The Hypno-Band is the World Leader in gastric band hypnotherapy and is the original Virtual Gastric Band method in UK, USA, Australia and many more countries. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Hypnotherapy hypno band will help your change your eating habits forever!

If you are really committed to losing weight, with a BMI over 25, then the Hypno-Band will help you to achieve your goals.

As featured on Channel 4′s Embarrassing Fat Bodies, the Hypno-Band is a safe, risk free and cheap alternative to Gastric Band Surgery.

With over 400 Licensed Practitioners in seventeen countries the Hypno-Band is the World’s No.1 gastric band hypnotherapy system. Why not contact us today to find our why so many people are choosing Hypnoband as their life-changing weight-loss system, or to book a free assessment?

All Licensed Hypno-Band Practitioners all highly trained and qualified hypnotherapists. Be sure you only consult a Hypno-Band Licensed Practitioner to ensure you are getting the best service available. Beware of imitations!

And here’s a video of the system featured on GMTV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkzGJVqrAhw

FAQS ABOUT THE HYPNO-BAND

What is the HYPNO-BAND weight loss system?

The HYPNO-BAND System is a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and hypnotherapy techniques that helps you explore, analyse and change your eating habits. Then using the mind/body connection we fit a “virtual gastric band” to your stomach, making you eat less and less often.

Does it involve surgery?

No! the HYPNO-BAND system is a non-invasive behaviour changing method using the techniques of hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Does it hurt?

On the contrary. The HYPNO-BAND procedure is extremely relaxing and pleasurable.

Are there side effects?

No. There are no side effects associated with undergoing this procedure.

So it’s safe?

Yes! the HYPNO-BAND system is perfectly safe.

Will I be under the hypnotherapists control?

Never. No hypnotherapist can make you do anything you do not want to do nor make you behave in a way you would not normally behave.

Am I suitable for the HYPNO-BAND weight loss system?

If you are over-weight and really want and are committed to losing weight then you should be suitable. The only exception would be if there is a physiological reason for your weight problems or if you are taking certain medications. your suitability will be assessed at the initial session.

Will it work for me?

The key to success is YOU! No weight loss system will work unless you are committed to losing weight. You must be prepared to change your eating habits and life-style. If you are totally serious about losing weight then it will certainly work for you. The HYPNO-BAND system provides you with the tools and ability to lose weight and maintain a healthier body.

Is it guaranteed?

Like any medical or therapy procedure there can be no definite guarantees. Even a surgeon cannot guarantee that an actual gastric band will work. However, the virtual gastric band has been proven to be effective in aiding significant weight loss. It should be noted that it is YOU that holds the key to losing weight. No system will work if you are not 100% committed. The mind is a very powerful instrument and by using the HYPNO-BAND system you will have the tools and power to change your eating habits. The only way to lose significant amounts of weight is to eat less! The HYPNO-BAND system helps you to change behaviour and life-style which in turn provides you with the ability to lose weight and stay that way!

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The HYPNO-BAND Weight Loss System is extremely cost effective when compared to other methods. Whilst Gastric Band surgery can cost many thousands of pounds and even belonging to slimming clubs adds up after a time, HYPNO-BAND saves you money not only as a way to lose weight but in your weekly food bills! By using our system you will eat smaller portions and eat less often cutting your food bills in the process!

So, how much is the HYPNO-BAND system?

Only £275 for 1 Consultation, 4 hypnotherapy sessions, 2 CDs and email support. This is a saving of £thousands, compared to the physical operation.

What do you get for your money?

The HYPNO-BAND system comprises a series of one hour sessions plus cd or mp3 recordings which you use for reinforcement. A full dietry and medical history will be taken and an initial assessment done during the first session. Also in the first session you will be introduced to hypnosis and experience the fantastic feelings of relaxation and calmness which results from being hypnotized. We will also begin your journey to losing weight. In the second session you will encounter the HYPNO-BAND and we will begin the process of having the virtual gastric band fitted. In subsequent sessions the HYPNO-BAND virtual gastric band will be fitted and adjusted. In later sessions the process will be reinforced and you will learn a different way of eating. Following the sessions you should use your CD or MP3 to back-up and reinforce the work you have done.

