Frequently Asked Questions

What does hypnosis feel like?
You are deeply relaxed and calm, aware of everything happening around you. It is a pleasant and enjoyable state, very similar to daydreaming or drifting off to sleep.  You will feel wonderfully relaxed and you may find that your sleep will be of a much better quality.  Your body goes to sleep but your mind is wide awake.

What can I expect on my first appointment?
Your first appointment is approximately an hour and a half.  Please bring a list of  any medications that you are currently taking.  I will get to know about you and what changes you would like to make in your life.  You will learn about hypnosis and experience hypnosis in this first session.

What if I can’t be hypnotised?
Don’t worry.  The only people who can’t be hypnotised are those who don’t want to be hypnotised, the very young or people who suffer from severe mental disorders.  Everyone else can be hypnotised, but the depths and response levels do differ from person to person.

Will I be asleep?
If you were asleep you would not be able to hear the suggestion from the hypnotherapist.  Hypnotherapy is a state of calm, relaxed, focused attention creating suggestions and commands directed to your subconscious mind for conscious change.  You will just be very relaxed and your awareness will be enhanced, you will hear clearly the positive suggestions the hypnotherapist suggests to you.

I don’t like the idea of having my mind being controlled.
It won’t be you, will be in control at all times.  Within each human being there is a protective mechanism of ethics, values, beliefs and identities, which protect you as an individual.  Remember the power of change is within your own mind, the hypnotherapist is there to help guide you into hypnosis.

Will I be made to do silly things like those you see on stage or TV?
No, of course not!  You will always be treated with the utmost respect, and your confidentiality will be safeguarded.  Entertainment hypnosis relies on compliance, expectation from the audience and perception of what the audience expects.  In fact, if you should choose to go to an entertainment hypnotist, you are going with the express intention of having fun and being asked to do silly things.

Can children be treated with hypnotherapy?
Yes, children can be treated using hypnotherapy, provided they have a good attention span.  Children are very imaginative and make good hypnotic subjects.

Change of Mind Hypnotherapy, Torbay & Ellerslie, Auckland