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Hypnotherapy What is hypnosis? Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation and focused concentration. It is an altered state of consciousness into which you allow yourself to enter, with the guidance of a therapist. You are in control at all times, you always know what is happening, and you can come out of the altered state at any time by simply opening your eyes.
With hypnotherapy these altered, yet natural, state of consciousness are used to assist people to resolve problems or to create and enhance feelings of well being.
How does it work? Within the hypnotic state, you can by-pass the barriers to your inner thoughts and feelings, and suggestions are acted upon much more powerfully than is possible in normal state of mind. Mental imagery can also be utilised to assist people to make changes in their lives. The subconscious mind does not distinguish between 'real' and 'imagined' experiences, which is why dreams can feel real. This phenomenon can be used so that clients can create new positive realities for themselves or alter their perception of past events that may affect current behaviour. There is a growing body of scientific knowledge which is demonstrating that the mind is directly linked to our immune systems, which means that techniques used in hypnotherapy can also affect our physical as well as psychological and spiritual heath. What happens in a hypnotherapy session? At the first consultation, your therapist will take a detailed history and discuss your problems and goals. During the hypnotherapy session, your therapist will gently guide you into hypnosis so that you can access your subconscious mind and start making the changes that you desire. A session takes about an hour. How many sessions will I need? This depends on the nature of your problem. Centre users are normally offered a block of six lessons. However treatments are tailored to individual needs and sometimes more or less sessions will be required. Hypnotherapy can show you how to unlock your mind to help yourself. Where hypnosis can help... Health Immunity and Physical Illness Mental Outlook Stress Management |
It may feel as if you are dreaming or daydreaming
and is a natural form of consciousness which many people experience
on a daily basis. For example if you have ever been so absorbed
in a book or a film it has felt as if you are actually there, that
is a form of hypnosis, as is the experience some people have when
waking in the morning being aware of everything going on around
them yet still being in a very relaxed dream like state.