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HypnotherapistFinder.com is a free on-line resource for everyone that has an interest in:
- Hypnosis
- Hypnotherapy
- Self Hypnosis
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Psychology, Society and Politics, etc.
This site is run by a group of individuals that are passionate about hypnosis and hypnotherapy, for people that share the same passion or those that are just curious and want to find out more about this fascinating subject.
Make sure that you check out the forum section, where you can post any questions you like and read some of the fascinating previous posts and discussions. Also, check out the articles section, where you will find hundreds of articles that will certainly help to quench the thirst of those that are eager to learn. Last but not least, for those where want to find a hypnotherapist in their local area, visit our therapists section.
Whatever information you need, you will be sure to find it at HypnotherapistFinder.com.
Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
The solution to your problems is deep within your mind
Hypnosis is a trance like state, which is similar to sleep. You know how you can be deeply absorbed in something (like reading a book) and you don't hear someone calling your name? That's a bit like hypnosis. Hypnosis is not sleep.
A hypnotist induces (hypnotises) the subject, and his or her suggestions are easily accepted and commands carried out by the hypnotised person.
Hypnotherapy is hypnosis used for therapeutic purposes to relieve anxiety and also to improve or alter behaviour. Hypnosis is also popular in stage acts for entertainment purposes. Some people are more receptive to hypnosis than others.
In 1892, the British Medical Association (BMA) reported that hypnotism is frequently effective in relieving pain, enabling sleep, and alleviating many ailments like anxiety.
Hypnotherapy is a term to describe the use of hypnosis to treat illnesses of body and mind. Many hypnotherapists work to help people quit smoking and aid weight loss. Psychologists and psychiatrists use hypnosis for the treatment of phobias (unnatural fears), addictions, anxiety, depression, insomnia and various stress-related illness, and to control pain and to change bad habits.
Hypnotherapy is used to improve and change a person’s behaviour, emotions, attitudes and to remove dysfunctional habits. Hypnosis is also a tool for personal development and improvement. It can be used to relax and eliminate fears.
Hypnotism has been used widely in the fields of education, sports, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and, controversially, forensics and crime investigation.
All in all, hypnosis and hypnotherapy have fast being gaining respect in medical and psychological fields as a technique that has been delivering promising results for many conditions both medical and psychological.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
EFT — Relief from many troubles at your fingertips!
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a popular psychological alternative to other therapies. It is based on discoveries regarding the human body's subtle energies. It was founded by Gary Craig in mid 1990’s and has advanced and spread since then.
A popular EFT practitioner, Eric Robins MD, has stated that unresolved emotional issues are the main cause of 85% of all illnesses. EFT helps resolve these.
Usually, when a negative experience occurs, we feel negative emotions. According to EFT, these disrupt our body's energy system. To remove the negativity, the energy imbalance must be restored along with curing the negative emotions. This can be done through EFT.
The basic technique of EFT involves holding a disturbing or shocking memory or emotion in mind while tapping on a series of (usually) 12 specific points — meridians — on the body using fingers. Negative emotions are caused by disturbances in the body's energy field and tapping on the meridians while thinking of a negative emotion alters the body's energy field, restoring the balance and health. Advanced EFT includes some NLP.
EFT has proven successful in treating many clinical cases. It can be used to alleviate or relieve many psychological and psychosomatic physical disorders and problems, such as depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, unnatural fears, eating disorders and many more.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) — The Science of Better Living
Richard Bandler and John Grinder first developed Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP). It has grown through contributions by many psychologists, authors and experts. It works by changing the way a person uses the brain. Its most common use is as a complementary form of psychological therapy. Other uses include improving a person’s self-esteem, positive outlook, communication and relationship skills, which enable them to live better lives.
As a therapy, it is a methodology concerned with the self development and the function of belief. It involves change in thoughts, perceptions and behaviour and is a set of techniques and strategies, which includes non-verbal communication, and the importance of “state of mind” to a person’s success. NLP sees the body and mind as comprising an interconnected system.
NLP has many principles. One is that there is a positive intention behind every behaviour. For example, people may overeat to “cure” boredom. Another principle is that there is something to learn in every failure. NLP emphasizes that people already have all the internal resources they need to succeed. Thus a person’s attitude is more important than reality or mental capacity.
NLP is taught and practised by experts through books, seminars, workshops and audio programs using exercises and principles intended to influence change in people. NLP is used in therapy and counselling, business communication, management training, executive coaching, teaching and motivational seminars.
What the Media Says About Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis, and especially Hypnotherapy, have been on the news more and more recently. Not only has there been new research, but also Hollywood celebrities have been using this successful process for various problems, such as confidence, smoking, and slimming down.
Here are a few comments from the media about hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
The Daily Mail (UK) – "A growing number of people have turned to hypnotherapy for relief from a number of illnesses, as well as for help in quitting smoking or sticking to a diet. Several small-scale trials have highlighted the potential benefits of using the technique to treat patients with IBS."
BBC News (UK) – "Hypnotherapy can help relieve severe chest pain not caused by a heart condition, research suggests."
New Scientist news service – "Hypnosis really changes your mind. Hypnosis is more than just a party trick, it measurably changes how the brain works. Clinical trials of therapeutic hypnosis are starting to confirm its potential benefits."
Latest Articles
Our articles section contains hundreds of informative articles by authors from around the world covering various issues and therapies.
There is a load of information and ideas in these articles. If you're looking for more information about a specific issue, or want to explore some thoughts about these therapies, you've come to the right place.
Feel free to browse around the various categories, or use the "search" box to narrow down your hunt.
If you're an author, and you write about topics related to hypnosis, hypnotherapy, or any complementary therapy, you are welcome to submit your articles. Register (free) and submit your own articles for publication. (All articles are checked – by a human – for suitability, so there may be a delay of up to a week before publication. Articles that are off-topic or contain spam will be rejected.)
Latest Hypnotherapists
Our hypnotherapist directory is growing fast to become the largest directory of hypnotherapists in the world.
If you are searching for a hypnotherapist, then checking this section is a must. It covers a number of countries, so have a look to see if you can find someone near you.
If you are a hypnotherapist, then you do yourself a favour – submit your details to the directory and let other people find you more easily. It's easy, and it's completely free to add a basic listing (as an added bonus, when you do so, for a short time you'll appear in the listing below). Find out how, now.
Below, you can see a listing of the latest five hypnotherapists to have submitted their details to HypnotherapistFinder.com.
Latest Forum Posts
In the forums at HypnotherapistFinder.com, members are always passionately discussing issues regarding hypnosis, complementary therapies, and personal development. We have several sections; here are some of them.
- Hypnosis (Hypnotherapy) And Self Hypnosis
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) And Energy Psychology
- Psychology, Society and Politics etc
- Personal Development and Self-Help
- Marketing For Therapists
- The Off-Topic Lounge
Some of the discussions between established therapists get quite heady, but beginners can always find a warm welcome and ready answers to their problems and questions. If you haven't already joined, come along and join us (it's free!), and share your views, questions, comments and worries. (You can even receive posts by email.)
Here are the very latest posts from our members.
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