Hypnosis is a peaceful, pleasant state of total relaxation and heightened awareness. It is the process of allowing yourself access to the abilities of the unconscious mind. The unconscious is the most dominant part of your mind. It is nature's complex computer that stores every feeling, event and idea you have ever heard, seen or felt in your entire life.

The unconscious acts the way it has been programmed to act, just like a computer does. Unfortunately much of this programming occurred before we were old enough to choose between ideas that were helpful, and those that were not. Hypnosis is the key to the mind. As you enter the hypnotic state your senses become more acute, your concentration becomes more focused on the positive changes that you want, and your unconscious mind becomes more open to suggestions.

Hypnotherapy can make positive changes in the physical response and mental and emotional attitude, and change ingrained habits. Hypnotherapy is not dangerous. You yourself naturally engage your unconscious mind every day. Hypnosis does not cause you to lose control; you cannot be made to say or do anything against your will or better judgment. Hypnosis is not an unconscious sleep state. You will be able to speak to answer questions and to recall events that you may have forgotten by your conscious mind. You will remember everything you see or think whilst in Hypnosis

In a hypnotic trance it is possible to concentrate totally on the desired goal. A few clients cannot be put into a trance but do come under the hypnotherapies’ control, while others enter a deep trance. It is also possible to gain deeper insight into one's own feelings and behavior. Hypnosis is applied in three main ways:

Deep Relaxation Letting go of virtually all physical and mental tension is possible under hypnosis.

Suggestion therapy the aim is to replace negative thought patterns with positive ones.

Analytical Therapy Root causes of problems are examined and reviewed from a new perspective.

When your therapist encourages you to relax, he will usually do so through your imagination, talking in a controlled way that ensures that you focus on his voice. Relaxation is normally encouraged through "heavy arms" and "semaphore" techniques.