At Embrace Psychotherapy, I am dedicated to providing mental health support that empowers my clients to achieve their full potential. I offer a range of evidence-based treatments, including hypnosis therapy, that are tailored to meet individual needs and goals. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I work with my clients to help them overcome obstacles, including substance use, to achieve their dreams.
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Hypnosis is a human condition involving focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion. It serves as an effective method within evidence-based treatments for various issues, including mental health support and substance use management.
Some common Myths and Facts about Hypnosis:
Myth 1: You are asleep during hypnosis.
Fact 1: You are NOT asleep during hypnosis; you are in a relaxed state and fully awake.
Myth 2: You are not aware of your environment while in hypnosis.
Fact 2: You are aware of your surroundings, can hear, talk, and come out of the trance at any time.
Myth 3: The hypnotist can make you do things you do not want to do, like take your clothes off or rob people.
Fact 3: You are always in control; I cannot make you do anything that you do not want to do. We use hypnosis therapy as a treatment tool, not for entertainment purposes. Stage hypnosis is done to entertain people, while clinical hypnosis is aimed at helping clients overcome specific issues. The two styles of hypnosis are very different, and you can always reject any suggestion.
Myth 4: You can get stuck in a hypnotic state.
Fact 4: No, you cannot get stuck in hypnosis. The hypnotic state is natural and occurs to you daily, for example, when you are driving on the motorway or watching television.
Myth 5: The hypnotist hypnotises you.
Fact 5: Actually, you are hypnotising yourself; I just guide you through the process.
Myth 6: You lose control under hypnosis.
Fact 6: You are always in control!
Myth 7: You have never been hypnotised.
Fact 7: The hypnotic state is a natural state of mind that you experience daily.
For more information, visit https://www.urmstonhypnotherapy.com/myths-and-facts-about-hypnotherapy.
