Hypnotherapy |
Ten Trees Therapies
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What is hypnosis? Very simply hypnosis is a state of relaxation and focus, along with a state of heightened awareness induced by suggestion from the hypnotist. This allows the hypnotist to speak directly to the client's sub conscious mind. What is Hypnotherapy? Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes, such as to stop smoking or lose weight etc. This allows the hypnotherapist to introduce carefully worded suggestions directly to the client's sub conscious mind, that are in line with the client's objectives. Hypnotherapy can be used for so many beneficial purposes that the list is practically endless. Hypnotherapy is suitable for all the conditions below and more......
If you do not see the issue that you'd like to work on above then please contact me as there are far too many to list.
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Common Myths About Hypnosis Myth No:1 In hypnosis I will be totally under the control of the hypnotist, they can make me say, do or reveal things I don't want to, I'll have no control. This is probably the biggest fear for anyone coming to hypnosis or hypnotherapy for the first time. This fear is completely understandable as most people's beliefs come from having seen stage hypnotists appearing to have this complete control over a person. You'll be pleased and relieved to hear that hypnotists do not possess such “mysterious powers”, and you will never do, say or reveal anything that you wouldn't do in a normal awakened state. If a suggestion were made in hypnosis that goes against your personal moral code then you would naturally come out of trance or your subconscious mind would completely dismiss the suggestion. Myth No:2 I might get stuck in a hypnotic trance state and not be able to come back. The hypnotic trance state is a very natural state of relaxation that we all experience naturally in our day to day lives. If you've ever found yourself day dreaming and are oblivious to what's going on around you, that's a hypnotic trance state. Now, how easy is it to bring yourself out of a day dream?. Pretty easy and quick and you couldn't get stuck there. It's exactly the same with hypnosis, it's not possible to get stuck in a trance and not come back. Myth No:3 I can't be hypnotised. Technically speaking if a person is able to go to sleep and wake up, then they have experienced a natural trace state as part of that process. During that period between being awake and asleep or asleep and awake, the brain waves change and pass through the alpha, theta and delta states. This same process of moving through the alpha, theta and delta brain wave states is used to induce a hypnotic trance state. So with the correct techniques and guidance, the hypnotherapist can induce the relaxation levels required for a client to enter a sufficiently deep level of trace to experience hypnosis. This can be achieved with at least 85% of people. The exceptions to this may be people using drugs or certain medication that impedes the ability to stay focused and concentrate. Any possible factors that could prevent the client entering trance are always discussed during the free consultation that take place prior to the first session. Myth No:4 I didn't go under, I didn't feel hypnotised This is something that is often heard when hypnosis is spoken about, the reason being that most people believe that during hypnosis or hypnotherapy they'll be in an unconscious or sleep state. The majority of people in hypnotic trance describe the trance state as feeling very lazy and relaxed, whilst also being aware of what's going on around them. Often the body feels heavy or sometimes lighter, almost as if the body has gone to sleep but the mind is still awake and aware. It’s usual to be aware of what the hypnotherapist is saying the whole time, or your mind may wander and come back to the words occasionally which is fine. Everyone experiences trance in their own way, there is not right or wrong way, only the way that is right for you. Myth No:5 I'll just be hypnotised and the problem will be gone!! There is no denying that hypnosis can work very quickly and is wonderfully effective, for instance smoking can be dealt with in a single session. However, hypnosis requires the willingness of the client for it to be effective, and If the client's motivation is too low then it's possible that the hypnosis may not work for them. When a client comes with the willingness and desire to engage fully in the process then there is an extremely high likelihood they will achieve their outcome using hypnotherapy. No hypnotherapist can give a 100% guarantee of a result, what I can guarantee is that I will use everyone of my skills to help you reach your desired goal. |
Parts Therapy
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What is Parts Therapy?
Parts Therapy is an advanced hypnotherapy technique that involves speaking directly to specific parts of the client's subconscious mind. The therapy takes place with the client in hypnotic trance at a depth that allows them to verbally respond to the therapist, whist remaining in a deeply relaxed state. Our minds are made up of various parts that each have different purposes or roles, you could look at this as the mind's way of sub dividing labour. During parts therapy the therapist speaks to the parts of the subconscious mind that are in conflict or causing the client's issue. The therapist mediates with the various parts, resulting in a resolution and understanding between the parts that is in line with the changes the client wishes . What kind of issues can parts therapy be used for? Parts therapy can be used for many issues and is extremely effective for resolving inner conflict. If you've ever felt torn having to make a decision, or taking an action, you've experienced an inner conflict. These inner conflicts can make some of the things we wish to do in life very difficult. For instance, you may have wanted to lose weight, and reduce the consumption of particular foods you know are not helping you, yet at the same time a part of you wants those very foods you know are not helping you. In this instance the two parts would be spoken to, first the conflicting part that still makes you want the particular food and then the motivating part that knows it would be beneficial for you to cut down your intake. Through mediation and understanding the purpose of the parts a solution is reached that allows the parts to work together towards the clients ultimate goal. Parts therapy can be used for a wide range of issues including:
These are only a few examples of the potential uses of parts therapy, there are far
too many to list. So please contact me if the issue you wish to address is not listed.
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Questions You May Have About Parts TherapyDoes this mean if I have or need parts therapy I'm suffering from multiple personality disorder ?
Absolutely not…. Multiple personality disorder or Dissociative identity disorder (DID) as it is now known, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two distinct and enduring identities or dissociated personality states being present. These dissociated personalities alternately control the behaviour of a person with DID, and this is accompanied by memory loss of important information not explained by ordinary forgetfulness. With Parts Therapy the parts that are spoken to are a completely normal and natural part of the mind, and in no way indicates multiple personality disorder or DID. Is it really "normal" to have all these parts in my mind? Yes, it's completely "normal". It's the minds way of sub dividing labour, each part has it's own job to do, and these parts work in our subconscious mind automatically. These parts are created as we go through life as they are needed, so some parts will have been with us since birth and others will have come into being at other times in our lives as required. Are some parts stronger or more dominate than others? Yes, some parts are stronger or more dominant than others, and that's quite natural. Each of us has an overall personality that is made up of various characteristics each with different levels of strength. For instance, a client may be a perfectionist and this clients perfectionist part would be quite strong. This is fine if the perfectionist part works in a characteristically proportionate way, but if that part became too dominate it could become a problem, with the client never being able to do things to their complete satisfaction. This is an example where parts therapy would be ideal, the perfectionist part could be helped to understand that it was doing it's job too well, and an adjustment could be agreed to reduce the degree of perfectionism to a level that is beneficial for the client. If two of my parts were in conflict could you sort them out for me? Yes the conflict could be sorted out but I would not be doing the sorting, you would. My job would be to facilitate and guide the parts and yourself in a completely neutral way during the parts therapy. The conflict resolution would come from yourself and the parts together, being fully agreed upon between each of you. This results in a solution being reached that will be lasting and exactly right for you. It is a very satisfying process working in this client centered way and results in empowering and positive changes for the client. How many parts therapy sessions will I need? In most cases I will not use parts therapy for a clients first session. If a client requires parts therapy I will do the therapy over two sessions, with the first session being used to investigate the issue and identify the parts that need speaking to, as well as doing hypnotherapy related to the clients issue. This approach ensures that all the proper preparation work has taken place before the parts therapy begins. Many issues can be dealt with in two session like this. If an issue is particularly complex then further sessions may be necessary. 
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