Question:
What happens if I encounter something frightening while I'm being hypnotized - a terrible memory or buried fear?
Answer:
Linda Simmon, Hypnotherapist, answers: First of all, while under hypnosis there is an emotional distancing that is accomplished naturally. Sort of like having a window between you and a particular thought, emotion, event, situation, whatever. It allows you to see yourself as an impartial observer if necessary. Depending on the situation or request from a client, the hypnotherapist can bring up feelings of anxiety, fear, or whatever if the client wishes to work on those issues. This is a process that is used to help a client overcome a debilitating fear or phobia. But even then the client always feels safe and not threatened. Buried fear and memories do not surface unless you are ready for them to surface and this is the specific reason you are seeking hypnosis.
Hypnotherapy is a healing modality and the work done while under hypnosis is not frightening, it is empowering. The whole goal is to heal people by helping them release and overcome anything negative that may be holding them back.
Hypnotherapy also helps clients feel good about themselves and their lives. If you have any concerns whatsoever or have been uncomfortable with your hypnotherapist, check out their credentials. Where did the therapist go to school? Check out the school. Find out how long the practitioner's training was. You do not want to go to someone who attended a weekend seminar and now claims to be a "therapist". And they are out there. So, do your homework, and then you can feel secure that you are working with a qualified, trained professional.
Contact Linda at www.newhypnotherapy.com
