FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a totally natural phenomenon and is a particularly pleasant state of relaxation and concentration at one with a state of heightened awareness induced by suggestion. It is a non-addictive power for the good and is a natural manifestation of the mind at work. 

Are drugs used?
No.

Can anyone be hypnotised?
Yes, except persons with learning difficulties, although of course the degree varies from person to person. The only other exceptions would be persons 'high' on the effects of alcohol or drugs

Will I remember what happened?
Yes. Most people are surprised to find that they remember all that happens during the therapy; after all, it is a state of heightened awareness.

So I won;t actually be asleep then?
No. Simply very relaxed.

Is there any cause for concern at all?
None whatsoever. Hypnosis is a proven therapeutic aid. The only time hypnosis could prove dangerous is whilst driving or using machinery. You should not use it under those circumstances.

Can I speak whilst in Hypnosis?
Yes and in Analysis and in HypnoHealing you will be encouraged to do so.

How many visits will I need?
Less complex treatments such as Smoking Cessation, Examination nerves, Driving Test nerves etc usually require one or, rarely two sessions and the success rate is surprisingly high. The more deep-rooted nervous disorders may respond best to a combination of analytical therapy and other therapies. Where HypnoHealing (NLP) is indicated in addition, these sessions are usually three to five sessions of additional duration. Where EFT is employed, clients are trained in the self-application of these techniques. Simple Phobias usually require a minimum of three sessions in addition to any analytical therapy employed. In all cases, each individual circumstance will always determine the number of sessions required.

Can I be influenced to do anything against my will?
No, and in fact you would be shocked out of the hypnotic state should such a thing happen. All IAH therapists undergo strict background checks and adhere to code of ethics so this need not be a concern to you.

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What is HypnoAnalysis?

The objective of this therapy is to discover and remove the cause of the problem or symptom or anxiety using Free Association with Hypnosis. HypnoAnalysis can be summarised briefly as the doctrine of 'cause and effect'; every effect (the symptom) must have a cause. HypnoAnalysis will find and release the cause of the problem - and hence the symptoms disappear. Emotional problems respond particularly well to HynoAnalysis. The object of analysis is to bring you to a 'moment of surprising and liberating enlightenment', and one can be fairly confident of a release within ten or so sessions of therapy. With analytical therapy, the objective is the complete and lasting release, by finding and removing the originating causes, as opposed to mere control of symptoms. Analytical therapy usually consists of 7 to 10 separate weekly sessions, each of about 50 minutes duration. The maximum number of sessions may not exceed 12 without permission of Hon Secretary the IAH.

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What is HypnoHealing (NLP)?

The late Bill Atkinson-Ball was the wonderful originator of Hypno Healing in 1960. He correctly proposed that mind and body heal themselves and honed the technique into a complete system of using direct and dynamic methods to galvanise the client's subconscious mind to alter the physical processes within the body. With the exception of your heart and brain, there is no cell in your body that is more than nine months old. Your stomach lining replaces itself every four days. Your liver cells renew themselves every six weeks. So the body is changing all the time. Because the natural self-healing stems from the subconscious mind, it is easy to see that hypnotherapy has a head start, allowing direct communication with the subconscious and persuading it to concentrate extra focused healing effort on the affected area of the body concerned. In HypnoHealing, the subconscious mind is re-conditioned to create the expectation and belief that the return to good health is an entitlement rather than a matter of faith, hope or charity. NLP enables conversations with these benevolent caretakers of our being to alter the way in which we deal with our lives. Change can be quick and painless process instead of a long drawn out one. Of course, one does occasionally employ a mixture of these therapies to suit the needs of individual clients.

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STOP SMOKING

Can you make me stop?
No one can make you do anything! Once you have decided to quit, however, I can make living your life as a non-smoker a painless, gratifying and rewarding experience that will, over time, save you a small fortune and possibly your life itself.

Does it really work?
Yes of course! No matter how long you have smoked or how many you smoke a day, you can realise your dream of becoming a contented non-smoker with all the benefits that it bestows.

Do you sympathise with smokers?
Very much! I myself smoked for many years until, with the help of my tutor; I became my own first Smoking Cessation client, well over a decade ago and have never had cause to regret it.

What if I start again?
You must accept the responsibility for that. If you decide to light one up, I have not the power to send a lightening bolt from the sky to knock it from your mouth. But, nevertheless, I will provide a booster session, if necessary, free of charge during the first year of your new life.

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