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| What is hypnosis ? | Top |
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| The actual experience of being hypnotised is very difficult to describe, neither asleep nor awake. All hypnotic states are characterised by a tremendously pleasant state of relaxation, an altered state of consciousness into which individuals allow themselves to enter so that desired, beneficial suggestions may be given directly to the unconscious mind. Thus, hypnosis is a natural, effective way of making contact with the inner (unconscious) self, a source of many of our problems as well as a tremendous reservoir of unrecognised potential strength and knowledge, i.e. the forgotten assets. Nobody can ever be hypnotised against their will and, even when hypnotised, people can still reject any of the suggestions given if they are not appropriate. |
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| What is hypnotherapy ? | Top |
| Hypnotherapy means the use of hypnosis for the treatment and relief of a variety of somatic and psychological symptoms. | |
| What are the clinical applications of hypnosis ? | Top |
| Modern Hypnotherapists use Hypnosis not only for medical purposes but also as an aid for the resolution of many problems of psychological origins. It is estimated that approximately 85% all people of all age groups will readily respond to clinical Hypnotherapy. It is often successful when other, more conventional methods of treatment have failed. Listed below are some of the conditions for which Hypnotherapy is indicated as a practical treatment:
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| Is it safe ? | Top |
| Hypnotherapy is completely natural and safe and there are no harmful side effects. When administered by a professionally trained Hypnotherapist the benefits are long lasting and often permanent. |
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| What is BSCH ? | Top |
| The British Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists (BSCH) is an organisation which governs the Code, Practice and Ethics of its members. Membership of the society is open to those who have acquired the requisite Professional and Clinical training in the major aspects of Psychology, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy. |
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| How do I make an appointment ? | Top |
| The role of the Society is to arrange the most suitable type of treatment through one of its practitioners in your area. All practitioners are qualified and Members of the British Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists. Consultations required depend on the nature of the particular problem. All that can be said is that often - in the breaking of the smoking habit, for example, a single session will suffice, whereas other, more lifelong problems may need a series of consultations. Appointments can be made either by letter, telephone, through your General Practitioner, or by contacting your local BSCH Hypnotherapist via this website. |
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| What is LCCH ? | Top |
| The LCCH was founded in 1984 in order to further the Clinical value of Hypnotherapy for a variety of medical, psychological and somatic problems. The purpose of the LCCH is to provide comprehensive training facilities for future generations of students and to involve the LCCH in on-going research projects. The LCCH is the recognised training faculty of the British Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists. |
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| What is the history of hypnosis ? | Top |
| Hypnotic or suggestive therapy is the oldest of all healing techniques. From the Sleep Temples of Egypt through the histories of ancient Greece and Rome some form of hypnosis has always been an intimate part of all cultures. In the Middle Ages, healing through touch and prayer became the major way of treating disease. In the 18th Century - when it was believed that illness was caused by magnetic influence of astral bodies - Franz Anton Mesmer would induce people into a trance like state by what he (erroneously) believed to be Animal Magnetism. Although Mesmerism was soon discredited, it continued to be used even after the death of Mesmer as it often produced 'miracle' cures. When James Braid re-examined Mesmerism in the 19th Century he discovered that simple suggestion was just as effective as Mesmerism or any other method to induce trance-like states. He it was who coined the phrase Hypnosis and for a time hypnosis became a scientific technique with scientific respectability. In the early part of the 20th Century hypnosis was used almost exclusively by stage hypnotists, thereby projecting a hopelessly distorted view of this very powerful therapeutic tool. However, in 1955 the British Medical Association endorsed the practice of hypnosis in Medical School education, since when it has become a valuable addition to conventional medical treatment. |
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