What Is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a way of creating change by working with your subconscious mind.
You've probably heard of hypnosis, but this isn't about clucking like a chicken, losing control, or having someone take over your mind.
Hypnosis is a state of focused attention in which you can turn your awareness inward and become more receptive to suggestions.
And here's something that surprises a lot of people.
You don't have to be unconscious, lose awareness of your surroundings, or experience some extraordinary level of relaxation for hypnosis to be useful.
People experience hypnosis differently.
Some feel deeply relaxed.
Others remain aware of the sounds around them and the thoughts passing through their minds.
You can still think, speak, ask questions, and participate in the process.
In fact, I encourage it!
Why Work With Your Subconscious Mind?
Your subconscious mind is involved in far more of your everyday life than you might realize.
It influences your automatic behaviors, emotional responses, beliefs, memories, creativity, and intuition.
And because so much of what we think, feel, and do is influenced by processes outside our conscious awareness, learning to work with them opens up some fascinating possibilities for change.
Here's what that means for hypnotherapy.
Behavior & Habits
Much of what we do happens automatically, without conscious thought. Hypnosis can help us introduce new suggestions and associations to develop healthier habits and more useful responses.
Emotional Responses
Our emotional reactions are often triggered before we've had time to think things through. We can explore what we've learned to associate with certain experiences and work toward changing those responses.
Beliefs
The beliefs we've developed about ourselves, other people, and the world influence how we interpret our experiences. Hypnotherapy allows us to question outdated beliefs and develop new perspectives.
Memory & Experience
Our past experiences help shape our present responses. Exploring relevant memories and learned associations can provide clues about how a problem developed. We can resolve the impact of past events using hyposis.
Creativity & Imagination
Our minds can make remarkable connections and imagine new possibilities. Hypnosis allows us to use imagery, symbolism, and creative thinking to explore problems and rehearse new ways of responding.
Intuition & Insight
Sometimes using hypnosis we can recognize patterns or arrive at insights because the subconscious is the intuitive mind. Hypnosis can create opportunities to gain a different perspective on what's happening in our lives.
This is why I find working with the subconscious mind so fascinating. We're not limited to addressing what someone does on the surface. We can explore the patterns, associations, and experiences that may be influencing it, and use what we discover to develop a more individualized approach to change.
My Approach to Hypnotherapy
I've been working with clients since 1999, and one of the most important things I've learned is that understanding why a pattern exists is often an important part of changing it.
My approach, Whole Brain Hypnotherapy, works with both your conscious and subconscious mind to explore the beliefs, emotional associations, and experiences connected to what you want to change.
Rather than relying on a generic hypnosis script, I develop therapeutic suggestions and interventions around your individual history and circumstances.
It's an approach built around understanding you, not simply treating a symptom.
Discover Whole Brain Hypnotherapy →
My Approach to Hypnotherapy
I've been working with clients since 1999, and one of the most important things I've learned is that understanding why a pattern exists is often an important part of changing it.
My approach, Whole Brain Hypnotherapy, works with both your conscious and subconscious mind to explore the beliefs, emotional associations, and experiences connected to what you want to change.
Rather than relying on a generic hypnosis script, I develop therapeutic suggestions and interventions around your individual history and circumstances.
It's an approach built around understanding you, not simply treating a symptom.
Discover Whole Brain Hypnotherapy →
What Can You Work On in Hypnotherapy?
People come to me for all kinds of reasons.
Some want to change a specific habit or behavior. Others want to understand an emotional response, work through a fear, or develop greater confidence.
Hypnotherapy may be a useful part of working on concerns such as:
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Confidence, self-esteem, and self-expression
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Unwanted habits and automatic behaviors
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Fears, anxiety, and certain stress-related responses
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Limiting beliefs and patterns of self-sabotage
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Emotional associations connected to past experiences
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Motivation, creativity, and personal development
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Overcoming the impact of trauma, without reliving it
Every person is different, and so is the work we do together.
During our initial conversation, we'll discuss what you want to accomplish and whether my approach is appropriate for your particular circumstances.
Will I Lose Control During Hypnosis?
This is one of the questions people ask most often.
The short answer is no.
Hypnotherapy isn't mind control.
You remain an active participant in the experience.
You can communicate with me, ask questions, and let me know if something doesn't feel right.
And you don't have to accept a suggestion simply because I make it.
In fact, I want you to question things that don't make sense to you.
Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process.
We're working together to understand your experiences and explore possibilities for change.
Curious About Whether Hypnotherapy Could Help You?
I offer a free consultation so we can chat about what you'd like to change, answer your questions about hypnosis, and explore whether working together might be a good fit.
There's no obligation to book a session.
Just an opportunity to talk.
Let's see what's possible.
What Can You Work On in Hypnotherapy?
People come to me for all kinds of reasons.
Some want to change a specific habit or behavior. Others want to understand an emotional response, work through a fear, or develop greater confidence.
Hypnotherapy may be a useful part of working on concerns such as:
-
Confidence, self-esteem, and self-expression
-
Unwanted habits and automatic behaviors
-
Fears, anxiety, and certain stress-related responses
-
Limiting beliefs and patterns of self-sabotage
-
Emotional associations connected to past experiences
-
Motivation, creativity, and personal development
-
Overcoming the impact of trauma, without reliving it
Every person is different, and so is the work we do together.
During our initial conversation, we'll discuss what you want to accomplish and whether my approach is appropriate for your particular circumstances.
For more info on what hypnosis can be used for GO HERE
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Curious About Whether Hypnotherapy Could Help You?
I offer a free consultation so we can chat about what you'd like to change, answer your questions about hypnosis, and explore whether working together might be a good fit.
There's no obligation to book a session.
Just an opportunity to talk.
Let's see what's possible.
What My Hypnotherapy Clients Say
I wanted to thank you. When I first came to see you I was so afraid to ask for help because of fear of being institutionalized again. I believed I had a list of disorders that could not be cured. I was having flashbacks and panic attacks so terrifying and out of control it was frightening for my whole family. But you were the first person I knew I could trust because you proved it to me.
You were the first person I have experienced empathy and compassion from when it came to my mental health.
After just a few sessions the screaming and cowering panic attacks were under control. You also helped me to realize that there is nothing wrong with me, no lifelong disorders or labels, just normal reactions to life’s situations, and that gave me a lot of hope. You are an authentic, compassionate and very smart woman, and I believe the world needs more people like you. You’ve inspired me to make a change in the system.
Thank you for giving me hope when I felt the end for me was near. I know now that my end is far off, I have a purpose now, and with my experiences in mind I can make a difference. (S. Victoria. )
(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Attacks)