Can You Take Control Of My Mind?
One of the biggest myths going around is that hypnotherapists have the power to take control over a person’s mind.
Not only is this rumour untrue, but it gives hypnotherapy a really bad name.
I think it’s time to figure out the difference between fact and fiction here, so in this article I’ll address this concern.
The Role of a Hypnotherapist
Reputable hypnotherapists have your best interests at heart. They want to help you, not control you. The role of a hypnotherapist is to put you in touch with the resources you already have to make the changes you want to make.
You cannot be made to do something that you wouldn’t normally have the predisposition to do.
If your hypnotherapist were to suggest something that didn’t sit well with you, you would open your eyes and the session would end.
What About Stage Hypnosis?
I still maintain that nobody can make you cluck like a chicken unless you actually want to cluck like a chicken.
One of my clients said: ‘My cousin went to see a stage hypnotist and he went up on stage and the hypnotist made him do all kinds of crazy things. Will this happen to me today?’
I told her the answer is no.
I asked her if her cousin was the kind of person who loves attention and whether he was somebody who would normally relish doing crazy things in front of other people.
She answered yes to both of those questions – and in doing so, she answered her own question.
Just Because People Say It, Doesn’t Make It True
Have you ever played the game ‘Chinese Whispers? If so you’ll know that wires can get crossed pretty easily. If you’ve heard a rumour about hypnotherapy that scares you, don’t believe everything you hear!
Do your own research and you will discover that hypnotherapy is a safe and powerful treatment that has been used for centuries and is becoming more and more accepted in mainstream medicine and science.
If you’d like to talk to me about how I may be able to help you, feel free to call me or contact me via my website.