Hypnotherapy Explained

It is widely accepted now that many illnesses are psychosomatic, that is the body has been made ill by the workings of the mind. It would seem obvious therefore that in cases where the mind has been instrumental in adversely affecting our health, then we should be using the mind to bring about good health.

Hypnotherapy: Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask

1) How and why does hypnosis work? Precisely how hypnosis works is still not known. But most of the mind’s workings are still shrouded in mystery, and hypnosis is no exception! Precisely how your mind carries out easy, everyday things such as walking, talking, and recognising faces, is just not known.

Psychotherapy / Hypno-Psychotherapy

People seek therapy when they reach a place in their lives when they no longer have the answers or their own resources, mentally or emotionally, to continue.

Glowing, Happily?

For the majority of people blushing, flushing, going red in the face happens rarely and then only if we are extremely embarrassed or have been in the gym.

Treating Depression with Hypnotherapy

The treatment for depression that works well is cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal approaches. Using psychotherapy and utilising hypnosis, shows greater therapeutic outcomes than drug therapy.

Hypnotherapy - A Brief Introduction

What is Hypnosis? Healing by trance state (or an altered state of awareness) is among the oldest phenomena known to man and is found, in one form or another, in virtually every culture throughout the world.

The Answers to Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis is a pleasant state of relaxation and concentration, which you allow yourself to enter for heightened awareness. A deeply relaxed state is created where mental stress and bodily tension are reduced.

Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

The word Hypnosis is relatively new, having been in use less than 200 years, but the process under other names, is thousands of years old. It appeared in Egypt as early as 3,000 BC and in many other ancient civilisations.

Hypnotherapy

Being under the control of someone else? Being asleep and not aware of what is actually happening? Being made to 'cluck like a chicken' or 'bark like a dog' at the click of a finger? Or how about being convinced that a raw onion actually does taste like the juiciest peach ever? Sorry, none of the above! Let's leave that to the stage entertainers eh? Many people have had some sort of experience of Hypnosis through seeing a stage or television show.

The Treatment of IBS with Hypnotherapy

IBS is classed by the medical profession as a 'functional disorder' – in other words there's nothing medically or organically wrong with the body.

Hypnotherapy

The advantage of Hypnotherapy is that it deals directly with the mind and that is where many of human kind's issues reside. Some examples are the desire to smoke, phobias, lack of self worth and stress.

What is Hypnosis?

So What Is Hypnosis Broadly speaking hypnosis is a naturally occurring phenomenon used widely throughout the world by many Doctors, Dentists, Psychologists and Psychotherapists.

Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy – looking at a few misconceptions

When I first became a Hypnotherapist I discovered that hypnosis is a topic that everyone has a view on, but not many people know much about. Most people's understanding of hypnosis is based on what goes on during a stage show or TV programme.

The Application of Clinical Hypnotherapy with the Primary IBS Patient

A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Outcomes in the Refractive IBS Patient vs. the Newly DiagnosedThe successful use of clinical hypnotherapy (CHT) for the treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome has been established in at least 14 published studies (1) (2) where it has been shown to produce significant reduction in the cardinal IBS symptoms and associated symptoms such as anxiety.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a heterogeneous condition with varying severity and symptomology.  At least one in four of the general population is affected at some time in their lives (Jones 1992, Harvey 1983, Cook 1987).

Depression and Hypnotic Approaches

A man who had been a "golden-boy" as a child and who became asuccessful businessman as a young adult, suddenly and without explanation falls into a deep and overwhelming "funk.

Hypnotic Approaches to Anxiety, Fear and Panic Attacks

If there was ever an "age of anxiety," ours would be it. All of us experience mild anxiety, regularly, but for some anxiety escalates to forebodings of disaster and even into full-blown, debilitating panic attacks.

A different kind of story

For children having difficulty getting to sleep, a different kind of story. A story to use when everyone is tired and your little joy has been trying to go to sleep and now they are overtired.

Treating IBS with CBT and Hypnotherapy

The debilitating condition Irritable Bowel Syndrome, known as IBS, now affects up to 8 million people in the UK, and the medical profession are still unable to define a specific cause.

The Power of a Day

The power of a day. What will you do today? Will everything be the same or will you make a change. Even a small change can alter your feelings and change life dramatically.

Hypnotherapy Shouting Cure for IBS!

