I use two types of Hypnotherapy: Suggestion and Analytical Hypnotherapy and they arguably sit at either end of the spectrum of therapies using Hypnosis. Both therapies use Hypnosis but one manages a problem with suggestion and the other to assist recall, helping the client to overcome fears, phobias, anxiety and other emotional problems.

Hypnotherapy is most easily described as a treatment designed to change our behaviour and remove emotional problems using the tool of hypnosis.  

While there are different types of Hypnotherapy most people assume that it involves hypnotising someone and suggesting their unwanted behaviour will change, or their problem has disappeared. There are in fact different types of treatment that use Hypnosis. 

Hypnotherapy Explained

​How does Hypnosis feel?

There really is no need to worry about being made to do something you do not want to. If someone was to suggest that you were to do something you didn't want to, you really wouldn't do it.

There is no such thing as a hypnotised feeling, but you do feel relaxed. A calm feeling; a bit like daydreaming. You remember everything I say to you as well as hearing everything. While you feel very relaxed it still feels very ordinary.

Why do we use Hypnosis?

Very often when someone listens to a hypnotic recording they find themselves reaching out to turn down the volume. It appears to have become louder, when in fact their the hearing on their left and right side has balanced resulting in a greater sensitivity to volume.

However, Hypnosis is not like being asleep, rather it's a state of relaxation.  While experiencing the Hypnotic state our senses and awareness are heightened. In fact, we are more aware than when not using Hypnosis. 

Hypnosis is a natural phenomenon we all experience spontaneously each day. In fact, you have experienced hypnosis at least once today already, and you will experience it at least once more and you are unlikely to know. The first time was as you woke up this morning, a half-awake, half-asleep feeling. The other time will be tonight as you drift off to sleep.

• Once we have answered any questions you might have, it's on with the therapy. As simple as that!
  

• Next, I will explain the type of therapy we are going to use and why that particular one is best suited to you and your symptoms. I will also explain what is going to be expected from you; for example, am I going to do all the talking (suggestion therapy) or are you going to take a more active role (Hypnoanalysis).
  

• For both types of Hypnotherapy, we begin with a consultation. It is important that you feel comfortable and understand what the treatment entails. It is also important for me to understand a little about you so that we can work together and ensure you get the most from the therapy.
  

What to expect from a Hypnotherapy session

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Most people are aware that Hypnotherapy can help people with unwanted habits or overcome phobias, however, you may be surprised to learn that it can also help with depression, social anxiety, confidence as well as sexual problems. 

Stamford Living Article October 2014

"I was instantly reassured that the old image of being 'put under' by a stage hypnotherapist has no  credence these days... I was totally aware of my surroundings and everything David was saying to me, yet felt extremely calm..."

Hypnosis makes it easier to talk to the unconscious part of our mind, allowing us to suggest changes to our behaviour pattern (suggestion therapy). It also makes it easier to remember experiences we had, and importantly the emotions we felt at the time which makes it useful for analytical therapy (Hypnoanalysis).

While Hypnosis on its own will achieve very little apart from making you feel particulary relaxed, it is a wonderful tool to help you in your therapy.

​What is Hypnosis?