Hypnotherapy services

Lyn Knapton MA in Counselling
Diploma in Hypno- psychotherapy
& Advanced Certificate in Hypnotherapy

I have studied extensively in counselling and psychotherapy. I continue to improve by way of professional development so that I can offer a better service to those who require my help and assistance. As part of that continuous development I can now offer hypno-psychotherapy. This may be in the form of a combination of counselling and hypnotherapy or a session of hypnotherapy.

What is Hypnotherapy?

Psychological therapy and counselling is the treatment of emotional and psychological disorders, unwanted habits and undesirable feelings, using psychological techniques alone. The aim of all such therapy is to assist people in finding meaningful alternatives to their present unsatisfactory ways of thinking, feeling or behaving.

There are many forms of psychological therapy however, hypnotherapy is distinctive in that it attempts to address the client’s subconscious mind. In practice, the hypnotherapist often requires the client to be in a relaxed state, frequently enlists the power of the client’s own imagination and may utilise a wide range of techniques from story telling, metaphor or symbolism (judged to be meaningful to the individual client) to the use of direct suggestions for beneficial change. Analytical techniques may also be employed in an attempt to uncover problems deemed to lie in a client’s past (referred to as the “there and then”) or therapy may concentrate more on a client’s current life and presenting problems (referred to as the “here and now”). It is generally considered helpful if the client is personally motivated to change (rather than relying solely on the therapist's efforts) although a belief in the possibility of beneficial change may be a sufficient starting point.

Regardless of the techniques employed, perhaps the most important thing is that a client should expect to feel comfortable and at ease with their hypnotherapist. This is of particular importance in hypnotherapy, in which the value of the treatment is greatly enhanced when there is confidence in the practitioner. For this reason it is recommended that a single, consultation session is initially booked. This session will be used to explain how hypnotherapy works, expectations and relaxation techniques.

Unlike many other psychological therapies, hypnotherapy is generally considered to be a fairly short-term approach in which beneficial change, if it is to occur, should become apparent within a relatively few sessions.

N.B. I will combine hypnotic procedures with other appropriate counselling and therapeutic techniques.

Benefits of Hypnotherapy

The list of problems which may be amenable to hypnotherapy is far too long and varied to catalogue but certainly includes: stress, anxiety, panic, phobias, unwanted habits and addictions (e.g. smoking, overeating, alcoholism), disrupted sleep patterns, lack of confidence and low self-esteem, fear of examinations and public speaking, allergies and skin disorders, migraine and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In conjunction with other counselling techniques, hypnotherapy can also assist in helping to resolve relationship difficulties and be useful within anger management strategies.

Some Concerns

People are sometimes concerned that they will “lose control” in hypnosis. However regardless of how deeply people may go in hypnosis and however passive they may appear to be, you can actually remain in full control of the situation.

Fees

Initial Assessment : £45.00 (1hr)

Full Hypnotherapy Session: £55.00 (1.5hrs)

Although I am a hypnotherapist based in Sale, Manchester I can offer hypnotherapy services across South Manchester and Cheshire including Hale, Altrincham and Timperley.

To find out more or to book an appointment please do not hesitate to contact me.