What is Hypnosis

In days gone by, it was thought that the power if hypnosis lay in the hands of the hypnotist. Today, this theory is only perpetuated by some stage hypnotists. (and only some, read Martin St James' book, it's a cracker!!)

Hypnosis is a natural state, one that you are very familiar with, although you may not call it by that name. Have you ever driven a familar part of road and arrived safely home, and wondered to yourself, 'Where on earth did the last 7 km's go?' Your subconscious mind was ensuring your safety whilst your conscious mind was engrossed 'elsewhere.' During the journey, some other things happened, like your brain waves slowed to a slightly altered 'Alpha' level where they resonate at a slightly lesser frequency of 8-12Hz a second.

You were 'day dreaming.' In the state of hypnosis, your body becomes very relaxed, yet your mind is very focused even more so than when you are in a normal waking state, quite often. While this is happening, your subconscious mind is more open to beneficial ideas or thoughts which it may process, leading the way to positive and lasting change.

For that reason many people when asked if they have been hypnotised respond with, 'I don't know.' They may have been to a hypnotist in the past, but because the state feels so natural to them, they are unsure if they were hypnotised. It's a familiar feeling!! You're not asleep, unconscious, unaware, out of control, in fact it's often just the opposite.

When you come and see a hypnotherapist, you will be aware of what the hypnotist is saying, and should you want to, or need to, you could leave hypnosis at any time. You know that feeling when you're half awake, half asleep in the morning, and you know you could spring out of bed at any time, you just couldn't be bothered. Same thing - a very familiar state. but up until now, you were unaware how beneficial that state can be for making changes at a deep level; permanent change, for your benefit. 

Some people ask, 'Can I be hypnotised?' and that's a fair and common question. It's been shown that anyone who wants to be hypnotised, can be!! You will leave a session here with an experience that shows you that you can and are feeling and experiencing hypnosis. 

Hypnosis has been known to help people with - 

Stopping smoking

Weight Control

Stress relief

Panic attacks

Anxiety

Pain management  (see your doctor first as we can't treat 'undiagnosed' pain)

Insomnia

Phobias

Self-Esteem

Confidence

Motivation

Memory enhancement

Freedom from the past

Sexual dysfunction

Migraine headaches (see your doctor first as we can't treat 'undiagnosed' pain)

Sports performance

Study and exam preparation

Surgery preparation 

and many more.

So call for an informal chat and you just may imagine, years from now, looking back on this call..now.. as the most important one you ever made.