What is
Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a wonderful colloboration between the client and the hypnotherapist. The client tells the therapist what they want to work on - and the therapist then takes (or induces) the client into a state of hypnosis. Typically this is done through a guided relaxation of the mind and body as the client continues to focus more and more intently on the voice of the hypnotherapist. When the hypnotherapist is satisfied that the client is in hypnosis he then introduces powerful suggestions and visualisations into the focused mind of the client - carefully crafted so that the client can achieve their stated goals.
What is it like?
The state of deep physical and mental relaxation feels extremely pleasant. Your mind will remain clear thoughout - however deep you go. Although you might be given the suggestion to "go to sleep" you will not actually fall asleep. The therapist is simply guiding the mind to relax deeply and cease critical thinking.
Do I lose control under hypnosis?
This is a very common fallacy and nothing could be further from the truth! You can hear
and respond to everything during the therapeutic process and you are
an active participant in the therapy. Everyone under hypnosis has the experience "oh I could stop this and come out of this anytime I want."
A colloborative "dance"...
One of the best analogies for a hypnotherapy session is that of ballroom dancing! In dancing one partner leads and the other follows. In hypnotherapy the therapist leads and the client follows. Just as dancing partner cannot be forced where they don't want to go - similarly the client is in complete control and chooses to follow the therapist's suggestions.
Why Hypnosis?
Deep in the
subconcious mind is where the majority of your behaviour is controlled.
Once a new behaviour has been consciously learned it is delegated to subconscious control (e.g. riding a bicycle, driving a car). The same is true of the way we "process" information about the world around us - having acquired a set of beliefs and concepts we delegate them to subconscious control and - we automatically engage in thoughts, feelings and behaviours subconsciously - i.e. not under our conscious control.
To change we have to change our subconcious
thoughts.
Ever wondered why when you change a habit or behaviour
it only lasts for a short while?
This is because there is a lack of alignment between the concious mind, will power and the subconcious mind. Most times the subconscious will "win" because the vast majority of our behaviours, thoughts, beliefs and concepts have been delegated to subconscious control.
(Which is why it gets harder to change the older you are. You've delegated more and more to subconscious control as you've learned more and more).
Hypnosis is the best way
available to bring into alignment the conscious mind, our will power and the subconscious mind - allowing us to make the powerful, deep changes to
improve the quality of your life.
Cognitive Hypnotherapy
At Wimpole Therapeutics we combine the two most powerful psychological therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy; offering you the most effective and proven therapy currently available. Indeed such is the effectiveness of this combined therapeutic approach that we believe that Cognitive Hypnotherapy (also known as Hypno-CBT) will become the treatment of choice in the NHS over the next five years.
Evidence Based - real results
Hypnosis is one of the most researched therapies with over 11,000 research studies to date.
It is recognised by the British Medical Association and the British Pyschological Society. Scientific research studies have shown it be effective in treating anxiety attacks, phobias, pain management, post-operative healing, smoking cessation, stress reduction, IBS, weight control - as well as supporting behaviour/habit changes, confidence building and sports performance.
Hypnotherapy can help with...
- Getting rid off negative attitudes and fears
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- Phobia cures
- Chronic pain (with medical referal only)
- Smoking Cessation
- Weight management
- Setting and accomplishing desires and goals
- Habit changes
- Improving sports performance
- Improving self-esteem and confidence
- Improving performance at exams
- Improving mental and physical health
The
session
Hypnotherapy sessions are private and
professional.
All information discussed remains confidential.
Sessions are generally one hour in length and take place in a
private, comfortable environment. Stop Smoking sessions are two hours in length.
How many sessions?
Considerable progress can be made in one session - although typically a treatment plan of three to five sessions will be most effective. Smoking Cessation is handled in a single two hour session - however this is preceeded by a structured phone interview and preparatory work assignments one week prior to the day you will stop smoking.
Initial Consultion - free
If you would like to meet the hypnotherapist first to find out if hypnotherapy is for you an initial free consultation of 30 minutes is available on request. At the end of the session you can decide if you want to proceed or not. There is no obligation to decide at the end of the session. You can take some time to think about it.
Satisfaction Guarentee
We can't guarentee cures but we do guarentee satisfaction. If you aren't satisfied that the therapist has brought all the neccassary skills and efforts to bear in your session you can apply for a refund or another session. (Terms & Conditions apply)
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