Not everyone knows how Hypnosis can help !

A lot of people think hypnosis is just used to entertain people. To have people on a TV or stage show and follow instructions from the Hypnotist. To do all kinds of things from clucking like a chicken to barking like a dog and many other entertaining things.
After all, it’s a show and in that situation, the hypnotist’s job is to entertain. The chosen subjects follow suggestions and they too perform under hypnosis.

Yes 👍 that is one aspect of it. But there is a much more useful side to this state. It’s clinical hypnosis.

People seek help for many issues, some of the better-known issues would be to Quit Smoking, Lose weight, and there is a whole range of other issues dealt with using hypnosis.

These include public speaking, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addictions, sports/exercise motivation, fears, phobias, behavioural issues, and the list goes on.

When someone seeks help for an issue in the clinic, they can naturally feel unsure or sometimes feel a bit nervous as they are not sure what to expect.

Maybe they are reminded of a hypnosis show they’ve seen or been advised by someone who doesn’t understand the process that they are “under a spell” or being controlled by the Hypnotherapist.

Explaining the process is important.
Outlining how they can expect to feel and everything the hypnotherapist will say is for their benefit. They can then enjoy the process and benefit from a positive outcome.

Performing some simple tasks to show them how powerful their mind is and how it can be directed to help them instead of hinder them is another important step.

This is the basis for success for a client and they can then go into the session open for the change they desire.

They can relax and feel more comfortable following the simple steps throughout the session.

They are carefully guided through the process in their mind which allows them to create the change they have presented and emerge feeling relaxed and calm.

In fact so many clients will say they never remember feeling so relaxed. It’s a win-win situation and in many cases life-changing.

Florence Bray
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Irish Hypnosis
Naas & Dublin 12