Richard Benton
Hypnotherapist & Life Coach

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Hypnosis Feel Like?

Most people are surprised to discover how aware they are during hypnosis. It's not like being asleep or unconscious. Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation which helps natural barriers to the subconscious part of the mind to open up temporarily, allowing the client to take on board powerful and positive suggestions at a deep and fundamental level.

Is Hypnotherapy Safe?

Yes! A hypnotherapist cannot make you do anything that you don't want to. This may surprise you, as many people have only seen stage hypnosis where participants do all sorts of strange things. It may also surprise you that all those people wanted to do those things! You know what sort of thing to expect from stage hypnosis, and so do all the people who voluteer to be participants. They are willing to give themselves over to the experience and put themselves in the hands of the stage hypnotist.

If there are any suggestions made during hypnosis that you feel are not right for you, your mind won't accept them, it will only accept the positive suggestions that are good for you.