I've done NLP before but not for dieting. It was really cool and very relaxing. I wouldn't say I was hypnotised in the sense of doing things she said like getting up to do the funky chicken - but at the same though I was aware I was in the room, sat in a chair, I could not move for the life of me. It freaked me out the first week - I tried to open my eyes and just felt like I couldn't.
It did help with what I wanted to achieve - not resolved 100% but it did help. Basically, she spoke to me and got me to look at the issue and 'put it in a box' and leave the box on the floor as I went up in a balloon (sounds weird I know). It wasn't as simple as that - hehe - but basically it was a means to learn to handle things better and in a more calm approach. So though the issue wasn't gone, my ability to handle it was improved.
It's not cheap to do with someone face to face (I paid £60 for my consultation with her and £45 per hour session thereafter).
So...a free podcast is defo worth a go!
Hellie- thanks for the post!!! xxx