Clinical Hypnosis and hypnotherapy

Ever found yourself to be so absorbed in a movie that nothing else seems important? Or found yourself so engrossed in a subject that you end up paying no attention to any background noise, or conversation around you? If so, then you have already experienced hypnosis.

Why Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is the key that enables the vast power of the mind to bring about positive and beneficial changes.

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy means the use of hypnosis for the treatment and relief of a variety of somatic and psychological symptoms.

Hypnotherapy is completely natural and safe and there are no harmful side effects. When administered by a professionally trained and skilled hypnotherapist, the benefits are long lasting and often permanent.

What is Hypnosis?

In the early part of the 20th Century, hypnosis was used almost exclusively by stage hypnotists, thereby projecting a hopelessly distorted view of this very powerful therapeutic tool. However, in 1955, the British Medical Association endorsed the practice of hypnosis in Medical School education, since when it has become a valuable addition to conventional medical treatment.

The actual experience of being hypnotised is very difficult to describe, neither asleep nor awake. All hypnotic states are characterised by a tremendously pleasant state of relaxation, an altered state of consciousness into which individuals allow themselves to enter so that desired, beneficial suggestions may be given directly to the unconscious mind. Thus, hypnosis is a natural, effective way of making contact with the inner (unconscious) self, a source of many of our problems as well as a tremendous reservoir of unrecognised potential strength and knowledge, i.e. the forgotten assets.

In hypnotherapy, the patient is asked to close his/her eyes and let his body relax, whilst his state of conscious awareness is progressively and naturally modified, thus making the patient open to positive suggestions delivered by the therapist. Contrary to the popular belief, one cannot get stuck in a hypnotic trance. The patient remains in control of the session all the way through, and can return to normal conscious awareness at any time.

Nobody can ever be hypnotised against their will and, even when hypnotised, people can still reject any of the suggestions given if they are not appropriate.