Hypnotherapy at a New Leaf... in Maidstone Kent Hypnotherapy is being in a state of total relaxation. Relaxing the body first helps to relax the mind. Being in this state means that the hypnotherapist can convey positive suggestions to your unconscious mind so that you can handle your specific challenge in a positive way.
Hypnosis is:
• an awake state
• a state of relaxation
• about following instructions
• the ultimate display of self control
We have therapists qualified in Hypnotherapy at A New Leaf... which is conveniently located just moments from the Town Centre in Maidstone, Kent.
Why hypnotherapy? As powerful and as wonderful as the unconscious mind is, it does have its limitations. One of these being that it is a servant of the conscious mind and will do what the conscious mind tells it to. One of the few but key differences between highly successful human and normal behaviour is self-talk. By this we mean what we say to ourselves. Unless pointed out most of us talk to ourselves in a negative way. We tell ourselves that we are not capable of something, not good enough, not strong enough, not slim enough, not beautiful/handsome enough.... the list goes on and on. With hypnotherapy we are able to bypass a conscious mind and communicate directly with the unconscious mind in order to give it positive empowering suggestions that will assist you in achieving whatever it is that you want to achieve.
What Hypnotherapy is not:
Hypnotherapy is thought by many people to be 'controlling' and this is extremely off-putting for many would-be clients.
This conclusion is most often drawn by those who have witnessed stage hypnosis which is an act and not a valid method of therapy.
Stage hypnotists dramatise hypnosis to make it appear interesting on stage but I can assure you that a hypnotherapy session is far from entertaining for a viewer wishing to simply be entertained.
• Hypnotherapy is not being asleep or 'under'
• Being brainwashed
• Floating away on a cloud
• Being out of control
How does it work? It is widely accepted that we have a conscious and an unconscious mind. In other words we have two minds. Our two minds are separated by what we call the critical faculty. This fades away in direct proportion to the level of relaxation that the mind and body experience. The hypnotherapis is then able to communicate directly to the powerful unconscious mind. You may be aware that we have four different brain wave categories ranging from the awaken state through to sleep state, these are: • Beta Wave 13-30 Hertz - this is the awake state • Alpha Wave 8-12 Hertz - the state you are in during hypnotherapy • Theta Wave 6-7 Hertz - the state you are in whilst dreaming • Delta Wave 3-5 Hertz - this is the deepest part of sleep
How can Hypnotherapy help?
Hypnotherapy is a natural and powerful therapy that is able to create effective change for resolving a variety of conditions such as: Anxiety, Alcohol Abuse, Anorexia, Arthritis, Asthma, Binge Drinking, Claustrophobia, Confidence, Blushing, Driving Test Nerves, Exam Nerves, Fear of Flying, Habit Breaking, Insomnia, Motivation, Memory Enhancement, Over Eating, Public Speaking, Phobias, Arachnophobia,Self Esteem, Stress, Self Consciousness, Stop or Reduce Smoking*, Enhance Sports Performance, Self Harming Issues, Drug Abuse, Teenage Difficulties, Emotional Release (Anger, Guilt, Fear, Hurt and Sadness), Freedom from Migraines, Weight Issues, Releasing Protective Weight, Emotional Over-Eating, Festive Over-Eating as well as many other challenges that we face.
What could I achieve by using Hypnotherapy? Whatever your goals, hypnotherapy really can help you achieve them more easily, effortlessly and quickly. Many people don't realise the awesome power that the unconscious mind has over their lives. Hypnotherapy helps to access the unconscious mind and affect the desired changes. Hypnosis is totally safe and cannot be used to force any change against someone's wishes. You remain totally in control. Contrary to popular myth, a hypnotherapist does not 'take over your mind'. You are fully aware at all times. Many people find their senses to be far more alert than usual and return to the beta brainwave state feeling relaxed, refreshed and energised.
We look forward to answering any questions you may have about Hypnotherapy and look forward to seeing you at A New Leaf... in Maidstone, Kent!
