What is a Hypnotherapist?
A hypnotherapist is a skilled and trained professional who, by inducing a trance-like state, helps people use their subconscious mind to change behavioral patterns or ways of thinking.
It is important that the client is really wanting to change their negative thoughts, feelings, or behaviors in order for the hypnotherapist to be successful in helping the client.
What does a Hypnotherapist do?
Hypnosis can help people with psychological issues or goals, but it is not done by waving a watch or pendulum in the patient's face and saying "you are getting sleepy" as often seen in old and popular cartoons and films.
Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis does not involve being put in a deep sleep, and the client cannot be forced to do anything that they would not ordinarily do. They remain completely aware of their surroundings at all times.
The essential thing is how much they are motivated to make a change, and to stay away from their habit or addiction. Their motivation and eagerness, as well as their relationship with the therapist, are major factors leading to the success of hypnotherapy.
The mind is very powerful, and to one degree or another everyone is susceptible to suggestion; the hypnotherapist will determine an individual's degree of suggestibility by guiding them through some exercises.
Before hypnotizing the client, the therapist will discuss in detail the problem that needs to be resolved and the goal that the individual would like to achieve. The hypnotherapist will also explain what hypnosis is, how the mind will be operating in its subconscious state (or the 'first gear' of the mind), what will be experienced during hypnosis, and how it will work to help the individual.
Some issues hypnotherapy can help with:
- Anxiety and Stress Management
- Grief
- Decision Making
- Anger Management
- Confidence
- Stage Fright
- Insomnia
- Weight Loss and Weight Management
- Sports Improvement
- Smoking
- Relaxation Techniques
- Increase In Self Esteem
- Pain Management
- Dental Anxiety
- Relationships
- Public Speaking
- Headaches
- Fear of Flying
- Drug & Alcohol Dependence
What is the workplace of a Hypnotherapist like?
It is becoming increasingly popular to run a successful hypnotherapy practice from home. A room and office set up neatly in your home gives a warm, homey feel, allowing the client to feel more at ease and more relaxed. Of course, many hypnotherapists also set up practices in private clinics.
Hypnotherapists are also known as:
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist
Hypnotist