clinical hypnotherapy

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what is hypnosis?

how does hypnosis work?

what conditions does hypnotherapy treat?

overview of clinical hypnotherapy

 

What is hypnosis?                                                  

Despite the classic image of hypnosis being something magical or mysterious, hypnosis is actually a natural state of mind. During any given day we all slip in and out of a state of hypnosis many times – whilst were drifting off to sleep, just before we wake up, whilst we’re engrossed in the television or a good book.

Hypnosis is not like being asleep; it is actually a state of hyper-awareness which is characterised by focused attention, increased susceptibility, and the potential to experience vivid ‘daydreams’. In fact daydreaming is an incredibly similar feeling to that of hypnosis; you are still aware of your surroundings, you are in complete control and if you wish you could come out of your ‘daydream’ at any time.

Hypnotherapy is the combination of hypnosis and a therapeutic environment which makes use of other modalities such as psychotherapy or counselling skills. An effective and professional hypnotherapist will therefore not only be able to guide you into a state of hypnosis but will also be able to deal effectively and compassionately with any issues that may arise, and they’ll also provide a safe and nonjudgementall environment in which you are able to talk about any thoughts or feelings you may wish to share.
 
Clinical Hypnotherapy uses advanced methods of hypnosis and other techniques to treat a variety of medical, physical, emotional and mental issues. Clinical hypnotherapy can often work where other methods, such as counselling, have failed. Clinical hypnotherapy is an integrated therapy - in that it often utilises many other forms of therapy such as Neural Linguistic Programming (NLP),behaviourall psychology, cognitive psychology, as well as the most effective elements of the most influentialtheoriess such as Freud, Carl Jung and Adler. The therapy is always tailored to your specific needs, and will always take into account yourbelieff systems.
 

How does hypnosis work?

Hypnotherapy takes advantage of the incredible power of your subconscious – this is the part of your mind that contains everything which makes you who you are; your memories your beliefs, your thoughts and feelings your hopes and fears. In order to make any lasting changes in your life it is the subconscious which needs to be addressed – this is the part of you which is running the show.
 
Byfocusingg on the voice of the hypnotherapist your concentration (and your conscious mind) is taken up completely – to the exclusion of all else. This means that your subconscious is then easier to access. Due to the heightened state of relaxation and the increased susceptibility which comes with it, any suggestions made to your subconscious are much more likely to take hold. This means that reaching your goal – whether it be losing weight, passing your driving test or quitting smoking will be so much easier to achieve.
 

What conditions does hypnotherapy treat?

As hypnotherapy deals with issues relating to the subconscious and everything we do, feel, and think is controlled by the programming in your subconscious, there really are no limits to the issues hypnotherapy can help relieve. Below are just a few.

  • chronic pain management
  • eczema and other skin conditions
  • fibromyalgia
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • PMS
  • infertility
  • low immunity
  • headaches and migraines
  • stress
  • insomnia/disturbed sleep
  • panic attacks
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • low self esteem
  • low confidence
  • panic attacks
  • anger management
  • fear of dentist
  • fear of needles
  • fear of spiders
  • fear of flying
  • exams
  • smoking cessation
  • weight loss
  • childbirth
  • driving tests
  • nail biting
  • sport performance
  • post traumatic stress disoder
  • disturbing memories/thoughts
  • negative thinking
  • relationships -breakups/betrayal/bereavement
  • snoring
  • stuttering
  • bed wetting
  • psycho-sexual issues (impotence/ premature ejaculation/ vaginismus)
  • 'past life' regression
  • communicating with your higher self/inner adviser

This list is not exhaustive - hypnotherapy can effectively deal with any kind of fears, phobias, anxieties, any kind of unwantehabitsts.

If there is anything in your life you wish you could be achieving but something seems to be stopping you then hypnotherapy could help. If there are things in your life which you feel like you have no control over such as weight gain or pain hypnotherapy can help you to actively manage your pain and get control of your weight.

Hypnotherapy can even help you to get to know yourself better, it can help you to uncover and effectively deal with issues or incidents from your past which may be having a negative influence on you today.
 
 
Overview of clinical hypnotherapy
 
  • hypnosis is a natural state of mind - one that you enter many times a day
  • you remain in control at all times
  • you can move around and 'wake up' whenever you choose
  • hypnosis is  not the same as sleep, although it may feel similar
  • you cannot be forced to do, say, think, feel anything unless you want to
  • you may remember everything that is said, or remember only some parts
  • clinical hypnotherapy is the combination of hypnosis and behavioural/cognitive therapy
 
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