Hypnosis services in Sydney CBD and Annandale, Inner West Sydney.
Sessions of hypnotherapy are individually designed to help you tap into the immense intelligence of your mind.
As a result, you can make lasting changes by overcoming bad habits, addictions and limiting beliefs.
That’s because your mind is powerful, intelligent and very capable.
Hypnosis can help improve the way you think, feel and behave.
Clients seeking hypnosis services are just like you and me.
For instance, you are successful, busy and function well in most areas of your life.
But, you just need help with everyday struggles such as; work stress or family and relationship issues.
Some days you feel weighed down with insecurities, fears, limiting beliefs or stressful experiences.
Sometimes you need help with mental and emotional issues – you feel depressed, anxious or suffer panic attacks.
Maybe you struggle with bad habits, gambling addictions or drinking problems that continue to bother you throughout your life.
Negative beliefs, self criticism, stress and anxiety can become a habit.
If you dwell on them long enough, you will develop habits you “don’t want”.
For example, it’s very difficult to succeed at being confident, if your beliefs are demoralising. Unintentionally, you are constantly putting yourself down.
But, it’s good to know that negative beliefs and habits are changeable with the help of hypnosis.
Overcome your negativity and stop being your own worst enemy.
Take advantage of hypnosis services and the power within your mind.
Make positive changes in your life. There is no better time than today.
You are what you repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. ~ Aristotle
On the surface you appear calm and in control. But its a mask!
Beneath the surface you are in turmoil.
You feel anxious, vulnerable and insecure. So you try to hide your true feelings and emotions.
Are you wearing a mask of false confidence? Criticising yourself? Calling yourself names and putting yourself down?
My biggest fear is that I’m not good enough.
So I put on a mask to hide behind ~ R.D
There is a way to turn this mindset around.
You don’t have to keep up the struggle.
Beneath all the turmoil, you will discover a quiet confidence, that’s been there all along, but overshadowed.
Hypnotherapy services in Sydney, Inner West, Annandale provide you with a powerful way to get free from insecurities and limiting beliefs and habits.
You are not stuck. You are just committed to certain patterns of behaviour. Because it helped you in the past. Now that behaviour is more harmful than helpful. The reason you can’t move forward is because you keep applying the same old formula to a new level of your life. Change the formula to get a different result. ~ Emily Maroutian ~
Even though you can’t see it, you do have a deeper intelligence within you. I’m sure you’ve sensed there’s more to you than you’ve acknowledged before.
Rediscover the wise part of you.
Remove the limiting beliefs and start to appreciate yourself for who you truly are.
Hypnosis services can help you let go of bad habits and limitations. As a result, you can look forward to reaching your goals and maximising your potential.
You are filled with hopes, dreams and mixed emotions.
Most importantly, while you are in hypnosis you’ll visualise yourself living your life the way you want it to be. Rather than the way it was in the past. You will be guided to tap into strengths and resources to make lasting changes.
There’s more to you than you’ve realised. You can make your goals become your reality.
Essentially, what happens in hypnosis is a mental shift in focus and awareness. It’s not a state of sleep.
Hypnosis is a focused state of mind, with an increased capacity to respond to suggestion.
Hypnosis is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration.
You will find that hypnosis is a familiar experience, like when you are engrossed in watching TV and lose track of time. Similar to drifting into a pleasant daydream or a deep meditation.
It’s important for you to know – even though you’re more open to suggestion during hypnosis, you don’t lose control over your behaviour.
While you are in a hypnotic state, your mind is more open to visualising and creating a rich sensory experience. The more real this experience becomes, the more effect it has on your waking behaviour.
A good Hypnotherapist knows how to guide you into hypnosis to gently release blocks and fears. For instance, I can help you create inner beliefs, that will set the wheels in motion, to make positive changes in the way you think, feel and behave.
Are you wondering, what to expect when you visit a hypnotherapist? Hopefully, it can be reassuring for you to realise, that being guided into hypnosis is not mind control.
You will not be put under, or put to sleep. Simply put, you will remain aware of your surroundings and fully in control. When you’re in hypnosis you generally feel calm and relaxed, and are more open to suggestions.
Being in hypnosis will be a familiar experience. Because you already use hypnosis in your daily life. Hypnosis is a natural phenomena of the mind. You come in and out of a trance-like state daily, without knowing that its happening.
A perfect example of hypnosis is when you are driving a car. For instance, you arrive at your familiar destination but you don’t recall most of the trip.
Somewhat similarly, during your hypnosis session you sit in a comfortable chair, listening to my voice guiding you. Your body steadily relaxes and your mind drifts off as you lose track of time.
Essentially, in hypnosis you become more responsive to positive suggestions being made. Gradually, words and sounds become more distant… but the positive suggestions continue to affect you, quietly and almost automatically.
