In a world plagued by an ever-increasing mental health burden, people are turning to holistic, treatments like hypnotherapy to ease these associated disorders. With anxiety among the most common of persisting mental health issues, often a non-medicated approach can help sufferers with panic and anxiety symptom alleviation. As the enduring COVID-19 pandemic pushes us deeper into a mental health crisis, we must acknowledge the complementary and alternative medicine options at our disposal. Hypnocare offers one such option, giving the people of Perth effective treatments in managing a range of mental health issues.

For centuries, hypnotherapy has proven to be an effective alternative to contemporary medication and modern psychotherapy. In making use of non-invasive techniques, therapists are able to induce a state of deep relaxation, allowing patients to tap into ordinarily inaccessible parts of the subconscious mind. Once in this state, various affirmations and suggestions of positive change are issued by the therapist to guide and change thought processes that are often the root cause of most anxiety issues.

Positive suggestions are focussed around helping a patient to cope with specific anxiety-related symptoms and overcome limiting behaviours. These positive statements and guidance slowly begin to permeate the subconscious, conditioning the patient’s mind and orienting their thinking and behaviour to reinforce and foster a mindset that combats anxiety problems. Once the hypnotherapist has instilled these positive messages, they will gradually guide the patient back into their normal state. Depending on the severity of the anxiety disorder at hand, sessions can vary significantly in both length and intensity.

As one of the most common persistent mental health disorders in Australia, anxiety brings with it a litany of associated problems. These may include panic attacks, endemic fear, and stress. The National Survey of Mental Health has estimated that almost half of Australia’s adult population will experience some sort of mental health disorder in their lifetime. Anxiety is the most prevalent of all the associated conditions, afflicting 1 in 7 of the population.

Western Australia, in particular, has not been spared the ravages of increasing levels of mental health challenges. With high incidences of substance abuse, in both Perth’s urban, and outlying areas, many people are ignoring the devastating effects of anxiety disorders, turning instead to things like alcohol, and drugs which ultimately amplify their problems, compounding an already difficult situation.

While many choose medicated solutions in staving off the debilitating symptoms of anxiety, they often find that side-effects, expense, and a lack of effectiveness only serve to compound the condition. Hypnotherapy can present a sustainable, informed answer to establishing the root cause of the patient’s problems and then treating them. Often touted as a go-to treatment that offers a more holistic approach to managing anxiety, hypnotherapy is proving to be effective in treating panic disorders, phobias, stress, and social anxiety issues.

Hypnotherapy – like any other treatment, both medical and holistic, is not necessarily a silver bullet cure for every instance of anxiety. While some cases have seen quick and lasting outcomes almost immediately, hypnotherapy can also take time and patience to make a sustainable difference in a clients  life. Therapists are committed to discussing and engaging with their clients, developing a strong bond based on mutual trust and guidance. This is what makes hypnotherapy such an effective treatment – you cannot talk to a bottle of pills, but you can chat to a hypnotherapist.

Linda and Jan at Hypnocare Hypnosis Clinic are dedicated to offering the people of Perth a safe and effective alternative, in overcoming their struggles with anxiety. Hypnotherapy, with its many associated benefits, is fast becoming the choice of treatment for many dealing with bad habits, stress and mental health problems. By reaching out and seeking help, you can begin to return to a healthy and happy state of mind.

References:

1. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/mental-health-services/mental-health-services-in-australia/report-contents/summary/prevalence-and-policies