What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy, is a method of inducing a trance or a dream-like state of deep relaxation in order to treat disorders of a mainly psychological or emotional origin. It has been practised in various forms for thousands of years by many cultures including Druid, Celtic and Egyptian. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, hypnosis (or ‘mesmerism’) was seen more as a sideshow curiosity than a valid medical treatment.
Today, hypnosis is recognised by the scientific community as an effective healing tool, although how it works is still something of a mystery. It is not a treatment in its own right, but is used as a part of medical, psychological treatments.
Disorders helped by Hypnosis
Hypnosis can help you change attitudes, perceptions and behaviours. It can be effective in treating a range of medical and psychological issues, including:
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Chronic pain
- Fears and phobias
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- Insomnia
- Panic attacks
- Stress
- Migraine
- Obesity
- Thumb sucking
- Sleep problems
- Sexual problems
- Stuttering.