About Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis is a completely natural and normal state, and one that we all experience several times throughout each and every day. Typical hypnotic states include simple daydreaming and being totally engrossed in a task for example whilst driving a car, watching a TV programme, reading a book or simply listening to music. In hypnosis the body is deeply relaxed but the mind is sharpened and more focused and there is a heightened sense of awareness.

In the hands of a qualified and experienced hypnotherapist, hypnosis is a highly effective and safe tool that has been used for thousands of years to benefit people.

Hypnotherapy is the therapeutic use of hypnosis where problems, habits or addictions are treated. The hypnotherapist accesses the subconscious mind using hypnosis and then reprogrammes patterns of behaviour in the mind enabling unwanted habits and behaviours, irrational fears, phobias and negative thoughts to be overcome.

Hypnotherapy produces fast and dramatic results unlike other forms of treatment such as counselling, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, or weight management programmes involving diets which can take months to effect any change.

Endorsed by the British Medical Association, hypnotherapy is an orthodox treatment as opposed to an alternative therapy. The American Medical Association also approves hypnotherapy as an orthodox scientific evidenced based treatment.

References for the most recent scientific research can be found on the evidence for Hypnotherapy page.