Empowered Self Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness

About Angela Harris

I am a professional clinical hypnotherapist and am really passionate about the use of hypnosis to facilitate positive change for my clients. I have studied at The Academy of Hypnotic Science in Melbourne, the largest government accredited training provider of clinical hypnotherapy. I am a certified member of the Australian Association of Clinical hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists (AACHP) and registered with the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia.

I am also a Mindfulness meditation teacher and have taught community and professional groups about the value and practise of Mindfulness. I am currently involved in teaching Mindful walking with a group organised through a local council.

I am committed to helping you achieve the change you want with peace of mind and have over 25 years’ experience in the health and wellbeing industry as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. This solid foundation in health science, together with a safe, sensible and caring approach will empower you to achieve your goals using my skills in hypnotherapy, mindfulness and counselling.

I have also completed training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dr Russ Harris (Author of “The Happiness trap “) which utilizes mindfulness skills and your values to enhance your ability to make the changes you want to live a rich and meaningful life.

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Areas of specialization

• Anxiety

• Womens health and Menopause

• Improving self confidence

• Stress/Burnout

• Transformation in Midlife

• Grief and Loss

• Inner child work.

• Mindfulness workshops and retreats

My educational background includes

• Certificate 1V in Clinical Hypnotherapy

• Master of Nursing (Child and Family Health)

• Bachelor of Nursing (Midwifery)

• Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing)

• Virtual Gastric Band Practitioner for weight management.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapist (ACT)

• Mindfulness practitioner

• Gut directed Hypnotherapy practitioner

Facts about Hypnotherapy

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis focuses the minds attention resulting in an altered state of consciousness. It results in deep relaxation of the body and slowing of the brainwaves. Hypnosis is thought to allow the critical and analytical part of the mind to relax, allowing the subconscious mind to be receptive to positive suggestion. A hypnotic state can be achieved by anyone and is a natural state of mind that we all go in and out of each day without realizing it. Have you ever daydreamed or “got lost” in a book or TV program?
You are always in control when having hypnotherapy. Your conscious mind will not accept any suggestion that conflicts with your inner values.

Hypnotherapy cannot be used by the therapist to gain control of a person’s mind or make them do something they don’t want to. In Contrast, hypnotherapy can help people to gain greater control over their own mind and behaviour.

How does Hypnotherapy Work?

Through the use of counselling and Hypnosis, the hypnotherapist facilitates a change in beliefs and habits that have become automatic and are no longer helpful or wanted by the client. The therapist does this by relaxing and calming the mind, allowing the subconscious to accept positive suggestions for change. It is thought that our subconscious mind contains our beliefs, habits and attitudes programmed through childhood and life experience. They can become our default setting or “automatic pilot”. If these beliefs, habits and attitudes are unhelpful, negative or not wanted by the client, they can be reprogramed to more positive, helpful and beneficial ones, creating new neural pathways.

Recent research into Neuroplasticity of the brain suggests the brain can change and create new neural pathways no matter what age we are. Change really is possible with Hypnotherapy.

How will I feel when I am hypnotized?

Everyone experiences hypnosis differently. Most people feel very relaxed and calm. Body temperature can drop so a blanket is usually placed on the client for comfort. Some people can’t remember any of their hypnotherapy session, however most people hear everything the hypnotherapist says and may go into a light hypnotic state. You do not need to be in a deep trance to have effective therapy. During hypnosis, you may have the ability to recall past events, have a feeling of wellbeing and be able to accept new ideas or positive suggestions that do not conflict with your own values.

Your perception of time may be distorted, your body may feel heavy and relaxed and you may feel drowsy for the few minutes when coming out of hypnosis. This is all normal.

Is Hypnotherapy safe?

Hypnotherapy is very safe and effective when delivered by a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I am a member of the Australian Association of Clinical Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists (AACHP) and registered with the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia. Membership and registration ensures that I have met the qualification standards and have completed the necessary ongoing professional development and clinical supervision required.

What happens in a Hypnotherapy session?

• Hypnosis and Counselling form part of the Hypnotherapy session.

• Typically a first session would last for an hour and a half and include time to get to know you and the issue you would like to change. This may involve taking a medical/health history, asking questions about how the presenting issue is impacting on your life and how you would like to experience life differently.

• The Hypnosis part of the session may take 20-30 minutes where you are comfortably sitting in a recliner chair.

• Subsequent sessions may be an hour to an hour and a half depending on your circumstances.

• You may set some goals for yourself during the counselling part of the session, practice mindfulness and have support to link into services/resources to help you achieve those goals. I practice holistically and work together with other professionals if necessary to ensure you receive the best service.

• Most issues can be effectively treated with Hypnotherapy with only a few sessions making it a cost effective option.

Cost for each session is $180

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