What Is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a natural, deeply relaxed state of focused attention. Despite popular myths—often shaped by stage performances—being in hypnosis does not mean losing awareness or control. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

During hypnosis, you remain fully conscious and in control. It’s a collaborative process, guided by a trained hypnotherapist, where your mind becomes calm, focused, and more open to positive suggestions and new perspectives.

Understanding the Mind

The human mind works on two levels: the conscious and the unconscious.

The Conscious Mind

Your conscious mind is your waking awareness. It’s responsible for logical thinking, short-term memory, decision-making, and focus. This is the part of your mind you use to solve problems, learn new skills, and make deliberate choices.

The Unconscious Mind

Beneath the surface is the unconscious mind—a powerful storehouse of your memories, emotions, habits, and automatic responses. It plays a major role in shaping how you react to the world, often without you even realising it.

Many unconscious patterns are helpful—like instinctively avoiding danger or feeling warmth from a loved one’s voice. But some can be limiting. Fears, low confidence, negative beliefs, or unresolved emotions often stem from experiences stored here.

How Hypnotherapy Works

Hypnotherapy works by gently guiding you into a relaxed state where your unconscious mind is more open to change. In this focused state, your hypnotherapist can help you:

Reframe negative thought patterns
Let go of unhelpful behaviours
Strengthen positive beliefs and habits

By working at the root of the issue—within the unconscious—hypnotherapy promotes lasting, meaningful change. It can help you move forward in life with greater clarity, calm, and confidence.