An Introduction to Hypnotherapy
I first gained an interest in hypnotherapy many years ago when I couldn’t pass my maths exams for promotion.
I sought treatment to enable me to move the obstacles that were preventing me from solving basic mathematical problems.
Once my treatment ended and I found out how powerful hypnotherapy was, it opened up a range of opportunities in my life, not just relating to maths that would have been unthinkable prior to the treatment.
After a successful career in the UK military and Australian Defence Forces which took me around the world and into many conflict zones, I found once again how treatment through hypnotherapy benefited me in dealing with the direct effects of being in those unstable environments.
This time it inspired me to take it up as a profession in order to help people benefit from the subtle power of hypnotherapy as I have. My vision is to empower people to make real and positive changes to their lives through hypnotherapy.
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What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy or hypnosis is a naturally occurring state that we all experience at various times and in various depths throughout the day.
Many people describe hypnosis as feeling similar to daydreaming, when they are neither fully alert, nor asleep. Everyone’s experiences and therefore descriptions of hypnosis will vary because hypnotic states feel different to different people.
Hypnosis is usually associated with a pleasant feeling of deep relaxation and this can be part of the therapy.
Why is hypnosis such a good treatment for so many areas including Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, Non Epileptic Seizures (NEADS) and phobias?
I use a tailored approach for each client to achieve positive outcomes, reducing anxiety and stress around their trauma(s).
Traumas are not discussed in any detail, and sometimes not at all if the client prefers. I use techniques to reduce the causes and emotions associated with trauma in the privacy and safe space of the client’s own mind.
Hypnosis creates a focused state where clients feel safe. In this relaxed state, I help clients remove imposed or self-imposed barriers and reduce anxiety levels. This allows the mind to process trauma so it becomes an old memory, opening up new possibilities, unlocking new ways of thinking and helping clients move forwards in life.
Treating traumas and PTSD using hypnosis is highly effective, safe and does not rely on the client reliving those trauma(s).
Typically after the traumatic memory(s) have been treated clients often say that:
- It no longer feels important
- It feels really distant and I can talk about it calmly
- There is little or no emotion behind the memory
- It no longer feels terrible
This frees the client to explore and discover resources they didn’t know they had, and moving forwards in life.
It’s a nice way to solve a problem.
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Have Questions?
Whether you’re curious about hypnotherapy, want to discuss a specific concern, or find out if it’s right for you, I’m happy to help.
