Video: Try This Self-Hypnosis Suggestion Two Different Ways
If a hypnotic suggestion produces no noticeable response, does that mean you cannot be hypnotised? Not necessarily. Sometimes the difficulty is not your ability to respond—it is the mental strategy you are using. In this brief self-hypnosis experiment, you will try...
Video: Why I Teach Self-Hypnosis as a Skill — Not a Mysterious Trance
Are you actively using self-hypnosis—or merely waiting for hypnosis to happen to you? In this video, I explain one of the central ideas underpinning my research, writing, audio programmes and teaching: self-hypnosis is best understood as an active skill. That means...
Can You Get Better at Self-Hypnosis? What Research Says About Hypnotic Ability and Skill
“I tried hypnosis once. Nothing happened. I must not be hypnotisable.” I hear variations of this remarkably often. Sometimes the conclusion is reached after a single appointment. Sometimes it follows ten distracted minutes listening to a recording while waiting to be...
Video: “I’m Just Not Hypnotisable”—Is That Actually True?
Have you ever tried hypnosis once, felt that nothing much happened and concluded: “I’m just not hypnotisable”? That conclusion may be premature. People genuinely differ in hypnotic responsiveness—but your experience in one particular session can also be influenced by...
Am I Really Hypnotised? How to Know Whether Self-Hypnosis Is Working
Am I hypnotised? That's what I'm setting out to answer today. "The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance—it is the illusion of knowledge." - Daniel J. Boorstin This quote rings true to me because there is a question that I have been asked thousands of times...
Video: Can You Lift Your Hand Using Self-Hypnosis? | A 60-Second Experiment
Can you experience self-hypnosis in just one minute? In this short experiment, I'll guide you through a simple exercise that demonstrates how attention, expectation, imagination and suggestion can influence your experience. There are no tricks, no pressure and no need...
Video: The Biggest Misunderstanding About Hypnosis Audio Recordings
Most people approach hypnosis recordings as though something mysterious is about to happen to them. I don't think that's how hypnosis works. After decades as a clinical hypnotherapist, researcher, teacher and author, I've become increasingly convinced that hypnosis is...
Video: You Heard Everything… So Were You Hypnotised?
One of the biggest myths about hypnosis is that you're supposed to stop hearing the hypnotist or lose awareness completely. In reality, many people hear every word, remain aware of their surroundings, and still benefit from hypnosis. Have you ever finished a hypnosis...
Video: One Habit That May Be Making Your Pain Feel Worse (and What To Do Instead)
Do you find yourself constantly checking your pain? It's completely understandable—but psychology and pain neuroscience suggest that habitual monitoring can sometimes keep pain at the centre of our attention. In this short video I demonstrate a simple self-hypnosis...
Video: Why Your Brain Describes Pain As a Knife, Knot or Vice (and How to Change It)
Why do we describe pain as *burning*, *sharp*, *like a vice* or *like a knot*? Those metaphors aren't accidental. In this video I explain how the brain naturally represents pain and demonstrate a simple self-hypnosis exercise that encourages you to change that...
