Hypnotherapy for Anxiety
Hypnosis has a solid track record in the treatment of a wide variety of issues and problems relating to anxiety, panic and stress. There are several phenomena associated with hypnosis which make it particularly helpful in the treatment of these conditions.
Anxiety and panic attacks are the result of inappropriate stimulation of hormonal and nervous ‘stress response’ pathways. In contrast, hypnotherapy is a procedure which can induce deep states of relaxation. The process of hypnosis tends to switch off the ‘stress response’ and switch on the ‘relaxation response’. Self-hypnosis is a relaxation skill which you can learn. It can empower you to gain more control over previously stressful situations.
Stress and anxiety are frequently related to fear of judgement, criticism and rejection. This can often manifest itself as fear based perfectionism in the workplace and in social and family relationships. It can also cause people to ignore their own needs in order to please and prioritise the needs of others resulting in emotional and physical exhaustion.
For the past 20 years, Melbourne Clinical Hypnotherapy led by founder and hypnotherapist, Dr Bruce Alexander, has been successfully treating anxiety, panic attacks and stress using clinical hypnotherapy at Kew Holistic Health clinic in Kew, Melbourne.