Hypnotherapy

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis, also called hypnotherapy, is a state of deep relaxation and focused concentration. It's a type of mind-body medicine. The hypnotherapist guides you into this deep state of focus and relaxation with verbal cues, repetition and imagery once in this state of deep relaxation.

Hypnosis is a state of mind while hypnotherapy is the name of the therapeutic process in which hypnosis is used.

What might hypnotherapy be used for?

Hypnosis can be used in the treatment of pain; depression; anxiety and phobias; stress; habit disorders; gastro-intestinal disorders; skin conditions; post-surgical recovery; relief from nausea and vomiting; childbirth; to make it easier to stop some addictive behaviour patterns including gambling, over eating and smoking.