In the stage context, hypnosis appears to be a method of mind control or brain washing, and people have a difficult time understanding how this process could possibly used within a therapeutic context.

Many stage hypnotists are skilled at using hypnosis. The principles and techniques that they use are nearly identical to those used in clinical practice – only the application is different.

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Because hypnosis is not a therapy in itself, therapists that use hypnosis will use it in different ways depending on their beliefs of how they think therapy should be conducted. For example, psychodynamic therapists may use hypnosis to uncover the event that caused the problem as they believe that this “insight” will cure the problem.

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Hypnosis is subjective feeling – two people can be put into trance and can describe very different feelings and sensations. This can be because of many different factors including expectation and state of mind. Here is a list of commonly experienced phenomena that occurs when person is in hypnosis.

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We always try to resolve client’s issues in as few sessions as possible. Many people are surprised to find they are able to change lifelong habits or not have a phobic reaction after only one session.

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