Why hypnotherapy?
In this short video interview Pieter explains in great detail what hypnotherapy is, what it is NOT, and what are some of the common fears and issues people have when they think about hypnosis.
Whether you want to stop
smoking, loose weight, reduce stress, or need help fulfilling your dreams; hypnotherapy can help you. Or maybe you have questions about yourself and like to explore your past, with Past Life Regression we can help you come to a deeper understanding. And when you like to get in touch with your higher Self, Life between Lives Spiritual Regression can help you with that.
Pieter has worked with children, teens and grown ups, even the elderly, and this diverse experience makes him a wonderful and kind hypnotherapist with the capacity to assist you in awakening your own inner healer.
HYPNOSIS IS A STATE OF HEIGHTENED AWARENESS. While in hypnosis you will be very alert, fully awake and deeply relaxed, and not be unconscious. You need not worry the therapist can somehow control or harm you, as you can never be manipulated to do anything that goes against your inner moral fiber. As a matter of fact, you will hear everything we say and you will remember it.
To be in hypnosis is actually a wonderful feeling. Our brain with all its stress and worries is calmed down and a blessed feeling of calmness and peace emerges from within. You will be surprised at how gentle and soft the hypnotic experience will be.
As therapists we will help you reach deeper recesses of your mind and help you deal with problems your own conscious mind has difficulty dealing with. Sometimes one just lacks the will or energy to deal with certain issues or we simply feel helpless. Hypnosis is a very powerful tool whereby we can help you greatly strengthen your resolves and cope with deep inner issues that you previously thought were impossible to handle. We make extensive use of Therapeutic Imagery. Therapeutic Imagery is a healing modality where we get in touch with the emotions and interpretations we have associated with certain experiences in our lives. These emotions and interpretations are lodged in the sub-conscious mind and cause us to project unhappiness, frustration, anger and what not upon our already distorted view of reality. Therapeutic imagery works with archetypal images and symbols, through journeys (like guided meditations), and helps the client to reframe or release these distortions. The therapist only sets up a structure of a journey, and within this structure the client finds his or her own solution, with the understanding that the mind has the innate capacity to heal itself. This can be done with or without hypnosis, but in my experience hypnosis with Therapeutic Imagery is much more effective.
Most Common issues
Below a list of some of the most common issues we can help you with
• HABIT CONTROL
Smoking Cessation, Nail Biting, Stuttering, Teeth Grinding, Procrastination
• WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
• FEARS AND PHOBIAS
Flying, Success or Failure, Loss of Control, Dentist, Doctor, Heights, Water, Animals, Death
• NEGATIVE FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS
Anger, Anxiety, Fear, Frustration, Guilt, Hurt, Sadness, Worry
• RELATIONSHIP STRATEGIES
Spouse, Partner, Children, Friends
• LEARNING
Memory, Focus, Retention, Test Anxiety, Study Habits, Motivation, Goals
• SELF CONFIDENCE AND SELF ESTEEM
• LIFE-ALTERING EVENTS
Birth, Death, Divorce, Loss, Trauma, Relocation
• PERFORMANCE ANXIETY
Sports, Public Speaking, Career
• HEALTH AND REJUVENATION
Pain Management, Recovery, Enhanced Energy
• RELAXATION AND STRESS MANAGEMENT
• FORGIVENESS OF SELF OR OTHERS
• SEXUAL PROBLEMS & DIFFICULTIES
• ADDICTIONS
• SLEEP PROBLEMS
• MENTAL GROWTH
• SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Frequently asked questions
CAN I BE HYPNOTIZED?
Yes, everybody has the ability to be hypnotized. But we cannot hypnotize anybody against their will. If you’re willing and open-minded we can work together successfully. We just help you overcome obstacles and help you see beyond your current limited belief systems. Sometimes we don’t see clearly and need some help.
WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO BE HYPNOTIZED?
Hypnosis provides a sense of profound physical and mental relaxation that is both refreshing and revitalizing. It is also good for your overal sense of (physical and mental) wellbeing.
WILL I GO TO SLEEP?
No. When in hypnosis, you hear everything that is said. You are, in fact, hyper conscious. You merely change your brain frequency to either alpha or tetha.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T COME OUT OF HYPNOSIS?
That is impossible. All trances end, whether formally ended by the hypnotherapist or ended naturally by you. During the session you always remain in control. It’s like reading a book and putting it down. You shift focus from the outside to the inside.
IN HYPNOSIS, WILL I DO ANYTHING I DON’T WANT TO DO OR SAY ANYTHING I DON’T WANT TO SAY?
No, that only happens in the movies. What we do is therapy! You are not loosing awareness in any way or shape, you merely turn your attention from the outside to the inside. As hypnotherapists, we are seriously committed to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals. You cannot and will not ever be compelled to do or say anything under hypnosis that is in conflict with your personal ethical standards and/or desires. You’re in control
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READ THE ‘MIND BOOK’
My best selling ‘Mind Book’ answers the 100 most commonly asked questions about a variety of mind and therapy related questions. A very easy read. This book helps you to understand your mind and how to change it.
