There are many people who do not know what hypnotherapy is. Frankly, they are too scared to find out. They are scared there is some underworldly voo-doo who-do involved. Well, I decided to give you some information about this alternative healing modality.
There are many different types of hypnotherapy. I will discuss the types that I use in my own practice.
Clinical hypnotherapy
Clinical hypnotherapy is where a person receives hypnotherapy from a qualified hypnotherapist with a healthcare background. A clinical hypnotherapist is a licensed clinician who can use the practice to treat a range of medical and psychological conditions.
I use hypnotherapy to help people to lose weight and to stop smoking, for overcoming phobias and for building confidence and self-esteem.
Hypnotherapy and NLP
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) explores the relationship between language, behaviour and excellence. It is a model used to identify and analyse the linguistic patterns used subconsciously. Many people use it to produce a recipe for excellence for themselves.
An NLP practitioner will look at your attitude and your use of language. They look at your understanding of relationships and how you build a rapport with people. They also explore the physical and emotional states that are best for accomplishing a task. Effective communication and perception of others and ourselves are key focuses. All these are examined so that strategies for improving understanding, motivation, learning and remembering can be formed.
Many hypnotherapists train in NLP in order to help themselves communicate more effectively with their clients. It also helps their clients communicate more effectively with themselves.
I use neuro-linguistic programming to help people set up for themselves physical and psychological anchors to assist them in challenging situations.
Time Line Therapy™
Time Line Therapy™ is a hypnotic approach that derives from NLP. It is based on the concept that our unconscious mind stores memories in a linear pattern – like a time line – which is essentially a mental photo album of our life. Time Line therapists use a variety of techniques to unconsciously help clients release negative emotions and limiting beliefs linked to past experiences in order to facilitate long-term transformation and better mind-body health. Time Line Therapy™ is considered particularly useful for helping people to overcome symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety, and tends to achieve quick results.
I use time-line therapy to dissolve anger, resentment and feelings of worthlessness. Through a time-line process, a person can uncover and identify his fundamental life operating principle, the core belief that runs your life. Through a time-line process, these core beliefs can be changed into a more workable belief and perception of life.
Does everyone respond to hypnotherapy?
Hypnosis has the capacity to work for the majority of individuals but some are more susceptible to suggestions than others. The most important thing to remember is that you must be fully committed to the process and feel that you can place your trust in your hypnotherapist. It’s also important to keep an open mind, as any scepticism may subconsciously dampen your susceptibility.
** Dr Elize Ellis is a registered hypnotherapist, registered with the Robert Shields Academy for Hypnotherapy and she is a member of MAEPH )Member of the Association of Ethical and Professional Hypnotherapists)