Note: the Hypno-Band is not in any way associated with Elite Clinics or Gastric Mind Band. Hypno-Band and Virtual Gastric Band are trademarks of Newwave Hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis is a natural and healthy way of helping you bring lasting change into your life.

Just imagine looking back on yourself in 6 months time and seeing how delighted you feel to swiftly change those unwanted behaviours, conquer your fears and turn your life around.

It’s time to discover the new you!

There are a lot of misconceptions about what hypnosis is and how hypnotherapy works. However, rather than rely upon the stereotypes of movies or the antics of Stage Hypnotists, why not discover for yourself how effective and pleasant an experience it can be?

My name is Graham Old and I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist, offering a caring, calming and modern approach to hypnosis in Northampton and throughout Northamptonshire. I have used hypnosis to help people resolve their fears, sleep problems, anxieties and stress. You can also use my services to discover how effectively solution-focused hypnotherapy can help you quit smoking, control your drinking, overcome sleep problems, help with anger-management and increase your self-esteem.

I am based at the Abington Health Complex, Northampton, within easy reach Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Corby, Daventry,  Earls Barton, Higham Ferrers, Kettering, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Rushden and Wellingborough.

Hypnosis uses a completely natural state of mind, similar to daydreaming and what Athletes call “the zone”. In that frame of mind, the power of the human mind can be accessed to enable you to quit smoking, lose weight, overcome fears, phobias, anxiety, panic, eliminate negative habits and emotions, build self esteem, enhance performance, and much more.

At Solutions Therapy, we can help you achieve a balance between your body and mind. You can then begin to live that happier, more satisfying and peaceful life that’s just around the corner.

Autogenic training is a relaxation technique developed by the German psychiatrist Johannes Schultz and first published in 1932. The technique involves the daily practice of sessions that last around 15 minutes, usually in the morning, at lunch time, and in the evening.

During each session, the practitioner will repeat a set of visualisations that induce a state of relaxation. Each session can be practiced in a position chosen amongst a set of recommended postures (e.g. lying down, sitting meditation, sitting like a rag doll, etc.).

The technique can be used to alleviate many stress-induced psychosomatic disorders. Schultz emphasized parallels to techniques in yoga and meditation. It is a method for influencing one’s autonomic nervous system. There are many parallels to progressive relaxation.

For information on accessing Autogenic Training in Northampton, click here. For more information on the benefits of autogenic training, visit the British Autogenic Society website.

In addition to being a general relaxation technique, autogenic therapy is used to help overcome psychological problems, as well as to control the symptoms of many physical disorders:

AIDS symptoms
Addictions
Aggression
Anxiety / panic attacks / phobias
Arthritis
Asthma
Bladder disorders
Cerebral palsy
Depression (mild/moderate)
Diabetes
Eating disorders
Eczema (atopic)
Epilepsy (frontal lobe)
Glaucoma
Headaches / migraines
Hypertension
Irritable bowel syndrome
Long term pain
Muscular pain
Sleep disorders / fatigue
Stress

In 2001, the Department of Psychology at the University of South Alabama studied 30 children between the ages of 7 and 18 years who suffered from migraines. The frequency of the migraines was reduced in all cases. In fact, six months after receiving autogenic training, 50% of them were completely free from symptoms.

In 1992, Dr Ann Bowden conducted a survey of 196 patients who had attended autogenic training at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital. 144 said that their symptoms had improved, 49 said that they had stayed the same; 3 said they had got worse.

Autogenic training may not be recommended for those suffering from diabetes, hypoglycaemia or heart conditions; it is also not suitable for some people who have a history of psychiatric problems. You are advised to consult your GP first.

For more information, read our piece on learning meditation in Northampton, or simply contact us.

