Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Experiencing a traumatic event can sometimes remain in the mind as if it happened only yesterday. This is due to the emotions of that time being held in the part of the brain called the amygdala, preventing the memories and emotions from being processed naturally in the neo cortex, which is involved in rational thought.

This emotional hijacking within the amygdala keeps us in a permanent state of high anxiety and emotional arousal which can give rise to PTSD. Symptoms include distressing recollections of the event, recurring night mares and flashbacks.

If left untreated it can result in panic attacks and depression as well as the physical symptoms of long term stress such as high blood pressure and digestive problems.

 How can Hypnotherapy help?

Utilising the Rewind Technique traumatic memories can be successfully treated in one session. The relaxed state of hypnosis allows the subconscious mind to view the trauma in a calm and relaxed way enabling the amygdala to release it to the neo cortex. You are left with a natural memory of the event but without the unpleasant emotions that had previously surrounded it. This is a highly effective, gentle treatment which does not require you to relive the trauma or talk about it in any way.    Back