Lighthouse Hypnotherapy

Frequently Asked Questions

WILL I BE UNCONSCIOUS?
NO! Hypnosis is a state between being awake and asleep. The stages you go through from waking to sleeping, and from sleeping to waking, are hypnotic (or "trance") states, and at those times you are most receptive to suggestions. (So what you see on T.V before you fall asleep may be impacting you more than you are aware!)
We all go into trance-like states every day- its natural and normal. You’re driving and suddenly realise you’ve missed a turning because your mind was somewhere else. For a few seconds, you had been driving without thinking about it at a conscious level. That, too, is a hypnotic state.

WILL I REMEMBER EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS IN HYPNOSIS?
Generally most people don’t remember the whole experience, but your unconscious mind will take on board all the helpful suggestions and as the hours/weeks/months go by, don’t be surprised when you start to see the results!

CAN EVERYONE BE HYPNOTISED?
Anyone who can follow instructions and wants to be, can be hypnotised to a lesser or greater extent.

HOW WILL I KNOW THAT I HAVE BEEN HYPNOTISED?
It’s different for everyone, but indicators that you have been in trance may include:
- When you awaken, it might feel like you have been "asleep" for 10 minutes, wheras it has actually been 40 minutes.
- Feelings of really deep relaxation, or extreme well being.
- A very hazy recollection of what’s been said by the therapist

CAN YOU MAKE ME DO ANYTHING THAT I DON`T WANT TO DO WHILST I`M IN HYPNOSIS?
No: even though you are in trance all your usual ideas of what’s acceptable or not will remain in place (unless it’s something you want to change about yourself. I can`t make you do anything you don’t want to do.
Whatever moral and ethical codes you hold in a normal waking state will still be in place under hypnosis.

IS IT SAFE?
When hypnotherapy is done by a professionally trained practitioner it is considered to be completely safe and natural, with no harmful side effects.

WHAT IF I`M TAKING MEDICATION/ ALREADY UNDER A DOCTOR`S CARE?
Hypnotherapy can often complement traditional medical care.
If you have any questions about whether it will help or conflict with a present medical condition, ask your Doctor. Indeed, for some conditions, I need to seek the permission of your Doctor before treating you.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
My fees are:
£110.00 for smoking cessation (usually one session is all that’s needed)
£55.00 for other conditions
Payment can be by cash or cheque