Cheshire Hypnotherapy and Counselling in Altrincham:: Hypnosis : How does hypnotherapy work?

Hypnotherapy – How does Hypnotherapy work?

Hypnosis involves a slight altering of our state of consciousness, so that the analytical left hand side of the brain is resting whilst the right hand side, the subconscious is more alert.

Our subconscious is deeper seated and more instinctive. Activities such as walking, talking and emotional reactions are all dependent on our unconscious involvement. Hypnosis can therefore help to change unwanted behaviour which is stored in the subconscious and create a new positive behaviour which promotes a change in attitude so you can do the things you want to do and stop doing the things you dislike.

A good example of this is in stopping smoking. If it was up to our conscious mind then it would suffice to say ‘I want to stop’ but the habit is stored deeper in our subconscious and this is where hypnosis works. It is this part of the mind that has to accept change for the patient’s behaviour and physical state to improve. Hypnotherapy is helpful for a whole variety of psychological problems as well as Phobias, Anxiety, Insomnia and also Weight Loss.

To see a NCH video of a typical person discussing their experience with hypnotherapy, please click below.

Hypnosis - History
Hypnosis - What is it?