Hypnotherapy is particularly useful in helping survivors restructure their actual memories of abuse to give them a greater sense of control and in addressing painful feelings such as self-blame. Hypnosis is most powerful when focused on creating positive changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors for the future. Memory recovery can be effective using hypnosis. A memory can be accessed and changed at any time during hypnosis. Memories that are disturbing can be changed or eliminated entirely through hypnosis. Memory recovery using this method is often very successful. After trauma, it's normal to feel confused, anxious, or depressed. Hypnotherapy can help you deal with these issues so you can move forward in your life.