About Clinical Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy helps people to make positive changes in their life.

It is the use of an altered state of consciousness, or trance, for therapeutic endpoint.

Through relaxation and guided imagery, the clinical hypnotherapist imparts direct and indirect positive suggestions, directed to the client’s subconscious mind.

While in a relaxed state the client stays actively involved and aware of what the hypnotherapist is saying at all times.

The most popular reasons people seek out hypnotherapy are to stop smoking, lose weight, to reduce stress or pain, overcome fears and phobias, increase performance across a range of behaviours and activities (such as sport or exams), heighten ability to make better decisions and their boost energy levels and coping mechanisms.

The Trance State
Trance enables us to speak directly to the subconscious part of the mind so we can help form new habits. Trance is simply a state of focused attention where we are absorbed in our thoughts.

An individual cannot be persuaded to do anything that would violate their core values and beliefs. Any such suggestions would be instantly rejected by the subconscious, induce an element of distress, which would then initiate the process of emerging from the trance state.

All hypnotic states are characterised by a tremendously pleasant state of relaxation, which individuals allow themselves to enter so that desired, beneficial suggestions may be given directly to the part of the mind known as the subconscious.

Under hypnosis, the conscious, rational part of the brain is temporarily bypassed, making the subconscious part, which influences mental and physical functions, receptive to therapy.

During the trance state there is heightened concentration for the specific purpose of maximising potential, changing limiting beliefs and behaviours and gaining insight and wisdom.

It is a natural state and clinical hypnosis practiced by a trustworthy and professionally is a safe and enjoyable experience.