What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy, which has its roots in psychotherapy , gently and effectively uses hypnosis to access the subconscious mind. This is where habits, beliefs, emotional responses and patterns formed earlier in life are stored.
By working at this deeper level, hypnotherapy helps people recognise and understand how past experiences may be influencing present thoughts, feelings or behaviours. When appropriate, these stored patterns can be safely explored and released, allowing new insight and understanding to emerge. This process can lead to meaningful, long-lasting change.
Hypnotherapy is always collaborative. You remain fully in control, and the work only happens with your consent and cooperation. The role of the hypnotherapist is to guide the process skilfully and safely, creating the conditions for positive change to occur.
What about Hypnosis itself?
Hypnosis is a natural, relaxed state of focused attention—sometimes described as an altered state of awareness. It is not unconsciousness. During hypnosis, you are fully aware of what is happening and can remember the session afterwards.
Many people compare hypnosis to a daydreaming state, similar to the moments just before falling asleep or just after waking.
In this state, the analytical part of the conscious mind becomes quieter, allowing the subconscious mind to become more accessible. This increases openness to positive suggestions and makes it easier to create beneficial changes at a deeper level.