his or her imaginative, creative, and explorational resources. The therapist can then offer suggestions for more helpful and positive ways of addressing problems.

Hypnotherapy may also be used for the recall of past experiences. This can aid in dealing with present difficulties. This could mean again experiencing significant events in the client's life.
This is helpful in tracing the development of phobias, and dealing with the effects of trauma.

A hypnotherapist cannot hypnotize an unwilling subject, nor can anyone be made to do anything against their will while in an hypnotic state. While in hypnosis, the client is still generally aware of his or her surroundings, and can choose to come out of hypnosis at anytime.

Hypnosis has been proven to be a highly effective therapeutic aid. It may be used as a therapy on its own, or in conjunction with psychotherapy.

How Can Hypnotherapy Help?

Hypnotherapy can aid in achieving positive and lasting results with a variety of conditions, including:

Phobias
Stopping smoking
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Self-Esteem
Pain relief
Insomnia
Eating disorders
Coping with illness
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Motions sickness
Panic attacks
Improving musical or sporting performance
Bedwetting
Stuttering/Stammering
Migraine
Dermatological conditions
Sexual dysfunction
Menopause symptoms
Childbirth