What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnosis is a very natural state of deep and pleasant
relaxation – much
like the experience we have as we enter and emerge from sleep.
You will have at some point arrived at a destination without
remembering every stage of the journey – we have all has this experience. During the “day
dream” part of the journey you knew exactly what was going on around
you, but you were also completely relaxed. This trance state is very similar
to that which you will enter into during a hypnotherapy session.
While in hypnosis, changes can be made in the part of the mind that you don't
consciously use - the subconscious or unconscious mind.
The aim of all such therapy is to assist people in finding meaningful alternatives
to their present unsatisfactory ways of thinking, feeling or behaving. Therapy
also tends to help clients become more accepting both of themselves and others
and can be most useful in promoting personal development and unlocking inner
potential.
Can anyone be
hypnotised?
Yes, as long as they want to be - you can not be made to go into hypnosis against
your will.
Some people are more readily hypnotisable than others and this also depends
upon a person’s willingness to be hypnotised at the time. This will also
depend on a number of factors, not least of which will be the strength of the
person’s particular need and their trust and confidence in the therapist
concerned.
What does it
feel like?
It can be different for everybody. Although it not sleep, some people feel
like they have had the most amazing rest while others might remain quite alert.
Will I know what
is happening?
Yes. Hypnosis can actually make you more aware of what is happening. Although
your eyes are closed your other senses can increase their awareness and sensitivity.
You remain in control at all times and if you decide to end the session at
any time, then you will be able to.
What are the
benefits?
Hypnotherapy can be utilised to access a person’s inner potential to
effect beneficial change.
The list of issues which
may be helped through Hypnotherapy is long and but
includes: stress, anxiety, panic, phobias, unwanted
habits and addictions for example smoking, overeating
and alcoholism, disrupted sleep patterns, lack of confidence
and low self-esteem, fear of exams and public speaking,
allergies and areas of both sporting and artistic performance
enhancement.
Used alongside other
counselling techniques, it can also assist in helping
to resolve relationship difficulties and be useful
within anger management strategies.
How often will
I need to see the hypnotherapist?
Unlike many other psychological therapies, Hypnotherapy is generally considered
to be a fairly short-term approach in which beneficial change, if it is to
occur, should become apparent within a relatively few sessions.
This can depend on the
type of problem and on the progress made. If you require
2 or 3 sessions the hypnotherapist will normally see
you once a week.
However some clients
see their hypnotherapist once a fortnight or even once
a month depending on their circumstances.
