Do psychologists hypnotize their patients?

bertdru · 10-24-2009, 11:16 AM

Ok I have been fascinated by this subject. My friend is going to give me a psychologist's number. I should have gone to therapy earlier.

So do they hypnotize people? I was just thinking - If I attend one session, would he hypnotize me and get to know all my secrets? That isn't really bad as I don't have any bad ones but I still want to know. I have never gone to therapy so forgive my ignorance on the topic.

Greedy Toad · 10-24-2009, 11:20 AM

Some psychologists specialise in hypnotherapy treatments.

And, no she/he wouldn't get to know all your secrets.

You first have to a candidate for being hypnotised. it is not like that garbage you see on TV. That's about as real hypnotism as WWF is wrestling.

Timebandit · 10-24-2009, 11:25 AM

Not unless you specifically go to see a hypnotherapist. And even still, you will just not be hypnotized to do something against your will.

Victoria66 · 10-24-2009, 11:27 AM

I do not think they can get you to do things you do not want to. I would also not trust a hypnotherapist I met only once or anything.

**annie24** · 10-24-2009, 11:43 AM

hahah, no, they won't hypnotize you. usually the first few meetings with a therapist are just basic fact gathering - they'll ask you about your problems, how you feel, what's your family history, etc.... if you do go down the hypnosis route (which i have never done!!!) then they will ask you if you would like to do that.

trezz · 10-24-2009, 11:43 AM

there are many forms of therapy.
ask the type of therapy this person uses.
you may be thinking of NLT therapy.
type NLT therapy into your search engine it's an amazing subject.
they can not force you to do anything.

check out NLP therapy i think thats it not NLT

LightbulbSun · 10-24-2009, 12:03 PM

I've never been hypnotized, but some therapists I've been to do specialize in it. I've been asked before if I want it, I've always said no.

unabashed · 10-24-2009, 12:17 PM

Hypnosis is a therapeutic tool, but it would be unethical to hypnotize anyone without their knowledge and consent. The point of therapy is to develop a trusting relationship, and, through this relationship, help the person. Revealing information about yourself is a process that takes place as you feel comfortable with the counselor. I would suggest that you share your concerns with the therapist.

10-24-2009, 11:16 AM	#1
bertdru Offline Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 364	Do psychologists hypnotize their patients? Ok I have been fascinated by this subject. My friend is going to give me a psychologist's number. I should have gone to therapy earlier. So do they hypnotize people? I was just thinking - If I attend one session, would he hypnotize me and get to know all my secrets? That isn't really bad as I don't have any bad ones but I still want to know. I have never gone to therapy so forgive my ignorance on the topic.

10-24-2009, 11:20 AM	#2
Greedy Toad Offline Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 504	Some psychologists specialise in hypnotherapy treatments. And, no she/he wouldn't get to know all your secrets. You first have to a candidate for being hypnotised. it is not like that garbage you see on TV. That's about as real hypnotism as WWF is wrestling. __________________ The road to hell is paved with good intentions

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Victoria66 Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: for now where the CF sends us Gender: Female Age: 43 Posts: 4,602	I do not think they can get you to do things you do not want to. I would also not trust a hypnotherapist I met only once or anything. __________________ ADHD= Attention Dialed into a Higher Dimension. For my Indigo son. Know how to suffer and how to laugh. Mother Teresa If you judge people you have no time to love them. Mother Teresa Run amok empath= the end of little miss nice girl. Tomorrow IS another day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EM7FaOc3Zk What Child Is This.

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trezz Offline Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: uk Gender: Female Age: 47 Posts: 548	there are many forms of therapy. ask the type of therapy this person uses. you may be thinking of NLT therapy. type NLT therapy into your search engine it's an amazing subject. they can not force you to do anything. check out NLP therapy i think thats it not NLT __________________ say thank you the ena way......click helpful post EQD has spotted my weakness.....quote, 'ena is the new heroin.' LOL...well, Jpo, one more vote from the my-skull-may-be-missing-teeth-but-I-still-have-eyes-in-my-sockets-to-freakin-see gallery, here. TOV making my day about us mature ladies showing our appreciation of Jpo on photo thread. Last edited by trezz; 10-24-2009 at 02:47 PM. Reason: confused NLT NLP

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LightbulbSun Offline Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Gender: Male Age: 27 Posts: 1,053	I've never been hypnotized, but some therapists I've been to do specialize in it. I've been asked before if I want it, I've always said no. __________________ "Reality is the mirror of your thoughts. Choose well what you put in front of the mirror." - Unknown "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." - Albus Dumbledore

10-24-2009, 11:25 AM	#3
Timebandit Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Gender: Male Age: 36 Posts: 1,120	Not unless you specifically go to see a hypnotherapist. And even still, you will just not be hypnotized to do something against your will.

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annie24 Offline Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 26,827	hahah, no, they won't hypnotize you. usually the first few meetings with a therapist are just basic fact gathering - they'll ask you about your problems, how you feel, what's your family history, etc.... if you do go down the hypnosis route (which i have never done!!!) then they will ask you if you would like to do that.

10-24-2009, 12:17 PM	#8
unabashed Offline Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Gender: None Specified Posts: 627	Hypnosis is a therapeutic tool, but it would be unethical to hypnotize anyone without their knowledge and consent. The point of therapy is to develop a trusting relationship, and, through this relationship, help the person. Revealing information about yourself is a process that takes place as you feel comfortable with the counselor. I would suggest that you share your concerns with the therapist.