Hypnosis Therapy
Hypnosis Therapy
At Psychotherapy Dublin, we offer hypnosis therapy as a way to engage with the unconscious mind and explore issues that may be difficult to access through ordinary speech. Rooted in psychoanalytic principles, hypnosis is not about suggestion or control but rather about creating a state of focused attention where unconscious material can emerge. This allows for a deeper understanding of symptoms, anxieties, and repetitive patterns, offering a unique pathway to psychological change.
How Does Hypnosis Therapy Work?
In a hypnosis session, the therapist guides the patient into a relaxed yet alert state where unconscious thoughts, emotions, and memories may come to the surface. This state is not one of sleep or unconsciousness but rather a shifting of awareness that can allow for new insights and a different relationship to one’s suffering.
Unlike stage hypnosis or quick-fix approaches, hypnosis therapy does not impose suggestions or seek to erase symptoms. Instead, it works within the framework of the individual’s unique experience, helping them to explore the underlying causes of their difficulties.
What Can Hypnosis Help With?
Hypnosis therapy can be beneficial for individuals experiencing:
- Anxiety and stress-related symptoms
- Unexplained physical symptoms with a psychological root
- Trauma and difficult memories
- Repetitive patterns of thought and behavior
- Phobias and irrational fears
- Sleep disturbances
Common symptoms that our therapists have experience of working with include:
Importantly, we do not believe that each person’s mental suffering can be described by a mere label, such as ‘anxiety.’ Decades of clinical experience tells us that each person’s symptom is entirely individual to them. One person may experience anxiety as pains in their chest, another may suffer from a repetition of a specific thought, another may wake at a certain time each night. With such a variety in the experience and cause of mental distress we begin to see how important it is for each person to work to the root of their very singular issue.
A Psychoanalytic Approach to Hypnosis
In our work, hypnosis is not a shortcut to change but a way of accessing unconscious material that may otherwise remain inaccessible. The goal is to facilitate a process of exploration and understanding rather than simply removing symptoms without addressing their cause.
Is Hypnosis Therapy Right for You?
If you are curious about hypnosis as a way to deepen your therapeutic work, we invite you to reach out and explore whether this approach could be helpful for you.
