Frequently asked questions

1) Is Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy the same as being asleep?

No, it's not the same, it's an altered state of mind similar to day-dreaming, or becoming so absorbed in an activity that you lose all track of time. During these times you are not asleep, merely unconcerned about your surroundings at the time although feeling in control.

Hypnotherapy has been approved for use by the British Medical Association for more than 40 years. It's a form of therapy, which enables you to enlist the help of your conscious and unconscious/ subconscious mind. The emphasis is goal orientated and allows you to focus your attention internally, re-accessing resources and creating new associations, patterns of thinking and behaving.

2) What's the difference between hypnotist and Hypnotherapist?

A Hypnotist uses hypnosis for amusement in a stage show, the audience feels no long term positive gain, although of course laughter which is a great healer! Hypnotists use some of the techniques that a Hypnotherapist will use, for instance, suggestion, trance and visualizations, but that are where the similarity ends. Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis positively, helping people to access their inner resources in a powerful and permanent way. Can I make you act like a chicken? Only if you want me too.

3) How does a trance state feel?
 

You know how you allow yourself to drift off to sleep in the evening, and how to recognise that feeling of relaxation, and bodily senses slowing down. The hypnotic trance state shares the same commonalities, with the only difference being, that you are deliberately inducing this state, either using a Hypnotherapist as a facilitator, or guiding yourself in the form of self hypnosis, overall it is a truly wonderful experience.

4) Will I loose control during hypnosis?

If you consider a few of the natural trance states, for example becoming absorbed in a book. Are you ever concerned that your eyes will become transfixed, and will crave to read the book over and over again? No! At those times your attention is absorbed within the book, sometimes to the exclusion of everything else, which means that certain sensations can go over looked or even ignored. During hypnosis your attention is focused on your internal world, so you are even more aware of physical and psychological changes, hence, even more in control of yourself.

5) Will I give away my secrets?

As previously mentioned, you are in complete control of yourself; you will not say or do anything that will be against your will. There is no need to divulge any more information than is necessary to alleviate your current problem.

6) Can anybody be hypnotised?

Nobody can be hypnotised against his or her will, so if you choose not to be hypnotised, you will not be. However, it is said that if you allow the process to occur, that most people are hypnotisable. It is important to have a comfortable and trusting relationship with your therapist.

7) Will I remember everything that I experience whilst in hypnosis?

Total amnesia for the entire hypnotic procedure is unlikely; Sometimes it will be necessary for you to remember certain portions of the process in order to ensure your total success. Occasionally people believe they remember everything, because they are totally unaware of the information they have forgotten. Sometimes people believe they have fallen asleep and remember almost nothing about the process, although report feeling very relaxed. In this event it is unlikely that sleep has occurred, but rather a deep level of trance, accompanied by amnesia.

8) Does Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy involve drugs?

No the Hypnotherapist use their voice to create pleasant experiences and feelings, which may mean that you will  visualise the things, that are being spoken of and that you may experience the associated pleasant feelings.

9) Are there any side effects from Hypnotherapy?

The worst possible side effect is that you will fall asleep! If the Hypnotherapist were to stop talking for a while, you could either allow yourself to become more relaxed and so fall asleep, or you could open your eyes. You are in total control of your trance experience. On the other hand, the best possible side effect that you will notice is a complete alleviation of your presenting problem and the knowledge that you are able to create your own success.

10) Is all Hypnosis Self Hypnosis?

As hypnosis is a permissive state, you choose your level of trance. In this way all hypnosis is self hypnosis, and you are in control of your progress. Hence, many people can notice a dramatic change in their life after just 1 session.

11) What is NLP

N.L.P. - Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a therapeutic process which enables you to break old patterns and generate unlimited potential using posture, breathing, specific exercises, awareness and communication skills.

NLP is a bit like an 'owners manual' for your brain!

The name Neuro-Linguistic Programming was an attempt to describe in a succinct manner the scope of this extensive body of insights and skills: Neuro refers to how the mind and body interact. Linguistic refers to the insights into a person’s thinking that can be obtained by careful attention to their use of language Programming refers, not to the activity of programming, but to the study of the thinking and behavioural patterns or ‘programmes’ which people use in their daily lives.

12) What is timeline therapy?

Timeline therapy was developed by Dr. Tad James; Time Line Therapy ™ techniques enable you to eliminate a wide variety of issues in your past, which allows you to move forward toward your goals and desires. Time Line Therapy ™ is a collection of techniques that will allow you to gain the emotional control over your life.

Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis, NLP, shamanic healing, Timeline Therapy, Breakthrough Therapy, Breakthrough sessions, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) all of these therapies are available in leicestershire With Alexia Elliott Director of Empowerment Clinical Hypnotherapy.

The wide range of approaches and Techniques are excellent for treating many Psychological and physical illnesses, such as fears, phobias, non stop worry, anxiety, lack of confidence, self esteem issues, IBS, weight loss, Bulimia, Anorexia, binging, pain control, headaches, depression, lack of purpose, insomnia, nightmares, OCD, stage fright.

Empowerment Hypnotherapy serves National and International clients, the location in Desford Leicester is also easily accessible from the M1, and local to surronding areas such as Loughborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Shepshed, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray.

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