by Adam Eason | Aug 11, 2026 | Blog |
“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...
by Adam Eason | Aug 10, 2026 | Blog |
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...
by Adam Eason | Jul 30, 2026 | Blog |
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...
by Adam Eason | Jul 29, 2026 | Blog |
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...
by Adam Eason | Jul 28, 2026 | Blog |
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...
by Adam Eason | Jul 27, 2026 | Blog |
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...
by Adam Eason | Jul 16, 2026 | Self-Hypnosis |
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...
by Adam Eason | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog |
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...
by Adam Eason | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog |
Can you transfer comfort from one part of your body to another? It sounds unlikely, but a classic clinical hypnosis technique known as *glove anaesthesia* has been used for many years to help people manage pain. In this short video I demonstrate the basic principle...
by Adam Eason | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog |
Most people describe pain as burning, stabbing, aching, throbbing or tight. What if changing those qualities could actually influence how the pain is experienced? In this video I explain one of my favourite evidence-based self-hypnosis techniques based on changing the...
