Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

Let's firstly quash a few myths. Hypnosis is not hocus-pocus. Nor is it a state of sleep. Hypnosis may best be described as a state of heightened awareness and focus combined with a feeling of deep relaxation. It is completely safe, natural and no-one can come to any harm from it. It is also non-addictive, and it has no adverse side-effects.

Hypnotherapists induce a hypnotic state in clients through the power of suggestion and work within the perimeters of this altered state of consciousness to a therapeutic end. Usually this involves helping someone stop doing something they do not wish to do, helping someone overcome phobias, fears and anxieties, or helping someone to start being able to do something they wish they could do.

Suggestion therapy (as it is sometimes called) enables negative patterns of behaviour or thoughts that have accumulated over some time to be re-programmed.

As an effective aid to therapy, hypnosis can help with a multitude of emotional and nervous problems - including phobias and fears - many of which may seem trivial to those who are not affected by them and do not have to live, day in, day out with their impact.

Hypnotherapy for children

Children and young people are very receptive to hypnotherapy and it can achieve impressive results in only a few sessions. South Cheshire Hypnosis offers hypnotherapy for children and young people (aged 7-17 years) for tackling anxieties and negative emotions, such as school phobias, behavioural or concentration problems, bedwetting, anorexia and bulimia.

Hypno-analysis

Also known as analysis hypnotherapy, this type of therapy is well suited for deeper-rooted problems including anxiety and depression.

Hypno-analysis is a talking therapy, in which a client is encouraged to discover and voice for him or herself the underlying cause of a problem. The hypnotherapist will then address the cause and subconsciously set free the symptom.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is hypnosis suitable for me?
A. Yes, anyone can go through analysis for unrivalled self-insight.

Q. Will I feel out of control?
A. No, you are always in control - not asleep, just relaxed and calm.

Q. Can children be treated?
A. Yes, gentle hypnotherapy techniques can be used from around 7 years of age.

Q. Would I attend a session with my child?
A. Yes, parents always accompany their children and are encouraged to participate.

Q. I find it hard to 'switch off'. Would that be a problem?
A. We can show you how to achieve a state of deep relaxation simply by following some straightforward instructions - hypnosis can be achieved by everyone.

Q. How many sessions will I require?
A. This will vary according to your individual needs. Deep-rooted problems may take longer to abolish - we can discuss this during your initial consultation.

Q. Can I bring someone with me for support?
A. By all means feel free to bring someone with you to your consultation. All minors (under the age of 16 years) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What do I do next?

Please contact us to find out more about hypnotherapy for children or hypnotherapy and hypno-analysis for adults and to arrange your initial consultation.