Hypnotherapist Leamington Spa

Hypnosis is a deeply relaxed state that is often referred to as an altered state of consciousness where an individual is more open to suggestion, increased motivation and self-exploration. This is a natural state of disassociating from the environment and a deep focus or concentration on inner thoughts and images of the mind.

What Happens in Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a treatment technique used by mental health professionals or doctors practicing hypnosis to treat a client's problem or concern. In this state there is more access to the subconscious mind where memory, habits, and emotions are stored allowing the hypnotherapist to help a client achieve positive changes.

What Can Hypnotherapy Treat?
Hypnosis is a treatment modality that has been used to treat the widest range of human concerns. Here is the list of the more common issues hypnotherapy can explore and treat:

Smoking Cessation  Addictions  Phobias  Sexual Dysfunction  Increased Confidence  Grief and Loss  Eating Disorders  IBS and Many Other Health Issues

Weight Loss  Stress Reduction  Anxiety & Panic Attacks  Insomnia  Relationship Issues  Depression  Life Transitions and Changes  Creative Blocks

Myths and Facts about Hypnotherapy

Myth	Being hypnotized means losing control.
Fact	A person in a hypnotic state has full control and does not have to accept or act upon any suggestion that is contrary to their belief system.
Myth	Not everyone can be hypnotized.
Fact	The state of hypnosis is a natural state similar to daydreaming or meditation and can be achieved by anyone interested in being hypnotized. There is no right or wrong way to feel while under hypnosis and the depth as well as the experience itself varies widely.
Myth	Hypnosis is dangerous.
Fact	Hypnosis is in no way dangerous or harmful either physically or psychologically as evidenced by its acceptance as a therapeutic technique and its widespread use by the medical and mental health professionals.
Myth	Some people can't come out of hypnosis.
Fact	There has never been a documented case of someone remaining under hypnosis. In fact coming out of hypnosis is refreshing and relaxing to most individuals who often compare this feeling to waking up from a deep or restful sleep.
Myth	People who get hypnotized don't remember anything that happened to them.
Fact	People who are hypnotized remember everything as if recalling a dream they just had. The reason that hypnosis is used therapeutically is that positive suggestions or experiences that occur while under hypnosis are processed in the subconscious yet remembered in the conscious.