hypnotherapy

[Kookie]

has anyone tried hypnotherapy with a therapist, and is the effect more pronounced than if using a CD at home?

 

[hb :)]

Hi Kookykel,

I'm a hypnotherapist and obviously I experienced hypnotherapy before and during training as one.

The effect is definitely more pronounced when done with a hypnotherapist as the session(s) will be made to fit you and your circumstances rather than a general session recorded to CD which will be far less specific and the technique(s) used on the CD also might not be the best for you.

Saying that, a lot of people do achieve results from general recorded sessions as well.

PS: I've moved this thread to the mind therapies forum.

 

[GenesisAnswers]

thanks :O)

how can i find a good hypnotherapist in the york area? i dont know anyone who can recommend one personally

 

[Nova]

If you can't find a personal recommendation then check this register:
http://www.general-hypnotherapy-register.com/
It's one of (in fact probably the largest) the most reputable of the various regulatory bodies. There are others but with 8000 on their register I would hope you have a few to choose from in your area.

 

[madhuri]

Hi, I am a clinical hypnotherapist so ....

Hypnotherapy is an excellent means of achieving your aims - by actually being with a hypnotherapist where you build a rapport and develop trust together you will gain so much more than just using a CD.

CD's are fine when they are included in the hypnotherapists prescription of treatment - they help to reinforce the necessary suggestions, but this type of CD is not a substitute.

I have tried using CD's as a stand alone method but find that without using them on a regular basis they are not successful. They actually lock you in to their use as they never seem to reach an end of treatment process.

I am sure there are many people out there who can add there thoughts on stand alone CD hypnotherapy both positive and negative.

At the end of the day personal choice and cost will always be a driving force.

For information on clinical hypnotherapy contact the National Council of Hypnotherapists

Good luck with your choice.

 

[Maxime Lepine]

I record personal CD's all the time, and have recorded hundreds over the past five years, and had fantastic results. There are pro's & con's for a one to one session, and there are pro's & con's for CD's.
There is a need for this market, and quite a large need for this market in actual fact. Some people are housebound because of their fear or problem. Some people are embarrassed, some people cannot find a therapist close by (in foreign countries) Some don't have time, and some find it cheaper. So quite a lot of good reasons to try a CD. It is probably more comfortable at home as well. Some people just want to give it a try without getting too involved.
I never try and convince people...... other than give these reasons, some would pick a one to one session every time that's great, a personal CD or pre-recorded CD is not for them. Hope this helps.