What Is Hypnotherapy—Really?

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Hypnotherapy isn’t about swinging watches or putting you to sleep. It’s a focused, altered state of consciousness where your mind becomes more open to change. Backed by neuroscience, hypnosis is now understood as a natural brain state, marked by increased absorption, reduced self-criticism, and heightened neuroplasticity.

 

You don’t need to be relaxed to be hypnotised. You just need to be engaged.

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The Neuroscience Behind Hypnosis

Modern imaging studies show that during hypnosis:

• The dorsal anterior cingulate cortex quiets down, reducing internal chatter and distraction

• The prefrontal cortex and insula connect more strongly, enhancing focus and bodily awareness

• Theta brainwave activity increases, supporting memory access, emotional integration, and suggestibility

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This makes hypnosis a powerful tool for rewiring thought patterns, shifting emotional responses, and creating lasting behavioural change.