Clinical Hypnotherapy

The number of sessions will depend on the nature of the problem and the individual, no one size fits all, we are all differing human beings requiring differing levels of assistance. Lifelong problems may need a series of consultations.

Hypnosis has the capacity to work for the majority of individuals but some are more susceptible to suggestions than others. The most important thing to remember is that you must be fully committed to the process and feel that you can place your trust in your hypnotherapist. It’s also important to keep an open mind, as any skepticism may subconsciously dampen your susceptibility.

The subconscious mind is the source of many of our problems and self-images. Our beliefs, habits and behaviours are stored as information. The subconscious is a tremendous reservoir of our unrecognised strengths and knowledge.

Hypnosis is a natural and effective technique for accessing the subconscious mind – the key to unleashing our potential, changing our unwanted habits and behaviours and finding solutions to our problems and concerns.

The initial task of the clinical therapist is to establish rapport with the client. This involves encouraging the client to talk about his or her concerns. The therapist would spend time with the client first to take a clinical history. As well as establishing a clinical record, the discussion contributes to building trust and confidence between the therapist and the client. Feeling safe, comfortable and secure with the therapist helps the induction of a hypnotic trance.

Goals for therapy are discussed and agreed and a full explanation of hypnosis is provided. Any questions or misconceptions about hypnosis would also be dealt with.

The first session usually lasts one and a half hours with subsequent sessions between an hour and an hour and a half.

Nobody can ever be hypnotised against their will and even when hypnotised, people still remain in complete control of any suggestions given.

The whole object of clinical hypnosis is to take back control that has been lost and which has therefore resulted in the symptom or problem.