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clinical Hypnotherapy in Auckland for anxiety, stress & unwanted patterns
Break the pattern of old habits & discover a new better you
Unwanted habits
We all have habits; some are useful, while others are not. However, all habits stem from subconscious learning or programming. Typically, habits develop from childhood, though some can emerge in adulthood. These unwanted habits are usually formed through the regular repetition of a behaviour, which eventually becomes automatic and is executed without conscious thought by the subconscious mind. Positive-Hypnotherapy in Auckland can help you by working with your subconscious mind to break old patterns and over time, establish new ways.
Over time, these habits can become automatic responses, often leading us to become unaware of their presence. Book a free 40-minute 'discovery' consultation in Parnell, Albany or online to have a confidential discussion on how hypnotherapy can help you.
Obsessions & Compulsions
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a relatively common anxiety-related issue. Obsessions may persist despite our desire to resist them, and clinical hypnotherapy can be a way of helping to reduce the impact on daily life. OCD often develops over time as a coping mechanism for stressful events.
Common anxieties and their associated actions include:
- Fear of contamination (germs, chemicals, bodily waste, etc.) leading to constant cleaning or washing
- Repeatedly checking things, such as ensuring the tap is turned off or the door is locked
- The need for everything to be perfect (tidiness, numbers & alignment, etc.), which results in repeatedly touching things or arranging them in a neat order or reciting numbers and phrases.
Hypnotherapy benefits individuals suffering from OCD symptoms by reducing underlying anxiety, enabling them to regain control. Clinical hypnotherapy is used to retrain the mind, lowering the importance attached to unwanted thoughts. This process can lead to more balanced thought processes by helping individuals separate reality from their imagination.
For moderate to severe OCD, or where symptoms are significantly affecting daily life, treatment should be undertaken in consultation with your doctor or a mental health professional.
Nail Biting & Thumb Sucking
These common behaviours are often remnants of childhood that provided comfort at an early age. Given the reassurance previously gained, the unconscious behaviours of nail biting or thumb sucking can become conditioned responses to stress. Clinical hypnotherapy can help bring these unconscious actions into conscious awareness, allowing individuals to regain control while also fostering positive thinking and alleviating stress triggers.
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Bruxism refers to the grinding of teeth or clenching of jaws, which can cause pain, discomfort, and wear down teeth. It can also lead to headaches and earaches. Most cases of teeth grinding (nearly 80%) occur subconsciously during sleep and are usually associated with stress or anxiety. Bruxism can also manifest while awake, primarily as clenching rather than grinding, often occurring subconsciously during moments of concentration.
Hypnotherapy can help:
- Reduce habitual clenching and grinding
- Eliminate the underlying problems that cause bruxism
- Improve coping mechanisms for stress that may trigger the problem
- Restore confidence and promote a more positive outlook.