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Site last updated October
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“Research
shows that there is more scientific evidence for
Hypnotherapy than any other Complementary Therapy….by
using hypnosis, people can perform prodigious feats of
will-power and self-healing.” Health Education
Authority (UK)
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Hypnosis
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Unfortunately there are many fears and
myths surrounding the hypnotic state, which
actually has a long and honourable history both as
an adjunct to orthodox medicine and a
powerful means to relieve emotional
distress. |
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the simplest way to describe Hypnosis is as a pleasant
suspension of awareness somewhere between wake and
sleep (rather like daydreaming) enhancing the responsiveness
of the subconscious mind to positive and helpful
suggestions, giving access to subconscious resources
and facilitating the remarkably rapid analytical
treatment of conflicts, fears, traumas and hurts. |
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is no question of being controlled or manipulated.
Nobody can be made to do anything they do not want
to do and with a few exceptions, anybody can be
taught to enter the hypnotic state at will. |
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| Hypnotherapy |
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| Suggestion
therapy makes use of heightened susceptibility
to beneficial suggestions in order to change bad
habits for good ones and to build confidence.
It is known particularly for its high success rate
in helping people to stop
smoking, to change eating habits and
so lose
weight, to control nail biting,
pre-test nerves and nervousness
in making business presentations
and so on. Suggestion therapy and self-hypnosis
form part of a range of techniques that are effective
in enhancing sporting performance
(see also A Mind to Ride). |
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only one or two sessions are necessary and many people are amazed
at the ease with which they change their unwanted habit. A back
up audio CD or
cassette is supplied to be used at your own convenience
over the first few weeks for reinforcing sessions. In the event
of a third (booster) session being required, it would be charged
at half-fee rate if taken within three months. |
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| Analytical
therapy (Regression) can be summarised briefly as the doctrine of
'cause and effect' - every symptom must have a cause. Hypno-analysis
brings about lasting release by revealing the underlying emotional
causes and providing an opportunity to re-evaluate the emotional
perceptions and associated negative belief patterns that contribute
to present day problems, disabilities and diseases. |
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undergoing the analytical process find it fascinating as a route
to greater self-knowledge and understanding.
Biofeedback can be used to objectively monitor progress although
it is probably fair to say that whilst benefits are felt during
therapy, problems tend to be resolved in one or a series of
experiences toward the end. |
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Some
problems respond especially well to Hypno-analysis and I am
particularly proud of my success with clients suffering nervous
tension/anxiety and panic attacks.
The technique is used extensively within this practice however
and has proven to be very effective in helping with problems
as apparently diverse as Compulsions, Phobias, Nightmares,
Insomnia, Depression, Drink Problems, Sexual Problems, Allergies,
Asthma, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Migraine, some Skin Disorders,*
etc. |
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| Due
to the very individual and varying requirements of analytical
therapy, it can be unwise to speculate on the exact nature and
duration of the process. A general guideline would be to anticipate
weekly sessions of 50 minutes each extending over an eight to
twelve week period. |
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* Hypnotherapy is a complementary
therapy and can only be used in the treatment of diagnosed
medical conditions in collaboration with your medical
practitioner. |
…..because
it makes sense |
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