COUNSELLING AND WELLBEING
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Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy
What is Hypnosis?
'Hypnotic responding is a neurobiologically rooted, genetically inherited ability of the human brain. It is an intentional , motivational mode of information processing that allows humans to alter, to varying degrees their experience of body, self, actions and the world" Dell, 2017.
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Hypnosis is a natural state that can be evoked by a skilled practitioner.
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As an Ericksonian practitioner of Hypnosis Stephanie understands that each client is unique and the practice strategically uses individual strengths and attributes to promote change.
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Through a process of deep relaxation Stephanie enables the client to activate and access subconscious resources to assist them in their present state.
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The Process Includes:
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Assessment
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Goal Setting
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Induction
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Hypnosis
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Intervention
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Follow Through​
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Clinical Hypnosis is a "state of consciousness involving focussed attention and reduced peripheral awareness characterised by an enhanced capacity for response to suggestion" APA 2014
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Hypnosis can be used for a wide range of issues including:
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Anxiety and Depression
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Self Esteem
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Fears and Phobias
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Pain Relief
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Sleep issues
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Addictions (as an additional aid to other supports)
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Anger
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"Hypnosis is a system of skilled, interactive and influential communication" Yapko, 1995
