“It was brilliant, I learnt masses and really grew in confidence over the two days. It was also really fun.”

“Immensely useful, stimulating, reassuring, confidence-building and knowledge-increasing… An amazing journey through all manner of things hypnotic.”

“I can recommend it to anyone who has the time and opportunity to do any of Graham’s training.”

“I really appreciated the way you have unpicked the process down to the essentials, with an understanding of what is actually in play.”

“It was such a pleasure to have a fresh and considered approach to inductions that were so effective yet performed with ease and understatement.”

“You delivered on all levels, a quiet, professional, and client-centred approach, that was free of all the showbiz razz mataz.”

“It was particularly impressive how the day’s learning was accessible & useful for everyone from seasoned therapists to total hypnosis ‘virgins’ – which I had wondered prior to the event whether it was possible.”

“This has given me a totally different perspective on the process which will profoundly change the way I practice.”

As you can see, you will not want to miss this!

‘Therapeutic inductions’ is a relatively new approach to hypnotherapy. This method, rooted in Ericksonian hypnosis and solution-focused therapy, uses inductions as an essential part of therapy, not merely the gateway into hypnosis.

When and where?

Saturday July 2nd, 2022, 10am-4pm.

The event will be held at Duston Community Centre, Pendle Rd, Northampton NN5 6DT.

What you will learn

• A fresh approach to hypnosis.
• An understanding of how and why inductions work.
• Progressive, Rapid, and Ericksonian inductions.
• Turn the “standard” inductions into therapy tools.
• How to create inductions on the fly.
• How to tear up your scripts and learn to read your clients.

What’s included?

• a full day of exciting and practical hypnosis training
• hands-on practice sessions
• free refreshments
• full course notes

Places are limited so that we can make the most of the time and location, and also ensure plenty of hands-on practice. This unique and highly regarded hypnosis workshop is priced at only £197!

There is even more than £50 off for the first eight people who sign-up, so book now to reserve your place on this special training for only £145!

Booking

You can book your place now at howtodoinductions.com. There’s even an option to pay in instalments!

If you are a therapist, you’ll wonder why you didn’t learn this earlier. If you’re a hypnotist you’ll value the ability to recognise and utilise trance and create impromptu inductions. And if you are new to hypnosis, you’ll value live training that provides everything you need to know to hypnotise friends, family and clients.

“THERAPEUTIC INDUCTIONS” is a relatively new approach to hypnotherapy. This method, rooted in Ericksonian hypnosis and solution-focused therapy, uses Inductions as an essential part of therapy, not merely the gateway into hypnosis.

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 they 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 “Therapeutic frame-setters”.

Live Training!

 
As a therapist, I wish I had discovered these principles years ago! They have revolutionised the way I view, practice and teach hypnosis.

So, after many requests, we are finally rolling out the full 2-day training in Northampton.

What you will learn:

* A fresh approach to hypnosis

* An understanding of how and why inductions work

* A solution-focused approach to hypnotic inductions

* Progressive, Rapid, and Ericksonian inductions

* Turn the “standard” inductions into therapy tools

* How to create inductions on-the-fly

* How to tear-up your scripts and learn to read your clients

When & Where?

Saturday October 13th – Sunday 14th, 2018 at St. Luke’s Centre, Duston, Northampton.

What’s included?

* 2 days of exciting and practical hypnotherapy training

* Hands-on practice sessions

* Free refreshments

* Full course notes

Booking:

Places are limited so that we can make the most of the time and location – and also to ensure plenty of hands-on practice. This unique 2-day hypnosis workshop is priced at only £125!

You can book now here: https://www.paypal.me/grahamold or find out more at howtodoinductions.com.

If you are a therapist, you’ll wonder why you didn’t learn this earlier. If you’re a hypnotist you’ll value the ability to recognise and utilise trance and create impromptu inductions. And if you are new to hypnosis, you’ll value live training that provides everything you need to know to hypnotise friends, family and clients.

