It is simply a modified state of consciousness (M.S.C.). Unconsciously, you enter that state of mind several times a day: when you listen to the television, when you drive a car, Etc...
Physically you are where you are, but your subconscious is somewhere else: you are day dreaming. Even though you will arrive at your destination without any accident, you are still are day dreaming. That is the state of consciousness that you will find in an hypnotic trance.
You are afraid to lose control ?
I really want to reassure you, you will always be in control. In therapeutic hypnosis, I will never ask you to do anything that goes against your values, it is not the purpose of hypnotic therapeutic. I record the session on an audio tape that you will bring home afterwards, and I will ask you to listen to it once a day to help your subconscious to accept the positive changes you want to acquire without any pain, any effort from you.
Can I reveal something I don’t want to ?
Do not worry. You will not say anything YOU don’t want to. But if you choose to do so, I want to reassure you that everything you say in my office, is confidential, and this is an obligation for any therapist.
Is there any contraindication…
There is no contraindication for therapeutic hypnosis. Although it is inadvisable for people who suffer from schizophrenia, epilepsy or serious mental illness.
How can I be sure of the competence of an hypnotist?
Hypnosis has a bad reputation because in the old days it was part of some mockeries so some people are still afraid of it. It is completely normal to be suspicious.
Before you choose your hypnotherapist, assure yourself that the person you are about to give your confidence to, is a professional by contacting AHQ: Association des hypnologues du Quebec.