Is hypnosis safe?

Hypnosis is perfectly safe. It is very similar to experiencing a daydream. Usually you will feel extremely relaxed when doing hypnosis.

Hypnosis in and of itself is a very pleasant experience. It is a time to let go of the other thoughts of the day and focus on the issues you came in to work on.

Scientists, psychologists, medical professionals and hypnotherapists have been using hypnosis for over 200 years and no one has ever been hurt by simply going into hypnosis. It has been accepted by the American Medical Association since 1958.  It has been used by the medical profession and others for a great variety of things, such as anesthesia, behavioral change and psychosomatic illness. 

Prior to your first session with ClearWaters Hypnosis, you will view a short presentation which will explain how hypnosis works and answer questions you may have.

Hypnosis is a consensual state – it is something you do with the hypnotherapist.  As a matter of fact, the hypnotherapist is really just acting as a coach or guide.  He or she knows a number of hypnotic inductions where, if you follow the instructions, you will become focused, relaxed and go into a wonderful state of hypnosis.  

When you go into hypnosis, you are always going to be conscious – you will never be unconscious.  Whatever the hypnotist is having you focus on is a function of the conscious mind.  Typically, the hypnotist will have you focus on relaxation and going into a deeper state of relaxation. 

Because all the levels of the mind have protective functions, no matter how deeply you go into hypnosis, you will always be able to protect yourself.  If ever a suggestion were given to you that you don’t like, you would automatically reject it.  If it was something that you really didn’t like, you would probably even emerge from your hypnotic state.