Guide To Hypnotherapy

What Is Hypno Therapy?

Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis. This is the induction of a deeply relaxed state, with increased suggestability and suspension of critical faculties. Once in this state (known as a hypnotic trance) you are given therapeutic suggestions to change behaviour or relieve symptoms. The therapist may suggest that smoking is unpleasant or that pain is more bearable. Hypnotherapy is a method of making changes and additions to behavioural information which is stored in the individuals subconscious mind .

 Who Can Hypnotherapy Help?

Hypnosis has claimed success in the treatment of many different problems, in particular, habitual symptoms such as Smoking and other forms of Addiction. Pain can be relieved or lessened. It has also helped Skin Disorders, Migrane, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Asthma, Insomnia, Phobias, Stress and Anxiety and can help with low self esteem. However, it should be avoided in personality disorders, psychosis and severe depression. Group hypnosis may be used in preparation for childbirth.

 What Does HypnoTherapy Involve?

The procedures that are used in Hypnotherapy vary between different practitioners. At the initial consultation, the therapist will take a detailed case history from the patient and he/she will explain the procedure. Cooperation with the therapist is vital. You will first be put into a state of deep relaxation by listening to the therapists voice or by imagining a pleasant experience. You will then be asked to visualise your problem and then be given suggestions to help try to fight it. The therapist will then gently wake you from your trance like state. The length of treatment depends on the disorder and you may be taught self-hypnosis techniques to help between sessions. Some therapists may supply a recording to help with this.