Funnily enough, no. I don’t swing a watch to put someone in a trance or make them do weird things. Forget about what you’ve seen on stage shows or Hollywood movies.
Hypnotherapy is a form of psychotherapy, defined as a hypnotic trance used to create new responses, attitudes or behaviours.
Being in hypnosis is not mind control. Rest assured, being hypnotised is not being put under. That’s because hypnosis is a natural mind phenomena which primarily connects you to your inner intelligence.
The experience of a hypnotic trance is a safe state of mind. One that you naturally go in and out of daily. Trance is a deeper kind of inner absorption, mindfulness and concentration.
Simply put, when you are hypnotised you are not in some sort of a weird or unrecognisable state. That’s because, even when you are hypnotised you are still aware of what’s being said to you. You are not asleep. When you are hypnotised you are relaxed and aware, yet more responsive to suggestions that are made.
Majority of people say hypnosis and trance feel like a very familiar experience. That’s because you experience different states of hypnosis daily. But you don’t even realise it. While you are in hypnosis your attention is so focused (think of driving a car) that distractions are temporarily blocked out or ignored.
Hypnotherapy only works when you have a strong desire to make changes. For example; if you are keen to stop smoking, then hypnotherapy can work for you. But it will not force you into becoming a non-smoker against your will. In other words, hypnotherapy really works, when you are committed to quitting limiting beliefs, bad habits and behaviours.
If you are not ready or willing – hypnotherapy is not going to work against your will. You can’t be forced into hypnosis, or forced into doing anything you don’t want to do. This is why hypnosis is not an ideal choice for people who are “not committed” to it. For example; half hearted New Year Resolutions to quit smoking rarely work out. Same as being talked into quitting by friends, family or GP, will not produce desired results, if the patient is not ready to stop.
Hypnotherapy is not recommended for patients who are suffering with hallucinations or psychotic symptoms and delusions. Similarly, hypnotherapy sessions are not suitable for people who are under the influence of narcotics, drugs or alcohol.
Hypnotherapy is frequently used for stress, anxiety, panic attacks, for emotional trauma and overcoming bad habits and addictions. Similarly, hypnotherapy helps with pain management, IBS gut problems, unexplained infertility and much more.
Most importantly, suggestions made in hypnosis are specifically designed to initiate beneficial changes in emotions, habits and behaviours.
Therefore, hypnosis treatments are successfully used for stopping smoking, gambling, nail biting, binge drinking, comfort eating, weight loss, panic attacks, stress, anxiety and much more.
It’s important to mention that hypnotherapy is a brief form of therapy.
However, it all depends on the issues you want to resolve.
On average about three or four sessions are recommended. Although, traumatic or deeper emotional issues will need a more concentrated effort of up to six sessions or more.
Studies indicate that it takes 28 days to create new habits. Above all, repetition is the key to lasting change. For best results, your commitment and follow through with the recommended sessions is going to be paramount.
Its important to emphasise that hypnotherapy is the start and not the finish of an inner process. Keep in mind that hypnosis is not a magic wand and results don’t always happen overnight. Give yourself a chance to recognise that positive behavioural changes and mental health improvements continue, for quite some time, after the sessions are done.
Hypnosis CDs are highly recommended, because they are therapeutic and particularly effective in eliminating symptoms of emotional stress and anxiety. Learn more about Hypnosis CDs benefits.
An experienced and registered clinical hypnotherapist, will safely guide you through a process of hypnosis, to gain desired changes in the way you think, feel and respond. Recent research studies have proven that you are not hardwired and stuck in your old behaviours. Similarly, it’s been found that in the state of hypnosis your brain can rewire it’s neural pathways, through a process called neuroplasticity. Therefore, individually structured suggestions in clinical hypnosis can initiate desired changes and, bring about positive results.
The cost for a general hypnotherapy session is $250.00 and for Addictions it’s $350 per session. If you pre-pay several sessions in advance you will save money. A typical session lasts about an hour. Look up the list of fees for all hypnotherapy services.
Yes, some Private Health Funds do cover hypnotherapy services. Although, you need to check with your own Health Fund to find out the level and type of cover provided.
No, unfortunately not.
No. You don’t need to bring a referral from your doctor. However, its advisable to see your doctor first. Just to rule out any underlying cause of your physical or emotional health issues.
Information you provide during your hypnotherapy session is kept strictly private and confidential.
Hypnotherapy services in Annandale have been successfully used to effectively reduce stress and anxiety.
You might be wondering, is there sufficient evidence to back that up?
According to Eileen Davis, a Senior Lecturer of Counselling, there are quite a number of hypnosis research studies in existence.
