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Emotion is the pathway to the subconscious.

Changing subconscious perception is the key to changing behaviour and releasing fear. I practice client-centred hypnotherapy which focuses on the needs of the client.

Client-centered Hypnotherapy

Client-centered hypnotherapy focuses on the needs of the client and is based in large part on the work of Charles Tebbetts and Roy Hunter, experts in the art of professional hypnotherapy. They recognized that classic hypnosis techniques that utilize suggestions and imagery alone have been shown to be helpful, but only for a subset of people. A competent hypnotherapist should be able to help most people and this can be achieved by utilizing a goal-based therapeutic approach based on four therapeutic objectives: Suggestion and imagery, discover the cause, release (emotional attachment to the cause) and subconscious relearning. These four therapeutic objectives are the cornerstones of client centered hypnotherapy, whether accomplished within one hypnotherapy session or across several sessions. Effective results often require fulfilling all four objectives.

Suggestion and imagery

All actions, thoughts, and habits are motivated (that is, moved, energized, or activated) by something. As Freud emphasized in his theory of multiple determinants, there are usually multiple motives. Often these motivational determinants are contradictory. Emotions are the experience of these motivators or activators, the inner driving force (or motor activation energy) of the mind. When there is a strong motivational desire for change, direct suggestions, images, and post-hypnotic suggestions (either direct or indirect) may be sufficient for some clients, however most clients have conflicting motivations for making changes. Therefore, most people need more than just direct suggestions and imagery to achieve lasting success.

Subconscious Relearning

We need to assess the client's current understanding of the causes of the problems discovered and how those causes have affected the client in the past and going forward. When someone successfully gives up a bad habit, their subconscious beliefs continue to influence their results even after discovering and letting go of the cause of the habit. To facilitate adult understanding at the subconscious level we can use a number of client-centered techniques to achieve lasting results. Therapeutic “insight” must be emotionally grounded. Intellectual (or left brain) understanding is not enough. Once the subconscious mind believes the problem has been resolved, unhindered by previously discovered causes, and emotionally resolved, the client is free to empower themselves to achieve their desired goals.

Discover the Cause

Hypnotists don't diagnose unless they are authorized to do so. The client-centered approach is based on the concept that with the right hypnotherapy techniques, the client's inner mind can reveal the root cause of the problem. Diagnosing is often a naming process, not an analysis and understanding of client-centered psychodynamics. If there is unconscious resistance, there is a reason for it. We can choose from a variety of techniques that will allow the subconscious mind to uncover the root cause of the problem, such as hypnotic regression therapy, ego-state therapy, parts therapy or ideomotor signaling. Hypnotists who use client-centered hypnosis do not attempt to identify the cause. Instead, the hypnotist asks the client's subconscious mind for permission to reveal the cause.

Release (emotional attachment to the cause)

Many clients are unable to spontaneously release the tethered emotions associated with their problem at a subconscious level unless prompted to do so during a deep hypnotic experience. One or more hypnotherapy techniques are then used to facilitate liberation, which often involves forgiving oneself and letting go of others. Release must be achieved on a subconscious level, not just a conscious level. Many techniques can be used to facilitate release, including hypnotic regression therapy, ego-state therapy, parts therapy or ideomotor signaling. If a problem is solved without discovering the cause and releasing it, the subconscious mind can easily reproduce the same problem. Treating symptoms without treating the cause is often insufficient and could lead to the unconscious substitution of another symptom.

Four therapeutic objectives

Suggestion and Imagery

Discover the Cause

Relearn

We guide your nervous system into deep somatic quiet, reducing peripheral distractions and stabilizing your heart rate.

Discovery of the origin of the subconscious behaviour, often rooted in early childhood experiences resulting in lasting fear.

Changes in subconscious perceptions of initial sensitizing events can often be reframed to minimize or release fear.

Release

Promoting new behaviour based on subconscious insight into resolved issues.

Clinical Realities Clarified

Will I lose control?

Is this scientifically proven?

Absolutely not. You retain full conscious agency and awareness throughout the protocol. Hypnosis is simply a state of highly focused attention, not a loss of willpower.

Yes. Decades of peer-reviewed clinical research and functional brain imaging demonstrate that hypnosis produces distinct, measurable changes in cerebral blood flow and neural connectivity.

How many sessions are required?

What if I cannot be hypnotized?

Unlike traditional therapy which can take years, with hypnosis we can often overcome unwanted behavior in as little two or three sessions.

Almost everyone with normal cognitive function can achieve the necessary level of focused attention. Highly analytical minds actually excel once they understand the physiological mechanisms.