Your questions...
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I bought a "Stop-Smoking Using Hypnosis" tape and it didn't stop me smoking, what's so different about coming to see you?
Our solutions are not 'off the shelf'. We are all different and we find that the most success in this area comes from tailoring our approach specifically to the individual.
From meeting you we can determine which approach is most likely to have the largest effect, utilising the resources and experiences you already have.
I'm not scared of spiders and can pick them up etc. but when I first see one move out of the corner of my eye it makes me jump, why is this?
Well it seems you're perfectly normal. That initial 'startled' feeling is an ancient survival reflex coming into play.
Imagine if you lived in prehistoric times and you didn't react to sudden movements in your peripheral vision, you'd probably end up as some dinosaur's dinner! Fortunately 21st century life is not quite so hazardous.
Even so, some insects can be dangerous, so the emotional part of your brain is just going "Hold on what's that?" just before the more rational part gets a chance to analyse what you're seeing and say "It's OK, it's just a spider." And if you're not scared of spiders everything will just calm down again.
How can you make me more confident about making presentations without me actually doing one?
This is a good example of how powerful hypnosis is and how we can naturally use it in everyday life.
If you're faced with the prospect of doing something that makes you feel anxious you'll probably run through the scenario in your mind beforehand. You might see the whole thing, or just parts of it, going badly or see yourself messing things up. If it's something you've never done before you could easily imagine all sorts of negative outcomes. If it's something you've done before badly you may find yourself running through it again and again. Thinking like this will make you feel worse about your forthcoming 'ordeal.'
Imagine being in the same position but this time seeing the whole thing go really well and seeing yourself do a really good job. Under hypnosis we can build up a very powerful and resourceful experience of doing it (whatever 'it' is) really well.
We can construct a multi sensory template in your mind, so your unconscious will think you already know how to do it really well when you find yourself actually doing it in the future. With dramatically improved results.
I get anxious about things really easily, is there something wrong with me?
Anxiety is another very ancient (and very normal), natural reaction designed to protect us from harm.
When we get anxious our heart rate increases as more oxygen is delivered to the muscles of our limbs to help us to fight or escape (fight or flight). Our palms and feet sweat to give us extra grip. Our pupils dilate to allow us to take in more light (information). Your legs may shake as if ready for running. Your arms may shake as if ready for a fight.
If you think of anxiety being like a trip-wire, sometimes a person's trip-wire can just become a little too tight and easily set off. there can be different reasons for this but they can be helped.
One of the main problems we all face, is that although we live in a 21st century world our minds are still trying to catch up from the Stone Ages!
I have read on the internet about 'anchors' in hypnosis, what are they and how do they work?
Anchors aren't just used in hypnosis, they can occur at any time.
Advertisements aim to generate a positive state in you that you will then associate with their product, this is anchoring. Some couples have a piece of music they call "Our Song". Every time they hear it they will re-experience the feelings they first had when they called it "Our Song", this is another form of anchoring.
Basically, an anchor is a trigger which sets off an automatic response. It can be something you hear, see or feel. It can also be a taste or even a smell. Many people have said the smell of boiled cabbage reminds them of their schooldays.