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Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy, NLP and Timeline are a perfect partnership for all your hypnotherapy needs.

A few presenting problems that can be helped by hypnotherapy include:

smoking
weight control-obesity/anorexia/bulimia
self confidence
tension
depression
pain relief
exam anxiety
poor study skills
phobias - fear of flying, spiders etc.
ADD and ADH
frigidity/impotence
irritable bowel

What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is an altered state of awareness which allows access to the subconscious mind.

It is a perfectly natural state of deep relaxation, sometimes mistakenly thought of as sleep, unconsciousness, or losing control!  It is a way of isolating and focusing totally on a particular problem.

There is no loss of consciousness and there is NO LOSS OF CONTROL.
Hypnosis is now recognised by the Medical profession as a powerful tool which is COMPLEMENTARY, not alternative to medicine.

It is a totally holistic method of treating and assisting in the relief of a multitude of diverse problems - too numerous to list all of them.

How does Hypnosis work?
The subconscious mind is, by far, extremely more powerful than the conscious mind, in that it 'records' all of life's experiences. It is your very own computer, tape recorder or video camera.  It provides access to emotions and past events that your conscious mind has repressed of forgotten.

The subconscious can recall facts, information, behaviour, attitudes and causes of feelings, which can then be strengthened or altered according to your individual needs or wishes.

As YOU are in CONTROL of the session at all times you will NOT need to divulge the problem to the hypnotherapist unless you choose to do so.


What can you expect from Hypnosis
You will be led gently into a state of deep relaxation, which is very beneficial in itself.  The method used will be specific to you.

When in a state of deep relaxation your senses and awareness become heightened.  Your hearing becomes more acute, your sense of taste sharper and your sense of feeling more sensitive in experiencing past events.

You may notice some slight muscle spasm or rapid eye movement, this perfectly normal during hypnosis.

You are in control at all times and can terminate the session immediately should you wish to do so.

What is NLP (neurolinguistic programming)

NLP is a set of insights and skills which are like an "owner's manual" for your brain.

Through the normal educational process nobody teaches us how to feel good, how to use the the mind, the body and the emotions to own our own lives more successfully.

With NLP, hypnotherapy and Time Line (another set of insights and skills) we can: Stop smoking in ONE SESSION; overcome nervousness, anxiety, stress and fears;  overcome phobias, eating disorders (overweight, bulimia, anorexia) and addictions (tobacco, alcohol, drugs and gambling) etc. etc....

How many sessions are you likely to require
It would be unethical to recommend a 'course' of treatment.

The number of sessions required are specially tailored to your personal needs.  You may only require one session or you may require several.

About Maureen Payne BA CMH CHYP MPNLP:
Maureen Payne is an experienced hypnotherapist she has worked at the York Clinic for many years. She trained in hypnotherapy at the Proudfoot School of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy in Scarborough and is listed on the Hypnotherapist Register. As a member of the UK Guild of Hypnotist Examiners, and as a member of the British Counselling Association, she is very skilled in her field. She is also a Stress Management Consultant and is registered with the NHS and BUPA. To find out more about what Maureen can offer, you can ring her at her home phone number which is 01904-797531.