Hypnotherapy
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Hypnotherapy in Summary
Many people say that they have never been hypnotised, but they do admit to having drifted off whilst thinking about a loved one, forgetting large chunks of a car journey (commonly known as highway hypnosis), or 'going somewhere else' while reading a book. These are all examples of natural trance states. One of the great things about hypnosis is that in the hands of a reputable practitioner it is harmless and produces no damaging side effects, whilst providing positive therapeutic benefits.
Hypnosis is a totally natural state of mind. When under hypnosis you will feel very relaxed, just like that wonderful feeling when you are tired lying in your bed and you are so overcome with comfort that you wish the moment could last forever. Through simple hypnotic, relaxation techniques you can easily attain this state at which time it becomes easy, with the help of a trained hypnotherapist, to visualise yourself becoming healthier, happier, more confident, a non-smoker. Whatever it is that you want to be!
Hypnotherapy has been used since ancient times to provide a safe and drug free method of creating desired changes quickly. It is completely natural and there are no unpleasant or unwanted side effects. A hypnotic state allows your unconscious mind to absorb new, acceptable, beneficial suggestions. Hypnosis helps generate change and has done so for many years.
Hypnotherapy is a two way process between the therapist and the client, a professional partnership. A person cannot be hypnotised unless he or she agrees and co-operates - this cannot be stressed enough. Also whilst hypnotised, nobody can make you do anything which you do not want to do. Even those people on television eating raw onions and pretending to be Madonna are doing it because they want to! They have chosen to participate. It must be emphasised here that what hypnotherapists do is, by definition, therapeutic. Stage hypnosis is very different. It is a form of entertainment.
In the session
During your session you will sit in a very comfortable chair or lie on a bed and I will talk to you gently and calmly. You will then begin to gradually relax more and more. This feeling of deep relaxation is very good, and has to be experienced to be believed. Once you have fully relaxed you will find that you, with the therapist's help, can access long forgotten memories or work on the issues you are having hypnotherapy for, i.e quitting smoking, weight loss, health issues, relaxation or past life regression. We can utilise the subconscious for the benefit of your health and well-being.
The quality of your life will be so much better once you have dealt with your problem.
Hypnotherapy cont.
Hypnotherapy has a very long history in health care and can help change behaviour patterns that prevent you being all you can be. Whether you want to stop smoking or other addiction or addictive habit, or you're a professional sports person wanting to improve your game, then hypnotherapy could be the key.
Hypnosis is simply a relaxed daydream state of mind, in which a person remains fully aware of their surroundings and in charge of their actions. Experts believe we enter hypnosis as much as 80% of our day! It is as natural as breathing, in fact 15 minutes of hypnosis can be equivalent of one hour of restful sleep.
When you are in hypnosis you are awake and aware , you are not asleep. Your mind is still active, your thoughts are under your control. You can hear, speak, laugh, and remember everything that has happened.
There is nothing dangerous about therapeutic hypnosis. Many people fear hypnosis because they believe they would be under the control of the hypnotist. In reality you are always in control and can choose not to respond to a suggestion. You can bring yourself out of hypnosis at any time.
Hypnosis is suitable for resolving a wide variety of problems and in many cases can be effective in just a few sessions.
Main Uses of Hypnotherapy
Pain Relief, Phobias, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Asthma, Skin Disorders, Digestive Disorders.
Biochemical Effects of Hypnotherapy
Triggers healing processes. Causes changes in brain and tissue chemistry by inducing the relaxation response.
Precautions
Hypnotherapy may not be suitable for those with severe depresion, psychosis or epilepsy.
The British Institute of Hypnotherapy explains:
“People try to rely upon the limited capacities of their conscious mind for direction and support, even though the unconscious mind has more resources and a better sense of reality. Consciously we tend to be very critical and will often over analyse when attempting to problem solve. This will then produce unproductive results such as anxiety, worry, confusion and in some cases a loss of belief. We then become locked in a feedback loop of negative thinking, which in turn encourages us to believe we have no longer a sense of control. Then that old habit negative self talk cuts in to remind us how "it won't work for me", or "what's the point it will probably go wrong", or "I'm a failure" and so on. Many people, often through the experience they had while growing up, develop defensive negative attitudes, forever minimising the benefits and maximising the difficulties in situations past, present or future.”
