About Hypnosis

If you are considering having some hypnosis, you may be a feeling a little apprehensive or nervous about what exactly happens in a hypnotherapy session. This is perfectly understandable. The use of hypnosis in modern times as a stage act where people are made to carry out ridiculous acts has led to concern that there is a loss of control whilst under hypnosis – this is not the case. When guided into a hypnotic trace by a qualified hypnotherapist, you will feel wonderfully relaxed and calm but fully in control of your actions and able to ‘wake up’ at any stage.

In fact the hypnotic state can often feel as though you are dreaming or daydreaming, and to the onlooker it would simply look as if you were asleep. This is how hypnosis got its name – from Hypnos, the god of sleep, as it was originally thought that the client was asleep during the therapy. We now know that this is not the case and that the client enters a trance-like state instead.

This trance-like state, or hypnotic trance as it is known, is something we all encounter every day when we are waking up in the morning or drifting off to sleep and it is perfectly natural. A great example of everyday hypnosis is known as ‘highway hypnosis’ – how often have you driven home from work and parked up outside your house only to have no recollection of the actual journey? Becoming completely engrossed in a good book or film are two other good examples of this.

When the hypnotic trance is used for therapy purposes, it allows us to directly bypass your conscious mind and work with your subconscious mind to bring about effective, lasting changes. We can also use hypnosis to resolve any emotional or behavioural problems that may be having a negative effect on your day to day life.

It has now been firmly established that hypnosis is a valuable therapeutic technique. Its history spans all the way back to the Egyptians, who took their sick people to ‘sleep temples’ where they were treated using hypnotic suggestion. During the 1st and 2nd world wars, hypnosis was used in the rehabilitation of soldiers where it was found to be particularly useful in the treatment of what we today call Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In 1955, hypnosis was approved by the British Medical Association and today it is widely used by many people for beneficial purposes.

Hypnosis is perfectly safe, feels wonderfully relaxing and you will emerge feeling rested, comfortable, and ready to take on the world!

Why not find out how hypnosis can benefit you… contact Linda for further information and a no obligation confidential chat on 07834 487678 or email linda.pearce@bluejacaranda.co.uk