Yes. You remain fully conscious and aware, though your focus shifts inward. You can engage or step back at any point and won't do anything against your values.

No. Hypnosis cannot make you act against your core values or beliefs. Clinical hypnosis is collaborative, working with your goals, not against them.

A focused, absorbed state of attention used to support therapeutic goals. Unlike entertainment hypnosis, it's a collaborative process helping you access internal resources and shift patterns in a safe, structured way.

No. You naturally come out when the session ends, and you can choose to end it anytime. The worst that might happen is falling asleep and waking normally.

Most people can experience hypnotic responsiveness if they feel safe and engaged. Anyone who can daydream, pay attention, and follow instructions can be hypnotized—if they want to be.

Yes. Unlike deep sleep, hypnosis is heightened awareness and focus. Most people remember the session clearly.

Yes. When practiced by a qualified clinician, hypnosis is considered safe with no known negative side effects. I am an Approved Consultant with ASCH and follow professional standards.

Sessions begin with focused conversation about what you're working on, followed by guided hypnotic experience tailored to your needs, ending with time to reorient and reflect.

That depends on your goals, the nature of the concern, and how you respond. Some notice meaningful shifts in a few sessions; others benefit from more extended work.

In some cases, yes. Hypnosis supports comfort, pain management, anxiety reduction, and various conditions when used by qualified healthcare professionals. I will discuss appropriateness during your initial consultation.