Hypnosis is a very normal and natural altered state of consciousness or an altered state of awareness, one we all experience from time to time in which the mind remains clear, alert and focused on something.

For example you may have become completely absorbed while watching television, or perhaps driven to work on auto pilot. That's the same kind of altered state as hypnosis.

Some people have misconceptions about hypnosis and belive it is a frightening or eerie state, or that it feels very weird, but it's actually very normal and very pleasant - just ask anyone who has experienced hypnotic trance for themselves.

After a hypnosis session, some people will ask if they have really been hypnotised, because for them it feels like such a normal state and they were expecting something very strange. The "zombie-like" states you see depicted in movies and on television are pure fantasy.

The Sandford Technique(TM) is unique to Fast Improvement. It draws upon elements of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, and other energy related therapy. This blended combination is unique because amazing results are assured.

Having been developed after many years of research into the effectiveness of hypnosis and the ways in which it can be safely applied, if you are able to use your imagination, then The Sandford Technique(TM) is recommended for instant and lasting change.

Our minds work on two levels, the conscious and the unconscious. We make decisions, think and act with our conscious mind whilst our unconscious mind is responsible for "everything" else. Part of the unconscious mind's responsibility is to run any habitual behaviours we may have for example.

Whilst our conscious mind wanders in any direction it pleases, it allows communication directly with the unconscious mind. This is why it is so quick and easy to change habits of a lifetime through the use of hypnosis, as we talk directly to the parts that run the habit.

All hypnosis is self-hypnosis, which means if you want to do it, you will. It is recognised that the majority of people are "hypnotisable", specifically people with and IQ of at least 70, and no severe mental disorders. Therefore successful results are achievable by virtually everyone.

Yes, hypnosis is completely safe and natural. When you begin to understand that whilst in hypnotic trance you are fully aware and in control at all times, then you may realise you are able to terminate the session at any time. Hypnosis is not sleep, nor can you get "stuck" in a state of hypnosis.

Hypnotic trance is a natural state, which most of us experience automatically, for example when we drive our car and "forget" what happened during some of the journey, or when we watch a gripping movie we become so engrossed in the action. Watch people in supermarket checkout queues ... see how they naturally enter trance!

No. You cannot be made to do anything against your will, or against your moral code. Whichever moral and ethical codes you have in a normal waking state will still be in place under hypnosis, for example you can actually lie when in hypnosis. Usually, if a hypnotherapist's suggestion conflicts with a client's value system, the client simply brings him or herself up out of hypnosis; they just "wake up."

Most people cannot distinguish between trance and waking states. Some people feel relaxed and lethargic, whilst others may feel a lightness of being. One thing that people do notice is an inexplicable change in their behaviour.

Smoking is a habitual behaviour, and is therefore controlled by the unconscious mind. How many times have you reached for a cigarette and lit it before you even realised what you were doing?

Since hypnosis allows communication with the unconscious mind, working directly with the unconscious mind through hypnosis means you can make an effortless transition into the healthy lifestyle of a happy non-smoker.

The list is endless!

As an example of some of the issues that can be treated with hypnosis, here is a list below:

Smoking cessation	Weight control
Eliminate stress	Remove anxiety
Cure fear or phobia (e.g. fear of flying, heights, snakes, spiders, balloons, clowns (YES CLOWNS!) and many, many more ...)	Eliminate claustrophobia and agoraphobia
Improve confidence	Heighten motivation
Enhance exam concentration	Eliminate exam nerves
Solve stuttering and stammering	Stop nailbiting and other habits
Improve sports performance	Manage pain
Alter addictions	Reduce sadness
Enhance sexual performance	Eliminate performance anxiety
Develop speed reading	Improve relaxation
And so much more ...