Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy, is a trance-like state in which you have intense concentration and focused attention It is a natural state of relaxation. The trance-like state you enter may appear similar to sleep  or day dreaming in many ways, but you’re fully aware of what’s going on. Hypnosis is usually done with the help of a therapist using verbal repetition and mental images. 

Hypnotherapy induces the “trance state.” It is a natural state of mind that most of us encounter in everyday life on a regular basis. The only thing that distinguishes a naturally occurring daydreaming or trance state from the hypnotic trance state is that hypnotherapists induce the trance state and are guiding to create healing, overcome blocks and create deeper understanding. 

Hypnotherapy is considered to be effective in helping people cope with pain, stress and anxiety. It is considered a safe, complementary and alternative treatment. However, hypnosis is not suitable to work through stressful events from earlier in life. and may not be appropriate in people with severe mental illness or other conditions. Contact us to discuss if hypnotherapy is for you. 

The hypnotized person doesn't loose control. Hypnosis is just a state of relaxed focus. A hypnotized person always has control and can always hear and respond to what's going on in session. It is a natural state of relaxation that you may experience while waking up or while falling asleep. Clients  who participate in hypnotherapy and are in a trance like state always have the ability to communicate with their therapist and express any concerns, feeling and requests they may have. 

Hypnotherapy can be used to treat anxiety, phobias, substance abuse including vaping and tobacco, sexual dysfunction and dissatisfaction, undesirable impulsive behaviors and bad habits. It can be used to help with  insomnia, self-esteem, confidence, and relationship issues.

Some people believe that hypnosis is dangerous and that you may not wake up or that a hypnotherapist may make you do things you don't want to do. This is untrue. You are always in control and always able to come "wake up" at any point if you wish or need to do so.

Hypnotherapy is not a stage show where a hypnotist make people do all these crazy things. Hypnosis can not make you do something you don't want to do or if it is against your morals. 

Any and all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. That's why some people can be hypnotized to stop smoking and yet they still smoke. You have to want to quit smoking, agree to quit smoking, and only in that case hypnotherapy can be an additional technique to help you achieve the change.