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Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Explained

You are feeling sleepy - the catch-line  many people associate with the stage hypnotist, the watch swinging showman with hypnotic eyes that could pierce a stone

The above statement is the most common perception people have about hypnosis/hypnotherapy.

It is undoubtedly a mythical one, and I have spent quite a lot of time over the last 35 years trying to dispel this myth.

Hypnosis has been associated with stage shows and the mysterious.

It is for this reason I had this website designed to set the record straight.

As you browse through my hypnosis web site and FAQ page, you will be enlightened to the incredible benefits achieved by using my techniques of Fast Track Hypnosis.

People assume they can be made to do something against their will while under Hypnosis.

If true, you would find me, not in my office, but down at the bank manager, swinging a little watch at him and telling him to forget about my overdraft!. Plus we would all be hypnotists doing precisely the same!"

Stage Hypnotists give the impression they are controlling a person's mind. No one can be hypnotised against their will, or forced to do something objectionable.

Hypnosis, when used in therapy, helps to give people more control over their lives not less!.

A person is unable to come out of Hypnosis - another myth. There would be millions of bodies lying in a trance all over the world if that was true, and we would all read about it!

Fast Track Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy is used to improve a person's general functioning - mentally and physically. It is used with significant effect to help correct a wide range of problems.

Hypnosis itself is only a state of relaxation with an altered state of awareness.

People are not treated with Hypnosis but treated IN Hypnosis. The subconscious mind accepts positive suggestions which in turn helps to alter past behavioural problems.

Stress, confidence, etc., as well as simple ones, such as stop smoking, weight control, etc are some of these.

Dear Alan,

I came to see you the first time, at the insistence of my wife. More than with any real hope of finding a let-up in the depression and nervous tension headaches which had plagued me for some time. Painkillers, anti depressants - I tried the lot. I was even admitted to hospital for treatment with no lasting benefits.

Yet here I am - unbelievably (and to my wife's relief) a changed man, needless to say a very happy one. Thanks for your treatment and CD's - I only wish that I had tried Hypnosis years ago. How different our lives would have been.

I am eternally grateful - George

ONE session Fast Track Hypnosis, simple problems

Fast Track suggestion therapy is used for simple problems such as Stop Smoking, Weight Control, Gastric Band Hypnosis, Relaxation, etc..

It will require only ONE session (laser therapy is also included at no extra charge for the Stop Smoking or Weight Control Sessions and entirely optional).

Fast Track Hypnosis, with its calming and relaxing effects, positive suggestions are implanted, which then take root in the subconscious part of the mind. These suggestions alter the bad habits built up in your everyday life.

Nail-biting is usually over two sessions, but the follow-up session is free of charge.

A professionally produced CD/ Download is provided to reinforce all of the suggestions given and to aid further relaxation.

Guarantee

In the unlikely event of you experiencing any difficulties. Within the month of the session for anti-smoking or weight control sessions, and you require a booster session, this second session is FREE of charge.

Fast Track Hypnotherapy, deep rooted problem

When a problem is deep-rooted (e.g. a phobia, anxiety etc) then more than one session will be required ( Normally 4 sessions ). This would be discussed with you on the initial session as to the nature of the problem and what you wish to achieve from it .

NOTE: The differences in the personality of each client make it impossible to be totally accurate regarding the number of sessions necessary. However, the use of Fast Track Hypnosis dramatically speeds up the process to a few sessions. The more conventional '1000 hour' analysis or conventional Hypnotherapy would take much longer.

CD's/ Downloads are also provided to reinforce the ongoing results as you progress. Finally, you are taught self-hypnosis to be able to give yourself positive suggestions without CDs/Downloads.

Hypnosis is a state of relaxation and concentration at one with a state of heightened awareness, induced by suggestion.

Fast Track Hypnosis is a method  I created over the years. It combines Hypnosis, Laser Therapy, (if required), and special audio and visual techniques in an exclusive package. It helps a person overcome their problem in 3 or 4 sessions ( simple problems normally only take 1 session) as opposed to traditional hypnotherapy which can take much longer, sometimes up to 15 sessions.

Example.  I had a client who had severe toothache and not been to her dentist for over 20 years. Due to her dental phobia (Odontophobia) she was in utter agony.

A conventional Hypnotherapist would want to regress the client back to try to trace the cause of her phobia over a series of weekly sessions ( between 12-15 sessions). Using Fast Track Hypnosis after two sessions (over 2 days) my client went to the dentist, had the tooth removed and that was that! Basically the client had a problem and wanted it sorted there and then. She didn't want to endure the toothache for a further 3 months while attending a conventional Hypnotherapist to talk about her childhood.

No, although the degree varies from person to person.

Not unless previously agreed with their doctor.

No, although the degree varies from person to person.

Depending on the problem, as shown on the following pages, it may take more than one session.

The success rate is high - because of the specialised Fast Track techniques used. Therefore not only is the commitment needed but the need to be and feel free and at last, live a new life the way you want to.

There is no reason why you should put up with something 'inside yourself but outside your control'. Provided you are prepared to devote time, effort and self-discipline you can be free of your problem.

No. All my sessions are completely private and individual. I do not do group sessions or seminars with a lot of people attending them. I believe my clients are individuals and their problems are personal to them and should be treated as such. Be wary of 'Hypnotherapists' who advertise 'special offers' for the month. Question why they have to do this, as ethical hypnotherapists would NEVER  resort to this to attract potential clients.

Yes. The predominant feeling of most people is "It didn't work for me - I wasn't put out".

No. You are just extremely relaxed.

No! I am asked about this on occasions and I always refuse. It serves no practical purpose in therapy.  Be very wary of anyone who offers this as it is a phenomenon called cryptomnesia.

Cryptomnesia is an instance of extraordinary memory.

While under hypnosis, they are able to recall with astonishing detail something he or she has read, seen or heard for the briefest of moments. Then take on the character role. In one documented case, a psychiatrist was amazed when his hypnotised patient began writing a passage in an old form of Latin. An investigation revealed the patient had overseen the passage in a book someone sitting next to him in a library was reading.

Warning!

No ethical Hypnotherapist would ever use this as a therapy.It only plays on a person's vulnerability and lack of understanding about hypnosis. It should only be seen for what it is - a party trick!

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