She reviewed ten of them, for two common conditions:
Subsequently, the review showed strong evidence in support of positive effectiveness of hypnotherapy- as treatment in reduction of pain and anxiety. (Davis, E., (2015), Literature review of the evidence-base for the effectiveness of hypnotherapy. (Melbourne: PACFA)
Apparently, neuroplasticity is a term used to describe the way our brain rewires itself in response to new information, behaviours or suggestions. Using fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging), scientists have verified that the neural pathways in the brain are changeable, particularly during hypnosis.
Simply put, new information pathways can be formed in the brain, so that new circuits are made or strengthened.
American Journal of Hypnosis article on Neuroplasticity and the book “The brain that changes itself” (Doidge, 2007) interestingly explores what happens when the brain is intensely focused. For instance, in video games – the brain makes the video game an extension of itself. Virtual reality anyone!
Studies conclude that by using hypnotic suggestions and repetition we reinforce new pathways in the brain. In other words, we know that the brain is changeable. We can use this knowledge to make changes in the way we think, feel and behave.
Here is what scientists are discovering with the latest studies into the field of brain research, neuroplasticity and neuro-hypnotherapy.
“For some people, hypnosis is associated with loss of control or stage tricks. But doctors like Dr. Spiegel know it to be a serious science, revealing the brain’s ability to heal medical and psychiatric conditions.” ~ A quote directly from Neuroscience News
“Hypnosis is the oldest Western form of psychotherapy, but it’s been tarred with the brush of dangling watches and purple capes,” said Spiegel. “In fact, hypnosis is a very powerful means of changing the way we use our minds to control perception and our bodies.” (Study Identifies Brain Areas Altered During Hypnotic Trances – Neuroscience News)
By scanning the brains of subjects while they were hypnotised, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine were able to see the neurological changes associated with hypnosis.
“In patients who were hypnotised, studies showed hypnosis sessions to be effective in reducing chronic pain, the pain in childbirth and other medical procedures; also treating smoking and gambling addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder; and easing anxiety or phobias.”
Similarly, International Society of Hypnosis symposium (Aug 2015) discussed the state-of-the-art of hypnosis research. As a result, by using neuro-imaging, they were able to validate the existence of neural networks leading to effectiveness of neuro-hypnotherapy. Above all, the study participants reported many positive responses to clinical hypnosis treatments.
In summary, it was concluded that changes in the brain, particularly while in hypnosis, create a brain phenomena called neuroplasticity. (Oakley and Halligan 2013).
Its easy to learn self-hypnosis under the guidance of a skilled hypnotherapist.
Once you have mastered it you can achieve it on your own, anytime.
Watch the below self-hypnosis video to learn how to do it.
In fact, self-hypnosis is the goal in many therapeutic applications of clinical hypnotherapy, such as pain management, stress management and natural childbirth.
A trained clinical hypnotherapist can help you learn effective methods of visualisation and imagery. Hypnotherapy services are intended to help you feel calm and in control in any situation.
“Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer”. ~ William S Burroug
Hypnosis for birthing is the ideal choice for pregnant couples who are hoping to have a fear-free, natural birth. Attending Hypnobirthing Classes, a method of childbirth education and self-hypnosis, is ideal for fear-free birth.
Pregnant couples can stop smoking during pregnancy quickly and easily with hypnotherapy, without any adverse side effects.
Morning sickness and anxiety in pregnancy can also be more easily managed with hypnotherapy.
Hypnosis for infertility provides support for couples suffering with unexplained infertility and/or undergoing IVF.
Wealth of data indicates that your mind and body are involved in constant two-way communication. Blocked emotions or unexpressed feelings create emotional turmoil. This leads to stresss that can have a negative impact on your fertility or IVF procedure.
As a qualified Hypnofertility therapist, my focus is on helping you resolve emotional turmoil which is interfering with your fertility and conception.
The reality about visiting a hypnotherapist is this;
“in hypnosis you tap into the immense intelligence of your subconscious mind – to make changes quickly and easily. There is much more to you than you realised consciously.”
In summary, many of us struggle with a variety of symptoms and personal issues. On the surface people may appear calm and in control, but beneath the surface they are in turmoil.
Likewise, calm and anxious people have problems with negative thoughts, habits, beliefs, self criticism, stress and insecurity. Over a time these issues become a bad habit.
But, thankfully, habits are changeable.
Hypnotherapy can help people overcome their bad habits and negativity and to stop being their own worst enemy.
As a result, after three of four sessions of hypnotherapy people can expect to experience ongoing and gradual improvements. Although, its important to mention that for some people changes happen quite quickly.
For more information call today. My name is Katherine Ferris, your local Annandale registered Clinical Hypnotherapist. Based in two locations – Sydney CBD and Annandale Inner West Sydney since 1998.
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