Kate Patterson of The Hypno Clinic provides us with a guide to pure hypno analysis. What is it, how it can help your mental health and emotional wellbeing and what to look for when choosing a hypnotherapist.
Pure Hypno Analysis In Focus – By Kate Patterson of The Hypnoclinic
What is pure hypno analysis?
Pure Hypnoanalysis is a unique form of therapy. It is a natural therapeutic process, practiced by members of the International Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts (IAPH). This organisation based in Cambridge, was established 26 years ago and has over 200 members.
Pure Hypno Analysis differs to Hypnotherapy in the usual sense because it uses hypnosis and psychoanalysis together to help people resolve their emotional issues.
If any of our life experiences have caused significant emotional conflict we may have unknowingly bottled up our emotions and hidden them away. In these situations we have not released the emotions and whilst we are unaware of them on a conscious level, they may still be having a significant impact on our daily lives.
We have the ability within ourselves to release these emotions at our own pace and I believe that it isn’t time that heals all, but the release of emotions that heals. Pure Hypnoanalysis allows clients to quickly and easily resolve any bottled up emotions. Once their emotions have been resolved they feel a great sense of relief.
To explore this further we asked Kate some questions
1. How does hypnoanalysis enable clients to resolve pent up emotions faster or any differently to psychodynamic therapy?
The primary difference is speed to gain resolution. Because clients are deeply relaxed their conscious mind is quiet, in this way emotions that have been locked away in their subconscious can come to the surface without having to go through the filter of conscious thought.
2. Is there any research or evidence to support the effectiveness of Hypno Analysis?
IAPH carried out it’s own research project which, according to the study showed that “Pure Hypnoanalysis has been effective at symptom removal, and allowed clients the opportunity to lead improved lives as a result.” More information on the research project and its results can be found at www.hypnoanalysis.com/research-project.html.
3. Would a therapist trained in psychotherapy and hypnotherapy offer something similar?
Yes – both are aiming to help the client resolve their emotional issues by greater understanding of their values beliefs etc.
What to look for when choosing a hypnotherapist offering pure hypnoanalysis
When considering using a Hypnotherapist that offers pure hypnoanalysis Kate has provided the following pointers;
- The therapist should be a member of a recognised body i.e. IAPH – Hypnoanalysis in the form that is described here is unique to this organisation (the IAPH). NB Hypnoanalysis is different to Clinical Hypnosis (suggestion therapy where the therapist will use positive suggestions to influence the clients subconscious mind.
- The therapist should have a qualification at Diploma level or above.
- You should be able to Access their information easily i.e. via their web site.
- They should be able to provide evidence of relevant CPD (continued professional development), supervision and professional support.
- The therapist should have an appropriate qualification in therapeutic hypnosis.
- Therapists should be able to provide testimonials from clients that they have helped.
- Therapists should have appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
To find out more about Kate at The Hypnoclinic, please read her profile on The Mind Sanctuary Directory or visit The Hypnoclinic website.
