Eastburn Hypnotherapy Center Company Profile

Mention the words hypnosis or hypnotherapy, and a popular misconception may arise. Many people will say, “I don't think I can be hypnotized.” A variety of reasons exist for this notion, including the belief that hypnosis requires the subject to be of a certain mental caliber (either weak-minded or strong-minded). Some believe that they must be able to deeply relax for hypnosis to work, and that somehow they will be unable to reach such a state. The basis for all such myths is the mistaken idea that hypnosis is something that someone else “does to you.” In truth, hypnosis is a state of focus and concentration which no one else can force upon you. This means that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, even when it is assisted by a hypnotherapist. Assuming any person has learned to reach a hypnotic state (and to carry out the correct suggestions in this state), there are things for which unassisted self-hypnosis proves beneficial. "....all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, even when it is assisted by a hypnotherapist." Other issues may require the assistance of a skilled hypnotherapist. For issues that may require assistance, a trained hypnotherapist can help you accomplish more in just a few sessions than people are often able to accomplish throughout their entire lifetimes. There are three requirements necessary for hypnosis to occur: a minimal level of intelligence, an ability to follow simple instructions, and a willingness to be hypnotized. No one can make you do anything against your will. If they could, the world would be run by power crazed hypnotherapists who would hardly have a need to maintain private practices working with smoking cessation and weight loss. Each and every person who wishes to be hypnotized can be hypnotized under the right conditions. It is a fallacy that strong minded people cannot be hypnotized. In fact, strong minded people often have some of the greatest success. Hypnosis is a learned skill. Some of us are better at it initially, but anyone can improve with a little practice. The mind does not have to be quiet or still during the hypnotic state, which often makes hypnosis preferable to meditation for some people. A participatory process—the hypnotherapist works with you during your session to create the most powerful session for you based on the information you provide, and the goals you desire to achieve.