Hypnotherapy originally developed from the use of Hypnosis.  A therapist would use their skills to induce the hypnotic state in order to help a client/patient to be releived of their symptoms.  Usually this would be with Suggestion Therapy.  Once the client was relaxed, the suggestions for change would be given and the clients unconcscious mind would absorb those suggestions and adapt accordingly.

However, suggestion therapy is a useful technique but not the most effecient use of Hypnosis.  If one does not understand why we do the things we do, then things might be missed.  Its a little like an equation.  If behaviour A exists because B is needed, then if B if not replaced A will return or resist the suggestions.

Using Analytical or Curative Hypnosis it is possible to expose B and replace the need with a more appropriate way to acheive its end.  NLP is another way to expose the real need and again replace.  Analytical Hypnosis requires and understanding and training in Psychotherapy and not all Hypnotherapists have this training.  It's worth asking.

Common Questions

Can anyone be Hypnotised?

Yes everyone can be hypnotised if they are fit and well and not under influence of drugs or mental illness.  (That does not include depression as we treat this effectively with Hypnotherapy and NLP).  All hypnosis is self hypnosis in that you choose to allow yourself to change state and realise the state called 'trance'.

Is it dangerous?

No because it is a natural state of being that we acheive ourselves in any ordinary day.  You might call it 'daydreaming' and many people experince it whilst driving or walking.

Am i going to do something i dont want to do or make a fool of myself?

Not in our sessions you wont.  Firstly, you do not lose control so you would not behave or speak in a way that is against your moral or ethical code.  Secondly, it is our aim to help you to acheive success based on what your aims are.

Can I get stuck in hypnosis?

No.  For want of an example, if one of the practitioners fell asleep (not likely!) you would simply return to your normal state once your unconscious so desired.  As hypnosis can be a relaxing state, you might have 40 winks first!