Hypnotherapy
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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. It could also
be legitimately described as the original psychological therapy and
somewhat more contentiously, as the basis for many of the more
recent styles of psychological intervention.
Although such altered states have been known for thousands of
years, the term “hypnosis” (from the Greek “hypnos”, meaning
“sleep”) was only coined circa 1840 by Dr James Braid, a Scottish
physician and remains a somewhat less than accurate description of
the experience, as the hypnotic state is, in most respects, entirely
dissimilar to sleep.
At our current level of knowledge, the phenomenon of hypnosis cannot
be conclusively defined but perhaps a reasonable interim definition
might be that: Hypnosis is a state of mind, enhanced by (although not
exclusively) mental and physical relaxation, in which our subconscious
is able to communicate with our conscious mind. It may be better to
define “hypnosis” by what it does rather than what it is and in this
regard, it is widely accepted as a most excellent method by which we
may access our inner potential. The state of mind referred to may be
brought about either by oneself, unaided (self-hypnosis) or with the
help of another person. If this other person is a trained professional,
who utilises the resultant state of mind to encourage beneficial
change to occur, the process is referred to as “Hypnotherapy”.
What is Hypnotherapy?
Psychological therapy and counselling (sometimes referred to as the
“talking cure”) is the treatment of emotional and psychological
disorders, unwanted habits and undesirable feelings, using
psychological techniques alone. The aim of all such therapy is to assist
people (usually referred to as clients) in finding meaningful
alternatives to their present unsatisfactory ways of thinking, feeling or
behaving. Therapy also tends to help clients become more accepting
both of themselves and others and can be most useful in promoting
personal development and unlocking inner potential.
There are many forms of psychological therapy but Hypnotherapy is
distinctive in that it attempts to address the client’s subconscious
mind. In practice, the Hypnotherapist often (but not exclusively)
requires the client to be in a relaxed state, frequently enlists the
power of the client’s own imagination and may utilise a wide range of
techniques from story telling, metaphor or symbolism (judged to be
meaningful to the individual client) to the use of direct suggestions for
beneficial change. Analytical techniques may also be employed in an
attempt to uncover problems deemed to lie in a client’s past (referred
to as the “there and then”) or therapy may concentrate more on a
client’s current life and presenting problems (referred to as the “here
and now”). It is generally considered helpful if the client is personally
motivated to change (rather than relying solely on the therapist's
efforts) although a belief in the possibility of beneficial change may be
a sufficient starting point.
Regardless of the techniques employed, perhaps the most important
thing is that a client should expect to feel comfortable and at ease
with their therapist. This is of particular importance in Hypnotherapy, in
which the value of the treatment is greatly enhanced when there is
confidence in the practitioner. For this reason it is recommended that
a single session only is initially booked, leaving the client subsequently
free to decide if they wish to proceed with more.
Unlike many other psychological therapies, Hypnotherapy is generally
considered to be a fairly short-term approach in which beneficial
change, if it is to occur, should become apparent within a relatively few
sessions.
N.B. In actual practice, most Hypnotherapists will combine hypnotic
procedures with other appropriate counselling and therapeutic
techniques. Should there be any doubt about the combination of skills
utilised in individual cases, the therapist should be asked directly for a
further explanation of their preferred methodology
Who can be hypnotised?
The answer to this question is undoubtedly “virtually everyone”. This
claim must, however, be qualified by the observation that some are
more readily hypnotisable than others and that it will also depend
upon one’s willingness to be hypnotised at the time. This willingness
will itself depend upon a number of factors, not least of which will be
the strength of the person’s particular need and their trust and
confidence in the therapist concerned. A corollary to this question is
“What level of trance is required in order to achieve a beneficial
outcome?” Although there remains some disagreement over the
answer, most researchers concur that the actual level (or depth) of
trance obtained does not relate to the beneficial results that might be
obtained. In practice, this means that even where a person feels that
they have not been hypnotised, given time (and this is a very
important factor), the desired outcome of therapy might yet
materialise. This matter of time is especially important in our current
society, which has, in many respects, been coerced into believing that
gratification of every desire should be instantaneous. Hypnotherapy
can be extraordinarily effective but it is not magic. However, if the
right ingredients are present, if the time is right and if a suitable
practitioner can be found with whom the client is willing to work, then
all their (realistic) goals are achievable.
Who may benefit from Hypnotherapy?
