Hypnotherapy

What is Hypnosis?

Have you ever been so involved with a task that you have lost track of time? Have you ever driven from one place to another and arrived safely, but not remembered the journey? Have you ever read a book and become so involved with the plot you can see the scenery and hear characters speak? Have you every day-dreamed? These are everyday examples of an altered state of awareness.

Hypnosis is another example of an altered state of awareness – one which can be used for self help. It is a perfectly natural state which occurs between being fully awake and fully asleep. In the clinical setting hypnosis is usually accompanied by a pleasant state of physical relaxation which in itself is beneficial, especially in the symptoms induced by or aggravated by stress. The term Hypnotherapy means the use of hypnosis for the treatment and relief of a variety of somatic and psychological symptoms.

It is important to note that no one can by hypnotised against their will and no one can be forced to do things while under hypnosis that they do not want to do.

Hypnotherapy is completely natural and safe. There are no harmful side-effects. When administered by a professionally trained and skilled hypnotherapist the benefits are long lasting and often permanent.

What conditions can hypnosis treat?

Modern hypnotherapists use hypnosis not only for medical purposes, but also as an aid for the resolution of many problems that are psychological in origin. It is estimated that approximately 85% of people of all age groups will readily respond to Clinical Hypnotherapy. It is often successful when other more conventional methods of treatment have failed. Listed below are some of the conditions for which hypnotherapy is indicated as a practical treatment:

Breaking unwanted habits (eg smoking, nocturnal enuresis, nail biting, stuttering)

Obtaining relief and often remission from symptoms such as asthma, migraine, gastro-intestinal and neurological disorders

Dermatological conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, herpes simplex and even warts

Pain control for minor surgery, dentistry, arthritis and general neuromuscular aches and pains

Hypnosis can free people from phobias, compulsions, emotional problems, insomnia, inhibitions, guilt feelings, jealousy and many of the worries and anxieties of everyday life

Sexual dysfunction such as impotence, premature ejaculation, frigidity, vaginismus and others

The use of self-hypnosis will help prevent stress and tensions caused by modern day living, reduce high blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease

Hypnotherapy for effective weight control, increasing work/study/sporting performance, improving concentration and memory, developing the imagination boosting self-confidence and achieving more of the potential which we all possess.