2. In a hypnotic state the person is more open
to ideas and suggestions which may enable
them to move past current issues.
3. Hypnotherapy can enhance the
benefits of other psychotherapy
treatments for issues such as:
Depression and anxiety
Phobias and fears
Stress
Sleep disorders
Eating disorders
Addictions – including smoking
Hot flushes from menopause
Grief and loss
4.
5. Hypnotherapy may also assist with pain
management especially after surgery or for
those with chronic pain.
6. Eventually, a person may
actually be able to practice
self-hypnosis and induce
the trance-like state
themselves. They could
then draw on the skill as
needed, for example in
times of stress.
7.
8. It is worth noting that some
people find it difficult to enter a
deep enough state of hypnosis
for it to be effective.
It is believed that the more
easily a person can be
hypnotised the more likely they
are to benefit from it as a form
of treatment.