Again, the answer to this question is “virtually everyone”. Given that
hypnotherapy can be utilised to access a person’s inner potential and
that probably no one is performing to their actual potential, then this
answer is literally true. However, it is not just potential which
Hypnotherapy is well placed to address but also one’s inner resources
to effect beneficial change. In this regard, it is the innate healing
capacity of our own body that may be stimulated by Hypnotherapy.
Consequently, the list of problems which may be amenable to
Hypnotherapy is far too long and varied to catalogue but certainly
includes: stress, anxiety, panic, phobias, unwanted habits and
addictions (e.g. Smoking, overeating, alcoholism), disrupted sleep
patterns, lack of confidence and low self-esteem, fear of examinations
and public speaking, allergies and skin disorders, migraine and irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS). Additionally, it has proved of value within
surgery, where normal anaesthetics have not been practical, in the
wider sphere of pain management and in the areas of both sporting
and artistic performance enhancement. As an adjunct to other
counselling techniques, it can also assist in helping to resolve
relationship difficulties and be useful within anger management
strategies.
Although there remain many other areas of human suffering in which
Hypnotherapy may bring relief, there are instances in which it may be
contra-indicated. These could include some manifestations of
depressive illness, epilepsy, psychosis (e.g. Schizophrenia) and some
breathing problems.
Some Common Concerns
People are sometimes concerned that they will “lose control” in
hypnosis. However, general consensus indicates that regardless of
how deeply people may go in hypnosis and however passive they may
appear to be, they actually remain in full control of the situation. They
are fully able to talk if they wish to (or not, as the case may be) and
can stand up and leave the room at any time. Neither can a
hypnotised person be made to do anything against their usual ethical
or moral judgement or religious belief. It is likely that the notion of a
loss of control stems from most people’s misconception of stage
hypnosis, wherein participants are apparently made to perform all
manner of (usually foolish) acts. However, the reader should be
aware that participation in a stage act is an entirely voluntary process
(thus “permission” is already given to the hypnotist) and that there
can be no such volunteer who is unaware of exactly what they are
letting themselves in for!
William Broom
Chief Executive & Registrar,
The General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and General
Hypnotherapy Register
Booking:
To book an appointment click here
Prices:
Click Here
More information:
Information provided by the General Hypnotherapy Register
Related therapies: Aromatherapy Massage, Indian Head Massage,
Reiki, TFT
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. It could also
be legitimately described as the original psychological therapy and
somewhat more contentiously, as the basis for many of the more
recent styles of psychological intervention.
Although such altered states have been known for thousands of
years, the term “hypnosis” (from the Greek “hypnos”, meaning
“sleep”) was only coined circa 1840 by Dr James Braid, a Scottish
physician and remains a somewhat less than accurate description of
the experience, as the hypnotic state is, in most respects, entirely
dissimilar to sleep.
At our current level of knowledge, the phenomenon of hypnosis cannot
be conclusively defined but perhaps a reasonable interim definition
might be that: Hypnosis is a state of mind, enhanced by (although not
exclusively) mental and physical relaxation, in which our subconscious
is able to communicate with our conscious mind. It may be better to
define “hypnosis” by what it does rather than what it is and in this
regard, it is widely accepted as a most excellent method by which we
may access our inner potential. The state of mind referred to may be
brought about either by oneself, unaided (self-hypnosis) or with the
help of another person. If this other person is a trained professional,
who utilises the resultant state of mind to encourage beneficial
change to occur, the process is referred to as “Hypnotherapy”.
What is Hypnotherapy?
Psychological therapy and counselling (sometimes referred to as the
“talking cure”) is the treatment of emotional and psychological
disorders, unwanted habits and undesirable feelings, using
psychological techniques alone. The aim of all such therapy is to assist
people (usually referred to as clients) in finding meaningful
alternatives to their present unsatisfactory ways of thinking, feeling or
behaving. Therapy also tends to help clients become more accepting
both of themselves and others and can be most useful in promoting
personal development and unlocking inner potential.
There are many forms of psychological therapy but Hypnotherapy is
distinctive in that it attempts to address the client’s subconscious
mind. In practice, the Hypnotherapist often (but not exclusively)
requires the client to be in a relaxed state, frequently enlists the
power of the client’s own imagination and may utilise a wide range of
techniques from story telling, metaphor or symbolism (judged to be
meaningful to the individual client) to the use of direct suggestions for
beneficial change. Analytical techniques may also be employed in an
attempt to uncover problems deemed to lie in a client’s past (referred
to as the “there and then”) or therapy may concentrate more on a
client’s current life and presenting problems (referred to as the “here
and now”). It is generally considered helpful if the client is personally
motivated to change (rather than relying solely on the therapist's
efforts) although a belief in the possibility of beneficial change may be
a sufficient starting point.
