If you’re considering hypnotherapy for the first time, you might be feeling a mix of curiosity and nerves. Perhaps you’re wondering, “Will I lose control?” or “What does it actually feel like?” Rest assured, hypnotherapy is a gentle, collaborative process designed to help you unlock your potential and create positive change—from the inside out.
Everyday Hypnosis: More Familiar Than You Think
Let’s start by busting a myth: hypnosis isn’t some mysterious, magical trance where you lose all control. In fact, you slip into hypnotic states every day! Have you ever found yourself so absorbed in a book that you lost track of time, or driven a familiar route and realised you hardly remember the journey? That’s a natural hypnotic state—your mind is focused, relaxed, and open to suggestion.
The Science: Brainwaves and the Subconscious Mind
Hypnotherapy works by guiding you into a relaxed state where your brainwaves slow down from the busy beta state (your normal waking state) to the calmer alpha and theta states. These are the same brainwaves you experience during deep relaxation, meditation, or just before you drift off to sleep. In these states, your subconscious mind—the part of you that stores memories, habits, and emotions—becomes more accessible.
Think of your subconscious as a vast library, quietly holding onto your past experiences, beliefs, and patterns. Sometimes, these old stories or habits can keep us stuck, even when we consciously want to change. Hypnotherapy helps you gently “rewire” your mind, making it easier to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace new, healthier ways of thinking and feeling.
Working With Your Personality and Integration
One of the most powerful aspects of hypnotherapy is its ability to work with the many different parts of your personality. We all have various ‘parts’ or aspects within us—perhaps a confident part, a protective part, or even a part that holds onto old fears or habits. Sometimes, these parts can be in conflict, pulling us in different directions or keeping us stuck in unhelpful patterns.
During hypnotherapy, we gently explore and integrate these parts of your personality. By giving each part a voice and understanding its purpose, we can create harmony within your mind. This process, often called ‘parts integration’, helps you feel more whole, balanced, and at peace with yourself.
Releasing and Reframing Trauma
Many people come to hypnotherapy to heal from past trauma or emotional pain. In the safe, supportive environment of hypnosis, you can revisit difficult memories without becoming overwhelmed. Together, we work to release the emotional charge of these experiences, allowing you to see them from a new, empowered perspective.
Through gentle guidance, you can reframe traumatic or painful memories, transforming them from sources of distress into stepping stones for growth and resilience. This process helps to unlock the grip that the past may have on your present, freeing you to move forward with greater ease and confidence.
Unlocking Unhealthy Habits and Patterns
Whether you’re struggling with unwanted habits, negative thinking, or self-sabotaging behaviours, hypnotherapy is a powerful tool for change. By accessing the subconscious mind, we can uncover the root causes of these patterns—often beliefs or emotions formed long ago—and replace them with healthier, more supportive ways of being.
Through positive suggestions, visualisation, and subconscious reprogramming, you’ll find it easier to break free from old habits and embrace new, life-affirming choices.
Your First Session: Three Simple Steps
1. Conversation & Goal Setting
We’ll begin with a relaxed, friendly chat. This is your chance to share what’s on your mind, what you hope to achieve, and any challenges you’re facing. We’ll also talk about your unique personality, any inner conflicts, and the habits or patterns you’d like to change. Together, we’ll set clear intentions for the session and make sure you feel comfortable and heard.
2. Guided Hypnosis
Next, you’ll settle into a comfortable position as I guide you into a state of deep relaxation. You’ll remain aware and in control the entire time—just like when you’re daydreaming or lost in thought. In this state, we’ll work together to address the patterns or beliefs that are holding you back, integrate different parts of your personality, and use positive suggestions and imagery to help rewire your mind for growth and healing.
3. Reflection & Next Steps
Afterwards, I’ll gently bring you back to full awareness. We’ll take a few moments to chat about your experience, answer any questions, and discuss any insights that came up. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, empowered, and with a clearer sense of your next steps.
A Journey of Positive Change
Your first hypnotherapy session is the beginning of a journey—one where you can safely explore your inner world, unlock the past stored in your subconscious, and start rewiring your mind for the life you want. It’s a gentle, supportive process, and you’re always in the driver’s seat.
If you’re ready to discover what’s possible, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
