WHAT IS HYPNOTHERAPY?

Most people think that hypnotherapy and hypnosis is some kind of power trip where a person “takes over” the will of another and makes them do things they don’t want to do. A lot of the time when hypnosis is mentioned people will immediately think about stage shows. This is not what Hypnotherapy is about at all. I want people to know that Hypnotherapy, used properly, is nothing like the above. When a person is having a hypnotherapy consultation they are in control at all times. They hear all that is going on around them and they can stop the consultation at any time during the process if they want to. You cannot work with someone who is not conscious of what is happening to them, particularly when the therapy used involved talking and listening!

Hypnosis is a waking state, in which the person’s attention is focused away from his or her surroundings and absorbed by inner experiences such as feelings, cognitions and imagery.

HYPNOTHERAPY IS NOT…
Taking control of someone else’s mind
Having a “power” over someone
Getting people to do things they don’t want to do
Untried or un-tested
Manipulating another person
Spooky!
Not a recognised therapy
Using a kind of magic.

So if it is none of the above, what is Hypnotherapy?

HYPNOTHERAPY IS…
Safe
Giving a person control of their situation
Tried and tested over many years
Successful
A recognised therapy in many areas including the medical field
An alternative to taking pills and potions for some people
A therapy that helps people do what they felt they could not do before
An agreed two way process between client and Hypnotherapist

Hypnotherapy is safe and has no side effects, only positive results.