Anger Management
When someone is totally unable to control a basic human impulse such as anger it can be dangerous, and often the sufferer is unaware that the problem lies within him or her and believes it is whomever the anger is directed at that is the cause of the problem. Once you can come to terms with the problem, and analyse it using hypnosis, unresolved issues that usually stem from the formative years can be resolved.

Anxiety / Panic Attacks
It is a basic human instinct to feel anxious at some stage in our lives and millions of years ago our ancestors relied on this function to get through life safely. Even now we are all likely to feel tense when put under some sort of pressure. But it is when there is no conscious reason that we can see for feeling this way that it can become a problem.

Autism
Of course, autism is not a condition that needs treating, ‘fixing’ or – worst of all – a cure! In fact, our approach is to recognise this alternative way our brains work and to assist clients to work with it to overcome whatever challenges they may be facing.

Bed wetting
According to the NHS, bed-wetting when asleep, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is very common in children, especially those under 7. About one child in 20 children aged 10 wet the bed, and it is more common in boys than girls. It can be caused by medical conditions such as cystitis or diabetes, or by some children’s inability to produce enough of the antidiuretic hormone, ADH, which controls the production of urine at night, or just by the fact that some children develop bladder control later than others. It may also have a psychological cause and it is often in these circumstances that Hypnotherapy is turned to as a solution, as seen in this piece from The Times Newspaper.

Blushing
Blushing comes about when there is an increase in heart rate, in much the same way as running a race makes your face red. This raises the temperature in the face and can make it feel redder than it actually is. Hypnosis can help to stop blushing in a number of different ways. One powerful approach is to re-train your mind to move away from the worrying thought that you are ‘going to blush’, towards a thought of being cool, calm, collected and resourceful instead. We won’t spend ages going over the past to find out why you blush, because no matter how the problem started, it is now just an automatic habit that can be unlearned and removed.

Confidence and Self Esteem
In hypnotherapy, the treatment given for low confidence is called “ego-strengthening” – and generally this is the first treatment every client receives. In addition almost everyone can benefit from learning how to relax, as when we know we can relax and calm down we build a sense of effectiveness, of confidence in our ability to manage our own emotions and thoughts. Clients are given powerful suggestions for feeling more confident, more in control and more effective in their lives. In addition clients learn how to remember and focus on previous experiences of success and confidence while learning how to view experiences of failure or low confidence as learning situations. In hypnosis clients rehearse situations where they want to feel more confident – and through this experience of mental rehearsal in hypnosis they develop a sense of self-mastery that influences performance in real life situations.

Depression
Most people who are overwhelmed, sad and hopeless need to change the way their subconscious mind is accessing thoughts and feelings, which creates the chemical state that leads to depression. When you change your thoughts, and release the emotional memories, your brain will begin to change the chemical state that it is creating in your body and you can begin to feel better.

Fears & Phobias
The success of treating phobias with hypnotherapy is well-known. In many cases, one session is all it takes to undo a phobia that someone has lived with for year! Come along and discover how easily hypnotherapy can resolve your fear of flying, Spiders, Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia, Heights and many more.

Grief
Unresolved grief can be treated successfully with hypnotherapy. Any unresolved issues associated with the lost loved one can be resolved easily. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy can help you complete the natural grief process, unblocking whatever thoughts or feelings are preventing this from happening naturally and allowing you to move forward into the future.

Habits & Addictions
Many people have found themselves in the grip of behaviours they feel unable to control. These might be something seemingly harmless like nail-biting, or more life-threatening addictions like drugs and alcohol. Hypnotherapy can help release you from the grip of unwanted behaviours, as well as helping you develop healthier alternatives.

Insomnia
Insomnia affects over 40 percent of adults worldwide on a frequent basis, although experts estimate that almost all of the adult population has suffered from it at some point in their life. If you are in the first group, you know how difficult it can be to lead a normal life when you are dealing with insomnia. While there are many treatments available for insomnia, from natural remedies to prescription pills, hypnotherapy is gaining popularity as a tool to deal with insomnia without invading your body and without the risk of secondary effects.

