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What
is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis
is a natural altered state of awareness that all of us have
experienced many times before.
An
example of this is when we become so engrossed in a book/film
or listening to music etc., and having lost track of time,
or when you have been driving you cannot recall part of
your journey, for instance.
These are just basic examples of what is an altered state
of awareness.
What
is Hypnotherapy ?
Clinical Hypnotherapy means using hypnosis to treat a variety
of medical and psychological problems.
It
is estimated that 85% of people will readily respond to
clinical hypnotherapy. It may even succeed where other,
more conventional methods of treatment have not produced
the desired results. When carried out by a professionally
trained and skilled hypnotherapist, the benefits can be
long lasting and often permanent.
The
human mind and body have unlimited potential to create,
transform and heal. Growth, change and self healing occur
within each of us naturally everyday.
Yet,
when for instance, we are facing daily negative thought
patterns and beliefs about ourselves we tend to be physically
or emotionally running on very low energy. Demotivated and
depressed our natural responses become less and less effective.
Since
fear and helplessness are our emotional companions, our
natural ability to motivate ourselves is almost non existent
or short term lived. This is where Hypnotherapy can work
effectively on several levels:
- Step
1 you can by pass the critical part of the mind and allow
new information to come in.
- Step
2 you can identify and address the root cause of the problem
and put the past to rest.
- Step
3 you can eliminate limiting belief patterns and change
your self image.
- Step
4 you can install life enhancing self loving, confidence
boosting thoughts and beliefs.
- Step
5 you can feel the change occurring within you and experience
life from a successful attitude.
- Step
6 you can make naturally the practical external changes
and manifest the life you want.
It
is completely natural and safe, with no harmful side effects.
Hypnotherapy is medically accepted to benefit the following
conditions and more:
- Quit
Smoking
- Phobias
- Sleeping
problems
- Self
-reparenting skills
- Nail
biting
- Boosting
self-confidence
- Inhibitions
and fears
- Assertiveness
skills
- Weight
control
- Compulsions
- Reduce
Stress
- Free
your Creativity
- Study
/sporting performance
- Emotional
problems
- Pain
management
- Heal
relationship issues
It
may be surprising to many to learn that we have all experienced
trance states many times, for example as we drift into sleep
or upon awakening.
The experience of hypnosis is similar: neither asleep nor
awake and a little like daydreaming with a pleasant feeling
of deep relaxation.
Hypnosis
is an altered state of consciousness which you can naturally
enter so that, for therapeutic purposes, beneficial suggestions
may be given directly to your unconscious mind. In this
way, hypnosis is an effective way of making contact with
our inner (unconscious) self, which is both a reservoir
of unrecognized potential and knowledge as well as being
the unwitting source of many of our problems.
It
is a fact that no-one can be hypnotized against their will
and even when hypnotized, a person can still reject any
suggestion. Thus
therapeutic hypnosis is a state of purposeful cooperation
between the client and the therapist. No one can make you
do anything you do not want to do. Even those people on
television are willing participant and could at any time
stop the process.
It
must be emphasized that what we as hypnotherapist's do is
by definition therapeutic.
Stage hypnosis is very different as it is used to entertain
and for fun.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What
happens during the session?
First of all there is a detailed consultation during which
you are able to talk things over in complete confidence
and give details of your problem(s). This is often therapeutic
in itself.
A
course of treatment will then be suggested, the number of
sessions that are required will depend upon a number of
factors such as the type of problem, its depth and severity.
Usually
then hypnosis will be discussed with you and any questions
you may still have about hypnosis answered.
You
will be asked to sit back comfortably and then led gently
into hypnosis. The therapist voice will then lead you into
a very deep state of relaxation it is normal to experience
a sensation of heaviness or lightness in your limbs. The
first part of the session is generally very pleasant. The
therapist will have access to a wide range of techniques
to help you with your issue and will use different techniques
such as imagery working with the part or aspect of the problem
that requires treatment Sessions can last between one hour
to two hours depending on your requirements. It is also
recommended to wear comfortable clothe to ensure greater
comfort throughout the session.
Will I go to sleep?
No, although we may use the word 'sleep' during an induction,
it is purely a signal to get the mind to relax very deeply,
sometimes referred to as 'hypnotic sleep' You may look as
if you are asleep but your mind will remain very clear and
in control. In fact your will be in a state of heightened
awareness focusing on your inner world and reality rather
than unconscious.
Will a moment arrive when I am not under control?
No, quite the opposite. This is the biggest, most widespread
myth about hypnosis.
Powerful
changes are made but only ones that you want. In fact, you
will enjoy a definite feeling of increased control. Nobody
can be hypnotized against their will.
So how will I know I'm under?
People go in and out of trances every day and are not aware
of it. Have you ever travelled from A to Z by car and wondered
how you ended up at your destination? This was an altered
state of awareness.
You
just feel mentally very, very calm and content, relaxed,
focused, and alert, sounds initially become extremely intense
as though planes or trains are literally in the room with
us and then they drop as background noises.
Another
component is that everything slows down as time distortion
is very common at the end of the session you might feel
time went by unusually quickly or slowly.
Will I remember anything afterwards?
Yes, almost certainly you will. Even people, who have been
able to have operations under hypnosis, and have felt no
pain, will often chat about the experience afterwards (and
during!).
Occasionally
people recall very little or nothing, rather like occasions
when you cannot recall much or any of a dream.
If
you wish to discuss any aspect of Hypnotherapy please contact
us by email or phone.
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