Hypnotherapy: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Safe

Discover how hypnotherapy works, its benefits for anxiety, stress, pain management, and habit change.

Learn the science behind hypnosis and why it’s a safe, effective therapy.

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis—deep relaxation and focus—to access the subconscious mind, making clients more open to change. Practitioners help clients reframe thoughts and beliefs, encouraging positive behaviours.

In this state, the mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestions, making it easier to change habits, manage emotions, and improve overall well-being.

Hypnotherapy is a professional, evidence-based Therapy, that many conditions benefit from: -

How Does Hypnotherapy Work?

During a session, the therapist helps the client enter a relaxed, trance-like state using calming language, breathing techniques, and visualisations/ getting a sense of a situation. While in hypnosis, the conscious mind quietens, allowing the subconscious to process new ideas and behaviours.

The Clients remains aware and in control throughout the process.

The Science Behind Hypnosis

Research shows that hypnosis alters brain activity: areas linked to focus, and imagination become more active, while those associated with critical thinking reduce activity.

This creates a mental environment where automatic behaviours and emotional responses can be reshaped.

Physiologically, hypnosis often promotes a relaxation response—lowering heart rate, reducing stress hormones, and calming the nervous system.

 These effects explain why hypnotherapy is effective for anxiety, pain management, and stress-related conditions.

Is Hypnotherapy Safe?

Yes, hypnotherapy is considered safe for most people.

As your safety should be of the utmost concern and there are occasions where  hypnosis/NLP would be contraindicated for certain individuals for a variety of reasons.

 Hypnotherapy and Neurolinguistic programming are generally very pleasant, gentle, and extremely safe therapies. 

If you have more complex health concerns, hypnotherapy or NLP may not be suitable for you.

·         Bi-polar, schizophrenia, or substance induced psychosis, pathological personality disorders, 

·         Any  severe heart complaints without your consultants/doctor’s permission. ( Happy to work in partnership with them. )

·         Epilepsy and narcolepsy are also contra-indicated.( hypnotherapy is not appropriate) 

·         Pregnancy : it is suggested that you consult your doctor before beginning hypnotherapy.

·         Depression: severe depression requires specialist training, therefore GP/multi-disciplinary team consent/ co-operation should be sort.

·         If you have any health concerns, it is best to consult your doctor or seek medical advice. Self- diagnosis in not good enough.

Before any sessions are arranged, a free consultation should be offered.

 This session is intended to evaluate suitability and to see if an effective client-practitioner relationship can be formed. 

Conditions That Can Benefit

Hypnotherapy can support both emotional and physical health, including:

• Emotional: Anxiety, stress, depression, phobias, trauma, low confidence, insomnia.

• Physical: Chronic pain, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and stress-related skin conditions. It is often used alongside conventional treatments for a holistic approach.

Hypnotherapy can be used for a whole host of conditions, both emotional and physical, if you have a condition or situation you would like to change, it is worth finding out more, the list above is not exhaustive.

Ready to Explore Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy offers a safe, effective way to improve mental and physical well-being. Whether you want to break a habit, manage stress, or reduce pain, this therapy can help you take control and feel.

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