He is experienced in helping others achieve success with the meditative practices of a number of spiritual traditions:

1. Lectio Divina
2. Mindfulness
3. Autogenic Training
4. Contemplative Prayer
5. “Practicing the Presence of God”
6. and more.

Graham has taught groups in the UK and the States on topics as diverse as stress-management, meditation, Lectio Divina, Quaker spirituality and the Power of Relaxation.

Whether you are looking for help on how to apply mindfulness-based stress reduction on a day-to-day basis, improve your success with autogenics, or simply learn to live in the here and now, you can find practical help at Solutions Therapy, Northampton.

We can provide one-to-one sessions, or group lessons, depending on your needs. Sessions can be arranged at times to suit the group or individual learning. Appointments can be scheduled during the day or evening, as convenient.

Sessions can be accessed at The Abington Clinic, Northampton or via home visits.

The lessons you can learn from the spiritual practices of others can be applied to suit your own life and beliefs. You do not have to become a Buddhist to benefit from mindfulness, any more than you have to become a Christian to appreciate the power of “Practicing the Presence”. However, both practices will have a dynamic effect on your day-to-day living.

There is a reason that so many people – and so many different spiritual traditions – have developed practices based on relaxation, quietness and being aware of the present moment. You are welcome to learn these lessons in whatever way suits your life and beliefs:

1. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
2. Self-Hypnosis
3. Practicing the Presence
4. Ignatian Spiritual Exercises
5. Biblical Meditation
6. Mindfulness Meditation
7. Autogenic Training

Come and learn the power of relaxation and living in the Now. Your life may never be the same again.

As always, the focus is on therapy and personal development, rather then simple entertainment. The theme of the training course that we are currently developing is Therapeutic Inductions.

If you’ve ever received hypnosis, or even if you are a hypnotherapist, you’ll recognise the familiar structure of: Induction, Deepener, Therapy, Wake-up. The usual tension felt by therapists is between making sure that are “under” enough during the induction and deepening and then getting to the therapy where the real magic happens. The tension is that the therapist wants to focus on the therapy, to see people change, but ends up focusing upon the induction, because it is felt that if he/she doesn’t do that part properly then none of the rest of it will work.

It is hoped that our training will be incredibly useful for therapists, in helping them move beyond this tension and to focus on the change taking place in their clients, rather than on their own performance. Therapeutic Inductions enable a hypnotherapist to move away from the four-step process above, towards an understanding of inductions as setting the whole theme of – and often lasting the entire length of – a hypnotherapy session.

Obviously, this involves learning conversational hypnosis skills, but there’s far more involved than that. The last person I introduced these ideas to quickly realised that he now had the ability to create countless numbers of inductions, from practically any conversation. The great thing about that was that it gave him an endless number of ways to approach any problem.

As you can see, this is powerful stuff! So, if you are looking for hypnosis training in Northampton, or simply want to learn a new way to structure your therapy sessions, contact us to be added to the mailing list.

PSTEC is a new and remarkably effective therapy technique that is completely unique. PSTEC offers fast, powerful, freedom from unwanted emotions. You’ve got to try to believe it!

What is PSTEC?

PSTEC is Percussive Suggestion Technique. It is a unique audio system which can be played to create a resolution for almost any problem related to unwanted emotions or feelings.

At the most basic level, PSTEC is a tap-along audio which can be used with the help of a therapist trained in PSTEC.

Percussive Suggestion Technique is an exciting therapy designed to neutralize any unwanted feelings of any kind in the most powerful, efficient and permanent way possible.

Does it really work?

Absolutely!

PSTEC is helpful in resolving issues of depression, anxiety, fears and phobias, obsessions, stress, anger and resentment, relationship issues, confidence, eating disorders, addictions and more!

The results that have been reported while using PSTEC have been quite amazing and can often achieve in minutes what takes other therapies a number of weeks!

Can I do it on my own?

Of course!

