Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a clinically-accepted means treating some psychosomatic ailments and medical conditions. Hypnotherapy is also used to improve attitudes and modify behaviours. Hypnotherapy is particularly very effective in treating anxiety disorders, such as phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The efficacy of hypnotherapy relies on the hyper-suggestibility of a patient under hypnotic trance. Since the level of suggestibility varies from one person to the next, hypnotherapy can only be used with the consent of the subject.
Inducing hypnotic trance is not always necessary for hypnotherapy to produce positive results. Most people are naturally receptive to suggestions even when not under hypnotic trance. Hypnotherapy can even be self-administered in some cases. However, professional guidance of a qualified hypnotherapist is necessary. Some hypnotherapists have formal trainings in clinical psychology. Although the practice of hypnotherapy is not regulated in many countries, such as Australia, professional hypnotherapists have systems of peer or self-regulations.
In Australia, for instance, the Australian Hypnotherapists’ Association established a peer-group accreditation system that regulates all full-time hypnotherapists practicing in Australia. This is an effort to make hypnotherapy more credible and professional. It is meant to standardised the methodologies and trainings based on scientific and reliable clinical evidence.
From managing stress to treating psychosomatic disorders, hypnotherapy provides non-intrusive and non-pharmacological means of intervention. It is generally safe and effective when properly administered.
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