How Does Hypnotherapy Work?

It guides a person into a trance-like state of deep relaxation, where the conscious mind becomes less active, allowing the hypnotherapist to suggest new perspectives, beliefs, or behaviors to overcome challenges.

Hypno-EMDR combines hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to process trauma, reduce anxiety, and overcome limiting beliefs using bilateral stimulation like eye movements or tapping.

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What is Hypnotherapy

Imagine unlocking the hidden capabilities within you - the ability to reshape thoughts, emotions and behaviours.

Q: Who is Hypnotherapy For?

Hypnotherapy is for anyone seeking positive change from issues like anxiety, stress, or habits. It works best with motivated individuals and is safe for most, but those with severe mental health disorders should consult a healthcare professional first.

Hypnotherapy acts like a gentle reboot, helping you:

Reframe Limiting Beliefs: Bid farewell to negativity and self imposed limitations
Embrace Positivity: Move forward with renewed confidence and productivity
Shift Behaviour Patterns: Replace unhelpful habits with healthier choices

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Unlocking Minds, Transforming Lives

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses hypnosis to induce a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility and has existed in one form or another for thousands of years. Contrary to common misconceptions, hypnosis is not about mind control or manipulation. Instead, it is a collaborative process between the hypnotherapist and the client, aimed at accessing the subconscious and unconscious mind to bring about positive changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

Hypnotherapy involves guiding a person into a trance like state, similar to a deep state of relaxation. During this state, the conscious mind becomes less active, allowing access to the subconscious mind. The hypnotherapist can then suggest new perspectives, beliefs or behaviours to help the client overcome challenges or achieve their goals.

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Exploring the Layers of Your Mind

What is the conscious, subconscious, unconscious mind?

Conscious

The conscious mind is like the captain of a ship – it’s the part of your mind that you’re aware of and actively use to make decisions, solve problems, and interact with the world around you. It's responsible for logical thinking, reasoning, and decision making in your day to day life. When you're awake and alert, your conscious mind is at the forefront, guiding your actions and thoughts.

Subconscious

The subconscious mind is like the crew below deck – it’s the part of your mind that operates behind the scenes, influencing your thoughts, feelings and behaviours without you necessarily being aware of it. It stores memories, beliefs, habits and emotions, and it plays a powerful role in shaping your automatic responses to various situations.

Even when you’re not actively thinking about something, your subconscious mind is working in the background, processing information and influencing your perceptions and behaviours based on past experiences and learned patterns.

Subconscious mind in hypnotherapy explained with focused attention

Unconscious

Beyond the subconscious lies the unconscious. The unconscious is like a hidden vault – a place where profound forces operate. Its not easily accessible, and you’re not even aware of what’s stored there. Here you find primal instincts, ancient memories, and deep seated fears. It’s the realm of dreams, symbols and archetypes. Think of it as the mysterious basement of your mind, where ancient secrets and powerful energies reside.

In hypnotherapy, we work mainly with the subconscious mind. When you enter a state of hypnosis, it’s like we can access below deck, the subconscious mind. This allows us to work with and reprogram certain thoughts, beliefs or habits that might be causing you problems or holding you back.

Unconscious mind in hypnotherapy explained with focused attention

Hypnotherapy for positive change and emotional well-being

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Who is Hypnotherapy For?

Hypnotherapy is for anyone seeking positive change or relief from a variety of issues. It’s important to note that hypnotherapy is not a magical cure all, but rather a complementary therapy that works best when the individual is motivated and actively participates in the process.

It is safe for most people, but individuals with certain psychiatric conditions or severe mental health disorders should consult with a qualified healthcare professional before pursuing hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis thrives on consent. If someone attempts to hypnotise you against your wishes, it simply wont work. Therefore, if you harbour strong scepticism or fear, the effectiveness of hypnosis may be compromised. Your openness and willingness play a pivotal role in this transformative process.

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Hypno-EMDR therapy combining hypnosis and EMDR for trauma healing

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What is Hypno-EMDR?

Hypno-EMDR is a powerful therapy that combines Hypnotherapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) to help people process trauma, reduce anxiety, and overcome limiting beliefs. It works by engaging both the conscious and subconscious mind to create deep and lasting change.

EMDR uses bi lateral stimulation in the form of guided eye movements, tapping, or rhythmic sounds to stimulate the brain’s natural ability to process and heal from distressing memories or emotional blocks.

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