Hypnotherapy

Is the use of hypnosis, a light trance like state, to treat mental and psychological disorders such as anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and to help with addictions such as smoking, and for weight loss. In the relaxed state, breathing, heart rate and metabolism can all slow down and brain waves can change. In this relaxed state, suggestions can be made by the hypnotherapist, the brain seems more receptive than in the normal state of alertness, and learned behaviours can be changed. This is not like stage hypnotism. Most therapists will explain that the client is in control at all times, and contrary to popular opinion you can remember what has happened during hypnosis and you are not made to do anything embarrassing!