How It Works

Hypnosis is a natural state of mind.
The media and stage hypnosis have mistakenly developed an image of sleep, unconsciousness and loss of control. In reality, we drift in and out of hypnosis continually throughout the day. Daydreaming or being completely absorbed in an activity such as reading a good book are examples of this 'inner focused awareness.' We centre our attention on something avoiding any unnecessary distraction.
Using progressive relaxation techniques, you and the therapist form a team. Your co-operation is required to create this relaxed state of mind. Without your co-operation it is impossible for the therapist to create any change.
The relaxed state of mind is necessary to by-pass the conscious mind or the part of the mind that is critical. Positive imagery is then used to help strengthen the subconscious mind, the part of the mind that has 'tape-recorded' all experiences and emotions of past events suppressed, repressed or forgotten by the conscious mind. The causes of feelings, behaviours and attitudes can then be strengthened and changed according to the client's needs.