In my experience it is kind of like a guided meditation, only I go into a much deeper relaxed state. My T generally asks me to picture a particular place - a beach, a garden, a path... and then some kind of scenario. Sometimes she asks me to imagine a younger self... depends what we're working on. I find it to be very relaxing, very calming, and a positive experience. Not at all scary, and there's no fear of being made to cluck like a chicken or anything like you see on magic shows - you remain aware and in control of what you're doing, what T is saying. I have found hypnotherapy to be a valuable part of my treatment, and I believe it's really helped me. I love it - which is weird, before I tried it I never thought I would, I wasn't expecting it to work for me at all.