What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a relaxed state of mind in which the conscious mind allows the sub-conscious to be acessible.
Is it a 'trance'? No. The hypnotic state is a state of extreme awareness and the client is always aware and in control.
A person cannot be made to do anything which goes against their moral and ethical codes.
Hypnosis is a tool which can be used for behavioral modification and relaxation.