Hypnotherapy & hypnosis - Self-hypnosis explained

Self-hypnosis - or auto suggestion - is a valuable tool which you can use to train yourself to change those aspects of yourself you would most like to change.

It's a naturally occurring state of mind that we all experience on a regular basis. We all daydream. When we daydream we've entered a relaxed state that's actually self-hypnosis. However, we most often think of self-hypnosis as being a state of mind we deliberately induce in ourselves to allow us to reach a specific goal. 

Self-hypnosis is a type of hypnosis that you can do yourself in the privacy of your own home......or anywhere you wish. You can do this simply by relaxing and making the relevant positive suggestions to yourself. Or, of course, you can use a self-hypnosis or relaxation CD which has been recorded by a hypnotherapist. You might even prefer a personalised CD which you've recorded yourself.

Listening to a CD provided by a hypnotherapist can still be classed as self-hypnosis, the self’ in this case being ‘you’ the person listening to the recording.

So self hypnosis is a way of re-educating yourself at the subconscious level. It’s the ability to give yourself suggestions in such a way that your subconscious mind accepts them. This is usually done by allowing your everyday conscious mind to relax. You can use this relaxed state of self-hypnosis to change those things that would be too difficult to alter if you were to use only your ordinary logical thought process.

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How can self-hypnosis help me?

If you want to improve something about yourself then self-hypnosis is definitely for you!  It can help you during those times in your life when you need to be able to calm and focus yourself in order to deal with a particular situation.

Learning self-hypnosis can also help you:
	Become more self-confident
	Learn a new skill
	Discover how to overcome those everyday troubles such as worry, anxiety, tension, and stress.

If you’re looking for a tool that can help you succeed at work, at a sport, academically, or in your search for self-improvement, then self-hypnosis is the answer. You can use it as an effective way of changing those deeply ingrained, unwanted thoughts and habits that are formed during the course of your life.

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How long before I get results using self-hypnosis?

Asking how long it takes for self-hypnosis to work is a bit like asking “How long is a piece of string?” The best response is that most people can feel immediate benefits from self-hypnosis in that they experience feelings of increased relaxation and well-being. And the good news is that to become proficient at self-hypnosis, all it takes is a few minutes each day, and a strong desire to improve your life!

When you first start to practice self-hypnosis you might find that at times there will be an inner conflict which will attempt to prevent you from fully relaxing.  Just be aware of it and allow it to go.

As with everything else in life, the more you practise the better you become and the more powerful the results. Practiced regularly, self-hypnosis allows lasting change, so that your success continues. It can be your key to achieving relaxation and becoming the person you want to be.

Self-hypnosis surely must be of the easiest, cheapest and most successful methods around in creating positive change. It’s a perfectly safe relaxation technique that, with a little practice, most of us can benefit from.

When you book your hypnotherapy session with me you'll be given a guided relaxation (self-hypnosis) CD to use at home as part of your treatment.

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If you have any questions big or small, please contact me. I'd be very happy to answer them.

......And remember that when you decide to book an appointment, your first hypnotherapy session comes with a guarantee.

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