What is hypnosis?

A good definition of Hypnosis is:
A state of relaxation and concentration at one with a heightened awareness induced by suggestion.

Most of you will be familiar with some of the Hypnotists on TV and, although they are very entertaining, they are only interested in how amusing they can make you look for the audience. Hypno therapy is very different. We are more interested in using that state of total relaxation to help you deal with whatever is holding you back.

There are so many myths and fears surrounding the use of Hypnosis and this reputation for mystery is totally undeserved.

Hypnosis is simply a focusing of the attention. It is impossible to focus on any one thing for any length of time without going into a 'trance' or a level of Hypnosis. You actually 'enter' this state many times in your normal day - when you first wake up from a good night's sleep or watching a television program for example.

By listening to the therapist's voice you will be induced into a state of Hypnosis. You are unlikely to feel 'hypnotised' as such - you will just experience a feeling of mental and physical relaxation and your memory may well be enhanced.

You will find your Therapist to be a caring professional, totally devoid of any mystical or magical powers! No flowing robes or swinging watches - just a reassuring manner to put you at your ease and the expertise to help you with your problem. For a more in-depth explanation of Hypnoanalysis see the link to a lecture given by Rob Kelly FIAPH in 2004, on how/why Pure Hypnoanalysis works

ETHICAL STANDARDS BODY

I am a member of the International Association of Pure Hypno-Analysts which is dedicated to the professional and ethical use of Hypnosis allied to the practice of Psycho-Analysis, for the treatment of nervous disorders and emotional problems. Members have undergone a course of training in Pure Hypnoanalysis, utilising Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis and Hypnosis. This enables them to specialise in finding the cause of Anxiety, fears and phobias, panic attacks and depression.

Members of the Association are bound by a code of practice and ethics of the highest order, they have satisfied an Examination board of their knowledge and level of competence and have undertaken to abide by the Rules of the Association which among other things requires that they be covered by a Professional Indemnity Insurance and such insurance Certificate must be available for inspection. Members of the Association have also agreed to discharge each and every client from treatment at the earliest possible moment consistent with that clients best interests.

For full information and code of Ethics, Duty of Care, membership requirements etc please look at www.hypnoanalysis.com

Ginny Foy MIAH DHyp (Adv)