What Is Hypnotherapy | Quays Clinic of Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a word that sounds like it belongs in science fiction.  An individual might ask, “What is Hypnotherapy?” Hypnotherapy is simply defined as the usage of Hypnosis in a therapeutic manner. This can be accomplished in many different ways with different results being seen depending on the goal of the therapy. Hypnosis has been used to treat several common diseases/illnesses including, but not limited to – phobias, addictions, Fibromyalgia, general pain, and even eating disorders. Assisting a subject with Hypnotherapy, typically, can be accomplished by bringing the individual to a hypnotic state and addressing the problem through a series of steps.

What Is Hypnosis?

The first step is most often bringing the individual to a state of hypnosis. Hypnosis is loosely defined as a state of consciousness in which an individual is more receptive to suggestion. Hypnosis is usually accomplished under the direct supervision, and guidance, of a Hypnotist, or a Hypnotherapist.

After achieving a hypnotic state, the Hypnotherapist will move into Reframing. To understand Reframing, Frames first must be explained. A frame is a specific way an individual looks at a problem, situation, or construct within their scape of perception. Reframing occurs when the Hypnotherapist assists the patient, or subject, in examining the problem from a different context or “another angle.” This can occur gradually over the course of several sessions, or in one session if the subject is receptive enough.

Mental And Physical Relaxation

The next step to Hypnotherapy is attaining complete relaxation. This is accomplished in many different ways and differs from subject to subject.  Hypnotherapists will have several tools to use in assisting a patient in achieving a relaxation state – including vocal guidance, or a focus (a watch for example).

Once a patient is sufficiently relaxed, a Hypnotherapist will move into Dissociating. Dissociating is simply letting go of critical thoughts. Critical Thinking is defined as intensive thought involving judgments, analysis, or experiences. While guiding an individual through Dissociating a Hypnotherapist assists the individual in letting these thoughts go and fall deeper into a receptive relaxation.

Hypnosis Hypnotherapy

The Responding phase is usually the final step before returning an individual to their normal state. During the Responding phase, an individual may respond automatically, or naturally, to the suggestions made by the Hypnotherapist. This may allow a Hypnotherapist to assist an individual in everything from addressing a problem, changing lifestyle habits, to retrieving a memory.

The final two steps are first bringing an individual back to their normal state of mind, and then reflecting upon the experience. This is most often accomplished by being vocally directed by the Hypnotherapist. Once an individual is back to “normal,” the Hypnotherapist will discuss with the patient/subject the experience.  An individual may find a response after only a few sessions, or may require more, depending on personal factors.

Ian Smith (Distinction) D.Hyp  T.F.T  M.U.F.H  M.A.A.H  U.K.C.H.O  N.R.H  C.I.S.H
Quays Clinic of Hypnotherapy in North Shields
Telephone: 0774 3353367.