Frequently Asked Questions

Hypnosis is a powerful state of focused awareness that can be used to uncover and dissolve the root cause of many issues people suffer from every day. Hypnosis allows you to access all the healing resources inherent within the subconscious mind, promoting natural healing from within.

Hypnosis is used to help people discover the subconscious reasons for their symptoms, behaviors, or habits. When they are discovered, certain tools and techniques are used to help release them and relearn a new positive way of thinking, subconsciously. This is called hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis has been sanctioned and used by the American Medical Association since 1958 to help patients overcome chronic pain, create anaesthesia, and heal psychogenic illnesses.

Hypnosis works by achieving a level of focused awareness, and at the same time bypassing the analytical aspect of the mind. Another way to describe the analytical aspect of the mind is that it is a comparing mechanism. When new information is introduced to the mind, the comparing mechanism compares the new information to what it already believes is either true or false.

This is a protective aspect of our mind.This is why changing habits by willpower alone is so difficult - we often already believe we cannot change, so thinking about making the change happen (using willpower alone) is ineffective. Hypnosis is powerful because with focused awareness the analytical aspect of the mind is bypassed, and new, healthy and beneficial suggestions can be made directly into the subconscious, without the comparing mechanism rejecting these new beliefs. So the change we want to achieve in our life is accepted by the subconscious mind as true, and we see results quickly.

Hypnosis is safe - it's a perfectly normal and common state of mind we go into naturally every day. You enter hypnosis regularly when daydreaming, watching a good movie, or reading a book. During these activities you remain consciously aware and in complete control, just as you do when a professional hypnotherapists assists you in entering into a state of hypnosis.

Hypnotherapy is the applied use of hypnosis. Hypnosis is used to help people discover the subconscious reasons for their symptoms, behaviors, or habits. When they are discovered, certain tools and techniques are used to help release them and relearn a new positive way of thinking, subconsciously. This is called hypnotherapy.

Yes of course! You've already been hypnotised anytime you watched an enjoyable movie, or read a good book. Hypnosis is a normal and natural state of mind that everyone has already experienced. Actually, it's such a normal state of mind that most people don't realize they are hypnotized.All you need to do to go into a state of hypnosis and be willing and able to follow gentle instructions for reaching a state of focused awareness.

Dr. Craig Bennett is a highly qualified professional. He is registered with the National Guild of Hypnotists and Association of Hypnosis Professionals Singapore.In addition, he has achieved extra certification in the advanced hypnotherapy system including 5- PATH®, Mike Mandel Hypnosis and Karl Smith Kinetic Shift. Rest assured that she will treat you with respect, and that your visits are completely confidential.

Preparing for your hypnosis session is simple but important.On the day of your session, try to be well-rested and hydrated.Wear comfortable clothing to help you relax during the session.Mentally, come with an open mind and a clear intention of what you want to achieve.Ensure you have a comfortable seat to use for the session, a good internet connection and a working video camera.It’s normal to feel a little nervous if you’ve never experienced hypnosis before, but trusting the process will help you get the most out of it.Avoid consuming caffeine or alcohol before your session, as these substances may interfere with your ability to relax.Finally, be sure to complete any pre-session questionnaires or consultations provided by your hypnotist.

No, you won’t always need to explicitly bring up the past during a hypnosis session. In fact, the beauty of hypnosis is that it works directly with your subconscious mind, where deep-rooted patterns and emotions are stored.The real therapy happens within you. It’s your subconscious mind that does the work, processing and resolving the issue in a way that’s right for you.This means that you can make significant changes without having to revisit or talk about specific past events if you're not comfortable doing so.This approach is known as content-free hypnosis, where we focus on the feelings or behaviours surrounding an issue without needing to know the exact details of what caused it.By engaging your subconscious in this way, we're able to guide you toward healing and positive change without requiring you to bring up or relive difficult memories.Your mind knows exactly what needs to be resolved, and hypnosis helps it do just that, often without the need to explicitly discuss past experiences.

Yes, hypnosis can be highly effective for children, especially in addressing issues like anxiety, bedwetting, fears, low confidence, and concentration problems.Children are often more open to hypnosis because they tend to have vivid imaginations, which makes it easier for them to enter a hypnotic state.However, it’s important that the child feels comfortable with the process and that the parent or guardian provides consent.The language and techniques used in hypnosis with children are often adapted to be more playful and engaging.Each session is designed to be positive, safe, and empowering for the child. If you’re considering hypnosis for your child, we can discuss how it can be tailored to their specific needs.