Micro–Hypnotic Phenomena for Macro Change

How subtle responses are elicited and used to create powerful therapeutic momentum

Hypnosis begins far earlier than we think. From the moment we meet a client, expectation, attention, and subtle suggestion begin to shape response. In this engaging, demonstration-led session, David explores how micro-hypnotic phenomena – small, involuntary changes, are gently elicited through skilful interaction and can be used as reliable leverage for therapeutic change.

Rather than waiting for obvious “trance” or relying on fixed induction sequences, this approach shows how hypnotherapists can work with the smallest emerging responses as clear signs of unconscious engagement. Through live demonstrations and practical explanation, David illustrates how these subtle phenomena can be recognised, stabilised, and quietly amplified, allowing hypnosis to unfold naturally and with less effort for both client and therapist.

Blending clinical insight with humour and participation, this session offers a refined way of working that supports analytical or sceptical clients, reduces resistance, and builds immediate experiential proof that something meaningful is already happening. Attendees will leave with a clearer eye for hypnotic phenomena as they arise, greater confidence in their timing and interventions, and practical skills for guiding change by trusting the smallest responses that often lead to the biggest shifts. As always, David will have some new techniques to throw in for good measure!

David Bolton has been using hypnosis to entertain, educate and help people for over 30 years. David is an experienced hypnotherapist and stage performer and has been featured as the hypnotist on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. David is proud to serve on the committee of the Federation of Ethical Stage Hypnotists and is passionate about promoting stage hypnosis as safe, fascinating and highly entertaining.