Hypnotherapy can be used for deep work , light work , and advanced work . ( An advanced hypnotic technique known as “ Hypnoanesthesia “ is used to reduce pain during medical procedures . 4 )
Who can be helped by hypnotherapy ?
Anyone who is genuinely interested and sufficiently motivated to make a change can likely be helped by hypnosis . The key to achieving pretty much any goal is motivation . You have to want to make the change . If you are reaching out because your husband / wife / mother / children influenced you to do so , I can ’ t help you .
Many of my clients have fears or phobias that impact their lives . Fears about snakes and fear about flying can make people shut-ins and are fairly common in my practice . I ’ ve also used hypnotherapy and NLP successfully to help with weight loss , reduce stress and anxiety , and to give people the confidence necessary to overcome a fear of public speaking or optimise their performance in sports . Hypnotherapy can also be useful for getting rid of negative emotions like grief , shame , anger , and sadness .
People with serious mental health conditions sometimes seek hypnotherapy as well . I won ’ t treat a person living with something like bipolar disorder however unless they are also receiving care from a specialist .
What happens during a hypnotherapy session ?
During what I call the discovery call , I lead the client thru a series of questions to see if they are a good candidate for hypnosis . The process takes about 20 minutes . Then I gather a detailed medical history . I also inquire about a person ’ s favourite places , what they would like to do less of , and more of , and if tactile touch is acceptable during sessions . Finally , I give them a writing “ assignment ,” that I ask them to complete prior to our first session . It ’ s nothing complicated but it helps them examine the reason they are seeking treatment .
If you are interested in losing weight , for example , I ’ ll ask you to write a paragraph about how those extra pounds have affected you and what you think your life will look like after the weight loss . This work helps create a