About Hypnotherapy
It is said that all change happens at the unconscious level, because it is our unconscious mind that is responsible for storing our memories and experiences, which then influence and control our thoughts and behaviours. |
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of mind which is used widely throughout the world by many doctors, dentists, psychologists and psychotherapists. It is essentially a connection between the conscious and unconscious mind, and therefore a way to communicate with the problem-solving part of the human mind.
Often, people assume that hypnotherapy is limited to dealing with problems such as smoking and excess weight; however a major part of a hypnotherapist's practice is in dealing with such problems as stress, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, OCD, as well as physical conditions such as pain management, and digestive disorders.
Often, people assume that hypnotherapy is limited to dealing with problems such as smoking and excess weight; however a major part of a hypnotherapist's practice is in dealing with such problems as stress, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, OCD, as well as physical conditions such as pain management, and digestive disorders.
What happens in a hypnotherapy session?
Hypnosis quiets the analytical mind and allow us to safely access the unconscious through the REM (or dreaming) state. The therapist will guide you into a state of relaxation, which feels like that comfortable state between sleeping and waking, where you are conscious of your surroundings and in control, whilst still feeling very relaxed.
Whilst deeply relaxed, you are able to access the observing state to find new ways of thinking through the resources you hold in your unconscious; opening lines of communication between your conscious and unconscious mind to help you to resolve problems, habits and negative emotions. Your unconscious is able to accept positive suggestions that enable you to make the changes you want in your behaviour.
Using hypnosis to gain access to the subconscious mind allows the therapist to suggest positive and beneficial ideas which become firmly planted in your subconscious. It is also possible to recall and resolve past memories which relate to current blockages. Old, outdated and inappropriate patterns of behaviour can be dropped, in favour of new and more rewarding and comfortable ways of being.
Whilst deeply relaxed, you are able to access the observing state to find new ways of thinking through the resources you hold in your unconscious; opening lines of communication between your conscious and unconscious mind to help you to resolve problems, habits and negative emotions. Your unconscious is able to accept positive suggestions that enable you to make the changes you want in your behaviour.
Using hypnosis to gain access to the subconscious mind allows the therapist to suggest positive and beneficial ideas which become firmly planted in your subconscious. It is also possible to recall and resolve past memories which relate to current blockages. Old, outdated and inappropriate patterns of behaviour can be dropped, in favour of new and more rewarding and comfortable ways of being.
What does hypnotherapy feel like?
Hypnosis uses the naturally occurring state of ‘trance’. If you have ever been watching the TV and then realised that at some point you drifted off and have missed half the plot, this is because you have taken yourself into a ‘trance state’, to your internal world of thoughts and feelings. In this respect, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The therapist cannot make you say or do anything that is conflict with your morals or values and you remain in control of the process at all times.
The British Medical Association and American Medical Association have both endorsed the use of hypnotherapy since the 1950’s.
For more frequently asked questions please visit the Hypnotherapy FAQs.
The British Medical Association and American Medical Association have both endorsed the use of hypnotherapy since the 1950’s.
For more frequently asked questions please visit the Hypnotherapy FAQs.
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