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Cancer and hypnotherapy

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, you may be faced with a bewildering array of medical and complementary health techniques to help you. Our approach is to offer you the best support that Hypnotherapy can offer you, and we would encourage you to come in for a free Initial Consultation to explore things further.

Wherever applicable, sessions are reinforced by teaching you methods of self-help using Hypnotherapeutic techniques, as we believe that the more that you are in control, the better.

We applaud the approach promoted by the Bristol Cancer Help Centre - the renowned UK centre for the integration of complementary therapies and self-help techniques with mainstream medicine. The ‘Bristol Approach’ is underpinned by the science of Psycho-neuro-immunology, which is supported by leading oncologists. As a first step in learning about cancer care, cancer recovery or learning to live with cancer, we would recommend a visit to and exploration of their website. They have much useful information, including the Bristol Approach to nutrition. Their national helpline phone number is 0845 123 23 10.

In 1982 a radiation oncologist, Carl Simonton, and his wife Stephanie Mathews-Simonton - a psychologist - pioneered experiments using imagery to combat certain diseases. They used ‘visual imagery’ with cancer patients. They wanted to create a positive subconscious attitude, with the objective of getting well. Others have built on their approaches and some studies have shown a correlation between the visualisation in patients, and an increase in white blood cell counts.

The actual visualisation can vary greatly from person to person, and needs to be carefully tailored to the individual so that it becomes as real as possible. The whole objective is to galvanise your extremely powerful subconscious mind into action and  to maximise  the potential for your mind and body to work together.

Hypnotherapy can be a very effective way of reducing discomfort and pain. There are many different methods and strategies for  achieving a better level of comfort, with the objective of raising the quality of life. If you would like to discuss any aspect of cancer and hypnotherapy, arrange a free Initial Consultation.

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