Migraines
Many migraine headaches are caused by stress triggers. Hypnosis, and other forms of alternative medicine, can help indirectly with any kind of pain that is triggered by stress. This is achieved by teaching deep and rhythmic breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation and visualisation or ‘guided imagery’.

Nail Biting
Along with weight management and quitting smoking, nail biting is the most common reason for people to visit hypnotists. Nail biting is often stress-related, so hypnotherapy and relaxation is a natural method to use as a solution. The biter can learn to apply several different methods to enhance both the relaxed state, as well as his/her overall feeling of relaxation and well-being. Through hypnotherapy, you will learn to relax, become aware when you are about to bite your nails and also eliminate the compulsion to bite altogether.

Pain relief
Hypnotherapy has proven very successful in relieving a variety of painful illnesses and conditions, such as Arthritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Migraines, Fibromyalgia and Asthma. In treating pain, Hypnosis works directly with the subconscious mind and controls the instructions it would normally send to the brain’s pain receptors.

Please note, pain is your body’s warning system. You should never use hypnosis to control pain or take pain controlling medication without knowing why you are in pain. It is important to consult your doctor to find the cause of pain before attempting any type of pain relief.

Personal Development
Hypnotherapy can be effective in enhancing all kinds of areas in your life. People use it to develop more confidence in public speaking, improve their academic or sporting performance, sales results or any other type of personal performance. Hypnosis can also help you with interview nerves, exam nerves and even with memory improvement. Graham can personally advise on the latter, following his performance at the World Memory Championships in 2000.

Sexual Dysfunction
Impotence, premature ejaculation, anorgasmia and many other issues can cause unhelpful tension in a relationship. The sad truth is however that it is rarely talked about. Feeling tense, lonely, afraid and sometimes in denial, many people find it too embarrassing to talk about or to find solutions so they suffer in silence with no hope in sight. It doesn’t have to be this way, as Hypnotherapy for sexual dysfunction has been proven over and over again. Your mind is your most powerful sexual organ, so why not tap into it to discover a new and fulfilling level to your relationship.

Skin Complaints
A great deal of skin complaints are caused by, or made worse by, stress and emotional pain. Hypnotherapy can help you address these deeper issues and have a profound effect on your skin. It has been shown to help calm down inflammations and help with itching and pain. Even Eczema, Psoriasis and warts have been known to respond well to hypnosis.

Stop Smoking
Stopping smoking could much easier than you think. After all, there has to be a reason why it is increasingly recognised as the most effective means to quit smoking – even being recommended by the NHS.

Stress
Research has shown that feeling stressed can have a debilitating effect upon the bodies immune system and can result in the onset of many diseases, so it’s a relief to know it can be treated – and easily!

Weight Control
Weight control is a continuing battle for many people, however it is much easier to achieve with hypnosis. Hypnotherapy can help replace the desire for unhealthy foods with a new found appreciation for fruit or a glass of water. It can also assist you in correcting bad habits like snacking or over-indulging. However, the first step is often looking at why you overeat and why you want to lose weight. It is here that hypnotherapy can help reprogram your mind and help you look at yourself (and your past) in a new light. It sounds remarkably easy – because it can be!

This is by no means an exhaustive list of treatable conditions, but can give you an idea of the many benefits of using Hypnosis!

“THERAPEUTIC INDUCTIONS” is a new approach to hypnotherapy. This method, rooted in Ericksonian hypnosis and solution-focused therapy, uses Inductions as an essential part of therapy, not merely the gateway into hypnosis.

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 “Therapeutic frame-setters”.

Live Training!

As a therapist, I wish I had discovered these principles years ago! They have revolutionised the way I view, practice and teach hypnosis.

So, after many requests, we are rolling out this training once again, so that you and your clients can benefit from the Therapeutic Inductions approach.

