Hypnotherapy for Everybody: What It Is and How You Can Benefit?

Hypnotherapy is a natural way to resolve many of the life challenges that are tough to overcome. It has been used for over 200 years and can help with anything from weight loss, self-confidence, smoking cessation, and even chronic pain relief. This article will discuss what it is, how it works, and who can benefit from hypnosis.

What is hypnosis? If you have ever seen hypnosis portrayed in the media, you might imagine that it is some kind of altered state of consciousness - a hypnotic trance - where the subject responds mechanically to the hypnotist. This is certainly what it has been made to look like, leading many to think it is a passive experience.

However, this rather outdated view has now been replaced by the more accurate view that hypnosis is in fact a collaborative act of the imagination, where the hypnotist simply guides you to use your everyday capacity to focus your attention, engage your imagination, and become absorbed in the experience.

Most people who experience hypnosis for the first time, are surprised to find that they remain fully aware throughout, and have an active part to play in the process.

Hypnosis, rather than being defined as a special state, is easier to understand as simply a process of engaging with instructions and suggestions from a hypnotist.

What is hypnotherapy? In hypnotherapy, the hypnotic process provides a context for the delivery of therapeutic techniques. Some of this takes place in conversation, some imaginative techniques are engaged in as you relax with the eyes closed, and some require more active participation where you may be on your feet. As part of the hypnotherapy process is is possible that you will be taught self-hypnosis, so that you can utilise these therapeutic strategies on your own.

This is one of the most empowering aspects of hypnosis. You learn the skill of self-hypnosis, so that you can take care of your own well-being.

How does hypnotherapy work? Hypnotherapy helps in a variety of ways. You may first learn how to change the way you think, feel, and respond to things. It often begins by showing you that you can change your physical and mental state. It teaches you how to adopt different perspectives, so you can observe thoughts, feelings and responses, without getting caught up in them. You can learn how to overcome habits. You can examine and alter your beliefs. You can revisit and reassess experiences you have had previously. You can trigger resourceful attitudes and mindsets. All of this adds up to a recognition that you can leave old behaviours and associations behind, and adopt a new view of a new you, with fresh ways of thinking, feeling and showing up in the world.

Who can benefit from hypnotherapy?

- Anyone who wants to change their life for the better.

- People that are struggling with any kind of habit or compulsion (drugs, alcohol, smoking, gambling).

- Individuals wishing to overcome anxiety, fear and panic.

- Individuals seeking help with stress management.

- Athletes wishing to achieve optimal performance in their sport can also benefit from hypnosis.

- Hypnotherapy can help with pain relief for conditions like arthritis and chronic pain.

There is no need to be afraid of hypnosis – it is a safe and effective way to make positive changes in your life.

If you are interested in hypnotherapy, and would like to find a qualified practitioner in your area go here. Or contact me as I provide this service via Zoom.

If you are interested in self-hypnosis, check out the 14 day trial of my Seven Step Self-Hypnosis Course.

Thanks for reading! I hope this article was helpful in explaining what hypnosis and hypnotherapy is, how hypnosis works for change, and what you can expect if you decide to visit a hypnotherapist.

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The articles on this blog are underpinned by peer-reviewed research and information drawn from medical societies and governmental agencies, but they're not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have any medical questions or concerns please talk to your healthcare provider.