About Hypnosis & Working With A Hypnotherapist

Hypnosis is an entirely natural state which is pleasant and relaxing, similar to the drowsy state experienced prior to sleep, where the physiological relaxed state is present. A better description of Hypnosis is conscious relaxation. Self hypnosis often occurs when we become engrossed in our reading, watching television, listening to music etc.

The role of the hypnotherapist is to help the client to switch into this natural mind state, rather than having it occurring by coincidence. People are often surprised, or at times disappointed, at how natural hypnosis feels to them. Such reactions arise because hypnosis is a natural mind state. Some people expect to be completely unaware of what happens or have no memory of the events following a hypnosis session. Indeed, that can occur, but in most cases the experience is vivid and real.

When the mind is relaxed, strong positive suggestions are given to the patient which influence the subconscious part of the mind for dynamic positive change, being particularly beneficial in providing skills to promote a greater feeling of confidence and well-being, producing long lasting habit change.

Among the many conditions that can often benefit from hypnotherapy are stress, obsessional issues, sexual, habit grieving and behavioural problems, fear of flying, driving, pre-test, exam nerves, blushing, anger, public speaking, dentistry and sport issues, panic attacks and numerous phobias, too many to mention here.

Hypnotherapy can assist with sleeping disorders, weight loss, drinking and eating and to promote a more satisfying pregnancy and birth experience. Asthmatic and hay-fever conditions can also respond favourably. Hypnotherapy is often used to promote rapid response to mind over matter, self healing of bodily discomfort, for peace and tranquillity.

Hypnosis was recognized as a complimentary healing modality by the British Medical Association (1955), the American Medical Association (1958, there are “definite and proper uses of hypnosis in medical and dental practice”), and the American Psychiatric Association (1961).

There is no surrender of mind or control.  A person who does not want to be hypnotised cannot be hypnotised or induced to do or say anything which violates personal standards of behaviour or integrity.

Hypnosis was accepted by the American Medical Association in 1958 as a viable form of treatment.

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