Hypnotherapy
The human mind could be compared to an iceberg: the tip of the iceberg that we can see is the conscious mind and the larger invisible part beneath the sea is the unconscious mind. The conscious mind is that part of your mind which is actively thinking all day long. It is that part of your mind which is thinking about whatever you are thinking about right now.
The unconscious mind is everything else! The unconscious mind directs nearly all your behaviour. It is a vast storehouse of all your memories, knowledge and wisdom. The unconscious mind has such a wealth of stored information that gaining access to it can prove extremely useful – especially in therapy. Communication with the unconscious mind is most effective when you are in a trance like state – that is hypnosis.
Everyone is unique so it is impossible to describe exactly what hypnosis is like or what you will experience but rest assured it is usually a very pleasant and relaxing experience. Often, the sensations will be similar to those you may have just before you go to sleep or wake up. We all go in and out of trance all the time - for example, when driving a car or when day dreaming- so everyone can achieve the altered state of hypnosis.
Whilst in a hypnotic trance you cannot be made to do anything against your will. Your unconscious mind will always protect you and will not allow you to violate your own values. YOU are always in complete control and you can come out of trance whenever you wish.
Once you have achieved this hypnotic state the therapist can then communicate directly to your unconscious mind without the critical, argumentative conscious mind getting in the way. The therapist is then able to ask the unconscious mind whether it is prepared to make the necessary changes to your behaviour, symptoms, feelings or beliefs. Your unconscious mind will only complete these changes if it is happy and ready to do so.
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