One of the most effective styles of therapy for many is, hypnotherapy is fast, drugs free, safe, and without unwelcome side effects. Essentially, the therapist will guide the client into a relaxed and extremely focussed state of mind (usually using his/her voice) then talk to the subconscious mind, seeking to make that which was unachievable achievable, with as little effort as possible.There is nothing magical or mysterious about it; in fact what happens is generally totally predictable and reliable.There are many myths that surround this style of working, the vast majority, if not all, being totally unfounded. For instance, you cannot 'get stuck' or 'lose your mind'; you do not become unconscious or under the control of the hypnotherapist you are totally aware at all times (often more aware than usual); you do not 'blurt out all your secrets' or engage in any behaviour that you would normally do. Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness, which we all experience naturally at some point in our lives. Have you ever walked out of your home, jumped in the car and realized you are already driving when you suddenly think "Did I lock the front door?" Or have you ever been so engrossed whilst watching a film or reading a book that you simply don't hear someone talking to you? Both of these are examples of when our mind is so focussed on one thing that we block out anything else going on. This is similar to how hypnosis works.
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