Amanda Gunning is a Clinical Hypnotherapist
and a full member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (www.bsch.org.uk)
and works within their strict code of ethics. She is a qualified and
experienced practitioner and can help in treating a wide range of personal
issues.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis within therapy for the treatment and
relief of a variety of medical and psychological symptoms.
Amanda uses an eclectic mix of different therapies depending upon your
symptoms, expectations of therapy, your approach to life, and your goals and
aspirations. The therapy is mainly solution based, looking forward to the
future and all its possibilities. Therapy can be based on Behaviourism,
Cognitive Psychology, the protocols of Neurolinguistic Programming,
Ericksonian therapy, Quantum Psychology ideas and many more different
schools of thought.
The list of situations where it can aid the individual is endless and it is
particularly effective for those who wish to take greater control—or perhaps
regain control—of some aspect of their life.
Here are some of the many conditions that can be treated through
hypnotherapy:
| Phobias |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Insomnia and other sleep problems |
Interview preperation |
| Anxiety and tension |
Dystonia |
Lack of concentration |
Lack of confidence |
| Weight problems |
Enuresis |
Low self esteem |
Nail biting |
| Blushing |
Bruxism |
Obstetrics |
Overeating |
| Bulimia |
Compulsive Behaviour |
Pain Control |
Panic disorders |
| Dentist Fears |
Headaches |
Performance anxiety |
Skin Conditions |
| Exam nerves |
Emotional Difficulties |
Sexual related issues |
Smoking |
Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a natural state that everyone passes through daily. If you have
ever been so absorbed in a book or a film so that it has felt as if you are
actually there, that is a form of hypnosis, as is the experience some people
have when waking in the morning, being aware of everything going on around
them yet still being in a very relaxed dream like state.
During formal hypnosis your eyes will be gently closed and you feel as if
you haven’t a care in the world. You are in control all the time and can
come out of this altered state of conscious at any time, much in the same
way as one can snap out of a vivid daydream.
Whilst you are in this beautiful relaxed state the hypnotherapist is able to
communicate directly with the unconscious mind, a source of many of our
problems as well as a tremendous reservoir of unrecognised potential
strength and knowledge, i.e. the forgotten resources. Nobody can ever be
hypnotised against their will and, even when hypnotised, people can still
reject any of the suggestions given if they are not appropriate.
Mental imagery can also be utilised to assist people to make changes in
their lives. The unconscious mind does not distinguish between real and
imagined experiences, which is why dreams can feel so real
.
This phenomenon can be used so that clients can create new positive
realities for themselves or alter their perception of past events that may
affect current behaviour.
Self-Hypnosis
Self-hypnosis is taught to most clients at some point during the therapy. It
is a tool that may be used for life as it enables you to learn to reprogram
your unconscious mind.
Self-hypnosis automatically stimulates a great deal of behaviour
modification by eliminating stress. When practiced over a period of several
weeks it can bring about a noticeable decrease in anxiety and improvement in
self-confidence.
Smoking
Most people require only one session in order to stop smoking. Included in
this session, which normally lasts about an hour and a half, is an in depth
discussion so that the therapy is tailor made to your needs.
During the treatment you will be in a very relaxed state. New positive
suggestions are given to your unconscious mind that will act on them
uncritically if, and only if, you really want to stop smoking. It is of no
use if your family and friends want you to stop. You must really want to
stop as no one can make you do anything you do not want to do.
In 1992 the New Scientist magazine conducted a large-scale study into the
claims of hypnosis as a method of stopping smoking, comparing it to other
methods. It was found that hypnotherapy was the most effective method by an
impressive margin.
Session details
Hypnotherapy is a rapid and brief therapeutic technique, and does not
encourage you to remain in therapy any longer than is necessary. All
hypnosis is actually self-hypnosis with the hypnotherapist merely acting as
a guide, directing you towards your own true potential. The ability to use
self-hypnosis between sessions increases the speed of treatment and gives a
greater sense of self-confidence.
Depending on the individual’s need most conditions can be treated within a
handful of sessions, with a session lasting an hour. Following the first
session you will be advised how many sessions may be required, if any.
All sessions take place at the address given below, however if travel or
unease at leaving your own house is an issue, please call and a home visit
may be arranged.
Price
Per session £50.00
Stop Smoking £75.00
Contact Details
Amanda Gunning
63 Victoria Road
Lenzie
Kirkintilloch
G66 5AP
Phone – 07751 468 973 or 0141 578 9667
E-mail –
amanda@lenziehypnotherapy.co.uk
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