14/05/2026
A few more "likes" recently, so thanks very much for that!
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Here are answers to a few more questions I am often asked:
Is stage hypnosis "real"?
I grew up laughing my head off at Paul McKenna on TV and am still a big fan of his, now that he has switched over to only helping people as a therapist. I know that you can help someone into a trance state very quickly and if they have already subconsciously agreed to take part in a show for laughs (and have been picked from the audience because of their "hypnotisability") then yes, I do think for the most part that people are able to express themselves more freely and with less inhibitions than in normal, waking consciousness. I'm sure some people are probably acting along as well though!
How is hypno-therapy different from the stage stuff?
Simply because we are looking for a therapeutic outcome that comes from a collaborative therapeutic relationship, rather than the hypnotist "putting you under" and giving instructions to do this or that. The suggestions given to the client come from the client themselves and the therapist is a facilitator of the communication between the client's conscious and subconscious minds.
Have you used hypnotherapy yourself?
YES! For literally everything! I do obstacle racing, for example, and first did it as a charity challenge 12 years ago and it really was a massive challenge because I was scared of just about everything to do with it!
I was scared of heights, scared of getting muddy, hated getting wet, scared to "fail" at an obstacle in front of people etc.
I've chipped away at all of those and regularly fall into the mud in front of people without it bothering me π
I also had a terrible wasp phobia as a teenager and resolved that when I first trained so now I am the main wasp-catcher at home!
I have sometimes overcome things myself and other times asked someone for help - and I still do have regular sessions myself so I can keep calm & carry on for everyone else.
How can I best "prepare" for a session?
Bring along your best open mind and let go of any expectations. In my sessions we "go with the flow" and let the subconscious mind lead - after all it really does "know" everything, in terms of the reasons behind behaviours. Practise tapping into the imagination in whatever way works for you and set a strong intention in terms of your goal π