Hypnotherapy Shouting Cure for IBS! As a Hypnotherapist I now see an increasing number of clients suffering from the debilitating symptoms of IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

The Conscious And Subconscious Mind: Influence, Persuasion & Change For Healing With Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy.

Though we have one mind, there are usually considered to be two sections of it: the conscious and the subconscious. The subconscious was termed by Freud the unconscious.

A Guide To Hypnosis

There are many stories about hypnotherapy being dangerous, turning people into chickens, people not being able to wake up, and unscrupulous hypnotists exploiting their ‘vulnerable' patients.

Hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS

Hypnotherapy for IBS, “Will I cluck like a chicken?” Hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Does this mean that IBS is all in the mind? The answer is No, it’s not all in your mind, but your mind can help you to dramatically reduce the symptoms of this illness.

Tobacco Hypnosis

"Cigarettes Are My Friend"Practicing hypnotherapists and Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioners hear many peculiar statements from smokers who ask for help in quitting.

Rising Above Fear in This Time of Global Recession

Some tips and insights to overcome fearful thoughts and emotional states that cause you to contract from others and from your own sense of resourcefulness and joy:1) Leap! Liberation and empowerment always come dressed in paradox.

Changing Core Beliefs to make our lives better

Recently, well over the last couple of months, I have been going to a great gym. Well not exactly a gym but a place called Core Cambridge where I am being helped to regain core stability and a better structure~ regain my way of standing and moving in alignment.

Dealing with grief, a good way to remember those we love

It was the 2nd anniversary of my mother's passing and who knows what prompted me to write this, other than to pass on some thoughts. (Or maybe just some personal ramblings)There's a line in a song' you left me here, to remind me of you' and that to me is a comfort~ as long as I am here, so will she.

Creative Hypnosis: Eva Quit Smoking After Being Asked One Key Question

There are no absolute certainties for a hypnotherapist while working with a client. Clients who request hypnosis for common issues like stopping smoking may need the hypnotherapist to use a creative approach because of their unique personality needs.

One way of being grateful to feel good

Being grateful by definition is being appreciative or thankfulI wonder how many times we actually consider what we are grateful for?Maybe if we all did this more often we would realise what we have.

The law of attraction ~ or feeling good when you want

I was reading an interesting book on the subject of the Law of Attraction. How we attract what we get by the way we feel. If we feel lack, we attract more lack (I know that's not a good way of putting it but you understand what I mean) and if we feel abundant in anything we attract more of that, be it joy, happiness, wealth etc.

Chocolate Craving Quickly Conquered With Hypnosis

Every so often I have a client who needs help with chocolate. Several of them were eating one to two pounds of chocolate a day!It is first necessary for the hypnotherapist to find out if the client needs to resolve emotional issues or associations to chocolate to completely be free of the cravings for good.

What Happens During a First Hypnotherapy Session?

Most people are not sure what to expect the first time they visit a hypnotherapist. Typically, there is some nervousness, since the situation is unfamiliar, and because of some of the more common misconceptions about hypnosis.

Can Hypnosis do Anything?

We seem to be intrigued about hypnosis and the power of hypnosis.What is it? What can it do? And this question - can it so anything?And even that question can be seen as meaning different thingsto those who ask it.

Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and Anna Nicole Smith:

Death is the Prescription, how many more? Prescription drug abuse, which I term medical drug addiction, like all addictions including alcoholism, (addiction to ethyl alcohol), though more widely recognized nowadays, is still not widely understood.

The Man Who Revolutionizes Psychoanalytical Therapy

The medicine to conquer our own miracles is in each and every one of us. We all have the tools to gain power, love, success and spiritual advancement using our own resources.

Avoiding Obesity With Healthy Eating, Exercise and Hypnosis

The latest research figures show that forty million Americans are now classified as being obese. Take, out of the current population figures of there being just over three hundred million citizens in American, that means that almost 15% of all Americans are obese.

The Subconscious Mind is the Final Frontier for Creating Health

Do you or a loved one struggle with physical illness or emotional difficulties?Are unhealthy behaviors or addiction causing you problems?Do you want to reclaim your self, your health and your life?Working with the natural healing power of the subconscious mind is the final frontier for creating health and wellness.

Is Hypnotherapy for You?

If you are seeking greater physical health, emotional peace or freedom from unwanted behaviors in a safe and completely natural way, the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy may be your answer.

