Welcome to 'The Elms Hypnotherapy Practice'

Why choose hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy has long been recognised to be a very powerful method for personal development. In fact, it is known to have been in use for the last 6,000 years. Today, all around the world, people use the power of hypnosis to help deal with a vast range of problems such as stopping smoking, weight loss and management, stress and relaxation, pain management and regression. Everyone experiences hypnosis regularly. Hypnosis is simply a state of heightened relaxation and altered awareness.

When you are relaxed in this way it is possible to make contact with your subconscious mind, in order to effect change in your life. The subconscious is an untapped resource for creativity. The subconscious mind is the seat of all your emotions and therefore directs nearly all your behaviour. Most importantly the subconscious is responsible for maintaining the body in good health and for all the autonomic processes, e.g., breathing, blood circulation, tissue repair and controlling blood sugar level. In certain situations hypnosis has been used in place of anaesthetic

Hypnosis is a doorway to this inner world, the enchanted realms of your imagination and emotions. Using hypnosis, whereby the subconscious mind can be contacted, 'inner power' can be harnessed to promote desired changes and physical well-being.

What does hypnosis feel like?

You are deeply relaxed and calm, aware of everything happening around you. It is a pleasant and enjoyable state, very similar to daydreaming or drifting off to sleep. You will feel wonderfully relaxed and you may find that your sleep will be of a much better quality.

Will I be made to do anything I don't want to do?

Of course not, whilst you are experiencing hypnosis you are completely relaxed but still in control of your own actions. The difference between stage hypnosis and clinical hypnosis is that stage hypnosis is for the benefit of the audience, Hypnosis at our clinic is for your benefit only.