Hypnosis is a natural, deeply relaxed state of heightened focus and awareness, where your mind becomes more open to receiving and accepting positive suggestions - helping you to make lasting changes to thoughts, habits and emotions.

Yes, most people can be hypnotised, as long as they are willing and open to the process. Hypnosis isn’t something that is done to you. It’s not about losing control or being put to sleep; it’s simply a natural, cooperative state of focused awareness and relaxation that you allow yourself to enter, like when you are lost in thought, or in a good book. You stay fully in control the whole time, just calm, clear and open to positive change. As long as you can follow gentle guidance and want to engage, you can benefit from hypnotherapy.

Being in hypnosis feels like drifting into a peaceful daydream-like state, like that quiet moment just before sleep, where your body relaxes and your mind becomes open and focussed - you feel calm and at ease with yourself, but completely aware.

Hypnosis feels like sleep due to changes in brainwaves, but no, you will not be asleep. Your conscious awareness is lessened as your mind becomes more relaxed, however your subconscious mind is alert and focussed and is listening to everything that is said.

Absolutely. there are many myths and misconceptions about hypnosis, but it it not possible to hypnotise somebody against their will. You will remain in complete control throughout your hypnosis session.

No you don’t need to prepare anything before your session. You may choose to wear comfortable clothing to help you feel relaxed during your hypnosis session.

Hypnotherapy can be highly effective for many people. Everyone’s experience is unique, but if you are open, committed, and willing to engage in the process, hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool for improving your mindset, habits and wellbeing and can help you create real, lasting change in the areas that matter most to you.

The number of sessions required depends on your goals. Some people notice positive changes after just one or two sessions, while others benefit from a short series to support deeper, more lasting change. We will tailor the number of sessions to suit you.

No, you won’t stay hypnotised. Hypnosis is a relaxed, focussed state that’s temporary. You’re always in control and can come out of it whenever you choose.

No. Hypnobirthing does not involve being hypnotised or losing control. Throughout the course you remain fully awake, aware, and in control at all times.

The “hypno” in Hypnobirthing refers to self-hypnosis, which is simply a state of deep relaxation and focused attention. It involves techniques such as calm breathing, visualisation, positive language, and mindset work.

During the course, you’ll learn practical tools you can choose to use throughout pregnancy and birth. You’ll have the opportunity to practise these techniques through guided relaxation and focused attention, which is similar to daydreaming. You remain completely aware and able to talk, move, or stop whenever you wish.

Both Hypnobirthing and NCT antenatal courses aim to equip parents with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the journey of childbirth. An NCT course takes a broad, practical approach, covering pregnancy, labour, birth choices, pain relief, feeding, baby care and early parenthood. Hypnobirthing courses focus more specifically on the mental and emotional preparation for labour, with an understanding of how the body works during labour, the role of fear and tension, breathing techniques, deep relaxation, visualisation, positive language, pain coping strategies, birth partner support, flexibility and informed choice. Ultimately NCT offers comprehensive preparation for birth and life with a new baby, while Hypnobirthing equips you with practical mental and physical tools to support how labour is experienced.

The ideal time to to start a Hypnobirthing course is between 20-32 weeks of pregnancy, offering enough time to practice the techniques, however hypnobirthing can be beneficial at any stage.