Regardless of the techniques employed, perhaps the most important
thing is that a client should expect to feel comfortable and at ease
with their therapist. This is of particular importance in Hypnotherapy, in
which the value of the treatment is greatly enhanced when there is
confidence in the practitioner. For this reason it is recommended that
a single session only is initially booked, leaving the client subsequently
free to decide if they wish to proceed with more.
Unlike many other psychological therapies, Hypnotherapy is generally
considered to be a fairly short-term approach in which beneficial
change, if it is to occur, should become apparent within a relatively few
sessions.
N.B. In actual practice, most Hypnotherapists will combine hypnotic
procedures with other appropriate counselling and therapeutic
techniques. Should there be any doubt about the combination of skills
utilised in individual cases, the therapist should be asked directly for a
further explanation of their preferred methodology
Who can be hypnotised?
The answer to this question is undoubtedly “virtually everyone”. This
claim must, however, be qualified by the observation that some are
more readily hypnotisable than others and that it will also depend
upon one’s willingness to be hypnotised at the time. This willingness
will itself depend upon a number of factors, not least of which will be
the strength of the person’s particular need and their trust and
confidence in the therapist concerned. A corollary to this question is
“What level of trance is required in order to achieve a beneficial
outcome?” Although there remains some disagreement over the
answer, most researchers concur that the actual level (or depth) of
trance obtained does not relate to the beneficial results that might be
obtained. In practice, this means that even where a person feels that
they have not been hypnotised, given time (and this is a very
important factor), the desired outcome of therapy might yet
materialise. This matter of time is especially important in our current
society, which has, in many respects, been coerced into believing that
gratification of every desire should be instantaneous. Hypnotherapy
can be extraordinarily effective but it is not magic. However, if the
right ingredients are present, if the time is right and if a suitable
practitioner can be found with whom the client is willing to work, then
all their (realistic) goals are achievable.
Who may benefit from Hypnotherapy?
Again, the answer to this question is “virtually everyone”. Given that
hypnotherapy can be utilised to access a person’s inner potential and
that probably no one is performing to their actual potential, then this
answer is literally true. However, it is not just potential which
Hypnotherapy is well placed to address but also one’s inner resources
to effect beneficial change. In this regard, it is the innate healing
capacity of our own body that may be stimulated by Hypnotherapy.
Consequently, the list of problems which may be amenable to
Hypnotherapy is far too long and varied to catalogue but certainly
includes: stress, anxiety, panic, phobias, unwanted habits and
addictions (e.g. Smoking, overeating, alcoholism), disrupted sleep
patterns, lack of confidence and low self-esteem, fear of examinations
and public speaking, allergies and skin disorders, migraine and irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS). Additionally, it has proved of value within
surgery, where normal anaesthetics have not been practical, in the
wider sphere of pain management and in the areas of both sporting
and artistic performance enhancement. As an adjunct to other
counselling techniques, it can also assist in helping to resolve
relationship difficulties and be useful within anger management
strategies.
Although there remain many other areas of human suffering in which
Hypnotherapy may bring relief, there are instances in which it may be
contra-indicated. These could include some manifestations of
depressive illness, epilepsy, psychosis (e.g. Schizophrenia) and some
breathing problems.
Some Common Concerns
People are sometimes concerned that they will “lose control” in
hypnosis. However, general consensus indicates that regardless of
how deeply people may go in hypnosis and however passive they may
appear to be, they actually remain in full control of the situation. They
are fully able to talk if they wish to (or not, as the case may be) and
can stand up and leave the room at any time. Neither can a
hypnotised person be made to do anything against their usual ethical
or moral judgement or religious belief. It is likely that the notion of a
loss of control stems from most people’s misconception of stage
hypnosis, wherein participants are apparently made to perform all
manner of (usually foolish) acts. However, the reader should be
aware that participation in a stage act is an entirely voluntary process
(thus “permission” is already given to the hypnotist) and that there
can be no such volunteer who is unaware of exactly what they are
letting themselves in for!
William Broom
Chief Executive & Registrar,
The General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and General
Hypnotherapy Register
Booking:
To book an appointment click here
Prices:
Click Here
More information:
Information provided by the General Hypnotherapy Register
Related therapies: Aromatherapy Massage, Indian Head Massage,
Reiki, TFT
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