What Hypnotherapy Is
People I meet have all sorts of preconceptions and misconceptions about what hypnotherapy is. They are also curious about how hypnotherapists work. This blog will help clear up some of the mystery.
✅ It is completely natural. This is because we go in and out of trance many times a day.
✅ It requires some effort on your part. You have to engage in the process for it to work.
✅ Most people are able to work with hypnosis.*
*see contraindications
What Hypnotherapy Isn’t
❌ Hypnotherapy isn’t a magic bullet.
❌ You will not lose control of your mind using hypnosis.
❌ It is a talking therapy and is not used for entertainment.
Is All Hypnotherapy the same?
Hypnotherapy is a broad term, and hypnotherapists might have different backgrounds in terms of their training. There are so many schools of thought which feed into this vast area. This can make it quite confusing for the lay-person who needs help.
Hypnosis and The Unconscious Mind
My area is called cognitive hypnotherapy, because it uses both the conscious and the unconscious parts of the mind. This means it can help you change your thought processes, that help you make decisions. After hypnotherapy sessions, you can make changes without trying. Conscious effort is not needed to help you think differently. The hypnosis what helps you think differently, which makes it very popular.
Is This Therapy for Me?
It’s important to speak to a potential therapist in order to gauge if this is for you. Explain your issue and ask any questions you have. You will want to know how many sessions you might need and how they will be conducted.
Here are some questions you could ask:
❓Are the sessions in person or online?
❓How many sessions might I need?
❓How long are the sessions?
❓How much do they cost?
Contraindications
There are some conditions which could be made worse if you engage in hypnosis Be sure to explain your history and any mental or physical conditions with the therapist, to make sure it is safe for you.
Further Questions
Write down any questions as ask the hypnotherapist. If you are not sure, speak to other people. It’s important to trust your gut as well as doing your research. You can find out more about cognitive hypnotherapy here and about me here.
