FAQs Archive » Page 3 of 4 » Hypnosis Motivation Counseling & Education

Q: If people can accomplish goals on their own, why do I need to see a hypnotherapist?

You are in your current state because you have created it for yourself. Most of us would fix ourselves if we knew how. For most of us, if our car needs repair, we take it to a mechanic. If our computer needs repair, we take it to someone who specializes in computer repair. Typically, we will only make things worse if we try to make our own repairs. This is why we benefit most by going to someone who knows what they are doing and has expertise and training to address the problem. Most of are aware when we have an issue in life that we want to change, but we are not born with the knowledge of how to fix it. You will benefit most by exploring hypnotherapy with a well-educated, well trained, certified hypnotherapist, who can help you address specific issues that need attention. This said, hypnotherapists should always refer individuals whose issues are beyond their scope of practice.

Q: Are meditation and yoga the same as hypnotherapy?

There is a common ground in that yoga and meditation involve focusing your mind and your energies. People use meditation and yoga to be able to focus, concentrate better, and relax. Yoga and meditation are directed inward, whereas hypnotherapy is orientated toward achieving external goals and objectives.

Q: Can I participate in hypnotherapy if I am taking medication?

In most cases, the answer is “yes.” However, if the purpose you are coming to hypnotherapy involves the reason for which you are taking prescription medication, a medical referral is required. In my practice, securing medical referrals has been commonplace.

Q: Does hypnotherapy work for everybody?

This depends upon the individual. If you are serious in your desire to work on an issue, and to improve certain aspects of your life, then hypnotherapy can work extremely well. If secondary gain undermines your desire to give up undesirable habits or to otherwise change; and if you are not being entirely honest with yourself, hypnotherapy may not be as effective for you. You will most likely end up sabotaging yourself and remain unchanged. Hypnotherapy cannot make you do anything and everything. You need to bring to the process desire and a willingness to change.