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If you are near Robertsbridge in Sussex, I can give you the name of a hypnotherapist who is also a Chartered Psychologist. Len

I booked one for a charity night for the pink fund in November, it was really good but it didn't work on everyone, the majority went under but there were a few that didn't. I'm having another one on the 28th of this month if anyone wants to give it a go, and raise money for a good cause at the same time. Clare (not advertising just commenting lol)

I havent tried it before. Going on thursday-trying a new one called nlp hypnosis (neuro linguistic programming), where they substitute your habit for something else. I,m making that sound a bit basic, bit more to it than that. Only time will tell! christine x

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Tried it for dieting, but it wouldn't work on me at all.

yes I will do I think everybody should listen to that about alot of things as alot of us at some point last year probably got conned thankyou Angela appreciate that

One of my mates went to see one of these hypnotic entertainment threads. Poor bloke, really embarrassing. Once he was under the bloke told him that every time he was offered a drink, he'd be desperate for a wee, and have to dash to the loo. Was really funny apparrently.

woulod like to go under...would like to be regressed aswellxxxxxxxxxx((((:

Susan Personal recommendation from someone who's been treated is always a good thing. I'd still check whether the therapist belongs to any kind of regulatory scheme, has insurance, what his/her qualifications are etc though. A competent and safe therapist will never mind people asking about this kind of thing. Angela

The lady Im going to see saw a friend of mine he smoked 20 - 30 a day 6 - 7 months on still not smoking

Susan I worked in that area for 6 years and it never ceased to amaze me that people would consult someone about their health with less preparation than they would do before buying a washing machine. Most people when buying something for the home think about what brand offers value for money, which shop has the best price and the best customer service, who gives the best guarantee, who has the best reputation etc etc - but the same people will pick a therapist out of yellow pages and take them on face value. Its bizarre. Buying the wrong washing machine costs you money, but accepting treatment from someone not qualified to give it can cost you as much as your life. Thats not to say all these alternative treatments are pointless- far from it, some of them can be very effective. You just have to take care in choosing and be realistic about what you expect. You need to be extra careful about treatments affecting your mind (hypnosis, counselling etc), and avoid any treatments that make wild claims about what they can do. Angela

True words angela we dont think like that but you never know do you thanks for that

I work at dept of health and until a couple of years ago I used to be in the team responsible for complementary medicine policy. I would strongly suggest that if anyone wants to see a hypnotist/hypnotherapist or any other kind of alternative therapist they should ask some commonsense questions - do they belong to a voluntary regulatory body, and which one (check it with the regulatory body in case they have been 'struck off') - do they have insurance - do they think they can help the particular condition I have, and what kind of evidence do they have that they can - how much will it cost per session, and how many sessions will be needed - do they have a complaints procedure, and what is it Angela

That sounds worth £40!!!!!!hahahaha they would then pay me £40 to get off the stage if I did that

I wouldn't mind giving it a try, but i am concerned i would end up on stage doing something daft like singing 'I'm to sexy for my pants' or something like it!! Yvette

Its interesting its a bit like believing in ghosts spiritulisum etc Im just keeping my fingers crossed please let me know your stories good or bad

Personally, I would never let anyone take over my mind. I always give it a wide berth. A number of years ago, I was on a course, and a fellow student was a hypnotist. He produced tapes to help people sleep. We each had to give a talk on any topic in sydicates, and he chose hypnotism. Later on he was asked to give a demonstration out of class. Apparently one person went 'out' immediately and was snoring. So much so, that after the demo, he asked everyone not even to mention this to him as he was liable to go 'off' again. He told me later that I was very strong minded and would be difficult to hypnotise. He had tested me without my knowledge. This is my experience. Anne

At present anyone can become a hypno-therapist, its unregulated but should be. Beware con-men (and women). len

I tried it to lose weight,but, all the time he was saying things that contradicted the ethos we have on Weight watchers way of eating which hubby & me have done for years.Didnt think it worked ,but it did keep me on the straight & narrow for about a month ,sticking to the weight watchers way ,& i lost weight, BUT after that it lost its way, guess if I,d done top up sensions it might have lasted ,but at £35 a throw .I couldnt afford it!! Shirley

My Mother went to a hypnotist on 27th Sept. 1978 to give up a 40+ a day habit. She hasn't had a fag since. However, a few months later she saw a different hypnotist to loose weight but it didn't work. (She'd put on the weight not through comfort eating but 'cos everything tasted so good once she'd stopped smoking)