What is hypnosis and how does it work?
Hypnosis is a very natural learning state. It is akin to the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) state which occurs when we dream. Hypnosis is simply a narrow, focused state of attention. When you become engrossed in a really good book or television programme or when you are engaged in an activity in which you particularly zone out of the world around you and time seems to fly by, that is natural hypnosis!
During the last 3 months of foetal development we experience more REM than at any other time during our lives. It is during this time that many of our instincts become ‘programmed’.
Our instincts try to help us out but sometimes, after birth, they can have learned in such a way that they generate some responses which are unhelpful, inappropriate and disadvantageous to us (e.g. stress and anxiety at the wrong times). As REM activity programs many of our instincts before birth, it makes sense for us to utilise the same state through hypnosis to update our instincts so that they generate more helpful, appropriate and advantageous responses.
What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is simply the use of the natural state of hypnosis for therapeutic benefit. Hypnotherapy can be used effectively for an extremely wide-ranging number of treatments, issues and difficulties. I am so privileged to be able to show people how these issues and difficulties can be overcome.
Some of the numerous issues I can help you with are listed on this site but this is very much a non-exhaustive list. If you would like help to find out more about any other issue you may want to seek help for then just click on the contact page and send me a message.
How safe is hypnotherapy?
It is completely safe and is recognised by the NHS. People find hypnotherapy to be a very relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Will I be able to be hypnotised?
Yes. Hypnosis is a narrow, focused state of attention. Some people will focus more deeply straight away and others will become more focused as time goes on. People find they can be guided into a state which can make real and beneficial changes for them.
Will I lose control in hypnotherapy?
No. You are in control. You will be aware of how you feel and what is being said at all times. Hypnotherapy is actually about giving control back to you e.g. if you smoke then the cigarette controls you. Once you have given up with hypnotherapy then you have taken control back from that cigarette.
Hypnotherapy scientific evidence
“Research shows that there is more
-Health Education Authority (now the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
scientific evidence for hypnotherapy than any other complementary therapy….by using hypnosis, people can perform prodigious feats of will-power and self-healing”
Solution-Focused Psychotherapy
Solution-focused therapy is brief and effective therapy. As the name suggests, this kind of therapy is solution focused rather than problem focused. Distress is acknowledged but the focus is on success. The focus is not on a painful exploration of the past (which can be harmful to distressed people) but on solutions for the present and the future.
Solution-focused therapy is time-limited. It works well together with hypnosis and can help to solve practical issues.
We can work with you to help you find solution.
What will life be like for you after we have shown you how fast and effective changes can be made that allow you to enjoy a positive and lasting result?
My therapy approach
My talking therapy can help you to:
- deal with issues which have may have previously hindered your ambition and goals
- take on a positive outlook
- find solutions
- deal with your feelings and emotions
- ensure your basic needs are being met
- learn how to be in control
I use a combination of some of the best approaches from solution-focused psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, NLP. My research based approach ensures effective therapy.