HypnoTHERAPY
There’s a lot of misconception around hypnotherapy and it’s benefits, thanks to TV’s depiction of hypnosis for entertainment.
Most people attribute it to making a fool of yourself in front of people. However, stage hypnosis is for the entertainment of others. This is very different from Hypnotherapy (the clue is in the word) THERAPY!
So what is hypnotherapy then, I hear you ask?
Well, it’s a way of helping people make changes in their lives, which they may have difficulties doing for themselves (with no chicken clucking involved at all!)
You see, our subconscious mind is geared into protecting us and sometimes it can get a little over protective. For instance, if you had a car crash, you may develop a fear of cars. This is your subconscious minds way of stopping you from being in another crash, clever eh?! Although it thinks it’s doing the right thing, it’s obviously very unhelpful for the person.
Getting hypnotherapy can allow you to make the changes from a deeper level, which you may not have any control of yourself.
What happens during a session?
I would have a chat with you about your particular requirements from the sessions. We would then have a discussion, followed by the hypnotherapy. This part is where you can get comfortable, then you go into a state of hypnosis. (Have no fear, this just means a nice relaxed state in order to speak directly to the Subconscious Mind, bypassing the critical, Conscious mind). Most people really enjoy 20 mins of relaxation whilst the change work is happening. Hypnotherapy can be really effective and change your future for the better.
A good point to remember though is that Hypnotherapists don’t have a magic wand!
So expectations need to be set over what can actually be achieved. If you want to lose weight or stop smoking, for instance, if you don’t put in any of the work yourself it’s unlikely to help.
Hypnotherapy a collaboration between you and your therapist, this what makes it achievable.
If you’d like some help from Katy Stevenson, Hypnotherapist, you can contact me via my website www.hypnofife.co.uk, email; katy@hypnofife.co.uk or visit my Facebook page @hypnotherapyfife.