Lina Morton HypnoCounselling

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a psychological phenomenon, not a therapy.

The best way to view hypnosis is as a state of deep relaxation and intense concentration in which the conscious mind, (the critical, analytical part of the mind) becomes disengaged from everyday concerns. In this state the person is best able to have a clearer perspective, alter perceptions, and make unconscious processes amenable to change. A person is guided into the hypnotic state and then tutored to take control over the body through the mind.

The hypnotist does not have control over the person's mind. The person is in control and can return to the waking state at any time. In fact, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis in that it requires a co-operative relationship.

I view myself as a mind coach who teaches her clients to access the hypnotic state and use it to help themselves. It is a skill which when used with understanding is a tool for life.


What Conditions Can it Help?

For example:

Panic attacks. There is a biological basis for experiencing a panic attack. Rapidly accessing the hypnotic state on recognizing the symptoms aborts the onset of a panic attack.

Anxiety disorders. Hypnosis defuses anxiety. You cannot be anxious and relaxed at the same time.

Pain. Hypnotic procedures are capable of reducing pain so that it is not felt at all, or that it is perceived at greatly diminished and acceptable levels.

Childbirth. Hypnosis training prior to delivery diminishes negative attitudes, anxieties and fears concerning childbirth and reduces pain without interference with physiology of mother/child. Depending on the mother's hypnotic ability, hypnotic techniques can allow her to control the amount of pain she feels so that she can work with the contractions and her partner can be taught to help her induce analgesia in advance of labour. Labour and delivery can be enjoyed in a relaxed, and controlled way.

Stress. Stress can be a significant contributory factor to chronic back pain, migraine headaches, asthma, skin disorders and the development of coronory heart disease. Hypnosis enables people to reduce stress and control it.

Stress adversely affects the immune system resulting in increased susceptibility to infections, allergies and cancer. The deep relaxation experienced in hypnosis has been shown to increase defence mechanisms.


I am experienced in helping people to manage the following:

Anxiety disorder

Panic attacks

Dental phobia

Hypnotic analgesia

Hypnotic anaesthesia

Flying phobia

Sleeping disorders

Lower back pain

Migraine headaches

Phantom limb pain

Hypertension

Childbirth

Smoking cessation

Stress management

Enuresis

IVF

Confidence

Exam nerves

Nail Biting

Eczema

Psoriasis

PTSD

IBS

Arthritis

Depression

Chemotherapy

Performance: public speaking, music, sport

Weight Management

I am a member of the NHS Directory of Complementary and Alternative Practitioners.

Tel. 01934 742330