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clinical Hypnotherapy in Auckland for anxiety, stress & unwanted patterns
What is Clinical Hypnotherapy?
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?
Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention, in which you're relaxed, absorbed and more open to helpful suggestions. Most people experience it in everyday life, for example when lost in a book or driving a familiar route. Clinical hypnotherapy uses this state for therapeutic purposes. You aren't treated with hypnosis, you're treated in it: while you're focused, we work on the thoughts, feelings and habits you want to change.
WHAT DOES HYPNOSIS FEEL LIKE?
Most people describe hypnosis as pleasantly relaxed and focused. You stay aware, hear everything that's said, can answer or ask questions at any time, and remain in control throughout. While you're in this state, I give helpful suggestions to support the changes you want, such as shifting limiting beliefs and behaviours and gaining insight. Depth varies from light to deep, and a medium depth is usually used. Everyday experiences like meditating, daydreaming or losing yourself in a movie are similar.
IS HYPNOSIS THE SAME AS SLEEP?
No. The word comes from the Greek hypnos, meaning sleep, but it's a misnomer. Hypnosis is a relaxed state with heightened awareness. If someone did fall asleep during a session, they'd wake naturally when asked to, or after a short nap, feeling refreshed. Some people finish a session unsure whether they were hypnotised. That's common, and it usually reflects expecting something more dramatic than a calm, focused state.
WHAT CAN HYPNOTHERAPY HELP WITH?
Hypnotherapy is used to help with phobias, pain, anxiety & stress, unwanted habits (such as smoking or excess alcohol use). It isn't suitable for every person or problem, and in some cases I'll ask you to check with your doctor first
Written by Stephen Lindsay BA (Hons) PGDip, Clinical Hypnotherapist
WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Questions? See FAQs page or email info@positive-hypnosis.co.nz