One common misconception is that hypnosis is some form of magic or supernatural power, this is simply not true. Hypnosis is a perfectly normal and natural state of mind that almost anyone can enter at will.

All hypnosis is really self hypnosis, which means that the hypnotist is guiding you into hypnosis, rather than doing hypnosis to you, therefore you always have control and a choice over what happens.

In hypnotherapy you are guided into the state of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes. It is literally therapy done while in the state of hypnosis and can be thought of as an effective and speedy form of psychotherapy. Hypnotherapy can change your patterns of behaviour and perceptions, enabling irrational fears, phobias, habits, negative thoughts and suppressed emotions to be overcome. With the help of the hypnotherapist, you are able to look at problems differently and maybe discover solutions to problems that had been missed before. A hypnotherapist will use their knowledge of psychology to effect change and promote wellbeing.'

When you are hypnotized, your subconscious mind is awakened and communication becomes easier and faster.

You are in a relaxed and heightened state of awareness. You are not sleeping, not dreaming, and not awake. Your subconscious mind allows your body to act on positive suggestions.

When you are relaxed in this way, it is possible to make contact with your subconscious mind in order to effect change in your life. The subconscious is an untapped resource for creativity.

The subconscious mind is the seat of all your emotions and therefore directs nearly all your behaviour. Most importantly, the subconscious is responsible for maintaining the body in good health and for all the autonomic processes, e.g., breathing, blood circulation, tissue repair and controlling blood-sugar level.

Through simple relaxation techniques it becomes easy, with the help of a trained hypnotherapist, to visualise yourself becoming healthier, happier, more confident, a non-smoker, or whatever you want to be.

Unlike the stage hypnosis you see on the TV, which is about entertainment, hypnotherapy is entirely therapeutic. My aim is to assist clients in achieving their goals and to help make their life more comfortable and enjoyable. Hypnosis is a natural process that allows the subconscious mind to bring strengths and abilities into consciousness to achieve what we need and desire.

During a relaxed state, often referred to as 'trance', there is a heightened susceptibility to beneficial suggestion with access to forgotten or repressed memories stored in the subconscious of the mind. The hypnotic state is very pleasant and peole often liken it to feeling relaxed and rejuevenated.

Suggestion Therapy
'With Suggestion Hypnotherapy the hypnotherapist sets out to give the subconscious mind beneficial 'suggestions', which aim to change the way it looks at events or situations.

This can be particularly helpful where a situation is just about to present itself, for example, to help someone stop that smoking habit or biting their nails, or with a fear of flying. '

Hypno-analysis - Regression Therapy
'Hypnoanalysis (Analytical Hypnotherapy), on the other hand, is a combination of psychotherapy; psychoanalysis used with hypnosis and is the method that is used to seek out the root cause of the problem, often stored in the subconscious mind.

When the cause of a problem is exposed and the resulting issues are dealt with (i.e. cause and effect), the symptoms it produces can progressively start to disappear.

People who have had hypnoanalysis, often understand that many issues they have been experiencing have been caused by something happening to them previously in this life, or possibly even in a Past Life.

By accessing the root cause we can clear old blockages, and deal with issues such as relationship patterns, phobias, irrational fears, health problems etc. Hypnoanalysis is an extremely valuable form of healing. '

Who can be hypnotised?
Almost everyone! It is a natural human state that we all use spontaneously whenever we daydream or become engrossed in a book or film.

Is it safe?
Yes. It is always safe when in the hands of a reputable hypnotist.

Will I lose control under hypnosis?
No. You are aware at all times. You are always in control. Your conscious mind is always ready to take control, and is always able to make choices.

Will I remember what happened after the session?
Yes. All of your normal faculties are present during the session.

How many sessions will I need?
In many cases one, two or three. Hypnosis is a short-term therapy but the number of sessions will depend upon the complexity of the issue.