In fact, a basic 11-minute audio track is available on the official PSTEC website. However, for more complex issues, you might find it helpful to make use of a trained PSTEC therapist. If you live in Northampton, or Northamptonshire, you can discover the benefits of PSTEC by booking a session with Graham.

How can I book a PSTEC therapy session?

Contact us to book a session, or to find out about using PSTEC alongside other therapies, such as Hypnotherapy or NLP.

Do you make Home visits?

Yes. As with hypnotherapy and the other treatments we offer at Solutions Therapy, if you are unable to make it to our clinic, we will endeavour to provide home appointments. Please see our fees page for more details.

The Hypnotherapy Directory team is passionate about increasing awareness of the positive benefits hypnotherapy can achieve. They are the same people behind the Counselling Directory and have seen and experienced first hand how important support for emotional issues can be.

Misconceptions about hypnotherapy can prevent individuals benefiting from the positive changes it could have. So, the Hypnotherapy Directory seeks to challenge all misconceptions, ensure the public is aware of the positive changes it can bring, and provide information, advice and support.

The Hypnotherapy Directory lists full profiles of hypnotherapists, detailing the different types of hypnotherapy offered, the fees they charge and their background information. That means that you can check out my credentials, training and certification! Only fully accredited and insured hypnotherapists are included within the directory, meaning that it provides valuable peace of mind to those seeking help.

People searching for a hypnotherapist may not know much about how or why it works, or what problems hypnotherapy can help with. Therefore the more information available on hypnotherapists profiles, the more individuals seeking help will understand about the treatment, and the more likely they’ll be to try hypnotherapy.

The directory currently aims to be the leading directory for hypnotherapy advice and information, connecting those seeking support with the largest network of hypnotherapists in the UK. They continually develop Hypnotherapy Directory around feedback from both the hypnotherapists listed on it, and those searching for a hypnotherapy.

All information displayed on a Hypnotherapy Directory profile is provided exclusively by 
the Hypnotherapist. When you see the Hypnotherapy Directory Policy Approved seal, it means Hypnotherapy Directory has verified the following:

Valid insurance that covers them to practice Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy qualifications.
Member of a recognised Professional Body with a code of conduct.

The Professional Bodies Hypnotherapy Directory accept membership with are:

APHP – Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy
BSCH – British Society of Clinical Hypnosis
GHR – General Hypnotherapy Register
HA – Hypnotherapy Association
HS – Hypnotherapy Society
IAPH – International Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts
NCH -National Council for Hypnotherapy
NRAH – British National Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists
UKCP – United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy

So, if you are in the Northampton area and interested in hypnosis, or looking wondering if hypnotherapy can help you, visit the Hypnotherapy Directory. And don’t forget to check out our profile while you’re there! You can find us under ‘Northampton‘, or go straight to our page.

Quitting Smoking can be much easier than you’ve ever imagined!

Using Hypnotherapy to quit smoking is a powerful way to kick the smoking habit. In fact, the statistics show that it is twice as powerful as other methods methods – like nicotine gum or patches – because it tackles both the reasons for smoking and the desire for cigarettes.

At Northants Hypnosis, the method we employ to help you stop once and for all works in two simple ways provides two main benefits:

1. Dealing with the stress and/or other “triggers” that caused you to reach for a cigarette
2. Transforming your attitudes and beliefs about smoking and yourself, reinforcing your desired for a fresh future

Hypnosis has proven again and again to be highly effective for smoking cessation. In fact, studies show that when done correctly the success rate is slightly above 66%. That’s more than double the success rate of patches and gum and 10 times more effective than trying to quit on your own!

You’ve got nothing to lose… and a whole world of smoke-free fresh air to gain!

It’s not difficult to find someone struggling with their weight and then beating themselves up for failing to keep to the latest fad diet. The reason is normally obvious to anyone not trapped in the same old cycle – diets address the wrong area. The problem is not with what you put into your mouth. It’s what is going on in your mind that really counts!

