Alan Kershaw
'The Therapists, Therapist'

What can I expect during treatment, what will it feel like to be hypnotised?

Hypnosis is a natural state that we experience a number of times a day (e.g. daydreaming, just before sleep and upon waking). It is a time when the mind energises itself and has an overall beneficial effect. The traditional expectations of hypnosis are that you will be in an unconscious or anaesthetised state, unaware of whats happening around you (as is suggested by stage hypnotists). This is totally untrue. The truth is that you will be in a sate of relaxation, your senses will be heightened and you will be more in control throughout the entire session. People usually say afterwards that it is a very enjoyable experience and they look forward to the next session.