Hypnotherapy

Overcome limiting beliefs that are holding you back from achieving a fulfilled life.

Why Hypnotherapy?

I am a trained Hypnotherapist and have considerable experience working with those trying to overcome addictions, particularly alcohol and smoking and I have also been successful with working with men struggling in relationships.

So, what is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy can be referred to as guided hypnosis, which is a form of psychotherapy that uses relaxation techniques, extreme concentration, and intense attention to achieve a heightened state of consciousness or mindfulness. In other words, it places the individual into a “trance” or altered state of awareness.

Hypnotherapy is an alternative form of therapy that uses a person’s mind to help address a variety of issues, including psychological distress, phobias, and unhealthy or destructive habits. The goal of hypnotherapy is to create a positive change in an individual while he or she is in this altered state of awareness.

Chris has a wonderful calm and reassuring manner about him . With his natural and subtle inquiring style I felt acknowledged, supported and valued. Karan T

I felt really comfortable with Chris and his easy approach to doing hypnotherapy, highly recommended. Rose

Myths and Misconceptions About Hypnotherapy

Only the mentally weak can be hypnotised

It is a myth that only the mentally weak are susceptible to hypnosis. People naturally vary in how susceptible they are to hypnosis. Studies have shown that around 30% of people are relatively resistant to hypnosis.

Under hypnosis, people are helpless

It’s difficult to get people to do things under hypnosis that they wouldn’t normally do. While hypnotised people are still in touch with their morals and normal standards of behaviour.

Hypnosis is sleep

Yes, people look like they’re asleep when they’re hypnotised because their eyes are sometimes closed and they look peaceful. But it is a myth that under hypnosis they are asleep.

Hypnotherapy works in one session

The truth is that almost no one is cured in one session and hypnotherapy doesn’t always work for everyone. Most practitioners find their clients respond well after a number of sessions.

I was extremely fortunate to meet Chris Kentsley in 2015, and our meeting was in an environment where he was confronted by my sharing many problems. After hearing my problems, Chris chose to reach out to me and gave me wise and practical advice to my complex emotional and addiction issues. I was in breakdown, and Chris taking the time to talk to me was in my mind a testament to his kindness, empathy and integrity. My view of Chris is he loves people. Chris consciously and proactively gets involved with people but is very thoughtful, considered and sensitive to one’s willingness to accept help. I have never felt discomfort from Chris and his connecting with me has always been highly professional and dignified. What I find special is Chris has always valued me as a person and brought great clarity to any of my concerned situations. In all my meetings with Chris since 2015, he has treated me with great respect and has held great importance in validating my past. Chris has tried to help me find a higher purpose to why events have happened in my life. My getting well, and my journey to a healthy mental state of mind has sincerely been helped by my valued friendship with Chris. Brent Monastra