Misconceptions of Hypnosis and the Power of a Hypnotist
There are many definitions and concepts of hypnosis, one of the most common concepts is that the hypnotised person has a profoundly altered state of consciousness that is brought about by the command of the hypnotist. This archetypal concept is exemplified in George du Mauriers 1895 novel called 'Trilby'.
In the novel Svengali is a fictional villainous character (and also a classic example of anti-Semitism in literature because he is Jewish, of Eastern European origins). He seduces, dominates and exploits Trilby, a young naive English girl, and with hypnosis he 'makes' her into a famous and talented singer. The name Svengali has become synonymous of a person who has evil intent, who dominates, manipulates and controls, as the character does in the Trilby novel.
Due to this story and many others before and after, the suggestion is that hypnosis has some connection with the occult, magic, trance and the unknown and even though all these things are just inventions and imaginings the result is that the hypnotist has become a powerful archetype in our societies and cultures.
And to be honest this is to the hypnotists advantage because people want and expect some profound experience and very often they get it in terms of achieving their goals, or moving forward positively in their lives. I achieve consistently positive results in my hypnotherapy Sydney clinic.
Because in reality hypnosis is nothing more than a focused state of consciousness, a state of inner absorption where the resistance of the conscious mind is negated and where the resources of the subconscious mind can be used to initiate positive change.
And with all these different definitions and concepts of hypnosis the skilled hypnotherapist can choose one that suits the clients reference best.
The uses of hypnosis are quite amazing as it can be used to deal with every psychological and physiological concern although there are guide lines and protocols that the hypnotherapist must consider in every case.
There are two main ways to use hypnosis as a therap. The first one is with direct suggestion and the second one is with hypno-analysis.
With hypno-analysis, after an in depth pre talk where the client and therapist collaborate to uncover facts and circumstances relating to the issue. The client is induced into a hypnotic state and then can revisit the past to clear stuck or blocked emotions. This is a very powerful process and can resolve issues that may have been lingering for decades, resulting in the client quite literally being able to see them selves and their lives in a very different way, discovering internal resources that have been dormant or unknown.
As a Sydney hypnotherapist I am a change agent. I transact with my clients and assist them to transform. This is change work, to assist my clients so they can become the best that they can be.
In the novel Svengali is a fictional villainous character (and also a classic example of anti-Semitism in literature because he is Jewish, of Eastern European origins). He seduces, dominates and exploits Trilby, a young naive English girl, and with hypnosis he 'makes' her into a famous and talented singer. The name Svengali has become synonymous of a person who has evil intent, who dominates, manipulates and controls, as the character does in the Trilby novel.
Due to this story and many others before and after, the suggestion is that hypnosis has some connection with the occult, magic, trance and the unknown and even though all these things are just inventions and imaginings the result is that the hypnotist has become a powerful archetype in our societies and cultures.
And to be honest this is to the hypnotists advantage because people want and expect some profound experience and very often they get it in terms of achieving their goals, or moving forward positively in their lives. I achieve consistently positive results in my hypnotherapy Sydney clinic.
Because in reality hypnosis is nothing more than a focused state of consciousness, a state of inner absorption where the resistance of the conscious mind is negated and where the resources of the subconscious mind can be used to initiate positive change.
And with all these different definitions and concepts of hypnosis the skilled hypnotherapist can choose one that suits the clients reference best.
The uses of hypnosis are quite amazing as it can be used to deal with every psychological and physiological concern although there are guide lines and protocols that the hypnotherapist must consider in every case.
There are two main ways to use hypnosis as a therap. The first one is with direct suggestion and the second one is with hypno-analysis.
With hypno-analysis, after an in depth pre talk where the client and therapist collaborate to uncover facts and circumstances relating to the issue. The client is induced into a hypnotic state and then can revisit the past to clear stuck or blocked emotions. This is a very powerful process and can resolve issues that may have been lingering for decades, resulting in the client quite literally being able to see them selves and their lives in a very different way, discovering internal resources that have been dormant or unknown.
As a Sydney hypnotherapist I am a change agent. I transact with my clients and assist them to transform. This is change work, to assist my clients so they can become the best that they can be.
