Dr Linda Wilson MBBS,B.Med.Sci, UTAS, Clinical Hypnotherapist What is Hypnosis? Hypnosis is a deeply relaxed state that is often referred to as an altered state of consciousness where an individual is more open to suggestion, increased motivation and self-exploration. This is a natural state of disassociating from the environment and a deep focus or concentration on inner thoughts and images of the mind. What happens in Hypnotherapy? Hypnotherapy is a treatment technique used