What is Clinical Hypnotherapy?

Clinical hypnotherapy refers to the use of hypnosis as a means of therapeutic intervention, or as a part of a larger therapeutic programme. Hypnotic techniques administered by qualified professional are used to assist with the alleviation of a problem or condition, which has a psychological or psycho-physiological foundation. Treatment is carried out in a clinical setting with the therapist acting as a guide to moderate clients through a hypnotic state, which would not normally be otherwise possible. The proficiency of the hypnotherapist is fundamental for achieving a constructive change in the client's life.

At Harley Clinical Hypnotherapy, our treatment programmes also involve one-on-one counselling with the therapist, to discuss your particular condition on a conscious level. This helps our clients to rationalise their problem and/or behaviours for themselves so you can take home a greater understanding of the roots of your difficulties. Providing our clients both traditional counselling and hypnotherapy offers significant therapeutic benefits and a comprehensive treatment approach.

During hypnosis, clients enter a state of deep meditation in which concentration dramatically increases, enabling them to be more receptive to positive suggestion and therapy. The therapist then helps the client to ascertain the psychological and/or emotional underpinnings of their distress or the issue they wish to work out. Through the use of skilful hypnotic techniques, the therapist then provides the client with appropriate suggestions to help them meet their particular needs. The therapist can help clients to directly resolve those problems that may be psychosomatic (conditions with bodily symptoms that are derived mentally) or stress-related in origin, or they may work with a medical practitioner in a comprehensive approach. The end goal is to achieve a clear and lasting change to the client's health and lifestyle that will significantly improve their quality of life.

Although the most cited examples of clinical hypnotherapy are for its use in weight reduction and smoking cessation programmes, hypnotic techniques can be used to assist clients with a range of problems and difficulties. For a more complete list of conditions commonly treated with clinical hypnotherapy click here.

If you would like more information on how clinical hypnotherapy can help you to overcome your problem or meet your particular needs, please feel free to contact us.

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