MODELS OF HYPNOTHERAPY

Sometimes only one of the following models is used in hypnotherapy. Mostly, however, combinations of two or more of the approaches are skilfully combined in treating a patient. Many other more basic approaches are also constantly incorporated into hypnotherapy. The four specialized models of hypnotherapy mostly used in this practice, are the following:

TRADITIONAL CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY

This is the model most people associate with hypnotherapy. It is based on psycho-analytical (Freudian) principles, but also incorporates all other forms of psychotherapy. It is based on the principles of the patient entering his unconscious mind to delve into the past experiences hidden in the unconscious, and to discover, analyse and resolve the trauma. This is done by using age-regressions, dream analysis, free association, etc. in order to discover the traumatic experience(s) that created the problem by establishing negative emotional connections in the unconscious mind. Having discovered this, the power of the patient's own unconscious is then utilized to break the negative connections and to create and establish desirable connections. In the process the symptoms disappear and healing takes place.