subject: Achieve Hypnotherapy So What Happens In A Typical Session? [print this page] It is quite natural for those who have had no prior experience of hypnosis, to be nervous and curious before their first hypnotherapy session.
Some people find that they are excited, others that they are replaying some of the myths that the media portrayal of hypnosis has created in their mind. So what can you expect from a hypnotherapy session.
It is important to appreciate at the outset, that there is no typical hypnotherapy session and that much will depend on the specific techniques and approach favoured by the therapist.
It is very much dependant on the relationship developed between the therapist and the patient.
However here are some of the more common stages:
1. You meet with you hypnotherapist
This is a crucial stage as rapport is essential for a successful relationship. Try if possible to arrive a little earlier than scheduled, so that you have plenty of time.
Hypnotherapy is ultimately based on relaxation and you do not want to be worrying about being late.
2. Information Gathering
Here your therapist will gather information about you, your reason for seeking assistance and any previous experiences of therapy.
This is mainly conducted during the initial session but a good therapist is always adding information and tailoring sessions accordingly. Be honest and thorough with your responses.
The more that is gathered, the more accurately will your therapist be able to create a specific therapeutic regime to meet your needs.
3. Trance is induced
Here you will be induced into a relaxing hypnotic state. Inductions are a pleasing experience and to be welcomed. You will feel wonderful; there is nothing to be afraid of.
Hypnotherapists use a variety of techniques to induce trance, getting you to fixate on a body part such as your hands, counting back from ten to one, or evoking images in your mind that bring up feelings of relaxation and safety.
4. Trance is deepened
Here the trance is accentuated by words or techniques to keep you relaxed and to go even deeper into this pleasurable, relaxed state.
The deeper the trance achieved, the more successfully you can experience the therapy.
5. Actual Therapy takes place
Now that you are in a deep trance, your therapist can proceed on tackling the presenting problems. This is done by issuing suggestions to your unconscious mind.
It is not a case of the therapist telling you what to do, more the suggestion of new positive possibilities for your life.
These change negative beliefs and thoughts promoting instead positive resourceful ones.
6. Post Hypnotic Suggestions are given
These post hypnotic suggestions are the therapeutic part of hypnotherapy. They are what alters your way of thinking and behaving and lead to you achieving your goal.
It is for this reason that it is important to achieve a sufficiently deep level of trance. This assists in by passing the critical resistant conscious mind.
The type of suggestion utilized will depend on your specific issue and your personality type. The most successful types of post-hypnotic suggestions utilise a type of logic that you would tend to agree with, even if not in trance.
The aim is to keep relaxed, positive and resourceful.
7. You emerge from hypnosis
A successful hypnosis session ends with you coming back to the present gradually and positively, wide-awake and feeling alert and clear.
A good hypnotherapist will take the time to ensure that you are fully out of the trance state before you leave the office. For this reason it is always useful to make sure that you consult a fully qualified hypnotherapist.
The end of a hypnotherapy session is as important as the beginning and middle. All combine to make for a complete experience so make sure that your therapist is skilled and knowledgeable.
The above is simply an overview there is so much more to learn about this fascinating and wonderful tool of hypnosis.
So do research further and seek out high quality information before proceeding with hypnotherapy
