HYPNOTHERAPY
Everything you need to know before
attending your first hypnotherapy session.
What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis has been practised by many cultures in various forms for thousands of years. In popular culture, hypnosis is often portrayed as a mysterious and spooky process that aims to control a person, using swirling patterns and swinging pendulums. Today, hypnosis is recognised by the scientific community as an effective tool for treating psychological and physiological concerns.
In short, hypnosis works by inducing a relaxed state of awareness. Our brain has various levels of consciousness, ranging from fully alert to drowsy to fully asleep. The aim of hypnosis is to get a person to a state of relaxation or trance, and that’s when the therapeutic work begins.
Hypnosis is a door that, when opened, connects us to a higher state of consciousness.
What is clinical hypnotherapy?
Clinical hypnosis is a safe therapeutic practice. In this process, a person gets into a relaxation state, during which it is easier to access their subconscious thoughts or past memories. It’s almost like a guided meditation, they both trance states that result in similar brain wave patterns.
Some theories suggest that hypnosis promotes particular brain wave activity that allows the mind to absorb and adopt new ideas. Others studies propose that hypnosis accesses the subconscious mind and programming, which is more open to new ideas than the rational conscious mind.
Clinical hypnotherapy is a regulated and accepted therapeutic technique within the scientific and healthcare community.
What Happens During Session
Each therapy session is tailored to your area of concern and supporting your personal development. The initial part of the session involves having a chat, where you can openly express your concerns, challenges, or any areas of your life that you feel need attention. This discussion provides an opportunity for you to share your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Based on the information gathered during the conversation, I determine the most suitable therapeutic approaches to help you. The methods might include hypnosis, Gestalt therapy, and family systems. These techniques are chosen based on their effectiveness in addressing your particular needs and facilitating personal growth.
After the session I may assign you "homework" as part of your continued growth and integration of new insights. This homework may involve engaging in specific activities, exercises, or reflections outside of the therapy sessions. The purpose of these homeworks is to reinforce the therapeutic progress, consolidate new beliefs and behaviours, and establish new neural pathways in your mind.
By incorporating a variety of therapeutic approaches I provide a holistic and personalised healing experience. My goal is to support you in gaining self-awareness, resolving emotional challenges, and fostering personal development.