What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis: We all go into natural hypnosis many times every day - we call it daydreaming. This is when the mind wanders off to a different time and place and we go onto autopilot eg when driving the car or washing dishes. The subconscious mind comes forward to carry out the automatic tasks. For therapy or self hypnosis we just add relaxation to the daydream.
What do we experience in hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a pleasant state of mental and physical relaxation. The inward focus of the mind increases so the subconscious mind becomes more receptive and responsive to positive suggestion, ideas and visualisation - neuroscientists refer to this as neuroplasticity. This is the way we can help make positive changes more...
Are you conscious and aware in hypnosis?
Of course. You are in full control at all times in hypnosis: you can hear the hypnotherapists voice and any other sounds, and you can open your eyes and come out of hypnosis at any time. But when you are so relaxed, you'll probably just want to enjoy it for a while longer. Many of my clients are keen to learn self hypnosis so that they can take themselves into deep relaxation whenever they choose. I teach instant self hypnosis and clients generally find it is very easy. I also encourage clients to practice mindfulness - being more present and living in the now.
Why use hypnosis?
Many people are generally living normal and healthy lives and yet there may be some aspects they want to change - such as getting rid of a phobia, reducing anxiety, removing an addiction or a habit eg to quit smoking, vaping, control alcohol or stop nail biting. They may want to lose weight, improve sleep, self esteem or confidence for public speaking and more... Clients often say they have tried using will power but some changes need to take place at a subconscious level. This is where our automatic patterns, habits and responses are established - and why hypnosis can be so useful more...
Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy NLP & mBIT are increasingly proving to be very effective and often quick ways of making positive changes in New Zealand & around the world.