Women Personality and Mental Health

What is it good for? Stress-related conditions and pain relief, especially during labour and dental work. Also for overcoming addictions, phobias, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, eating disorders and sexual confidence problems.

What happens when I go? The therapist will create a relaxing atmosphere. You then go into a trance, your heartbeat and breathing slow down, and you feel very relaxed. The therapist then makes statements to address your problem.

How does it work? The conscious, rational part of the brain is bypassed, making the subconscious part receptive to suggestions.

Does it work for everyone? It is claimed that 90 percent of the population is capable of entering a hypnotic state. Of these, 10 percent could be described as “highly hypnotizable”.