Hypnotizing People

I’m looking into it, by suggestion from my therapist. But I have doubts. I know it doesn’t seem like the same as regular hypnosis – but anyone with first hand experience – is it unpleasant? How important is it to “know” or have talked a great deal with the therapist who’s doing the hypnosis?

I want to get hypnotized so I can finally get over a couple of my phobias that are taking their toll on my daily life. I’ve heard it can help people with these kind of problems. First, though, I was wondering if it TRULY works, or if it’s all a joke that probably won’t help [...]