Self-Hypnosis for Behavioural Change and Learning a New Skill

Hypnosis can be considered a state of heightened suggestibility where the hypnotist communicates directly with the subconscious of a subject without the interference from the conscious mind.

Self-hypnosis involves the same principles but without the guidance of another person. As such, an individual can put him- or herself into a state of hypnosis with the aid of different techniques. As
with “hetero-hypnosis”, or hypnosis induced by a hypnotist, the subject only enters into the hypnotic state when s/he is ready to do so and then controls the response to suggestions.

As a form of hypnosis, that is self-induced, self-hypnosis makes use of self-suggestion and requires motivation to change and a carefully crafted script that is based on a well-defined goal. It also makes use of progressive imagery to induce a deep hypnotic state to subdue the conscious mind and allow direct access to the subconscious. Importantly, accept that self-hypnosis does not work for everybody, at least not initially. Prepare properly, be willing to focus your attention and be patient.

Jimmy is a world-renowned high-performance coach, hypnotherapist and NLP Trainer, an award-winning coach and speaker, bestselling author and radio broadcaster. Former co- editor for the British Psychological Society North of England Bulletin. He's studied several different modalities over the past 20 years, ranging from NLP, CBT and Hypnotherapy, including studying The Intensives and Master Classes at The Milton H. Erickson foundation in Arizona. He was also the British Psychological Society North West of England Chair Elect from Aug 2021 - Sep 2023 , current BPS NW Past Chair and Communications , Co -editor of the BPS Branch Awards publication, and was twice nominated as a candidate proceeding to ballot, in 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 for the position of President-Elect for The British Psychological Society