In a sea of different mental health options it can be confusing to know which is the right modality for you. Clients often seek out hypnotherapy as a last resort and thanks to the more popularly known stage hypnosis, I can understand why. However, whilst the word ‘hypnosis’ conjures up images of stage hypnotists making clients cluck like a chicken, I can assure you that the experience of Clinical Hypnotherapy is nothing like this at all. Picture more, a guided relaxation session honed towards helping you reach the goals you have said you would like to obtain. There is obviously a lot more to it but that is basically how it will feel from your end
How is something that simple going to benefit you when the problem you are living with is so much bigger than just relaxing and thinking positive thoughts? Let me explain
Trance state & Hypnosis
Trance state is actually a natural human state that we slip in and out of during the day. Every time you focus down your attention, you enter a kind of hypnotic trance. Whereas ‘normal awareness’ can involve being aware of many things, and the mind ‘hopping around’, a defining characteristic of the trance state is a single or limited focus of attention or inner absorption such as when you are reading, working or playing a computer game. During this state time seems to get distorted. Another good example is when you drive from A to B in what seems the blink of an eye with no memory of how you go to your destination!
The most accurate description of the hypnotic state is a ‘parallel awareness’. The hypnotised person knows who and where they are, but is also strongly focused on internal realities such as sensations, memories or imagination.
Therapeutic hypnosis is a peaceful, creative and productive state of inner absorption. The lack of anxiety or every day ‘reactive’ responses, and the ability to control emotional responses and create new connections allows new learnings, abilities and potentials to develop.
Definition “Hypnosis is an education and communication process by which the conscious mind and the unconscious mind agree”.
Can anybody be hypnotised?
Yes! As trance is a naturally occurring state that we all slip in and out of throughout the day. However, the number one rule of hypnosis is that you have to really want to move in to the change you desire for hypnosis to work. Clinical Hypnotherapy is just that, a therapy. I am here to guide you, but ultimately you have to do the work. It’s ok to be sceptical. I know I certainly was when I was referred to a Clinical Hypnotherapist in a last-ditch effort to get rid of a problem I had lived with for 10 years. 3 sessions later I was definitely proved wrong!
What can hypnotherapy treat?
Each client is an individual, so depending on what is needed I use a mixture of Hypnotherapy, NLP and Coaching to help you move forward. Hypnotherapy has many applications, a few of which I have listed below. If something you would like to work on is not on the list, please contact me to discuss if this is something I work with or not.
- Phobia
- Eating Issues/Weight
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stuck States
- Trauma/Loss
- Self Confidence / Esteem
- Motivation – business/exercise/sports focus
- Pain Control
- Pregnancy/Birth
- Sleep Issues
- Stress reduction / Relaxation
- Energy Levels
- Change Congruency
- Speech Confidence
- Sexual Issues
- Children’s Fears (6/7yrs+)
- Study & Learning
Fees
Initial Session 1.5 hours $185
Follow up sessions – 40-60 mins $150
How many sessions will I need?
This all depends on what we are working on. Some issues can be lifted in a single session but I generally work on a 3 session minimum policy. Why? Hypnotherapy suggestions are cumulative in nature and gain momentum when stacked. If you want to move in to any kind of change, you want it to be for life! However I would like to note, that most of my small children see changes in 1-2 weeks and are generally much quicker than adults.
Skype sessions
Due to client demand, hypnotherapy sessions are now offered on-line via skype. Please ensure you have a comfortable set up if this is the option you choose.