Most people can, providing they are able to understand the things they have to do in order to achieve this state.
The first session is usually 1 1/2 hours and subsequent sessions are approximately 1 hour duration.
Everyone is different. The number of sessions depend on your state of mind, how well you respond to hypnotherapy and the issue you are experiencing. it could take 3 to 5 sessions.
Absolutely not.
No. Clinical hypnosis is not the same as stage hypnosis, you are free to accept or reject any suggestions made.
Yes. You will feel deeply relaxed but will never lose contact with the Hypnotherapist’s voice.
You would simply come out of the trance naturally as the rapport would be lost with the Hypnotherapist. No-one has ever remained in trance indefinitely.
Yes. You will still be feeling relaxed, however your actions and reactions will be functioning super efficiently.
No, you are in a state half-way between sleep and wake.