Scared of Hypnosis?

Are you wary of hypnosis?  Many people are, which is a real shame because they are stopping themselves from receiving the very treatment that would help with their problem and greatly benefit them.  People have actually said to me: “I’d come and see you, but I’m too scared.  I don’t like the thought of being out of control.”  This is a really popular misconception, fuelled by current modern stage hypnosis tricks. Hypnotherapy is not stage hypnosis.

Right from the start it’s important you realise that you are in the driving seat.  You are in complete control of what you do and don’t do, what you think and don’t think.  I am quite simply the teacher, responsible for explaining to you how to achieve feelings of calmness and relaxation (or assertiveness and motivation).  The stuff you see in stage hypnosis is a trick.  It’s not like that in hypnotherapy.  You cannot be made to do anything you don’t want to do.  Quite the opposite.  Hypnotherapy is about empowerment!  

I usually begin by teaching you some relaxation techniques to get you started.  Regardless of your current suitability for hypnosis, you will more than likely be suitable for relaxation.  After that you will realise that hypnosis is not something to be frightened of and, depending on what you require, we can move on to your more specific needs.  These may involve more relaxation as well as cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy, in order to rationalise your current thinking or come up with solutions to current problems you are having.  I can even help you with your irrational fear of hypnotherapy!

Read more about cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy by clicking here.

Coping with Illness and Pain

“Coping with Illness and Pain” Workshop –  Monday 22nd 6-7pm and Tuesday 23rd 12-1pm

In the days of ‘mesmerism’ (before the term ‘hypnotism’ was coined), hypnosis was already being used for anaesthesia!  In fact, the mesmerists would simply put the patient into a deep trance and omit further suggestions.

When people are anxious, stressed or depressed they may be more sensitive to feeling pain.  When we are distracted from pain, our pain threshold changes, which proves that we do have the ability to control and manage it.  In hypnotherapy, pain relief can be achieved in a number of ways which will be demonstrated at this workshop.

Consistent and on-going illness often gets people depressed, stressed and anxious.  On top of illness, these are emotions that we can well do without.  As well as feeling mentally worse, it is likely that the person will also feel physically worse. They may dwell on certain body sensations and start to suffer from hypochondria.  They may tense up the area of the body that is affected, or other areas, thereby causing even more pain.

It may be that the illness is long-term, even incurable.  Of course this will lead to feelings of sadness, depression and anxiety.  However, it is up to you how to cope and deal with your illness.  Hypnotherapy is invaluable in the many ways it can make us feel more accepting and positive when we are faced with difficult and life-threatening diseases.  In fact, this positive attitude can determine whether the rest of our life has quality or not.

One of the worst things, in my humble opinion, that a doctor can do is to give a time limit to a patient.  By doing so, the person inevitably begins the “Countdown to Death”.   We are so much more in control of our destiny than we realise. The mind is a very powerful tool, and can be put to exceptional use, during times of mental and physical crisis.

If you are suffering from illness or pain, come along to the workshop.  Experience the powers of mind over matter for yourself.

Please contact me to book your place: alysondunlop@achilleshealing.co.uk or phone/text 07852 575 184