The Catharsis Society

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What is hypnotherapy?

The definition of hypnosis is a relaxed, focused state of concentration. To some, the concept of being calm and focused simultaneously seems like an oxymoron. Still, hypnosis allows you to enter such a state of mind.

Recent research using modern brain imaging techniques shows that the connections in the brain, particularly those areas of the brain involved in making decisions and monitoring the environment, change under hypnosis. This means that a person can focus on what they are doing without asking why they are doing it or checking the environment for changes.

The mind is highly receptive to suggestions in this state. It is not an unusual or unpleasant state of mind; most people feel relaxed.

Our psychotherapy sessions are 90 minutes long, and cathartic hypnotherapy (CH) is no different. Cathartic hypnotherapy targets the underlying issue rather than the traditional cognitive-behavioural approach. CH looks at the past, present, and future. If it is relevant and will bring growth for you as a client, let's tackle it together.

Hypnosis is one of the oldest practices humans have used to heal their mental and physical health. Here at The Catharsis Society, we specialise in hypnotherapy and ensure our clients receive the best care in and out of sessions. While hypnotherapy is not a magic bullet, and the idea of a client being "zapped" into a healthier mental state is pure fiction, clinical hypnotherapy has been proven to significantly improve the efficacy of counselling interventions for several issues.

If hypnosis intrigues you, then the first step is to book your first initial consult. We are not like other hypnotherapists who use CBT methods to identify maladaptive thoughts and then have you engage in hypnosis with a complete stranger. Hypnotherapy is the real deal, and therefore, we first have a psychoanalytic consultation. Hypnotherapists have a duty of care to have an initial psychoanalytic consultation to ensure that hypnosis is right for you.

Eriksonian Hypnosis and other modalities are combined to create a treatment plan that effectively addresses the root cause of your issues, rather than just focusing on the presenting issues.

How does Cathartic Hypnotherapy work?

Cathartic Hypnotherapy (CH) is an idiosyncratic psychotherapy. The foundation lies with Ericksonian hypnotherapy, a form of hypnotherapy pioneered by the renowned psychiatrist and psychologist Milton H. Erickson. However, with a cathartic twist.

Firstly, CH involves a counselling session where issues and exceptions are discussed; then, we collaborate to write a treatment plan. This treatment plan is strategically and purpose-built for you, AKA Idiosyncratic.

Traditionally, hypnotherapy does not seek information from the past, but CH says that you "repeat what you do not repair."

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Frequently asked questions about hypnotherapy

Please reach us at info@thecatharsissociety.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Will I be unconscious during hypnosis?

The short answer, NO. It was presumed until recently that hypnosis was a sleep-like state or that the mind was unconscious. What we know today, however, is that in a hypnotic state, the mind is alert, responsive, and open to a rich sensory experience.

Can hypnosis make me do something against my will?

This is one of the biggest myths surrounding hypnosis. It's not like what we see on TV. Stage hypnotists choose their subjects carefully to have participants who are willing to act outrageously. You will never do anything or accept any suggestion that violates your morals or values.

If you visit a hypnotherapist and approach your session with an open mind and a willingness for the therapy to work, there is a good chance that your session will have a positive outcome.

Do I need to see a hypnotherapist more than once?

You will need more than one session with a clinical hypnotherapist to solve a problem. Hypnosis is a robust tool that can aid in quick, long-lasting, and effective change. But it is not magic and does not work in a vacuum.