We have a conscious mind, which is our current awareness and a subconscious mind (or the unconscious) which is everything else. Our subconscious is every experience we have had; our memories, beliefs, attitudes, identities, our habitual behaviours as well as our autonomic functioning (breathing, heart beat etc). Hypnosis is the means to explore and tap into our subconscious.
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy – CBH
This is essentially a way of working that identifies and helps change specific unwanted responses or behaviours (e.g., a phobia, eating habits, smoking, panic attacks, blushing, confidence etc). It effectively focuses on the thoughts and feelings that drive the unwanted behaviour. The assumption here being that if our thoughts change then so will our behaviour.
Using hypnosis, suggestions are given that are taken in by the mind.
· Replacing unhelpful thoughts
· Finding existing inner resources that have been forgotten
· Exciting the mind as to the possibilities of a new way of doing things.
Behavioural techniques are used to gain further knowledge about what is going on in the specific situation and to gain confidence in the new learning’s that are occurring.
The treatment plan is usually brief and people experience relatively fast relief of symptoms and responses, and enduring changes are made.
Analytical Hypnotherapy and Inner Child Work
This way of working looks to go to the deeper roots of an issue or problem. It helps answer the question “Why do I do this?” or “Why does this happen?” or “Why do I feel this way?”
It holds the view that within us we have a part that is being held back by the past, sometimes recognised as “childlike” behaviours in our present lives (anger outbursts, tantrums, complete withdrawal, feelings that we just can’t explain etc).
Understanding needs to be gained for resolution in the present.
By using a set of techniques and a process, freedom can be gained from the past, eradicating the present day problem. People often find they have greater clarity and see their potential and direction in life.
NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming
NLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming is a set of therapeutic techniques that we can use to change responses. It is essentially the re-programming of the mind and choosing a more positive outlook. It springs from the study of the world's most effective therapists.
The field of NLP has gone past these initial accomplishments to study the patterns, behaviours and beliefs of successful people in all areas of life. What NLP has found is that people that succeed all use the same kind of techniques to communicate with themselves and others. They have the same "mental tool set" that we all have; they just use them in different ways.
NLP shows us how we understand our experiences. It is a way of perceiving reality, and of making appropriate interventions that move us towards what we want.
“NLP may be the most powerful vehicle for change in existence." - Modern Psychology Magazine.