Hypnotherapy & what problems a Hypnotherapist may help
Hypnotherapy is the application of hypnosis to bring about a therapeutic change in how we think and feel about ourselves, those around us and our environment. The aim is to bring about positive changes to how we act and react to certain situations, people, substances, etc.
An external influence - the Hypnotherapist - assists in activating the inner strength and resources of a person - the Client - with the aim of achieving realistic goals.
The problems that Hypnotherapy is best placed to help fall into the following groups:
Thoughts, Feelings & Ideas
People can suffer from thoughts & feelings of low self-esteem or obsessive thoughts about someone or something. They may not be able, for example, to let go of an unhealthy attachment to an ex-lover or that a partner is unfaithful. Hypnotherapy can help the client to change this.
Phobias
Many people experience irrational fears of a variety of insects, animals, objects or situations and Hypnotherapy is renowned for its effectiveness in assisting sufferers to overcome these potentially very distressing and inhibiting conditions.
Feelings
People can suffer from a wide variety of distressing feelings such as panic attacks, anxiety, jealousy, guilt, anger or inadequacy. Whatever the problem feeling, Hypnotherapy can help deal with it more specifically than drug therapy and without risk of any associated & potentially harmful side effects.
Habits
People can find themselves gripped by any of a huge range of habits, that they seem unable to control. These can range from something like nail biting, smoking to more deep-seated compulsive disorders. Hypnotherapy, using hypnotic techniques, can help to remove habits with precision and without the side effects associated with 'so called' anti-psychotic drugs.
What Other Issues may be Helped with Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy can help with a wide range of issues. The following are just some of the issues thFreat may be helped through professional hypnotherapy:
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Smoking Cessation
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Weight control
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Nail biting
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Enuresis
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Habits Eating disorders
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Anorexia Nervosa
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Bulimia Obsessive
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Compulsive Disorders
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Stress
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Sexual problems
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Sport
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Nerves (exams, tests etc.)
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Confidence
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Self-esteem
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Gambling
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Sleep problems
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Public speaking
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Letting Go
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Panic attacks
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Phobias
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Headaches
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Pain
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Illness
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Relationship problems
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Skin problems
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Arthritis
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Concentration
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Memory
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Fear
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Relaxation
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Blushing
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Shyness
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Childbirth
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Bereavement
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Stammering
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Children's problems
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Motivation
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Work performance
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Interviews
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Addictions
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Self-actualisation
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Personal growth
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Fulfilment
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can a hypnotherapist make you do something shocking, embarrassing or irreversible?
A. The answer to all these questions is an emphatic ''No''!
Q. When I am in a trance can you make me cluck like a chicken? Bark like a dog?
A. The person in the trance cannot be made to do anything they think is unacceptable. Thus, you cannot hypnotise a person to rob a bank if it is against their principles to do so. You cannot be ''made'' to violate your own values or acceptable patterns of behaviour. The trance state can be terminated by you at any time. It is your choice to enter the hypnotic state, and you can always choose to leave it.
Q. Can anybody be hypnotised?
A. Yes, anyone can be hypnotised as long as they want to be. A hypnotherapist cannot force anyone to be hypnotised against their will.
Q. Will I be OK to work/drive after my appointment?
A. Yes, that will not be a problem at all.
Q. How many sessions will I need?
A. That depends on the progress you are making, your motivation and your desire to improve. However, hypnotherapy is very powerful and effective.
Q. How long does each session last?
A. Each session last for at least 1 hour.
Q. Will I become ill afterwards?
A. No, you should feel very relaxed afterwards.
Q, Is Hypnotherapy safe?
A. Definitely! There has never been a recorded incident of injury or a client being hurt during this process. It is safe and can cause no harm to anyone who has hypnotherapy.