HYPNOTHERAPY

A little Perspective ...
... on Hypnosis        For training information click: HYPNOSIS TRAINING

Hypnosis is a simple, effective method of treating many disorders which people find difficult to treat by other methods. It increases self-esteem and self-control and the ability to handle stress, and promotes relaxation without any side effects.

Nobody can ever be hypnotized against their will and, even when hypnotized, people can still reject any of the suggestions given if they are not appropriate. Anyone who can concentrate can easily enter hypnosis. It is an altered state of awareness which is similar to the moments before entering sleep. In hypnosis, the subject never loses control, and will not act against their wishes. In therapy, hypnosis can be used to find hidden blocks from the past and help to release unnecessary negative messages. It is a very effective method for increasing confidence and boosting self-esteem and helps motivate individuals to find maximum fulfilment, happiness and joy in their lives. Hypnosis is particularly effective in dealing with everyday stress problems, before they become major health crises.

Your mind is wide awake, but your body is completely relaxed. You feel a tremendously pleasant state of relaxation and an altered state of consciousness, allowing you to accept the beneficial suggestions given by the therapist, which will act directly on the unconscious.

HOW HYPNOSIS WORKS

You will be able to take your time to discuss any problem that you have and the hypnotherapist will then tell you what will happen in the session. You will be allowed to relax into a comfortable position and then told to focus on and relax your feet, then your legs, torso and arms and finally your head, by which time you will be very relaxed indeed. This in itself is very helpful in regulating the body and bringing the body into a state of equilibrium. It is particularly helpful for people with stress and anxiety. Following this, the therapist will take you on a guided meditation to relax your mind further and allow the mind to dialogue with the problem using different counselling techniques.. Following the work you will then awaken feeling refreshed and relaxed and motivated with a change in subconscious programming, such that your subconscious mind will have been able to integrate new thoughts and behaviours and feelings. You will continue with your life feeling more able to handle your problems on your own.

Hypnotherapy is a particularly effective treatment for psychosomatic problems.

Medical research today acknowledges that all illness involves a mental component, and there is a strong link between the mind and the body. Many physical problems have underlying psychological predisposing factors. Hypnosis, which access the subconscious, is an invaluable aid for the resolution of many problems of psychological origin, and is often successful when other more conventional methods of treatment have failed.

For example: Breaking unwanted habits such as smoking, alcoholism, drug abuse, nail biting, stuttering, gambling, food addictions obtaining relief and often rescission from symptoms such as asthma, migraine, gastrointestinal and neurological disorders, dermatological conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, herpes simplex and even warts.

Gynaecological problems can be worked on using hypnosis - PMT, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhea, psychogenic infertility, and in obstetrics for painless childbirth. Obviously, it is extremely helpful in painful situations and especially in pain control, for minor surgery, dentistry, arthritis and general neuromuscular aches and pains.

Hypnosis can free the individual from phobias, compulsions, emotional problems and many of the worries and anxieties of everyday life.

Guilt, Jealousy, Insomnia, inhibitions etc... all have strong roots deep within the subconscious.
Sexual problems such as impotence, premature ejaculation, frigidity, vaginismus and others can be treated with no side effects.

The use of hypnosis will help deal with stress and lower blood pressure.

It is very effective when used to improve study habits.
It is especially rewarding to use it in the improvement of sports performance.

Indeed, hypnosis works in all situations where we use our minds!

 

How Hypnosis Can Help You?

1. Psychosomatic Problems such as high blood pressure are greatly relieved with hypnosis. Anxiety and depression also have huge stress reactions in the body and can be greatly relieved with hypnosis. Doctors claim that 90% or more of their cases involve a psychological component. Hypnosis works for you at the deepest level to allow for a return to full health, both physically and mentally.

2. Unhealthy Habits such as smoking, eating wrongly, or getting angry at little things, can have serious impact on your life. You will be able to learn how to change your habits so that they do not create health problems for you in the future. If they are creating health problems in the present, you will definitely benefit from a few sessions of hypnosis.

3. Problems from the Past come to us from our subconscious which stores all our memories. It is also responsible for most of our programming. This is why we do things without really knowing why we do them, (automatic reactions, phobias). With gentle probing, Carolyn is able to open up the subconscious mind through Regression Therapy accessing the original programming, which is easily changed for the better.

Hypnosis usually works even when other therapies do not.

4. Low Self-esteem deeply programmed in people from some trivial or not so trivial event in the past. You can understand the cause and boost self-confidence through hypnosis.

5. Sports success involves a very high percentage of psychological programming. Sports Psychology emphasizes rehearsal, and working through any mental blocks to success. This is done simply with hypnosis which does not have any nasty side-effects.

6. School Performance is greatly enhanced with study skills and motivational programming. Carolyn is an Educational Psychologist specialising in treating children with low self-esteem. She is also able to do psychological tests on children for assessment of learning differences, so that problems can be pinpointed, and parents can learn how to help their children.

7. Relationship & Family Problems create unhappiness for individuals and impact everyone within the family. Problems can arise from the family system as a whole. Communication skills are built up and changes can be made so that everyone in the family can be happy. Families can work through their problems together and benefit from talking sensitive issues through with Carolyn as your coach.

8. Aligning yourself to your Career more effectively you can learn to appreciate your skills, negotiate more effectively, find out what works best for you. With improved motivation and communication skills you can optimize your performance and satisfaction and enhance your earning power.

 

TRAIN IN HYPNOTHERAPY WITH A PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

WHAT IS FAMILY THERAPY?

When there is a problem in the family, it is helpful if all the members of that family come in together. Patterns of interaction can then be discussed and problems talked through with the therapist showing the way to healthier communication and behaviour patterns. If a child is "acting out" this is often a symptom of a dysfunction within the family as a whole.