What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a state of relaxation and concentration at one
with a state of heightened awareness induced by suggestion.
Hypnosis is a pleasant, altered state of consciousness during
which we reach a deep level of relaxation. This hypnotic
state is one we experience every day in different ways:
the state before we drift off to sleep, and that pleasant
state before we are fully awake in the morning, or when
we are absorbed in a good book or film.
During hypnosis, the client is in full control and is totally
aware and yet is in a deeply relaxed state.
In itself hypnosis is not a therapy but it is used in hypnotherapy
to access the unconscious mind in the treatment of emotional
and psychological problems.
Hypnosis is a safe, gentle and very effective process when
used to change behaviour, relieve anxiety, stress and fears.
Myths and Misconceptions
There are many myths about hypnosis but the only thing worth
knowing is that there is no danger and you cannot be made
to say or do anything against your will.
Hypnotherapy
In our practice we use the two main types of hypnotherapy:
Suggestion Therapy and Analytical Therapy. The choice of
therapy depends on the nature of the complaint.
Suggestion Therapy
This therapy uses a combination of hypnosis and psychotherapy,
also known as Clinical Hypnosis, and introduces carefully
selected positive suggestions into the sub-conscious mind.
This therapy is very effective for achieving short-term
goals in less complex conditions such as overcoming fear
of flying, exam anxiety, smoking and nail biting.
Usually one to three sessions will be sufficient.
Analytical Hypnotherapy
This is an especially effective method of hypnotherapy used
for releasing and resolving those bottled up emotions and
anxieties, which are the root cause of many problems and
symptoms.
It is a non-invasive therapy, using free-association and
involves no suggestion from the therapist. It is simply
a way for you, the client, to allow your unconscious mind
to work out the root of the problem and the solution. The
result of this is that after 6-12 sessions you will feel
calmer, more focused and in control of your life. This therapy
is a totally safe, liberating and life-changing experience,
conducted in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.
The benefits of therapy are numerous and include a feeling
of being more in control and confident. Anxieties are resolved
and the stress becomes manageable. You will have a greater
understanding of yourself and the underlying cause of your
anxiety.
Conditions and Problems that Respond to Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is an effective method for resolving many conditions
and problems. Other therapies focus on how you can cope
with your condition and frequently involve medication that
may mask the underlying emotional cause. The benefits from
more traditional therapies such as counselling tend to be
short term, as they do not address the root cause. Anxiety
related conditions are almost always caused by an early
childhood event or conflict. In order to resolve the current
issues it is often necessary to resolve this early, repressed
experience using analytical hypnotherapy. The use of hypnosis
speeds up the process so that after 6 to 12 sessions the
root cause is uncovered and resolved completely.
Hypnoanalysis is very specific, non-directive and gentle.
Hypnosis enables you to explore your experiences in a safe
and comfortable, supportive atmosphere until your blocked
emotions and anxiety are released.
Anxiety, stress, phobias and conditions that have an emotional
cause will be lifted and resolved. You will feel calmer;
have greater confidence, self-esteem and resilience in your
daily life. Hypnoanalysis is a positive and liberating experience.
Pain management, OCD and obsessive thoughts,
stopping smoking,
childbirth, dental anxieties as well as phobias,
anger, social phobia, compulsions,
sexual problems such as premature
ejeculation/ejaculation or lack
of sex drive, self-harming, stuttering, stammering and
eating disorders
are all conditions that respond well to using hypnotherapy.
