Hypnosis

No. Hypnosis is a state of focused attention, not sleep or a loss of consciousness. The whole time you can hear the therapist, you remember the course of the session and you can stop it at any moment. Under hypnosis, it is not possible to make someone do something that goes against their values.

Susceptibility to hypnosis is an individual trait and varies from person to person. Most people reach a state sufficient for therapeutic work, but for some the effect is weaker. This is normal and does not mean that something is wrong - in that case we work with other methods.

In its purpose and in who takes part. On stage it is about the show, the most susceptible volunteers are chosen and the suggestions are meant to make the audience laugh. In the office, hypnosis is a tool for working on a specific problem, the induction is calm, and we agree the content of the suggestions with you in advance.

Most people describe it as deep relaxation with very narrowed attention - sounds around you fade into the background, time passes differently, the body feels heavy or, on the contrary, very light. Some people are disappointed that it is nothing spectacular, and that is a good sign: hypnosis is meant to be ordinary and safe.

No. The hypnotic state fades on its own, even if the therapist were to stop talking. Coming out is a planned part of the session and happens gradually, so that you feel fully alert when you leave the office.