Frequently asked questions

• What is NLP?

Neuro-Linguistic Programming is a highly effective methodology for modelling excellence and creating change. It is based on the principle that all behaviour has a structure and that this structure can be identified, learned and adapted to create specific outcomes. NLP is the study of these patterns and is designed to add flexibility, effectiveness and more and better choices to your life.

NLP was initially developed by Dr.Richard Bandler and John Grinder in the 1970s and continues to be a growing and evolving field.

• What is hypnotherapy?

Put simply hypnotherapy is a way of using our natural ability to shift into a slightly altered state of consciousness, relaxation and mental attention to then begin to make positive changes.

Being in a trance state is a natural state to be in, we do it all the time! Driving a car, watching TV, times when you are aware but sometimes have the 'where am I, what was I doing?' reaction. Daydreaming is the classic example of this sort of experience, where  the imagination  takes more of a role in our awareness, and the world around us seemingly takes a back seat whilst we float amongst our internal images, thoughts and feelings.

Hypnotherapy utilises these natural states allowing us to give reminders to ourselves about the positive changes we want to make.

• How does hypnotherapy work?

Harnessing the imagination is a fundamental aspect of hypnotherapy. Just by thinking we can affect positive and lasting change. If you've ever daydreamed or can for example picture the colour of your front door, things we are all capable of doing, then you have all the imagination required.

Mind body and emotion are all linked together. Your body is a beautifully evolved machine, comprising, among other things, muscles that can be trained to a peak of fitness and nerves that control the muscles. The nerves are massively linked in your brain: vast numbers of nerve cells are linked with a hugely greater number of interconnections.

Much of the process of learning and improving our skills is the laying down, modification, and strengthening of nerve pathways in our body and brains. Some of these nerve pathways lie outside out brain in nerves of the body and spine. These need to be trained by physical training.

Many of the pathways, however, lie within the brain. These pathways can be effectively trained by the use of mental techniques hypnotherapy offers, such as imagery and simulation.

Imagery allows us to practice and prepare for events and eventualities before they have happened.  With a little practice and guidance we can enter a situation we have never physically experienced with the feeling that we have been there before and achieved whatever we are trying to achieve - we can imagine and model our personal future!

Understanding how we are wired and the importance of visualisation opens up the possibility to change many aspects of who and how we are. Examples include increasing confidence, changing behaviour, changing habits and increasing motivation.

• What does being hypnotized feel like?

Amongst other things being in trance enables a state of profound relaxation, both physically and mentally, which feels wonderful!

• When hypnotized will I be in control?
  

A question I'm frequently asked is 'will I be in control?' to which the answer is absolutely.

All hypnosis is essentially self hypnosis. As a clinical hypnotherapist I act as your guide into trance , the experience is entirely owned by you. If at any stage for any reason you want the experience to end you can simply open your eyes, or deepen the experience if you wish. You are entirely in control.

• What is EFT?

Emotional freedom technique (EFT) was designed by Gary Craig in the mid 1990s. The theory behind EFT is that negative emotions are caused by disturbances in the body's energy field and that tapping on the meridians while thinking of a negative emotion alters the body's energy field, restoring it to balance. EFT can be applied to a wide range of issues with remarkable success, it really works!



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