What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach that uses guided relaxation, focused attention, and suggestion to help you make positive changes in your mind, body, and behavior. Unlike the dramatic performances you might see on stage, hypnotherapy is a safe, professional, and collaborative process. You are always in control — you cannot be made to do anything against your will, and you remain aware throughout the session.
What Hypnosis is Good For:
Hypnotherapy can support a wide range of mental, emotional, and physical goals, including:
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Stress & Anxiety Reduction – Calm the mind and manage day-to-day stress.
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Confidence & Self-Esteem – Overcome self-doubt and feel more empowered.
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Habit Change & Lifestyle Support – Quit smoking, improve sleep, or manage weight.
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Performance Enhancement – Boost focus, motivation, and mental clarity for work, sport, or study.
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Emotional Healing & Trauma Support – Process past experiences safely and build resilience.
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Pain Management – Support the body’s ability to cope with chronic or acute pain.
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Mind-Body Alignment – Encourage relaxation, balance, and holistic wellbeing.
Key Studies Supporting Hypnotherapy
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The Efficacy of Hypnosis as a Treatment for Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis (Valentine, Milling, Clark, & Moriarty, 2019)
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Meta-analytic evidence on the efficacy of hypnosis for mental and somatic treatment outcomes (Frontiers in Psychology, 2023)
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Hypnotic Approaches for Chronic Pain Management
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Demonstrated effectiveness of hypnosis in reducing chronic pain in clinical trials. PMC
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Adjunctive Use of Hypnosis for Clinical Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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Hypnosis used in addition to “usual care” improved pain outcomes more than usual care alone. Lippincott Journals
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How Hypnosis Can Alter the Brain’s Perception of Pain (Stanford Medicine, 2023)
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Explains brain imaging evidence showing how hypnosis changes brain networks associated with pain and attention.
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Common Questions People Ask
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Will I lose control?No. You are always aware of what’s happening and cannot be made to do anything against your values or beliefs. You can awaken yourself at anytime.
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Will I fall asleep?
You may feel deeply relaxed, but you remain conscious and aware. Hypnotherapy is about focused attention, not unconscious sleep. -
Can anyone be hypnotised?
Most people are receptive to hypnotherapy, though results can vary depending on focus, openness, and commitment to the process. -
Is it safe?
Yes. Hypnotherapy is a natural, non-invasive practice that’s widely used to support mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.