The truth about hypnotherapy

Hypnosis is a natural state of selective, focused attention and even though it is 100% natural and normal, it remains one of the most fascinating and unfortunately misunderstood phenomena of the human mind. Our ability to enter this state of consciousness opens the door to countless possibilities for healing, self-exploration and change. The focused state of hypnosis allows change to intentionally be made “automatically”, changes that we could not ordinarily consciously make.

How does hypnosis work?

When something happens to us, we remember it and learn a particular behaviour in response to what happened. Each time something similar happens, our physical and emotional reactions attached to the memory are repeated. In some cases these reactions are unhealthy. When necessary you will be led to remember the event that led to the first reaction, separate the memory from the learned behaviour, and replace unhealthy behaviours with new, healthier ones.

During hypnosis, your body relaxes and your thoughts become more focused. Like other relaxation techniques, hypnosis lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and changes certain types of brain wave activity. In this relaxed state, you will feel at ease physically yet fully awake mentally and may be highly responsive to suggestion. Your conscious mind becomes less alert and your subconscious mind becomes more focused.

It is important to be aware that you are in complete control during a session; nobody can make you say or do anything that you are not comfortable with.

Hypnosis can be used to treat

Some of the common issues that hypnosis can be used to treat are:

Phobias, addictions, pain management, sleep issues, allergies, negative self talk, anxiety, bad habits, emotional trauma, depression, OCD and stress.