WHAT IS HYPNOTHERAPY? 

  Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis to make the desired changes you desire in behaviour, attitude, performance and health

 Hypnosis is a safe, natural state of deep physical and mental relaxation which leads to a wonderful sense of peace and contentment, many people say they have not experienced such complete relaxation for years.

 It is a state of consciousness, guided into by a therapist with the  co-operation and willingness of the client, similar to daydreaming during which beneficial physical and mental changes can occur easily and effortlessly

 In this state of heightened focus and awareness the subconscious opens and accepts positive suggestions and imagery, you will only accept suggestions that are right for you, i.e. those which will bring about positive changes in your life. Aside: Milton Erickson, a very famous hypnotherapist, said it was like putting a megaphone to the unconscious mind!

 It can also be used as a method to gain fuller insight into past events or  whatever is happening currently.

Here is a another definition

"Hypnosis is an altered state of awareness in which  the deeper or subconscious parts of the mind can be accessed. The deeper or subconscious parts of the mind contain the memories, thoughts, feelings, everything that the person has ever experienced. In this state of mind the person is receptive to taking on board new ideas. Trance is the same mental brainwave state as hypnosis (as is meditation). Everyone has experienced trance. There are many natural states of trance. Daydreaming is a light trance state, and is in fact part of the natural body cycles. We tend to go into a daydream every one and a half to two hours throughout the day, although we may not be consciously aware of it because it is so natural. When you are familiar with driving a specific route in the car, you can often arrive at your destination with very little conscious memory of the journey. This is a natural trance. 

What can Hypnosis be used very successfully for?

1. Hypnosis may be used to add something to your life that is missing. Maybe you would like to develop a personal exercise program but lack the motivation to do so. Hypnosis could be used to help you build a powerful burning desire to exercise.

2. Hypnosis may be used to take something away you don't want. For instance, you might be interested in stopping smoking. A skilled therapist can help you lose interest in smoking and change your self-image into that of a non-smoker.

3. It may be used to release you from irrational fears and other forms of limiting beliefs. As an illustration, suppose that you have a beautiful voice and would love to sing publicly, but are afraid of the audience. Hypnosis could be used to release you from the bondage of your fears regardless of the source, allowing you to become the person that you have always been inside.

WHY HAVE A HYPNOTHERAPY SESSION?

Positive and dramatic changes can be made in your life with hypnotherapy....easily and safely

Hypnotherapy can make you feel better mentally and physically

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Q: "Could I stay in it forever?

A: No. A person enters hypnosis through choice and can leave if he/she chooses. If you were left in hypnosis, you would either come back to full awareness within a short time or go into a natural, pleasant sleep.

Q: "Could I harm myself?"

A: No.When you are in hypnosis you are conscious, in control and aware of what is happening.

"When I'm in hypnosis will you make me cluck like a chicken or bark like a dog?"

A: No.You will not be made to do anything that you do not think is acceptable or which violates your own values or accepted pattern of behaviour.

"Will I tell you something I've never told anyone?"

A: Only if you want to. All sessions are confidential and you are in control at all times.

That's about it really many people have fear's about hypnosis that they don't need. It's safe, it fun, it's wonderfully relaxing, you won't do or say anything in hypnosis that you don't want to ! 

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