People who are happy with their weight and keep to a healthy weight don’t actually need to try all that hard. They just do things a certain way. The formula for success is actually easy and it’s the same formula being used again and again. It’s actually all about developing healthy  habits, which work at the sub-conscious level much removed from the determined efforts of someone attempting to stick to a diet.

The reason hypnosis is such a powerful tool for weight loss is it’s potential to help you build new healthy habits. This is ideal for easy, natural weight loss.

Hypnotherapy can help with weight loss and weight management in many ways

* Developing a new self image. See yourself in the future after losing weight and make that your desired future outcome.
* Learn to be more relaxed about weight loss and weight management. Stress is often a serious factor in bad diet and comfort eating.
* Positive thinking about weight and diet. Stop worrying about your weight and about weight loss and start looking forward to losing weight and achieving your goals.
* Create a self-fulfilling prophecy. In other words, start to feel better about yourself. This will help you to lose weight and, of course, losing weight will help you to feel even better about who you are and what you can achieve. The whole thing becomes a very positive cycle which goes round and round. Most people expect to have to lose weight in order to feel good about themselves. Interestingly, when you start to feel good about yourself, weight loss, health and happiness often follow.

People who hear of the success of hypnotherapy in treating weight-loss often find it difficult to believe. For example, we have had clients who lost 5 stone in one year and later described it as “easy”! The reason is that they did not have to battle day-in and day-out with sticking to a list of foods they had to avoid. Instead, they learnt to see themselves, their food and their eating in a completely different light.

And now you can too!

We all know that a phobia – defined as an irrational or excessive fear – can develop in a matter of seconds.

All it takes is a dog to surprise you by running at you whilst barking, or struggling to regain your breath whilst swimming, and before you know it you’ve developed a fear of dogs, or water, or anything else that your subconscious mind develops to protect you.

Since hypnosis is the most direct way into the subconscious, it stands to reason that it can become the instrument of disarming the irrational fear. And, as a life-affecting fear like this can develop in seconds, then it should be no surprise that if we can access the subconscious mind then we can remove the phobia as quickly as it arose.

Many specific phobias can be traced back to specific triggering events which may have occurred at an early age and have set a subconscious response pattern. As such, most fears are learned. Some of these are useful, e.g., the fear of touching a hot saucepan. Other fears appear to not be useful; such fears are considered irrational. Strictly speaking, the term ‘phobias’ is reserved for such irrational fears.

Very often an unchecked phobia spreads to more and more situations. Thus the life of a phobic person becomes ever more constricted. Or a person might be phobic, for instance, of driving across a bridge. Then he becomes phobic of even looking at a photograph of a bridge, thence he avoids books with photographs of bridges and movies because there might be a bridge image, so he begins to avoid bookstores and movie houses. Then streets near bridges. Then highways because somewhere along their length they might include a bridge. And on and on.

There are hundreds of phobias. Here are a few:

* fear of animals (Zoophobia)
* fear of bees (Apiphobia)
* fear of being alone (Monophobia)
* fear of being buried alive (Taphophobia)
* fear of blood (Haemophobia)
* fear of bridges (Gephyrophobia)
* fear of clowns (Coulrophobia)
* fear of confined spaces (Claustrophobia)
* fear of the dark (Nyctophobia)
* fear of Dentists (Odontophobia)
* fear of disease (Pathophobia)
* fear of dogs (Cynophobia)
* fear of flying (Aviatophobia)
* fear of heights (Acrophobia)
* fear of insanity (Lyssophobia)
* fear of marriage (Gamophobia)
* fear of needles (Trypanophobia)
* fear of open spaces (Agoraphobia)
* fear of rats (Musophobia)
* fear of spiders (Arachnophobia)
* fear of vomiting (Emetophobia)
* fear of water (Aquaphobia)

Hypnotherapy is a proven method of removing fears and phobias. The method most often used is a variation of the Rewind Technique, which is effective at removing many phobias in one session.