Hypnotherapy
Okay, lets get some important things out of the way as soon as possible! Hypnotherapy is nothing like Stage Hypnotism entertainment shows, and contrary to some people’s belief Hypnosis is not a state of deep sleep.
It is important to know and understand that you cannot be made to do anything against you wishes or own free will during Hypnotherapy. You must want to commit to change your behaviour, habit, addiction or fear, and generally be self- motivated to do so in the first place.
You could say that Hypnosis is actually a powerful form of “believed-in imagination”, which means that if you can daydream or imagine something, then you can most likely experience Hypnotic phenomena.
Hypnosis is in effect an altered state of consciousness similar to a mixture of deep physical and mental relaxation and this enables your subconscious mind to be more aware and receptive to any helpful and healing suggestions.
This is usually done by guiding your imagination through a constructive and personalised visualisation, which focuses on your body and mind. When we are awake during our lives, our brain is producing Beta waves and when we are asleep, our brain produces Theta waves. During Hypnotherapy you will relax to a state between being awake and asleep when your brain produces Alpha waves. This state is a pleasant, enjoyable, relaxing and often a refreshing experience and facilitates meaningful and positive change by bypassing the conscious mind and accessing your subconscious mind, while you are still in overall control.
The results of this process can be very rewarding, and life changing, for anyone who has committed to the process of positive and personal change.
As with Counselling and Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy can be very effective in dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, self-defeating behaviours/ habits, grief and loss and many other presenting issues.
Don’t be misled by urban myths and misleading stories, Hypnotherapy can provide amazing support and solutions and I can personally attest to its effectiveness and safety when dealing with a professionally trained therapist in a safe place with confidentiality.
Once again, all it takes is that decision to take action and begin. Begin it now. I hope that I see you soon.
