Dr Peter Grainger trained in hypnosis whilst working in the National Health Service where he used it to treat patients suffering from chronic pain. Dr Grainger offers a form of hypnotherapy which involves monitoring the brain's electrical activity (EEG) to ensure that the therapy becomes effective in the quickest possible time. This measurement of the brain's electrical activity means that the patient's state of mental awareness/consciousness is known at all times.

What can hypnosis be used for?

Hypnosis can help you achieve what you want to achieve, it may be to give up smoking or any other addictive behaviour like tranquillisers, sleeping pills and alcohol, lose weight, gain more confidence.

Hypnosis can be useful in the treatment of many conditions such as chronic pain relief, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, irritable bowel syndrome. Reduction of the inflammatory response from burns and eczema can also benefit.

Any stress related problem such as anxiety/tension, insomnia, high blood pressure, enuresis (bed-wetting), panic attacks, guilt, anger, jealousy and inadequacy.

Recent research has shown that medical hypnosis can benefit patients newly diagnosed with cancer before their cancer therapy starts making their cancer therapy more successful. Cancer and other diseases weaken the immune system. Hypnosis combined with guided imagery can be used to help strengthen the immune system. This is known as psychoneuroimmunology.

Guided imagery

It is possible by using visualisation techniques, to tap into the creative sub-conscious. From this vantage point we can begin to learn to understand as well as to express each part of our nature in the most positive and healthy way and develop strengths from what have been areas of inferiority or weakness. This technique works extremely well for many conditions but especially in boosting the immune system

Can anyone be hypnotised.?

Yes. Everyone has the ability to enter a hypnotic state if they so wish. Some people have a greater natural ability than others.

Can I hear what is going on around me.?

Yes. Hypnosis is not like being asleep, you can hear surrounding noises but unless important, they can be relegated into the background and become non-intrusive.

Can I respond to an emergency.?

Yes, if something untoward occurs you can wake immediately although it is usually more comfortable to come back to the "here-and-now" more gradually under the control of the therapist.

Will I lose control.?

No. At all times you will be able to choose not to respond to the suggestions of the therapist and to come out of the hypnotic state.

General

The mind has a tremendous influence over the body which is all too often forgotten in treating ailments. Medical hypnosis, in combination with guided imagery is a powerful, safe and effective therapy for many ailments both physical and mental.