What is Hypnotherapy?
Oddly when you google this, you are told how it feels, what it can do, maybe a bit about the history, but hypnosis is actually a heightened state of focussed awareness, a different level of consciousness. We enter it several times a day, sometimes without consciously realising it. Like when you've arrived at your destination without knowing how you got there? Waking up is another as is just before we go to sleep. Using therapeutic skills and an in depth consultation, the state of hypnosis and deep relaxation is used to access your subconscious to achieve your chosen outcome.
How does it work?
I first listen to you, about what you want to achieve; your goals, difficulties and passions and then I will write what is called a "script" based on everything you have told me. I then help you enter the deep state of relaxation that allows the subconscious to be accessed. Whilst you are in the state of hypnosis I assist in creating new pathways for your mind, allowing you to achieve your chosen result and change your life for the better.
Are you going to make me cluck like a chicken?
NO! Haha! That was honestly though the first question I was asked when I told people this was something I was doing! I, nor any other hypnotherapist can make you do anything you don't want to do! It is morally and ethically wrong, plus the mind is SO clever, no amount of hypnosis can make you change who you truly are. I could give you confidence to do daft things, or to change bad habits, but you will never do anything you don't want to. At every point your permission is requested to make changes.
So what can Hypnotherapy help with?
Whatever you can dream of! I can help with stopping smoking, anxiety, addiction, weight management, pain management, fibromyalgia, fear and phobias including, but not limited to, agoraphobia, confidence and letting go of grief or painful experiences. I have personally experienced the benefits in reducing M.E. symptoms and gaining energy, and I am qualified to offer hypnotic gastric band procedures.
What? A gastric band operation for a fraction of the cost and NO SURGERY?
Absolutely!! It was part of the qualification I received. You will experience the feelings of the surgery and in order for it to feel as authentic as possible will be given the same pre-operation instructions as you would as if you were having surgery. You will experience this using all of your senses whilst under hypnosis and awaken feeling the operation was a success without the need for anaesthetic.
What do I need to do?
Basically turn up, be honest and relax whilst I and your mind do the hard work! You only have to WANT the changes you have come with. If you truly want to lose weight or stop smoking, you will. Make your appointment or contact me with any questions.