More myths about Hypnosis- fear of revealing secrets

The fear of revealing secrets falls under the umbrella of fear of loss of control. Many people find it challenging to relax when they are under the misconception that once they relax that the hypnotherapist is going to "get into their head" and make them say things they don't want to say or reveal secrets they don't want to. So the hypnotic induction lingers on and on and the client never really gets the benefit of hypnosis.

When you understand this basic presupposition about hypnosis you can enjoy it more fully and allow yourself the change you came for and deserve, it is this: You are always in control and you will not do anything that goes against your will, values or beliefs. This includes giving out any information you prefer to keep to yourself.

One of the great things about hypnosis is that we are outcome focused, so the dirt or secrets, for me personally, I don't really care about those anyway. I am going to focus on what you want. If there is something you need to let go of. (there always is) I will instruct your unconscious mind to do that without us even going into content. It is quite brilliant really, the way the unconscious mind works. I am interested in you feeling better and more relaxed and more effective in your life when you leave my office. I am not interested in your secrets anyway.

I love to compare hypnosis to meditation, because anyone who has ever really experienced the feeling in meditation, the state of hypnosis is very much like that. You should feel relaxed, rejuvinated and lighter after each hypnotherapy session.

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