Hypnotherapy Explained

What is Hypnosis?

The term hypnosis conjures up many thoughts, usually extremely far from the truth. Hypnosis is quite simply a naturally occurring state of mind.

There are many examples when you will have been in a ”Hypnotic” trance state and may not have recognised it. It is a state of deep relaxation that focuses attention and concentration. It goes beyond the conscious mind and enters at a subconscious level.

The subconscious mind will be receptive to the suggestions made by the Hypnotherapist which is where the work is done, helping you get the results you want.

During a Hypnosis session, you can experience a heightened sense of awareness. This is a natural and normal state which we experience regularly, and before you go to sleep and when you wake up in the morning.

Have you ever arrived at a particular destination but do not remember driving there?

You have been in a natural hypnotic state of mind, which is called “highway hypnosis”

Other times you will have experienced a state of Natural Hypnosis. This is when you become so involved in reading a book, watching television or playing a sport and you are able to block everything out.

Have you ever heard the saying “Being in the Zone”?

You are in a hypnotic state of mind if you are concentrating very intensely on something. This concentration coupled with relaxation is why hypnotherapy is so effective.

”Hypnotherapy is often applied in order to modify a subject’s behavior, emotional content, and attitudes, as well as a wide range of conditions including dysfunctional habits, anxiety, stress-related illness, pain management, and personal development”