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Hypnotherapy
We all have done some form of self-hypnosis in our lives, it may have been in the form of day dreaming but it often comes in the form of negative self talk where these ideas get planted firmly into our heads, ultimately affecting our self view and how we interact with the world. Why not harness your innate ability to use hypnosis to change any negative patterning and address any limiting habits or beliefs to improve your overall well-being.
Getting started with Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy will support and empower you to make positive changes in your life.
During your first session you will discuss your goals with your therapist and together come up with a treatment plan.
Once you enter a state of hypnosis you body will feel calm and relaxed, similar to how you would feel when meditating, essentially it is putting your mind into a heightened state of learning where you will be more receptive to ideas and suggestions for self-improvement or behaviour modifications. You will feel calm and relaxed but still fully in control. Your therapist will speak in a gentle but assertive voice placing suffusions agreed in your treatment plan, which is discussed and revised in sessions.
To get the most out of your sessions it is important to engage your focus and imagination.
How the get the most out of your sessions?
1. Do some research, it always helps to be informed
2. Play your part – As with any therapy this is a partnership. The hypnotherapist bringing their skills, you bringing knowledge of you. Be as honest and open with your therapist as you can.
3. Always tell the therapist how you feel, especially if you aren’t comfortable. When you’re relaxed and comfortable you’re more likely to get the desired outcome from the therapy
4. Go with the flow engage fully in the process and be open
5. Commit to the process and be ready for change but also understand that change can often happen quickly but sometimes it does take a bit longer. Sometimes big changes occur that feel natural and easy, like stopping smoking after one hypnotherapy session. But this is not always the case, if your issue has been ongoing for a while, it could take a number of sessions to create the new patterns of thinking feeling and behaviour you want.
6. There may be homework! Be ready to do your part in your ongoing development between sessions; you may be asked do small assignments. It’s good to start doing things differently as then you'll more quickly re-pattern and gain feelings of control over your issues. Gaining an independent approach to your well-being.
7. Focus on what you do want, we are inclined to get more of what we focus on, so rather than focusing on the problem, start thinking as if the problem has gone away completely. What would you be doing? How would you be thinking/feeling? Seek your successes and take keep taking small steps towards what you want.
8. Keeping a journal to monitor your change, a funny feature of change is that once it’s happened, we contentedly blank out our old state of mind. Keeping a journal or just making notes after sessions will help you to see your progress
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is simply a state of focused attention. In this relaxed state, your mind is more responsive to suggestion. In a therapeutic setting, the suggestions are designed to be beneficial to help you change unhelpful thought patterns. Clients often comment about how “ordinary” Hypnosis feels – it is not unlike daydreaming – you can often hear everything that is being said whilst in a deeply relaxed state. In fact, you could think of it as guided daydreaming.
What it is not?
Contrary to the image portrayed in films, books and the media, Hypnosis does not involve the therapist taking control of your mind – no one can Hypnotise you against your will. Nobody can make you do anything you do not want to – your subconscious mind will simply reject any suggestion that is inappropriate for you. You are always in complete control.
What is it like?
Actually, we all experience the Hypnotic state in our everyday lives. When you are deeply engrossed in a book or a film, you are experiencing a hypnotic trance. Many people slip into a hypnotic trance when driving. We can drive for many miles without consciously thinking, without even realising that we are driving. However, we know that if any emergency occurs when driving in this state, we can immediately snap out of it and take the appropriate action. So many of you will have experienced trance many times and knows how it feels. It is not at all strange, magical or mysterious; it is calming, relaxing and very pleasant.
During Hypnosis you will be guided into a similar state so that beneficial suggestion can be directed towards your subconscious mind
Why do hypnotherapy?
Being in a hypnotic state allows a person, while still fully in control, to better respond to suggestion, this can be helpful in addressing undesirable behaviours, habits or changing perceptions which can help with pain management. As well as helping you to cope better with anxiety, stress and self-esteem.
What can it help with?
Hypnotherapy treatments can help with confidence and self-esteem problems. It can also help (if necessary, in conjunction with medication) in the treatment of depression and anxiety, including panic attacks, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Phobias such as spiders, needles, flying and public speaking can be minimised, along with painful memories and traumatic experiences. It has proved very successful with pain management, weight management & sleep issues. If your condition or issue is not listed please call to discuss how we could help.