When something new happens to us we remember it and learn a particular behavior in response to that circumstance. Memories stored in our brains hold the original physical and emotional reactions that occurred.
In Hypnotherapy, the trained therapist guides you to remember the event that led to the first reaction and separate the memory from the learned behavior.
During hypnosis, a person's body relaxes while his or her thoughts become more focused and attentive. Hypnosis decreases blood pressure and heart rate and alters certain types of brain wave activity.
In this relaxed state, a person will feel very at ease physically yet fully awake mentally. In this state of deep concentration people are highly responsive to suggestion.
What happens during a visit to the Hypnotherapist?
During your first visit to a Hypnotherapist, they will ask you questions about what has brought you to see them - In other words, what condition it is you would like to clear up.
The Hypnotherapist will then, likely, explain to you what Hypnosis is and how it works. You will then be directed through relaxation techniques with a series of mental images and suggestions intended to change behaviors and alleviate symptoms.
