At Embrace Psychotherapy Psychotherapy, I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve their full potential. I offer a range of evidence-based treatments that are tailored to meet individual needs and goals. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I work with our clients to help them overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.
Welcome to Hypnosis at Embrace Psychotherapy
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Hypnosis: is a human condition involving focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion.
Some common Myths and Facts about Hypnosis:
Myth 1: You are asleep during hypnosis.
Fact 1: You are NOT asleep during hypnosis, you are in a relaxed state and awake.
Myth 2: You are not aware of your environment while in hypnosis.
Fact 2: You are aware of your surroundings, you can hear, talk, and come out of the trance at any time.
Myth 3: The hypnotist can make you do things you do not want to do, like take your clothes off or rob people.
Fact 3: You are always in control, I cannot make you do anything that you do not want to do. We use hypnosis as a treatment tool, not for entertainment purposes. Stage hypnosis is done to entertain people, while clinical hypnosis is done to help a client overcome a particular issue. The two styles of hypnosis are very different. You can always reject any suggestion.
Myth 4: You can get stuck in a hypnotic state.
Fact 4: No, you cannot get stuck in hypnosis. The hypnotic state is natural and it happens to you on a daily basis, e. g. when you are driving on the motorway or watching television.
Myth 5: The hypnotist hypnotises you.
Fact 5: Actually, you are hypnotising yourself, I just guide you through the process.
Myth 6: You lose control under hypnosis.
Fact 6: You are always in control!
Myth 7: You have never been hypnotised.
Fact 7: The hypnotic state is a natural state of mind that you experience daily.
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