Brief explanations of a few terms used in the area of Hypnotharapy.
(more information about Hypnotherapy terms is on our Glossary Page)

Hypnotherapy: - Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy in which the use of hypnotism constitutes the core of the treatment, it uses the power of the mind to help heal physical as well as emotional problems. It helps the patient discover the underlying emotional and psychological causes to their ailments.

Hypnosis:- Hypnosis is a psychological condition in which some people may be induced to show various differences in behavior and thinking. Although some individuals experience an increase in suggestibility and subjective feelings of an 'altered state of consciousness', this is not true for everyone. In fact, some supposed hypnotic indicators and subjective changes can be achieved without relaxation or a lengthy induction, a fact that increases the controversy around hypnosis.

Hypnotherapist: - A hypnotherapist is someone trained to induce hypnosis to patients, as well as oversee anything done while the patient is in this sleep-like trance.

Hypnotism: - Hypnotism is the act of inducing hypnosis.

Hypnotist: - A hypnotist is a person who induces hypnosis.

Hypnobirthing: - Is the use of Hypnotherapy during pregnancy and childbirth to prepare a mother for birth and/or to attempt to treat issues ranging from fears and minor health conditions related to the pregnancy, to the possibility of reducing or eliminating pain during labor.

Hypnoanalysis: - Is the use of hypnosis combined with psychoanalysis

Clinical Hypnotherapist: - Clinical Hypnotherapy is the use of advanced methods of hypnosis and other techniques to treat a variety of medical and psychological problems.

Self-hypnosis: - Self-hypnosis happens when a person hypnotises himself or herself, commonly involving the use of autosuggestion. This technique is often used to increase motivation e.g.for a diet, stop smoking, or stress reduction.

NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming): - NLP is the therapeutic technique used to detect and reprogramme unconscious patterns of thought and behavior which can alter psychological responses.

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