20/01/2026
FAQ: What if hypnotherapy doesn’t work on me… especially if my mind won’t switch off?
This is one of the most common questions people ask — and it makes sense.
Many people assume hypnotherapy only works if your mind goes quiet or you relax instantly. In reality, neither of those things is required.
Quite often, we’re already in a natural state of hypnosis in everyday life.
For example:
when you’re driving and suddenly realise you’ve arrived without consciously thinking about every turn
when you’re shopping, thinking about something else, and still finding everything you need
when you’re multitasking — looking after children, planning the next task, responding automatically
In those moments, your unconscious mind is running the behaviour while your conscious mind is elsewhere.
That’s the same natural state hypnotherapy works with.
You don’t need to stop thinking.
You don’t need to “switch off.”
A busy mind isn’t a barrier — it’s usually part of what’s being worked with.
If you’re wondering whether it will work for you, especially because you overthink or struggle to relax, that concern alone doesn’t disqualify you.
It usually just means you’re human.
