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Hypnotherapy FAQs
What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a safe and effective method of helping people to achieve their goals, whether these be gaining more confidence, stopping smoking, or some other issue.
People often have misconceptions about hypnosis, for example, that it involves putting yourself under the power of the hypnotherapist, but many of these ideas are simply popular myths. In fact, hypnotherapy is one of the easiest and relaxing ways to deal with your issues.
What can hypnotherapy help with?
There are so many conditions that can be helped with hypnotherapy, it is not possible to list them all in any great detail here. If there is a condition that is not listed here that you would like to know if hypnotherapy may be able to help, please contact Dr John Barry here.
It’s always good advice to consult your GP for any issues. If you have been diagnosed or suspect you may have a medical condition, you should consult your GP for advice, diagnosis and treatment. Always inform your health professional before starting any alternative or additional therapies or treatments.
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What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is said to be an altered state of mind akin to deep relaxation. It occurs naturally when we are fully engrossed in any activity. In hypnotherapy, this heightened concentration is harnessed and focused to treat problems such as anxiety or cigarette addiction.
What sort of problem can be helped with hypnosis?
Stress, anxiety, smoking, phobias, panic attacks, depression, slimming, high blood pressure, insomnia, public speaking, blushing, IBS, and more. I specialize in using hypnotherapy for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and men’s mental health issues.
Is it like sleep?
Although the experience is very relaxing and can have a dream-like quality, you are usually aware throughout the session.
Is a hypnotised person under the hypnotherapists controls?
No. It is extremely rare there somebody can be hypnotised against their will, or made to do or say anything they don’t want to.
Will I be able to remember everything?
Amnesia rarely occurs, but when it does it is perfectly natural and safe.
What if I can’t be hypnotised?
There are degrees of hypnotic trances, but if you are willing to be hypnotized, you can be hypnotized.
Does it work?
Hypnosis is not a magical cure, but there is a good success rate for those who are sincerely motivated in overcoming their problem. I have conducted professional research on the benefits of these types of techniques on polycystic ovary syndrome.
Why should I choose hypnotherapy?
Most people find that hypnotherapy is a quick, pleasant, and relatively easy way to solve their problems.
Is it safe?
Hypnotherapy is completely safe, although people with epilepsy, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia should check with their consultant before undergoing hypnosis.
What will it be like?
Typically it is a very pleasant and relaxing experience, sometimes like vivid day dreaming.
Peer-reviewed publications about clinical applications of hypnosis
John A. Barry, Noelia Leite, Nagaruban Sivarajah, Brian Keevil, Laura Owen, Liliana C.S. Miranda, Fan Qu and Paul J. Hardiman. Relaxation and Guided Imagery Significantly Reduces Androgen Levels and Distress in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Pilot Study. [To be published in the next edition of the BSCAH journal] Contemporary Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy, 31.
Barry, JA (2017). Is your therapy gender aware or gender blind? British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis Newsletter, 8, 10, 6-8.
Leiya E Lemkey, Belinda Brown, John A Barry (2016). Gender Distinctions: Should We Be More Sensitive to the Different Therapeutic Needs of Men and Women in Clinical Hypnosis? Findings from a pilot interview study.Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, 28, 1
John A Barry. (2012). Treating relationship problems in adulthood by using guided imagery to modify the influence of childhood attachment schemas.Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis, 34(1), 15-25.
What can hypnotherapy help with?
There are so many conditions that can be helped with hypnotherapy, it is not possible to list them all in any great detail here. If there is a condition that is not listed here that you would like to know if hypnotherapy may be able to help, please contact Dr John Barry here.
It’s always good advice to consult your GP for any issues. If you have been diagnosed or suspect you may have a medical condition, you should consult your GP for advice, diagnosis and treatment. Always inform your health professional before starting any alternative or additional therapies or treatments.
Addictions
Alcohol abuse
Anger management
Anxiety
Arachnophobia
Blushing
Bruxism (Teeth grinding)
Claustrophobia
Confidence
Depression
Dermatological conditions
Driving Test
Drug abuse
Ear Ringing (Tinnitus)
E-Cigarettes (Vaping)
Eczema
Erectile Dysfunction
Exam stress
Exhaustion / Tiredness
Experience Deep Relaxation
Fears
Fear of flying
Fertility
Gambling addiction
Goal Setting
Grief
Habit breaking
Insomnia
Irritable bowel syndrome
Jaw clenching
Job Interview
Job Satisfaction
Loss of Appetite
Low self-confidence
Low self-esteem
Migraine
Mood improvement
Nail biting
Obsessions and complusions
Obesity
Pain Management
Panic attacks
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Performance Anxiety
Phobias
Porn Addiction
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Public speaking
Quit smoking
Relationship issues
Relaxation
Self hypnosis
Self-Improvement
Sex addiction
Sexual issues
Sleep disorders
Smoking cessation
Spider phobia
Sports performance
Stammering
Stress
Stress Management
Stuttering
Tinnitus (Ear Ringing)
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Under performance
Vaping (E-Cigarettes)
Vertigo
Vomiting phobia
Worrying
Wedding Nerves
Weight gain
Weight loss
Weight Management
Willpower
Work-realated stress