Brisbane Hypnosis Clinic

About hypnotherapy – it’s definitely not new

Hypnosis is not a new phenomenon, the trance state is recorded throughout human history in different variants and hypnosis, or trance is a  very natural state and a completely normal human ability we all experience and enjoy at different times. Scottish physician and surgeon James Braid first began to use the word ‘hypnosis’, derived from the greek word for sleep in the 1840’s. Braid is regarded by many as the father of modern medical hypnosis and much of practice of modern clinical hypnotherapy has developed from this early work.

Hypnotherapy is a client centred, solution-focused approach to therapy

At Brisbane Hypnosis Clinic we practice client centred, solution-focused hypnotherapy based around the work and techniques of Milton Erickson combined with direct hypnotic suggestion. In the mid-20th century, Milton Erickson revolutionised hypnotherapeutic techniques by developing an approach designed to empower clients. Erickson often used indirect suggestions sometimes given in the form of stories or metaphors. This approach allowed the client’s unconscious mind to relate therapeutic intervention in a very individual way  providing a self-directed solution. Thus, the client controls the hypnotic process and the results. Rather than providing strong external direction the hypnotherapist becomes a facilitator helping clients achieve their goals in ways congruent to their own personality and desires.

Before the development of client centred therapy, hypnosis tended to be very authoritative which was not appropriate to all situations, after all no-one likes to be told what they should or shouldn’t do even when in trance. The core belief of client centred therapy is that you, as the client, have the subconscious resources to make the changes you want. A good hypnotherapist will help you to access those subconscious resources through trance  and facilitate change though suggestion. This approach is generally more successful than using direct, authoritative suggestion.

Solution-focused hypnotherapy

Solution focused brief therapy is very useful to promote rapid change and focuses on what you as a client want to achieve through therapy. It does not focus uniquely on the past but rather, focuses on the present and future. Changes are achieved by using your subconscious strengths and resources. Solution-focused  hypnotherapy is largely based on the work of Milton Erickson and  adopts practical, modern strategies that include hypnotherapy,  cognitive behavioural therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and direct hypnotic suggestion.

Want to know more?

If you have questions or would like more information about how we can help you achieve your goals or make the changes you’d like to, please call us on 07 3254 1373, or simply fill in the form below. You won’t end up acting like a chicken, promise!

Did you know?

Hypnosis or trance is a natural experience that happens to most of us each day when we become absorbed in doing something like driving, working, reading or watching TV. Clinical hypnosis takes advantage of that natural state of suggestibility to help you make the changes you’d like.