Blog Post: What is Trance in Hypnotherapy? (Hint: It’s Not Mind Control)

When people hear the word “hypnosis,” they often imagine someone clucking like a chicken on stage or falling under the spell of a mysterious hypnotist with a swinging watch. Let’s clear this up right now: hypnotherapy is absolutely nothing like that. Trance is not magic, and it certainly doesn’t involve giving up control of your mind. In fact, it’s one of the most natural and relaxing states you’ve probably already experienced today.

So, What is Trance?

Imagine you’re so engrossed in a book or a movie that you don’t notice someone calling your name. Or you’ve driven somewhere familiar and realised you don’t remember every single turn. That’s trance, a state of focused relaxation where your mind is highly attentive, yet your body is calm. In hypnotherapy, trance is simply a way to help you tap into your subconscious mind, the part of your brain that’s a treasure chest of habits, beliefs, and memories.

Think of it like this: your conscious mind is the driver, but your subconscious is the satnav. Trance lets us stop the car for a moment, update the destination, and get rid of that annoying “make a U-turn” message.

Will I Lose Control?

Absolutely not! In hypnotherapy, you remain fully aware of what’s going on and can choose to “snap out of it” whenever you want. If anything, you gain more control because we work together to rewrite the unhelpful scripts running in your subconscious. It’s not mind control; it’s mind collaboration.

Why Does Trance Work?

Your subconscious mind is like a giant sponge, soaking up everything around you. When you’re in trance, that sponge becomes a little more pliable, making it easier to reshape old habits, let go of fears, and plant positive, empowering thoughts. It’s the mental equivalent of upgrading your old brick phone to a shiny smartphone—same system, but much better functionality.

But What About the Chicken Thing?

Stage hypnosis is all about entertainment. The hypnotist picks people who are willing participants and already in the mood to let loose. That’s a world away from hypnotherapy, which is professional, therapeutic, and designed to help you achieve real, lasting change. No clucking required.

The Best Part?

Trance feels amazing. It’s like a spa day for your mind, calm, refreshing, and deeply rejuvenating. You’ll leave a session feeling lighter, clearer, and more in tune with yourself.

So, if you’ve been hesitating because you’re worried about mind control or clucking like a chicken, let those fears drift away. Hypnotherapy is just a gentle, natural way to help you access your subconscious, make positive changes, and take charge of your life.

Why not give it a try? Your subconscious will thank you.

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