Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis to treat an ever-increasing range of behavioural, psychological and psycho-somatic problems.

Hypnosis is a state of mind and a psychological tool that we all have access to naturally, and which we can further develop with practice. It’s a state where the relaxed mind is better able to receive positive thoughts and suggestions that might be useful to you.

When it is used unaided, it is called self-hypnosis; when it is done with the help of a trained professional, it is called hypnotherapy.

In that relaxed natural state, your unconscious is better able to communicate with your conscious mind.

The unconscious comprises of everything (memories, beliefs, habits, mindsets etc.) that lie outside of conscious awareness. We cannot hold everything in conscious awareness at all times, and so it is kept in the unconscious. All automatic processes, including bodily functions, are performed by the unconscious. 

The metaphor often used is that of an iceberg. The visible tip represents the conscious mind, whilst the invisible huge mass that we tap into (about 90%), is the unconscious.

We usually try to address emotional, psychological and psycho-somatic (health) problems on a conscious level only. However, this is rarely enough because all blocks, limiting beliefs and root causes of issues are to be found, outside of conscious awareness, in the unconscious. It is therefore essential to communicate with the unconscious to uncover the root cause, the heart of the problem so to speak, so that lasting change can take place.

The 4 key elements to a state of hypnosis are: 

•      A relaxed mind

•      A relaxed body

•      Concentration

•      Imagination

When someone is engrossed in reading a book, watching a film, contemplating nature, in a daydream or performing an activity without realising it - for example driving or walking home on 'auto-pilot', they are in a state of 'trance' or hypnosis. We all experience this state, often several times a day, to varying degrees. 

So most people can experience hypnosis, except for people under the influence of drugs, alcohol or certain types of medication, and those experiencing psychosis. Individuals who find it difficult to let go of control will also struggle to experience hypnosis, though this can be overcome. Ah... and those who are not willing to enter that state, simply won't.

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Hypnotherapists are facilitators of a natural process you are in control of throughout. You are free to accept or reject any suggestions made to you. Under hypnosis, the unconscious presents us with what we are ready and willing to explore, when we are ready and willing to explore it.

This is a collaborative process. The (hypno)therapist is a facilitator. Hypnotherapy is very powerful and can effect deep and lasting transformation. Even though it is a rapid and effective therapy, it’s not a “quick fix” with a magic wand. If you are open and willing, then you’ll be guided from your unsatisfactory present, to a healthy and creative alternative future. 

Whether online or in-person, you will be gently guided to a completely relaxed state, which will allow you to have a focussed, heightened state of awereness. It is often described as a dream-like state. It is in this state that the unconscious is more easily accessible and therefore receptive to positive suggestions and therapeutic change.

An open mind and a commitment to addressing the issues, mindsets or patterns of behaviours you've to come to address and change. I will guide you and empower you to make these changes happen. Change and transformation will take place because you want them to happen. And that can be a very empowering experience.