What Is Hypnotherapy? How Hypnosis Works, Real Benefits, Myths, Safety and the Science (including Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy)

Summary
You might be doing all the right things, yet you still feel stuck. Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy uses a calm, focused state of attention (hypnosis) to help you retrain patterns in thought, emotion and body—so change feels possible again.
This guide explains what hypnotherapy is, how hypnosis works, what the scientific evidence shows, the benefits (and limits), safety, and myths to ignore.

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1) What is hypnotherapy—in plain English?

Hypnotherapy is a structured therapeutic approach that uses hypnosis—a relaxed, absorbed state of attention—to help you practise healthier responses on purpose. You stay awake, aware and in control. The therapist guides your focus and offers suggestions that fit your goals and values.

In practice, hypnotherapy often sits alongside Counselling, Psychotherapy, Couples & Marriage Counselling, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®), and Registered Nutritionist services.
This joined-up approach can help with anxiety, trauma, ADHD-related sleep or focus issues, addictions (alcohol, smoking, vaping, gambling, porn, sex), metabolic and weight concerns, gut problems (IBS, reflux, bloating, SIBO), autoimmune symptoms, hormonal issues (thyroid, PMS/PMDD, PCOS, perimenopause/menopause), fertility, chronic pain, fatigue and stress-linked skin flares.

Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy means the same skillset used within a healthcare framework—assessment, risk screening, consent, measurable outcomes, and GP or specialist liaison when required.

2) What is hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a state of focused attention with reduced peripheral awareness and increased responsiveness to positive suggestion. It is not sleep, and not mind control.
Think of being so absorbed in a book or film that you lose track of time—only here it’s guided, deliberate, and therapeutic.

How hypnosis works

Brain-imaging studies show changes in the anterior cingulate cortex and default mode network, areas involved in focus, self-reflection and perception. This quietens internal chatter and helps you retrain how the body and mind react. You essentially learn how to turn down pain, anxiety or urges and turn up calm, comfort and control.

3) How does hypnotherapy work—in real life?

Hypnotherapy allows you to rehearse new patterns while your attention is steady and receptive. It can influence:

  • Physiology: calming gut-brain communication, regulating the stress response, modulating pain signals.
  • Emotion: reducing anxiety surges, easing trauma-related triggers, creating a sense of inner steadiness.
  • Behaviour: breaking habits (late-night eating, vaping), addictions, improving motivation, settling sleep rhythms.

Research shows consistent benefits in pain, pre-procedure anxiety, and IBS, with promising results in anxiety reduction. Weight loss and smoking cessation respond best when hypnotherapy is combined with nutrition and behaviour strategies.

4) Hypnosis vs hypnotherapy

  • Hypnosis is the state—a naturally occurring focus of attention.
  • Hypnotherapy is the clinical process using that state to achieve lasting change.

Stage hypnosis is entertainment. Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy is a professional, evidence-informed therapy delivered by a qualified clinician.

5) Benefits of hypnotherapy and hypnosis

People often notice calmer sleep, reduced anxiety, steadier digestion, better concentration and more self-control.
Some of the many Evidence-based benefits include:

  • Pain management: acute and chronic pain relief, sometimes less medication.
  • Pre-procedure anxiety: calmer surgical or dental experiences, smoother recovery.
  • IBS: gut-directed hypnotherapy reduces pain, bloating and urgency, and is recommended by UK and US gastroenterology bodies.
  • Anxiety: improved coping and reduced stress responses.
  • Cancer care: less fatigue, nausea and procedural distress.
  • Habits and cravings: support for smoking, addictions, disordered eating habits, alcohol, sugar and binge behaviours as part of an integrated plan.

6) Is hypnotherapy safe?

When delivered by a qualified clinician, hypnotherapy is considered safe. It is unsuitable for some conditions, such as psychosis, and caution is advised with uncontrolled epilepsy. Temporary tiredness or emotion release can occur.
You remain aware, and you can end the session at any time.

Before starting, your therapist will review medical history, medications and current treatments, and liaise with your GP if needed.

7) Myths about hypnosis—cleared up

  • “I’ll lose control.” You won’t. Hypnosis sharpens focus; it doesn’t remove choice.
  • “It’s mind control.” No one can make you do or say anything you don’t want.
  • “It’s placebo.” Scientific reviews show measurable effects on pain, anxiety and gut symptoms beyond placebo.
  • “It’s sleep.” It’s a unique state of relaxed awareness—your brain remains active, just differently.

8) What a Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy session is like

  1. Assessment: review goals, history and suitability.
  2. Induction: gentle guidance into focused attention.
  3. Therapeutic work: use of imagery, suggestion and rehearsal matched to your goals.
  4. Integration: practical tools to use between sessions.

We may combine this with Psychotherapy, RTT®, or Nutritional Support for deeper, longer-term change.

Most people notice improvement in 1–3 sessions; complex issues may take 4–8 or a short programme. Gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS is usually a structured course.

9) Signs you might benefit

  • Constant overthinking or “wired-tired” fatigue.
  • Pain or gut symptoms that worsen under stress.
  • Trouble winding down at night.
  • Habits you can’t shift despite strong willpower.
  • Triggers that hijack your emotions or focus.
  • ADHD-related restlessness or motivation dips.
  • Preparing for a medical or dental procedure and want to stay calm.
  • Fears and phobias
  • Anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout

10) What you can try this fortnight

  1. Pick one outcome. “Fall asleep within 40 minutes” or “lower morning anxiety by three points.”
  2. Practise a 60-second settle. Exhale slowly, soften shoulders, fix eyes on a still point and imagine turning tension down two notches.
  3. Attach a cue. Pair your settle with a daily action like boiling the kettle.
  4. Track a measure. Sleep time, pain minutes, or IBS score—small trends matter.
  5. Book a short programme. Structured Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy with counselling and nutrition support produces steadier progress than one-off sessions.

