Frequently
Asked Questions
What is a Hypnotherapist?
A Hypnotherapist is a skilled and trained caring professional
who helps a client use their own powerful mind and imagination
to increase motivation or change self-limiting behavioural
patterns or neuroses by inducing a trance state. Once in
the hypnotic state, the Hypnotherapist will use individual
suggestions and techniques specific to the client’s
problem.
What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a totally naturally occurring condition, and
is simply a profoundly comfortable and deeply relaxed state
during which the client can easily and sensibly communicate
with the therapist. The hypnotic state has been likened
to the dreamy relaxed state that we all drop into just prior
to falling asleep or upon waking up. It is quite beautiful,
it is quite safe.
How does it feel to be hypnotised?
Actually there is no ‘one’ specific sensation
of feeling hypnotised and it seems to be slightly different
for almost everyone. The nearest description that I can
offer is one of being in deep relaxation whilst remaining
fully aware, often acutely so. Occasionally your hands,
arms or legs will feel heavy or enlarged and there will
often be a compression of time whereby 50 minutes feels
like 20.
Can you make anyone do something they don’t want
to?
No, absolutely not. As I mentioned elsewhere, hypnosis
is a ‘consent state’ which simply means that
you will not do anything that you do not want to do.
Is it safe?
Yes, absolutely. It is a completely safe, reliable and
gentle therapeutic technique that is centuries old. The
thing to remember is that hypnosis is a ‘consent state’
and therefore you remain in control and aware at all times.
There is no loss of consciousness associated with it, and
the person in Hypnosis remains fully aware of themselves
and the therapist and will retain an accurate memory of
the entire session thereafter.
Is it good for performance enhancement?
Definitely! Hypnotherapy can really aid performance. It
can help and enhance sporting performance, career development,
presentation skills, and stage performance to name but a
few.
Does it always work?
As with all medicines and therapies, whether complimentary
or conventional, a course of hypnotherapy treatments cannot
guarantee success. However, the truth is that Hypnotherapy
is a very effective form of therapy and can help in most
cases.
Can anyone be hypnotised?
Virtually everyone. Of course there are always exceptions,
but these are generally restricted to a small minority of
individuals, for instance those suffering with psychoses,
or who have severe learning difficulties, perhaps suffering
from senility, the very young children and drug addicts.
What is the difference between Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy makes changes to the subconscious by using
the understanding and imagery of the conscious mind. Hypnotherapy
on the other hand attempts to bypass the conscious mind
and work directly with the subconscious. Generally Hypnotherapy
will yield results far more quickly than with psychotherapy
or counselling.
How long does a treatment take?
It depends on too many variables to answer this accurately.
It can be as short as a single session for a simple problem
or something like smoking cessation, or between three and
ten for a more difficult issue. You can rest assured however,
that a professional therapist such as Lee Tiller will never
keep a client in therapy longer than is absolutely necessary.
How do I train to become a Hypnotherapist?
There are many reputable hypnotherapy training organisations
across the UK and Ireland. However, as with any major investment
of your time and money, it is important to research your
market thoroughly. Contact a few professional Hypnotherapists
for their impartial advice.
Personally Lee wholeheartedly recommends the Essex
Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy (EICH) for their
impeccably presented professional practitioner training
programme. The EICH is headed up by Mr Terence Watts, one
of the leading and perhaps most eminent Hypnotherapists
practising in the UK today.
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