"Hypnosis puts you to sleep"

Hypnotic trance is not a state of unconsciousness nor sleep, but highly focused awareness.

 

"Hypnosis forces you to do things"

You cannot be hypnotised against your will as all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, you are always in control and can reject suggestions that are not aligned with your beliefs and values.

 

"You'll let your secrets out"

Hypnosis is not a truth serum and you won’t have to divulge anything you don’t want to say.

 

"The therapist subjects you to their will"

Hypnotherapy is not something you do to someone; it is something you do with someone.

 

"You lose control"

You cannot get stuck in hypnosis as you are in control the whole time. The therapist merely facilitates the experience.