Hypnotherapy fears have never assailed me, so I had to research what people are afraid of and whether those fears are well-founded or are based on myths.
Let’s Play Q & A re Hypnotherapy Fears
Nancy (Ayanna) Wyatt, CLC, MHt, TNLP, Author, Personal Coach, Teacher, Trainer, Writer, Editor, Creator of Infographics & Photos on Pixels Products
Among my certifications is that of Master Hypnotherapist. Since I’m learning how to use AI as a brainstorming tool – as well as for creating art – I decided to ask ChatGPT4 about the major fears many people have as relates to hypnosis and hypnotherapy. I already knew the answers, so it was easy to determine whether the feedback was true. It was, so I’m sharing examples of those results. Of course, I changed the content considerably to make it mine. But the categories are real, as supplied by ChatGPT4. What a time saver!
FIVE HYPNOTHERAPY FEARS
AND WHY THEY ARE UNFOUNDED.
DON’T WORRY; BE HAPPY!
Let’s get started with the answers!
Fear: Loss of Control During Hypnotherapy
Facts:
- Hypnotherapy does not involve loss of control.
- The client’s subconscious mind remains aware. The hypnotic state is like a meditation state. It involves expanded awareness.
- This means clients cannot be forced to do anything against their will.
- Hypnosis is a collaborative process in which clients actively participate with the therapist and can choose to end the session at any time.
Fear: Revealing Secrets to the Hypnotherapist
(or to One’s Self!)
Facts:
- Hypnotherapists do their best to conduct sessions in a safe and confidential environment.
- We also must adhere to strict ethical guidelines regarding client confidentiality.
- Clients are in control of what they share during sessions.
- Generally speaking, the therapist’s job is to guide clients by asking questions intended to help uncover possible blocks related to fears, limiting beliefs, the foundation of bad habits, or other topics that have prevented positive changes relevant to the client’s goals.
Fear of Not Waking Up From Hypnosis State
Facts:
- Hypnosis is a natural state of mind that every person enters and leaves multiple times a day!
- Some examples include daydreaming, driving on mental “autopilot,” and in those moments just before going to sleep and just before becoming fully awake after sleeping.
- The hypnotic state is not sleep and clients cannot get stuck in hypnosis.
- The hypnotic state is simply one of slowing the brainwaves down a bit so that the mind can quiet itself and the subconscious mind can expand its awareness.
- Therapists are trained to bring clients out of hypnosis safely and smoothly at the end of each session.
- Even without a therapist, the client will come out of the hypnotic state automatically, similar to how we all awaken from the sleep state.
Fear that Hypnotherapy Does Not Work
Facts:
- Hypnotherapy has been clinically proven to be effective for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, phobias, smoking cessation, weight loss, and more. There have been many studies over many years, so lots of research is available.
- It’s not 100% infallible. A person can choose to block success if they want to.
- Success rates vary, but many clients experience positive results after just a few sessions.
- Personalized approaches and techniques can be tailored to individual needs to enhance effectiveness.
- I have found that combining concepts of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and specific affirmations with hypnotherapy can greatly enhance a client’s success – sometimes, almost miraculously!
Fear of the Unknown for People New to Hypnotherapy
Facts:
- Misconceptions about hypnosis often stem from exaggerated portrayals in media and entertainment.
- In reality, hypnotherapy is a well-established therapeutic technique backed by research and practiced by trained professionals.
- Educating oneself about the process, asking questions, and discussing concerns with a qualified hypnotherapist can alleviate fears and provide clarity.
- I’d be happy to give you a free initial consultation to answer your questions, so scroll down to the section below about FREE Sip & Share sessions.
Let’s talk about Hypnotherapy and/or HypnoMeditations I create for you!
So, Now You Wonder: “How Can I Help YOU With Hypnotherapy Fears and a Bunch of Other Topics?
Certifications
Click Here to learn about my wide range of holistic healing certifications. (I was certified in hypnotherapy in 2015 and found out (thanks to the pandemic) that we can do it successfully online!)
Personalized HypnoMeditations
People can book me for hypnotherapy sessions – on Zoom, if necessary. What some folks like even more is to have me create customized HypnoMeditations that they can use anytime, anywhere. These delights are for everyone. However, starting in April 2025, I’m creating a special series for #caregivers who take care of so many people in dire need! (Caregivers include professionals but also friends and family members who are filling that role.)
They can even re-record the words in their own voices to make it seem more real to convince their subconscious minds to make changes for the better in overcoming fears, limiting beliefs, and bad habits, as well as to encourage them in new endeavors.
I’ll provide more information at the end. But, first, let’s look at the answers to questions about fears relating to hypnotherapy.
Option: Personalized HypnoMeditations Just for YOU!
I create personalized HypnoMeditations by meeting with the client 3 times.
- First, we become acquainted and discuss the issues you want to address.
- Note: hypnotherapy addresses only one issue at a time, so we would not work on weight loss and fear of snakes in the same sessions, for example.
- Second, we discuss the contents that I propose for your meditations.
- We agree on the language to be used. There are NO subliminal messages in these meditations.
- Third, I can either provide it to you or we can run through it together and then see what else you might need or want from among the services I provide.
FREE INITIAL SIP & SHARE SESSION ON ZOOM
We Can Discuss Hypnotherapy Fears, But We Don’t Have To!
You are free to talk about other topics, as my chats cover a wide range of topics. I have a different website about writing, editing, making speeches, training, etc. We all know that making elevator pitches and speeches of any kind terrifies people. I, on the other hand, love to write them and give them. So, Click here if you would like to learn more and talk about that.
Also, if you would like to try that FREE Sip & Share session on Zoom to learn more before you book me, let’s do that.
Simply email me at GetWellStayWell@Outlook.com and put “Request Sip & Share re Hypnotherapy Questions” in the subject line to get my attention fast. We’ll coordinate schedules. Then, I’ll create the Zoom meeting, and all you have to do is click on it at the agreed-upon date and time so we can talk.
Meanwhile ~
Let’s Get Well, Stay Well, and Live Well!
