Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy, also referred to as guided hypnosis, is a form of psychotherapy that uses relaxation, extreme concentration, and intense attention to achieve a heightened state of consciousness or mindfulness. In other words, it places the individual into a “trance” or altered state of awareness.
This form of therapy is considered alternative medicine with the purpose of utilizing one’s mind to help reduce or alleviate a variety of issues, such as psychological distress, phobias, and unhealthy, destructive, or dangerous habits (i.e., smoking and/or drinking). The aim of hypnotherapy is to create a positive change in an individual, while he/she is in a state of unconsciousness or slumber (sleep).
This “change” in consciousness can help some patients or clients view real-life situations, feelings, and events in a “different light” – i.e., relationship issues, nervousness or stage fright, work conflicts, and even chronic pain.
While “under hypnosis,” an individual becomes more “open” to the hypnotherapists or psychologist’s suggestions and guidance. As a result, he/she is able to make positive changes in his/her life. Hypnotherapy is used to treat a wide range of conditions, issues, and unwanted/unhealthy behaviors as phobias, depression and anxiety, addiction, sleep and eating disorder, or PTSD.
