Being a hypnotherapist I often hear “Don’t look into my eyes!”. It’s a joke that comes from media portrayals of hypnosis but stems from some basic myths and fears of hypnosis, so lets clarify! MYTH: I can’t be hypnotised. FACT: Everyone who is willing can be hypnotised. MYTH: I’ll get stuck. FACT: This is impossible. You are the one who…
A panic attack can be frightening, overwhelming and a very uncomfortable experience but it is ABSOLUTELY NOT DANGEROUS. It is an extremely natural bodily response to perceived danger. It serves us well sometimes and keeps us alive sometimes – think – don’t step in front of that bus ! don’t get in a relationship with that abusive person ! However…
Diets are the problem – they don’t work ! What you need is a proven system that includes psychological and behavioural changes. Many therapists have been saying for years – diets don’t work. Now research supports what they have been saying for over fifteen years. The key to weight loss is in the mind. Research has shown that for 84…
There’s an anxiety epidemic in our society. So what can we do to stop it ? The answer is alot ! I remember talking to a man years ago in a previous job about anxiety. He remembered when he experienced “anxiety” with his first job in his teenage years. He worried that he wouldn’t be good enough at his job,…
You CAN quit smoking with Hypnotherapy ! Tried “toughing it out” ? Tried medication and patches ? Tried battling with your subconscious mind to stub those cigarettes out FOREVER ?! At Takapuna Therapy we are passionate about helping people quit smoking for good. The conscious mind battles with the subconscious mind and sometimes wins…but with hypnotherapy we can put you…
Can menopause cause panic attacks and anxiety ? According to the Cleveland Clinic it can for some women. Menopause is not the same for every woman, but it is not the norm to suffer from ongoing panic attacks or chronic anxiety. Estrogen can act as an anti-depressant so when you go through menopause and your estrogen levels drop, you may…
During hypnosis, your body relaxes and your thoughts become more focused. Like other relaxation techniques, hypnosis lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and changes certain types of brain wave activity. In this relaxed state, you will feel at ease physically yet fully awake mentally, and you may be highly responsive to suggestion. Your conscious mind becomes less alert and your…
