Hypnosis and hypnotherapy has been around for more than 5000 years; it is now being recognised as a safe and effective tool to assist with a great many issues – in fact, it is accepted by the British Medical Association as a valuable treatment methodology and has been since 1955.
The subconscious is happy to accept new and positive suggestions and responses to issues that have been problematic for you because it always wants what’s best for you. The way you respond to things now is as a result of an old pattern of behaviour – positive or negative. Many patterns of behaviour are developed in a child’s mindset but this often continues to be the way we operate throughout life, despite growing into adults. If we do not re-programme the subconscious with different solutions as we grow (or in other words update the program), it continues to use the outdated one it has always used.
Can I Be Hypnotised?
The short answer generally is YES! Most people have more natural hypnotic ability, most people can be hypnotized. Furthermore, like musical ability, hypnoticability tends to increase with practice.
How Will I know I’m Hypnotised?
Most people describe hypnosis as a pleasant experience, during which they feel focused and absorbed in the hypnotic experience. You will feel alert yet more relaxed, more comfortable, or more peaceful. It is quite like the waking state between sleep and wakefulness. Awake but just relaxing back and enjoying the peace and relaxation. We all enter varying degrees of hypnosis or natural trance states every day. Remember when you have just switched off and then realised you have arrived at your destination with not a lot of conscious memory because you were thinking – that is a trance state of hypnosis.
A Few Concerns?
You may have a few doubts or concerns about hypnotherapy. We read all sorts of nonsense in the press. Here are answers to a few misconceptions. feel free to email me if you need further reassurance.
Myth 1 – The person being hypnotized will be under the control of the hypnotist, and can be made to do or say anything the hypnotist wants.
Fact 1 – This is not true. No matter how deeply hypnotized you become, you will remain in control throughout the session. You cannot be made to do anything you do not want to do, or anything that you are uncomfortable doing.
Myth 2 – Hypnosis is something that is done to people, rather than something that they can do for themselves.
Fact 2 – This is not true. Hypnosis is a skill you can learn. It is a tool you can use to help yourself feel better.
Myth 3 – People can become trapped in hypnosis and cannot “come out” of it when they want to.
Fact 3 – This is not true. You can end hypnosis whenever you want. You are always in control. You simply open your eyes and orient yourself in the room.
Myth 4 – People have to be ” hypnotizable” or ” gullible” for hypnosis to work.
Fact 4 – This is not true. Most people can benefit from hypnosis. Choosing to be responsive to suggestion means only that you have the ability to use hypnosis effectively.
Myth 5 – During hypnosis, people are unconscious.
Fact 5 – Again, this is not true. During hypnosis you are not asleep or unconscious, although you may feel very relaxed. You are an active participant in the hypnosis session.
Don’t you deserve to live your life how you want?
What Can Hypnotherapy Help With?
Hypnosis can help a whole multitude of things and can give EFFECTIVE and LONG-LASTING RESULTS for:
Alcohol Addiction
Abuse
Anger Management
Anorexia
Anxiety
Bereavement
Binge Eating
Blushing
Bulimia
Childhood Issues
Childbirth
Confidence & Self Esteem
Depression
Eating Disorders
Exam Nerves
Feeling a Failure
Fears & Phobias
Grief
Guilt
IBS
Infertility
Insomnia
Pain Management & Pain Relief
Panic Attacks
Personal Development
Phobias
Post natal Depression
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Sleep Problems
Stress & Anxiety
Sexual Problems
Sexual Abuse
Weight issues
