Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
One of the first questions I'm often asked is, 'what is the difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy?'
Hypnosis is a powerful tool which can be described as a state of focused attention with reduced awareness of what is going on around you. In this state, you can become more receptive to exploring thoughts, beliefs and patterns of behaviour, and to creating new ways of thinking and responding.
Hypnotherapy is the therapeutic use of hypnosis. It is a talking therapy that uses focused attention, imagination and the subconscious mind to help create positive changes in thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Safe and non-invasive, it can support a wide range of emotional, behavioural and wellbeing concerns.
What Can Hypnosis Help With?
Hypnotherapy can support a wide range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and stress - confidence and self-esteem - chronic pain - grief and loss - habit change - insomnia or sleep issues - irritable bowel syndrome - anger management - smoking cessation - fears and phobias - weight management - addiction recovery - performance and sport - relationship issues - life changes - and so much more.
It can also be used alongside other approaches to support physical and emotional wellbeing, depending on your individual needs.
Hypnotherapy Sessions
We are all different and respond in different ways, so your hypnotherapy sessions are tailored to your individual needs. It is a collaborative process, with you and me working together to establish what you want to achieve and the best way forward.
Depending on what you want to change, and how long the issue has been affecting you, you may only need one or two sessions to make a significant difference, or you may benefit from a longer programme of sessions.
During each session, I will guide you through the process using appropriate techniques and suggestions to help you create different ways of thinking, feeling or responding. You remain in control throughout and will not do anything you do not want to do or that goes against your values or beliefs.
So whether you want to change something you do, or don't do, think differently about something, understand why certain patterns keep repeating, or explore influences from your past, hypnotherapy may be able to help.
To find out whether hypnotherapy could be right for you, get in touch and we can talk about what you would like to change and the type of support that may suit you best.