What is hypnosis?

If you ask 200 experts, you will get 200 answers, and all of them will be correct, but you will find that there are many contradictions, ambiguities, and “I don’t know.” One thing they will all agree on is that it exists, and although we do not fully understand it, we can use it to produce great results in our lives. In the same way, no one knows for sure what electricity is either, yet that is no hindrance to its usefulness!

Hypnosis is a highly effective process that expediently assists change for positive behaviour. It is a way to access the subconscious mind.
There are many definitions of hypnosis, and each expert has his or her theory, but in all these definitions and theories, there are common threads: -

1. It is an altered state of relaxation and focused concentration induced by suggestion.
2. There is conscious/unconscious functioning.
3. There is heightened suggestibility.

“Hypnosis is a state wherein the subconscious and conscious parts of the mind begin to work on the same concept at the same time without conflict.” Terry Watts

What does it feel like?

There is no such thing as a “hypnotised” feeling…. As you know, each of us experiences everything that happens in our lives differently. You are unique, and however you experience it, it is exactly right for you.

However, you may feel heavier or as if you are floating, tingling, fluttering your eyes, or fluctuating body temperatures. Whatever you feel and experience is right for you…. It’s that simple.

Clients generally experience a pleasant, heightened awareness of sensations, with their minds drifting off and back into awareness… because they are so relaxed.

At all times, you remain in control and perfectly awake. Hypnosis, for therapeutic purposes, is just about relaxation. You may feel very heavy, relaxed, lethargic, or quite light and tingly. It's just a wonderful, deeply pleasant and relaxing experience.

It’s a miracle! It works so quickly! I can’t believe it’s that simple!

These are some of the comments we hear daily from our clients.

Hypnotherapy Works for Thousands of People Just Like You!

Well, get ready for a wonderful experience. Hypnosis is like a mental massage for your mind. It feels like a wonderful and deep daydream!

Whether you would like to stop smoking, lose weight, remove fears, phobias, anxiety, social anxiety, grief management, behaviour modification, stress release, blushing, enhance confidence, self-esteem, public speaking, enhance sports performance, focused concentration, or any of a thousand other issues, Accomplish Change Clinic care very much, in helping you achieve your goals in reaching your full potential, through the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy.

How effective are these therapies?

In Volume 7-1 of Psychotherapy, the psychotherapy journal of the American Psychiatric Association, Dr. Alfred A. Barrios reported the following success rates:

• Hypnotherapy - 93% recovery after 6 sessions, that's about 1 to 2 months
• Behaviour Therapy - 72% recovery after 22 sessions, that's about 6 months
• Psychotherapy - 38% recovery after 600 sessions, that's about 11 to 12 months
• Medical information has indicated that 76% - 85% of our illnesses can be created by the mind and are referred to as psychosomatic illnesses.

There are three requirements necessary for hypnosis to occur:

1. A minimal level of intelligence
2. Ability to follow simple instructions
3. Willingness to be hypnotised.

Facts about Hypnosis

• You can hear and remember everything we say….
• You can speak back to us when asked to….
• You are not asleep; you are always conscious!
• We use the word sleep. That does not mean you go to sleep; it's just a very deep relaxation of the nervous system.
• You are in complete control, 100% at all times!
• You comply only with suggestions that fit your morals and value systems. Of course, people can be persuaded or forced to do things that conflict with their normal values through lies and deceit, but you do not need to be hypnotised for that!
• Hypnosis is an art, science, and practice that enables you to access your subconscious mind.
• Contrary to popular beliefs, anyone can be hypnotised

From its earliest days, hypnosis has been used as an amazing tool to facilitate change, healing, and self-improvement. Unfortunately, stage hypnosis often creates the false impression that the participants are under the control of the hypnotist. In reality, those on stage want to be part of the show and will follow through with hypnotic suggestions as part of the game plan.

Hypnosis has been used for thousands of years. There is a great deal of evidence to support the belief that the Ancient Greeks and Romans, for therapeutic benefit, used hypnosis as far back as about the fourth Century BC.

Did you know that 15 minutes of hypnosis equals 2 to 3 hours of regular sleep!

Symptoms Treated and more…

The number of sessions required for therapy is between 1 and 3

Hypnosis has become so popular that it goes under many different names, such as relaxation therapy, meditation, reframing, guided imagery, and visualization, and is gaining more and more credibility.

What do I need to do now?

Contact Aisling or Ray of Accomplish Change Clinic for an appointment.
Picking up the phone to make an appointment and then stepping through the door can often be the most difficult part of the journey!
So if you would like more information, an informal discussion without obligation, or to book an appointment or workshop, please contact us

Did you know that hypnosis is as powerful and effective online as it is in person?