Sometimes insight is only part of the process.
Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that utilizes hypnosis to induce a state of relaxation and focused attention. Hypnotherapy allows access to the subconscious mind where memories, emotions, and automatic behaviors are stored. One goal of hypnotherapy is to identify and reprogram negative thought, patterns, or behaviors stored in the subconscious.
What Is Clinical Hypnotherapy?
Clinical hypnotherapy uses hypnosis within a therapeutic setting to support meaningful change.
Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of focused attention. You may have experienced something similar when becoming completely absorbed in a book, music, a movie, driving a familiar route, or an activity you enjoy. Your attention becomes more focused while distractions fade into the background.
In clinical hypnotherapy, that focused state is intentionally used as part of the therapeutic process. With guidance, you may be able to become more aware of thoughts, emotions, sensations, memories, and patterns while also practicing new ways of responding.
You are not asleep. You are not unconscious. And you are not giving up control.
You remain aware of the experience and can communicate, pause, or stop at any point.
What Can Clinical Hypnotherapy Help With?
Clinical Hypnotherapy may be helpful when you are working toward changes involving:
- Anxiety & Stress
- Overthinking and Mental Rumination
- Self-confidence and Self-esteem
- Motivation and Follow-through
- Unhelpful Habits or Patterns
