Is Hypnosis Safe? Is Hypnosis Mind Control?

Luis Melendez Jr.
3 min readApr 14, 2021
Is Hypnosis Safe? Is Hypnosis Mind Control?

Generally speaking, most experts agree that hypnosis is safe. In detail, what we call hypnosis is a willing state. Simply put, not only is hypnosis safe, but it requires your approval.

Of course, you might be wondering if there is any loophole in the definition of hypnosis. So, here is an explanation of what happens during a hypnotic session.

Is hypnosis safe for everyone?

Hypnotism helps you by empowering that part of you that wants to achieve a precise goal. But at the same time, the hypnotist is not a doctor.

Everyday individuals deal with many challenges. For example, you might be lacking the drive to succeed in your job during a rough time. Or you could start losing all hopes and developing a negative attitude.

From this perspective, hypnosis is safe for everyone who seeks solutions for ordinary problems. Then again, most hypnotists will recommend a mental health assessment in any case they deem necessary.

As the session begins, the person undergoing hypnosis receives instructions. This is the part that troubles most people. Well, these instructions are just suggestions to facilitate a state of self-hypnosis. In short, they do not cloud your judgment. You remain in control at all times.

Why is hypnosis different from mind control?

Mind control refers to deceptive techniques to make people do something that they would never find acceptable. So, many think that hypnotism can force you to take inconceivable actions.

In reality, the hypnotic session starts only after both the hypnotist and the client agree on the desired result. Unlike in movies and novels, clients do not fall asleep. They just relax and enter a self-hypnotic state that puts them at ease. When deep relaxation occurs, regaining self-control or improving their mental attitude becomes easier. Yet, the client is the only one that makes the change.

With this in mind, the hypnotist plays the role of a skillful guide or coach. Whether you follow the suggestions you receive or ignore them is your choice in the end. Usually, clients keep what works and discard the rest.

A natural and effective way to promote lasting change

The main reason why you should contact a hypnotist is to attract in your life more of what you need. Be that as it may, you might get invited to a stage hypnosis show. In this case, is hypnosis safe?

Surprisingly, the answer is still a resounding yes. To tell you a secret, stage hypnotists are taught to select the participants from the audience. Why? Because only people who want to get hypnotized are the best candidates for their shows. Otherwise, their act would fail. If the crowd boo loudly, they will never get booked again.

Hypnotism helps you to enter a state of hypnosis by focusing your senses and directing your attention. But it cannot force you to do anything that you do not think is appropriate.

As a certified consulting hypnotist, my goal is to teach my clients useful strategies. For example, self-help techniques to improve their appearance. Or to set goals that will build client confidence through well-defined milestones. Contact me to request more information, and we will discuss the best way to make hypnotic sessions at your pace.

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Luis Melendez Jr.

Consulting Hypnotist, Lic (Acup), MSc (Transpersonal Psychology). Helping ordinary, everyday people with ordinary, everyday problems using Zoom / Skype Hypnosis