Practitioners: Sarah Mackay

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis has been used for centuries as a safe tool for treating a wide range of conditions without the use of medication. It is a technique used to enable a person to reach an advanced state of relaxation whilst having a heightened sense of awareness, allowing the therapist to give positive suggestions directly to the unconscious mind which influences all our mental and physical functions (bypassing the rational, questioning conscious mind). This gives you the opportunity to effectively change your unwanted habits and behaviour enabling you to reach your full potential. During the process of hypnotherapy you will feel comfortable and at ease, yet completely aware of what is happening in the session.

What can hypnotherapy do for you?

Hypnotherapy can be used to treat a wide and varied range of conditions including the following:

• Weight loss
• Stop smoking
• Insomnia
• Stress and anxiety
• Nail biting and other unwanted habits
• Phobias
• Low self esteem and self confidence
• Performance anxiety ( including public speaking, stage fright and exam nerves)
• Lack of motivation

What to expect

Your consultation will take place in a quiet, room whilst sitting in a comfortable chair. Once you have explained what you would like to achieve from the session, using a range of techniques you will be encouraged to relax, in some cases using imagery to assist you. You will then be given positive suggestions as discussed earlier in the session. These positive suggestions will be accepted by your unconscious mind uninterrupted by the rational, questioning conscious mind which will at this time be calm and quiet. You will then be brought back to your normal “awake” state bringing with you all the reinforced positive changes and with it a feeling of freedom. This enables you to make the necessary transformations to your life easily and without effort. It is a safe and natural procedure and you will remain fully alert and in control at all times.

Testimonials

"Sarah and I trained together and in the process worked very closely with each other. I find that she is sensitive, intuitive and reassuring as a therapist......I would recommend her highly". CD

“I was a bit nervous of hypnotherapy, of going into some kind of trance, but instead it was just incredibly relaxing. Sarah gave me positive messages which have stayed with me, like a gentle push in the right direction without my noticing”. HS

I am offering a free initial consultation (lasting approximately 30 minutes) for you to discuss your condition and any questions regarding hypnotherapy and to establish how these techniques can work for you. Most problems can be dealt with in less than 6 sessions, with many conditions showing significant improvements straight away.

To find out how hypnotherapy can help you please contact Sarah Mackay. Phone: The Haven 01364 654954, at home 01803 762124, mobile 07989 520662 or by email: sarah.mackay@lineone.net I am available at The Haven, 24 West Street, Ashburton on Tuesday mornings.