Are Regressions Dangerous?

As a hypnotherapist, I hear many people sharing their apprehension and even fear about hypnosis – everything from losing control and looking ridiculous to revealing information that they wish to keep private or re-experiencing pain and trauma that might ruin their...

Hypnosis and PTSD Part 3

Hypnosis Techniques for PTSD In Part 1 of this three part series, we looked at the history of hypnosis in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), starting with the work of Pierre Janet in the late nineteenth century and his work with dissociation. The...

The Dark Side of Hypnosis

I asked her if she had ever experienced hypnosis before. She said it made her feel uncomfortable. I asked her why it made her feel uncomfortable and she explained what the ‘therapist’ told her: “He told me to take off my top and cover myself with a towel before lying...

The difference between meditation and hypnosis?

As is usual when I write an article, I start by opening my browser and typing in some keywords. Google then displays a list of links and I dwell among these, reading a number of articles to help me gain a deeper understanding of the topic I am exploring. As I wanted...