WHAT IS HYPNOTHERAPY AND HOW CAN IT HELP?
Hypnotherapy combines hypnosis with talking therapy to bring about desired changes in a person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviours at a subconscious level. The beliefs we hold about ourselves, whether positive or negative are all stored within our subconscious mind, as are many of our behaviours, patterns and habits.
Therapeutic techniques applied during the state of hypnosis can often help people to make changes more quickly than other traditional approaches such as psychotherapy or counselling. This is due to being able to access the subconscious mind and work more deeply than at a conscious level.
Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state and is sometimes likened to daydreaming or being in a focused state of attention. For the majority of people, hypnosis is very pleasant and relaxing, but everyone’s experience is different.
Some people find that they are aware of every word the therapist says, while others might find their mind wandering. It is also common for people to lose track of time when they are in hypnosis. Your level of awareness during the session does not affect the effectiveness of the session.
For further information about what happens during a hypnotherapy session, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Hypnotherapy can help with many issues, and if change is likely to occur, this will usually be noticeable after just a few sessions. People often seek hypnotherapy for such issues as:
- Addiction (smoking, alcohol, vaping, cannabis)
- Anxiety
- Confidence issues
- Fears and phobias
- IBS symptoms
- Pain management
- Panic attacks
- Performance anxiety
- Self-esteem issues
- Sleep issues
- Stress
- Trauma
- Unwanted habits
- Weight management
As hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy it is generally not advised for people suffering from depression, epilepsy, psychosis or psychiatric disorders.
Please seek advice from your GP if you are unsure. Contact will be made by me with your GP if you present with any of the above.