What you will learn:

* A fresh approach to hypnosis
* An understanding of how and why inductions work
* Waking Hypnosis and why it still uses trance
* Progressive, Rapid, and Ericksonian inductions
* Turn the “standard” inductions into therapy tools
* The essentials of “Reframe Therapy”
* How to create inductions on-the-fly
* How to tear-up your scripts and learn to read your clients
* Performing impromptu therapy

When & Where?

What’s included?

* 1 day of exciting and practical hypnotherapy training
* Hands-on practice sessions
* Free refreshments
* Access to dedicated online resources
* Full course notes

Booking:

Places are limited so that we can make the most of the time and location – and also to ensure plenty of hands-on practice.

This unique 1 day hypnosis workshop is priced at only £49, with an incredible £20 off early-bird discount. That means, book now and you get access to this exciting innovation in the world of hypnotherapy for only £29!

You can book now here: http://howtodoinductions.com/training

If you are a therapist, you’ll wonder why you didn’t learn this earlier. If you’re a hypnotist you’ll value the ability to recognise and utilise trance and create impromptu inductions. And if you are new to hypnosis, you’ll value live training that provides everything you need to know to hypnotise friends, family and clients.

What’s your speciality?

If you are looking for a hypnotherapist – or, in fact, a therapist of any kind – it’s worth knowing what questions you want to ask in advance. After all, these folks are skilled persuaders and will often know just how to influence you to make the ‘right’ decision!

A question you might want to consider is: “What is your speciality?” After all, do you really want to settle for a Jack of all Trades? It is surely preferable to find a therapist who has the perfect match of skills to help you resolve your issue.

As a way of providing a quick and open answer to this question, Graham Old proudly wears the label “Well-being Coach”.

What is Well-being?

There has been a growing body of research into what contributes to the quality of people’s lives. This has enabled a new understanding of the factors that both influence and constitute well-being.

Well-being is most usefully thought of as the dynamic process that gives people a sense of how their lives are going, through the interaction between their circumstances, activities and mental or psychological resources or ‘mental. It has been briefly defined as ‘Doing Well and Feeling Good’, but might just as easily be defined as ‘Doing Good and Feeling Well.’

Well-being is essentially a subjective evaluation that your life is one of contented health and happiness.

The Public Health White Paper “No Health without Mental Health” (2011) says that mental wellbeing relates to “the ability to cope with life’s problems and make the most of life’s opportunities. It is about feeling good and functioning well, both as individuals and collectively.”

What is a Well-being Coach?

Well, it’s not the same thing as a Personal Trainer, a Management Coach, a Dietician, Nutritionist or Health Trainer. The best way to think of a Well Being Coach is to think about physical well-being and then consider all of the “mental” factors that go into that. Then think about psychological well-being and some of the associated physical issues. So we end up with things like:

Stress

Anxiety

Depression

Smoking

Weight-loss

Motivation

Drinking

and so on.

These aren’t necessarily things that you want to “cure”. You might not, for example, be an alcoholic so you have no desire to quit drinking. However, you might recognise that you would function more effectively at work in the morning if your alcohol intake was under control in the evenings. So, we could help you cut-down.

You might not have a phobia, or suffer panic attacks, but you might feel like you’re surrounded by a general sense of anxiety or un-ease. The trouble is that unless you have some kind of mental “problem”, many therapists or therapies may not apply to you. Even those that use hypnosis might not seem particularly appropriate. Unless you need to train for a Sporting event, or receive physio, you may not find many Physical Therapists who can help you either. You fall in that gap in the middle.

The irony is that most of us fall into that camp. Just as the difference between Healthy and Unhealthy is fluid (we are all healthy in some ways and unhealthy in others), Mental Health is a sliding scale. It may simply be that you want to feel better. You may look at your life and think, “This is not as good as it could be.” There may be a persistent sense of unhappiness, frustration or lack of motivation, or it may simply be that you fed up with your smoking, drinking, shyness or lack of direction.

