Conversational hypnosis, also known as Ericksonian hypnosis and “covert hypnosis”, focuses on using everyday language and conversation techniques to subtlety promote change in the subconscious mind without needing a “formal” hypnotic trance state.
Whether you’re looking to quit smoking, overcome anxiety, or improve your general well-being, conversational hypnosis offers a unique approach to thinking about and tackling what holds you back.
Brief History and Theory of Ericksonian Hypnosis
Conversational hypnosis has its roots in the work of Milton Erickson, a renowned American psychiatrist and psychologist, who believed that hypnosis could occur in natural, everyday interactions. Erickson pioneered the idea that therapeutic change could be facilitated through subtle, indirect suggestions embedded in normal conversation.
… by bypassing the mind’s critical factor via smooth conversational techniques, sessions directly address deep-seated habits and limiting beliefs…
The theory behind this covert approach to hypnotherapy is simple: by bypassing the mind’s critical factor via smooth conversational techniques, sessions directly address deep-seated habits and limiting beliefs without as much disruption or altering of the client’s present state.
In other words, traditional clinical hypnotherapy uses formal inductions ahead of deeper therapeutic work, while conversational hypnosis drives smoother transitions between non-formal and formal clinical work for the same positive outcomes for clients.
Common Uses for Conversational Hypnosis
One of the most common uses of conversational hypnotherapy is to help people quit smoking. Smoking cessation is a significant health challenge, but with the right tools, breaking the habit becomes more manageable. At The Dublin Hypnosis and Therapy Centre, our quit smoking hypnosis programmes are tailored to each individual’s unique contexts and needs. Our programmes use conversational hypnosis to achieve quick and lasting change.
Through conversational clinical hypnosis clients are enabled to reframe negative thoughts and develop healthier responses to life’s challenges without overthinking…
Another popular application is in reducing anxiety and stress. Through conversational clinical hypnosis, clients are enabled to reframe negative thoughts and develop healthier responses to life’s challenges without overthinking the hypnotherapeutic process and outcomes in the moment. This approach similarly works to improve overall well-being, leading to better sleep, more energy, and more.
Why Choose Conversational Hypnosis in Dublin?
At The Dublin Hypnosis and Therapy Centre, our success as the best Dublin hypnotherapists is in part due to our gentle and empowering approach to clients, itself significantly informed by Ericksonian approaches. For over 20 years, our goal has been to create lasting change through subtle, subconscious shifts in our clients.
Moreover, our dynamic, multimodal approach works both online and in-person – we work with people across Ireland and internationally, as well as in our Dublin Hypnosis Clinic in the Ben Dunne gym, Carlise, Dublin 12.