07/04/2025
Uncovering Hypnotherapy. Since qualifying as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, I find myself answering the same questions, all which come back to the same focus about what hypnotherapy is and what it isn't, and so I thought I would share this as an introduction to Hypnotherapy.
✅ What Hypnotherapy Is:
1. A Therapeutic Technique:
Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis — a deeply relaxed, focused state of awareness — to help clients work through emotional, behavioural, or psychological issues.
2. A Way to Access the Subconscious Mind:
In hypnosis, the conscious mind quiets down, allowing a person to access their subconscious thoughts, beliefs, and patterns more easily, also to align the conscious and subconscious minds. This can help with:
Breaking habits (e.g., smoking, nail-biting)
Managing stress or anxiety
Reducing chronic pain
Improving sleep
Boosting confidence or motivation
3. A State of Deep Focus & Suggestibility:
Being under hypnosis feels similar to day dreaming or being deeply absorbed in something. The hypnotherapist may guide you with suggestions to shift thought patterns or behaviours.
4. A Collaborative Process:
You’re still in control. Hypnosis isn’t something done to you — it’s something you actively participate in with guidance.
❌ What Hypnotherapy Isn't:
1. Mind Control or Brainwashing:
A hypnotherapist can’t make you do anything you don’t want to do. You won’t reveal your deepest secrets or start clucking like a chicken unless you want to (like in a stage show).
2. Sleep or Unconsciousness:
You're not asleep or unconscious in hypnosis — just very relaxed and focused. You’re aware of your surroundings and can come out of it at any time.
3. A Magic Fix:
Hypnotherapy isn’t a one-session miracle cure. It can be powerful, but it often takes a few sessions and can be very helpful, as part of a personal growth plan.
4. Only for Entertainment:
Stage hypnosis is for show — hypnotherapy is a legitimate therapeutic tool, practiced by trained professionals in clinical or coaching settings.
If you have any interest please reach out to me at
Engaged - Futures
engagedfutures60@gmail.com
07518128818