The Power Of Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a natural state of mind (not a state of sleep) that can produce extraordinary levels of relaxation of body, mind, and emotions. The principles and theories upon which hypnotherapy are based are accessing and utilizing the power of one's inner resources.

Got Stress And Burnout At Work? Hypnotherapy To The Rescue!

Modern day hypnotherapists are mad. They are steamed at the old stereotype of the evil hypnotist swinging the pocket watch and murmuring "You are getting sleepy, sleepy, sleepy".

Got Insomnia? Hypnosis To The Rescue!

There are an array of sleep problems people suffer from, including issues with falling asleep, waking in the middle of the night (sometimes 2 or 3 times), sleeping too lightly and the inability to go back to sleep.

Exams looming? Just relax!

Exams looming? Just relax!    Kathy StephensonThe lead up to examinations can be an overwhelming and stressful time and the thought of making time for relaxation may be the last thing on your mind.

Got Cigarettes? Hypnosis To The Rescue!

Within 24 hours of your last cigarette your chances of a heart attack decreases. Within 72 hours your bronchial tubes relax, making breathing easier and your lung capacity increases.

Can the mind heal cancer?

Can you cure cancer using the mind? The answer is yes, but first we need to understand what cancer is. Cancer is a word or a label and when we use it, we recall our thoughts, beliefs and perceptions about cancer and what it is.

When Anxiety Has A Life Of Its Own

According to the National Institute of Anxiety and Stress, anxiety disorders affect about 40 million people a year. The numbers are staggering especially for women who suffer from anxiety and stress almost twice as much as men.

Brain Waves and Entering Hypnotic Trance

  The human brain cycles through four different frequencies,  depending on what state of consciousness we are in: Beta, Alpha, Theta and Delta.

Healing Cancer, Part of the process.

   In my free eBook: "The 5 Step Cancer Healing Process" I point out that all healing, regardless of the actions that the person takes, takes place when the existing pattern becomes invalid and stops operating.

Lazy You... Procrastinating During the Holidays? It might not be laziness!

You have a ton of things to do to get ready for the holidays. Yet you put things off. You find yourself reading, watching TV and playing games on the computer.

The Mystery of Guided Imagery and How Working With A Hypnotist Can Help You?

When people talk about guided imagery, hypnotic trance, and meditation … essentially, they are speaking of the same thing. Any time you are very focused on something and you narrow your attention to what you may be focused on, as you might do if you are really engrossed in a good movie, or totally involved in a sporting event, or just daydreaming, you are in a state of trance.

A Hypnotherapist’s Casebook.

             These articles were originally first published as a column in L.A. Health Magazine,              under the title, A Hypnotherapist's Casebook.

A First Hypnosis Session

What might a client expect in a first hypnotherapy session? First the hypnotherapist will make sure that the client is at ease by conversationally establishing rapport, and sharing a little information about hypnosis, and then the hypnotherapist will gather information by asking questions about the client's goals.

Is Deeper Hypnosis More Effective?

It seems like common sense. The more profoundly someone is in hypnosis, the more suggestible they will be. And, the more suggestible someone is, the more effective the suggestions will be.

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a type of therapy that is conducted in hypnosis. Hypnosis is derived from the Greek word for sleep. Hypnosis is a state of relaxation and concentration.

Mind Control Hypnosis

A great many people are afraid that someone else can control their minds with hypnosis. In truth, hypnosis gives people more control over their own minds.

He Can Finally Wear His Dentures After Only One Hypnosis Session

One of the most powerful ways to enhance the effectiveness of a first hypnosis session is for the client to initially have an obviously hypnotic experience.

How to Use Hidden Hypnotic Commands in Normal Conversation

In one of Edgar Alan Poe's short stories, a stolen letter was hidden out in the open on the desk of one of the characters. Because it was in an envelope from another writer, the searchers looked at it, but never thought to check inside the envelope.

Hypnosis can relieve symptoms in children with respiratory diseases

New Rochelle, USA - Hypnosis has potential therapeutic value in children with respiratory disorders for alleviating symptoms such as habit cough or unexplained sensations of difficulty breathing and for lessening a child's discomfort during medical procedures.

CognitiveOS Hypnosis, the missing link

The CognitiveOS Hypnosis, a mind therapy developed by Luca Bosurgi during 20 years of clinical experience, is a healing strategy based on working with the spirit to control and troubleshoot the mind.

Gastric Band Hypnosis for Weight Loss Is Not Just For Women Says Health Expert

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