – for example, for people with psychosis, epilepsy, children under five years, or anyone who has not given consent to participate.
For most people, it’s completely safe and deeply relaxing.
Can I be hypnotised?
Almost everyone with a normally functioning brain can be hypnotised. Some people feel they go “deeper” than others, but depth doesn’t predict success.
What matters is your willingness to relax and follow simple guidance.
In short: If you want to be hypnotised and allow the process, you can be.
What is required for hypnosis to be successful?
Successful hypnosis only needs three things:
- A desire for change.
- Permission from yourself to enter hypnosis.
- A willingness to follow simple instructions.
If you can say “yes” to these, hypnosis is very likely to be effective for you.
What if thoughts pop into my mind while I’m relaxing?
Totally normal. It happens to everyone.
Trying to block thoughts usually makes them stronger – just like trying not to think about something when you’re trying to fall asleep.
Instead, simply let the thoughts come and go. You can even think about them if you want to. They won’t interfere with the process.
Relaxation isn’t about having a blank mind – it’s about not chasing the thoughts.
What happens if I need to cough, scratch or move?
Go ahead – cough, scratch, adjust your position.
As your body relaxes, you might notice little itches or muscle “twitches”. These are normal signs of relaxation.
Trying to suppress them only pulls you out of the experience. Responding naturally helps you relax more deeply.
Can I be made to do or say silly things?
No. Those things happen in stage hypnosis, which is designed for entertainment.
What I do here is therapeutic hypnosis, and it works with your mind – not against it.
You stay fully in control.
You can’t be made to say or do anything that goes against your values or your beliefs.
Are there any side effects?
Only positive ones. Clients often report:
- Deep relaxation.
- A lighter, more positive mood.
- Better sleep.
- Faster progress towards their goals.
And yes, you will be perfectly safe to drive afterwards.