FAQs — clear, relatable answers to Frequently asked questions

1) What does hypnosis actually feel like?
Calm, focused, daydream-like. You’ll hear every word, stay aware, and feel deeply relaxed but alert. It’s a learning state, not a loss of control. Hypnotherapy typically feels like a deep, pleasant state of relaxation, similar to the feeling right before you fall asleep, with a more heightened focus and concentration. While it is often relaxing, it’s not the same as sleeping; you remain aware of your surroundings, my voice, but your mind may drift or feel like you’re daydreaming. Other common sensations can include feeling a sense of calm, heaviness or lightness in your body, a loss of time, or a tingling, or disassociation. 

2) Can I get stuck in hypnosis?
No. The state of Hypnosis is temporary and reversible. You naturally return to normal awareness if the session ends or you choose to open your eyes. Equally you can quickly return into hypnosis when you are ready, for example if you need to use the bathroom.

3) What if I’m sceptical or can’t relax?
That’s fine. Hypnotherapy works through attention, not belief. Even restless or analytical clients make progress when guided properly, and when they are committed to their result and want the hypnotherapy process.

4) Is hypnotherapy safe for me?
Yes, for most people. However it’s unsuitable for psychosis and used cautiously with certain neurological conditions. Your therapist will always screen for suitability and coordinate with your GP if necessary.

5) What can hypnotherapy help with?
Pain, IBS, anxiety, trauma, sleep, weight loss, eating disorders, weight management, addictions, sugar addictions, food addictions, drug addictions, alcohol, gambling, porn addiction, technology and gaming addictions, fears and phobias, bedwetting, school refusal, work stress, confidence, self esteem and self worth, anxiety, stress, overwhelm and burn out, OCD, Fertility issues for male and females, inflammatory conditions and symptoms, autoimmune conditions and autoimmune symptoms, hormonal health and hormonal issues and more. It complements counselling and psychotherapy, RTT®, and the work of a Registered Nutritionist, functional medicine with nutritional work.

6) How many sessions will I need?
Brief goals often shift within 1–3 sessions, including many fears and phobias. Complex issues—such as trauma, chronic pain or IBS—usually benefit from 4–12 sessions or a defined hypnotherapy programme depending on your issue, problem or conditions.

7) What happens during a session?
After assessment, you learn how to enter focused attention. The therapist uses imagery and positive suggestion to re-train responses. You’ll also learn quick techniques to use at home.

8) Will I remember what happens?
Almost always, yes. You remain conscious throughout. Some people describe the experience as dreamy, the feeling they get before they fall asleep at night, a similar feeling to that when they go rather unconscious during a movie, or time-distorted, which is normal.

9) Can hypnotherapy help with ADHD, anxiety or IBS?
Yes.

  • For ADHD, we target restlessness, sleep and focus.
  • For anxiety and trauma, we use calm-control training.
  • For IBS, we apply gut-directed hypnotherapy, proven to reduce gut sensitivity and stress responses.

10) How is hypnotherapy different from counselling or CBT?
Counselling and CBT use discussion and logic. Hypnotherapy adds a focused-attention layer that can quieten overthinking, helping new habits bed in faster.

11) What if I can’t visualise images?
No problem. Hypnotherapy works through sound, sensation, and simple thought—vivid pictures aren’t required. If you are able to worry, you are able to visualise!

12) How should I prepare for my first session?
Avoid heavy meals, caffeine and alcohol beforehand, find a quiet private space if ONLINE, and come with one clear goal for the next two weeks.

13) How do I get the best results?
Be consistent. Practise short techniques between sessions, note small changes, and stay engaged. Commitment and follow-through make the difference.

14) Does ONLINE hypnotherapy work?
Yes. Absolutely. It is equally effective as in-person.  Secure video sessions are effective when privacy and sound quality are good. Many adults and teens prefer ONLINE for flexibility, and from the comfort of their own room, or home.

15) Is hypnotherapy a replacement for medication?
No -it complements medical care. Never stop or change medication without medical advice.

16) Do you work with couples, teens and children?
Yes. Adults, teens and children are welcome. Couples or marriage sessions can also integrate hypnotherapy where appropriate, on an individual basis generally.

17) How can I book or ask a question?
You can contact Claire directly here to discuss your situation confidentially and arrange a consultation.

Educational disclaimer

This resource is for information only and not a substitute for individual medical advice. Speak with your GP, consultant or specialist before altering any treatment or medication. Testimonials and outcomes vary, as results depend on personal history, health and commitment. For best results, stay fully engaged between sessions and follow agreed practices or nutrition steps consistently.

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References

  1. Elkins GR, Barabasz AF, Council JR, Spiegel D. The Revised APA Division 30 Definition of Hypnosis. Am J Clin Hypn. 2015. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25928776/
  2. APA Division 30. About Hypnosis. https://www.apadivisions.org/division-30/about
  3. NHS. Hypnotherapy. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypnotherapy/
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  9. Montgomery GH, Bovbjerg DH, Schnur JB, et al. RCT: brief hypnosis before breast surgery. JNCI. 2007. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17728216/
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References

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