If that’s you, then what you need is Well Being Coaching!

What does a Well-Being Coach actually do?

Coaching is a dynamic two-way process that helps you get greater satisfaction out of life. Coaching focuses on the here and now as a solution focused, goal oriented approach to self-fulfillment and personal development.

During the coaching process, through questioning, the coach engages in confidential and thought provoking dialogue with the client to help them expand.

The purpose of coaching is to help clients identify their own solutions to achieve their personal and professional goals by developing a comprehensive set of actions to achieve them. The process typically involves one to one sessions and usually includes a results-focused plan that helps the client clarify objectives, set goals, overcome obstacles and act on agreed milestones.

Wellbeing Coaching is designed to help people identify the wide range of options available to help them manage their own health and wellbeing more effectively. Wellbeing Coaching can also be particularly useful for people struggling to manage change, suffering from stress, feeling lonely or miserable or wanting to resolve a specific problem or situation.

What Qualifies Graham Old to work as a Well-being Coach?

You can read Graham’s profile, including information on his style and qualifications, at the Hypnotherapy Directory.

Briefly, he is a highly trained hypnotherapist, having been trained in both direct and indirect styles of hypnosis. He is certified in Solution-Focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Coaching. He is a Rapid Results Pain Control Consultant, a Licensed Hypnoband Practitioner (one of only 2 in Northampton!) and a Certified Stress Management Consultant.

Perhaps more importantly, he has successfully battled with stress and depression in his life and has seen hypnosis empower him to lose weight, where diet after diet failed.

Many therapists or Hypnotists are solely focused on helping you deal with your problems. At Hypnosis Northampton, we would much rather focus on your as a person. We are interested in not just getting rid of problems, but in enhancing lives. As a part of the multi-disciplinary team at The Abington Clinic, Graham is uniquely positioned to assist and advise you, working with you to create the solutions that will bring more happiness and satisfaction into your life.

How do I book-in for Well-being Coaching?

You don’t! We prefer not to offer well-being coaching as a standalone option. Instead, it permeates every aspect of what we do. Why not simply book a session to come in and deal with whatever issue is bothering you? Let us take care of the label given to the tools we will use to help you – whether that’s hypnosis, NLP, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Committment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy or Coaching.

However, you can rest assured that whatever techniques or tools we use, it will come under the banner of Well-being Coaching – working with you, to lead you into a more satisfying future.

So I can’t come just for Coaching?

Sure. Some people still have hang-ups about Hypnosis or ‘therapy’ (even though our hypnosis is completely non-threatening and we do not do any “delve into the past” type of counselling). So, if you have particular feelings about a therapy that you would rather avoid, or especially want to experience, just say so.

On the whole, we do not separate the work that we do into hypnosis or coaching, as it is all used seamlessly. So, even if you choose to come just for Coaching, you may find the experience hypnotic!

Can you help me with this issue…?

The list of issues we can help with is on our Treatments page. So, if you want to come in to deal with nail-biting, or blushing, fear of flying, or sexual performance issues, Hypnosis can help. There’s no doubt about that. However, if you’re asking about our speciality, the area we focus on and are highly skilled-in is Well-being and all related physical, mental and social issues.

If you are trying to figure out whether your issue comes under this heading, ask yourself a simple question: Does this affect my satisfaction and happiness in life, or have a detrimental effect on my functioning? If the answers yes, contact Hypnosis Northampton without delay. Basically, breast enlargement, past-life regression and entertainment are out. Weight-loss, pain control and stress management are in!

PLEASE NOTE: We are not currently offering hypnoband to any new customers.

We are delighted to announce that you can now experience the Hypnoband weight-loss system at the Abington Clinic, Northampton. Graham Old, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist, is one of only 2 licensed hypnoband practitioners in Northampton and has now started providing this service – as well as regular hypnosis for weightloss – from his clinic in Abington.

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!

MORE FAQS!

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 £400 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 Hypnosis Northampton, 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.

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.