Hypnotherapy for changing habits and releasing addictions
At some point in life, it may become necessary to overcome an unwanted behaviour or build the motivation for a positive new habit.
I use hypnotherapy to help people with issues such as:
How habits are formed
Habits are behaviour patterns that we repeat over and over again without seeming to choose to do them. We repeat behaviours because our unconscious mind runs the habit on autopilot. If the habit is desirable, it makes life easier as we do not have to make decisions to carry out everyday tasks. Unfortunately, other habits are less desirable such as smoking, overeating and biting fingernails. People sometimes react with frustration or guilt when they find themselves repeating a habit they are trying to avoid, but this will not change the behaviour and can even make it worse.
Releasing the habit
Releasing old habits and creating new ones requires changes to take place on an unconscious level which is why hypnosis is so effective for giving up smoking, reducing the desire for certain foods and modifying other habits. When the unconscious mind has released its desire for the behaviour or substance, there is no underlying conflict which is why a reputedly addictive substance such as nicotine can be given up without cravings.
In fact, the addiction to the physical substance is the least important aspect. This is why people can become addicted to non-substance based behaviours such as shopping, biting nails and playing on fruit machines. In each case, the craving to engage in the behaviour is very similar, even though no substance is involved.
Making positive changes
Hypnotherapy can help you release unwanted habits by embedding the changes you desire on an unconscious level. There are many methods and approaches I use to help people improve their habits and release their addictions.
Contact me to book a free consultation and find out whether hypnotherapy can help you overcome an unwanted habit.
