Hypnosis has a dated, zany reputation, stemming from the turn of the century- involving pendulums, out of body experiences, chicken impersonations and a ‘look into my eyes, look into my eyes’ analogy.
At the London Clinic of Hypnotherapy we want to eliminate all the myths and outdated associations.
Hypnosis is recognised by the NHS as a complementary therapy and can help many problems from diabetic children with needle phobias to Company Directors crippled with the fear of presentations. It simply re-programmes unwanted thought patterns to move forward the area of your life that needs attention. Change your thoughts to change your life.
A survey of psychotherapy literature by Alfred Barios PHD revealed the following recovery rates:
Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is not a state of deep sleep. We lull you into a deeply relaxed mode, gently allowing you to tune out of your conscious mind and daily routine. We can then access your subconscious mind, that is open to change. You have the power to do this also and we help you learn hypnotherapy techniques, suggestions and affirmations.
The conscious mind is in neutral and the subconscious mind is in gear. We suggest ideas, concepts and lifestyle improvements to you, during the hypnotic state, after an in depth session to understand your individual needs. Everyone is unique. For example, if you want to overcome a fear of flying, you may try everything consciously to do it, but will still fail as long as your subconscious mind retains this terror – therefore preventing you from succeeding solo.
Long term progress can be made by reprogramming your subconscious / unconscious landscape of the mind so that deep-seated instincts and beliefs are challenged and therefore altered. You can remain fully awake and aware of your surroundings and situation, during hypnosis.
It is paramount you want to change your behavioural habit or addiction and are highly motivated to do so, you have to want the change for it to be fully effective.
Life is ever evolving and we need to move forward for positive outcomes. Our thoughts control our actions.
Tapping is a combination of Ancient Chinese Acupressure and Modern Psychology that works to physically alter your brain, energy system and body all at once.
The practice consists of tapping with your fingertips on specific meridian points while talking through traumatic memories and a wide range of emotions.
Tapping sends signals directly to the stress centres of the mid-brain, not mediated by the frontal lobes (the thinking part, active in talk therapy). Because EFT simultaneously accesses stress on physical and emotional levels, EFT gives you the best of both worlds, body and mind, like getting a massage during a psychotherapy session.
In fact, it is EFT’s ability to access the amygdala, an almond-shaped part of your brain that initiates your body’s negative reaction to fear, a process we often refer to as the ‘fight or flight’ response, that makes it so powerful. It also taps into the nervous system to soothe and restore.
Mindfulness is a simple and very powerful practice of training our attention. It is simple as we are really just paying attention to what is happening in the here and now (eg: sensations, thoughts and emotions) in a non-judgemental way. It is powerful because it can interrupt the habit of getting lost in thoughts, mostly about the future or past, which often generates more stress on top of the real pressures of everyday life.
With practice, mindfulness can serve as the perfect antidote to healing stress that can sometimes undermine our health, performance and quality of life, and can provide a sensation of relaxation. Indeed the evidence has shown that it can be an effective aid in the treatment of many mental and physical health issues, as well as generally improving our performance, relationships, and well-being.
REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY
Meditation cuts back your stress chemistry (like cortisol and adrenaline) and replaces it with natural bliss chemistry (like dopamine and serotonin).
STAY FOCUSED AND CLEAR
Meditation develops full-brain functioning. Your prefrontal cortex is activated, alpha waves increase and neurophysiology changes so you think clearly and make good decisions.
SLEEP BETTER AND HAVE MORE ENERGY
The very deep rest of meditation does two things: gives you lots of energy and calms your system so you can fall asleep (and stay asleep!)
BE HEALTHIER AND YOUNGER
Stress weakens your immune system and speeds up ageing. Meditation reverses this: you get sick less often and you stay youthful.
GET ALONG BETTER WITH PEOPLE
When you’re healthier, happier and thinking clearly, you’re nicer to be around. All your relationships get better.
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