What Is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a natural, deeply relaxed state of focused attention. Despite common myths—often fuelled by stage hypnosis—being in hypnosis doesn’t mean losing awareness or control. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
During hypnosis, you're fully conscious and in control. It’s a cooperative process where you enter a calm, focused state under the guidance of a trained hypnotherapist. In this state, your mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestions and new ways of thinking.
Understanding the Mind
The human mind operates on two levels: the conscious and the unconscious.
The Conscious Mind
Your conscious mind is your waking awareness. It’s responsible for logical thinking, decision-making, and short-term memory. It helps you concentrate, solve problems, and navigate your day-to-day life—especially when learning new things or making deliberate choices.
The Unconscious Mind
Beneath the surface lies your unconscious mind—a powerful storehouse of memories, emotions, habits, and automatic responses. It shapes how you react to the world, often without you even realising it.
Sometimes these unconscious responses are helpful—like instinctively avoiding danger or feeling warmth from a loved one’s voice. But they can also hold you back. Fears, limiting beliefs, or unresolved emotions often stem from past experiences encoded in the unconscious mind.
How Hypnotherapy Works
Hypnotherapy focuses on the unconscious mind—where deep-rooted patterns and emotional responses live. By accessing this level of awareness, a trained hypnotherapist can help you:
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Reframe negative thought patterns
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Release unhelpful behaviours
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Strengthen positive beliefs and habits
Because it works at the source of the issue, hypnotherapy can lead to meaningful, lasting change—helping you respond to life with more clarity, calm, and confidence.