06/08/2025
🌀 Understanding Hypnotherapy: A Guide to Healing the Mind
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✅ What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a guided therapeutic technique that uses hypnosis—a deeply relaxed state of focused attention—to access the subconscious mind and promote positive change.
It is a safe, evidence-based practice used to help individuals overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges.
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💡 How Does It Work?
• The therapist guides you into a state of relaxation/hypnosis, similar to daydreaming or being “in the zone.”
• In this relaxed state, your subconscious mind becomes more receptive to suggestions and insights.
• The therapist may use visualisation, repetition, or regression to address root causes of issues.
You remain fully in control at all times.
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🌱 What Can Hypnotherapy Help With?
Hypnotherapy can support a wide range of issues, including:
Mental & Emotional Health:
• Anxiety & stress
• Depression
• Low self-esteem
• Trauma & PTSD
Habits & Behaviour:
• Smoking cessation
• Weight management
• Nail-biting, teeth grinding
• Addiction support
Physical Conditions:
• Chronic pain
• IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
• Sleep disorders (insomnia, night terrors)
• Migraines & tension headaches
Performance & Confidence:
• Public speaking
• Exam anxiety
• Sports performance
• Motivation & goal-setting
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🧠 Myths vs. Facts
Myths & Facts
"You'll lose control" - You're always in control during hypnosis.
"Only weak-minded people can be hypnotized" Hypnosis works best on people with good focus and imagination.
"Hypnosis is like sleep" You're deeply relaxed but aware and alert.
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🛋️ What to Expect in a Session
1. Initial Consultation: Discussion of your goals, history, and any concerns.
2. Induction: The therapist guides you into a relaxed, focused state.
3. Therapy Work: Suggestive or analytical techniques are used, depending on your needs.
4. Debrief: You’ll reflect on your experience and discuss progress.
Sessions last between 45–75 minutes.
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📈 Is It Effective?
Clinical studies show hypnotherapy can be highly effective, especially for:
• Smoking cessation: up to 60–70% success in some studies.
• Pain management: reduces perceived pain intensity.
• Anxiety: comparable to CBT in some cases.
Results vary by individual and condition.
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👩⚕️ Who Can Benefit?
Almost anyone open to the process, including:
• Adults, teens, and even children (with parents consent)
• People seeking holistic support alongside traditional treatment
• Individuals wanting to understand their behaviours and triggers
Note: Hypnotherapy is not a replacement for medical or psychiatric treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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🗓️ Ready to Begin?
Book a Free Consultation Today!
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📍 AW Hypnotherapy / Northwest Wellbeing Counselling & Hypnotherapy
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📍 Haydock, Runcorn, Virtual/Online
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