Hypnotherapy

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis is a different state of consciousness you can naturally enter, so that – for therapeutic purposes – beneficial corrections may be given directly to your unconscious mind.

Hypnotherapy is not...

Hypnotherapy is not a magic wand that can cure all problems instantly. Results can often be very rapid, but this can vary greatly with individuals. Hypnotherapy is not an effort-free treatment. You may be given 'homework' – for example relaxation exercises – that contribute to the overall success of your treatment.

How is hypnotherapy used?

At Humanergetic Therapies, Neil uses suggestion therapy – a state that enables a person to respond to suggestions. It can help some people change certain behaviours, for example, to stop smoking, or stop nail-biting. It can also help people change perceptions and sensations, and is particularly useful in treating pain.

Many people may not be aware that we, as humans, experience trance states many times in the course of our lives, even during sleep. A hypnotic state is similar, neither asleep nor awake and a little like daydreaming.

Hypnosis is an effective way of making contact with our unconscious self – where unrecognised potential and knowledge reside, as well as the source of many of our problems.

It is a fact that no-one can be hypnotised against their will and even when hypnotised, a person can still reject any suggestion. Therapeutic hypnosis is a state of purposeful (confidential) co-operation between the therapist and the patient.

How long does it take?

The number of hypnotherapy sessions required usually ranges from one to three sessions of about one hour. Hypnotherapy sessions are generally customised to your needs, and your beliefs are respected at all times.