Hypnosis is a perfectly natural state of complete relaxation within the physical body and heightened awareness within the mind. This occurs naturally in everyday life and is very similar to the trance-like feeling you have when daydreaming. As you enter the hypnotic state you become less aware of your surroundings and you become more acutely aware of your inner feelings.

Within this world of mental calm you can automatically direct your attention on the agreed suggestions of the hypnotist. The subconscious feeling mind is more receptive to these suggestions and will help you to effectively break the habit pattern.

Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis in bringing about the desired change. Mutually agreed positive suggestions are put into your subconscious mind whilst you are in the relaxed state of hypnosis. You will never be out of control or do anything you disagree with or which is against your normal moral or ethical code.

Anyone can be hypnotised if they want to be. However, a therapist would never attempt to hypnotise those intoxicated by alcohol, drugs or those with psychiatric conditions.

Through the power of suggestion. The therapist facilitates change by placing positive suggestions into your subconscious mind and you act upon them.

During hypnosis you will feel pleasantly relaxed. Some people report feelings of ecstacy. Most people express a feeling of 'waiting for it to happen' and commonly think they will be deep asleep. In fact you are in a state of heightened awareness. You are not asleep and are fully in control throughout and can wake from the hypnotic state whenever you choose.

Absolutely. Hypnosis is a 100% natural state, everyone has been in trance of varying degrees many times today. It is not possible to become stuck in trance because the client is always in control, although he may feel so comfortable that he may decide to remain in trance a little while longer. No one can stay in trance indefinitely; even if the therapist stopped talking for a while, the client's bodily functions would eventually arouse him. The worst thing that can happen is that the client may become so comfortable that they actually fall asleep.

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a revolutionary approach to human communication and self-development, based on the discovery that by changing how one thinks it is possible to change what one thinks. NLP can change one's mind and one's life, for faster learning, better relationships and greater success. It can help clients to overcome anxiety, fears and increase their confidence. NLP techniques have a close affinity with Ericksonian hypnosis, as Milton Erickson was one of the therapists on whom the founders of NLP 'modelled' their system. Hypnotic trance is not necessary for their use, but greatly enhances their effects. In this way NLP can be bolted into the hypnosis for maximum positive impact.