Yes it can! Let's say that you were terrified of lightning. You believed it was going to strike you. You can't explain why, because nothing bad has ever happened to you when there's been lightning around, but it makes you panic just to think of it.

Through hypnosis. it's possible to by-pass that critical part of your conscious mind, and go directly to your belief system and alter that. Then you accept the new information as being true, and you wouldn't be anywhere near as scared any more, but of course you'd still exercise reasonable care, as everyone should.

It doesn't mean that a hypnotherapist can tell lies and have you believe them. Rather, that the beliefs you held (for example, lightning going to strike you), were not true in the first place.

This then, is like changing the existing software on your computer. The new belief becomes an integral part of your belief system, so that when outside information is compared, it matches!

Hypnosis can open this pathway to your subconscious mind, and establish "acceptable selective thinking". This means that new and powerful suggestions can be accepted, and you're then freed of any barriers that may have been holding you back. Conscious thought alone can not achieve this outcome.

You need to realise that negative beliefs produce negative responses, and through hypnosis, your beliefs can be altered. So if you're struggling with a particular issue, hypnosis may be the solution for you.

Phobias are actually a form of anxiety. In fact, they're the most common form of anxiety disorder. A recent study by the National Institute of Mental Health (in America) found that between 5.1 and 21.5 percent of Americans suffer from phobias.

Broken down by age and gender, the study found that phobias were the most common mental illness among women in all age groups and the second most common illness among men older than 25. It's safe to assume similar numbers in other western developed countries too.

Ask yourself these questions:

• Is my fear taking up a lot of my time, and do I think about it often
• Is my fear forcing me to do things the hard way?
• Is my fear forcing me to avoid certain situations?
• Is my fear affecting relationships in my life?
• Is my fear affecting me physically? For example, do my hands shake? do I get headaches etc?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help you.

I will work with you so that you understand the nature of your fears, and I'll teach you strategies that will enable you to confront your fears with courage and confidence.

Are you really committed to giving up the smokes? Can you do it? If you follow my guidance, you really can! When you change your way of thinking through hypnosis, you'll find it easier to change your habits as well. You deserve to be a non-smoker. You were born that way, and smoking is nothing more than a bad habit that you've learned along the way. I can help you un-learn it.

Some facts about smoking:

• Although nicotine has a stimulating affect on the nervous system, it is classified as a poison.

• The fact that smoking is harmful to health is an established fact.

• Anyone can stop smoking. It's an acquired habit, and habits can be conquered.

• Ex-smokers testify that after giving up smoking they sleep better, no longer suffer from nausia or heartburn, they have no throat irritation, they feel healthier and are less tense.

• Some people are afraid to stop smoking, thinking they will gain weight. There is no truth in that belief.

I can help you to stop smoking quickly and easily. I do this by getting you to recognise the times when you want to have a cigarette, and showing you how to distract yourself from that thought.

My downloadable audio tracks for stopping smoking will teach you how to reduce your stress levels, and your cravings. You'll learn effective techniques that will allow you to enjoy your life without needing to rely on cigarettes. They've been specially produced to reinforce the things I've suggested to you. You can use this as often as you feel the need.

You will incorporate into your life new patterns of behaviour that will really set you free and give you a fresh, new outlook on things. You'll never look back!

You can hear samples of my hypnotherapy titles here.

Everyone desires good health. To enjoy better health, you really need to examine your lifestyle habits. These include things like diet, exercise, and your own psychology. If you allow yourself to become a victim of habits which are detrimental to your good health, you'll ultimately need to accept the consequences.

But, there is a way that you can break through all the old habits that have taken you ages to acquire. My hypnosis techniques can show you new ways of thinking about food, and how much of it you eat, your self-image, and the long term prognosis for your own life.

Wouldn't you rather feel healthier, slimmer, and more active? You really can do this, and you'll have a much more comfortable and enjoyable life.

How can I help you?

• I'll work with you to develop an effective strategy to achieve your desired weight.

• I'll help you to analyze your eating habits, and re-think what and when you eat.

• I'll show you ways to go into your brain's own "control room", and how to turn off the need and desire for those unhealthy foods that cause you to gain weight.

• I'll show you how to plan your weight loss, so that you're not trying to lose large amounts in a very short time. By losing weight gradually, you will find it much easier to maintain your weight reduction.

• I'll help you to build your confidence and self-esteem, so that you can accept your new slimmer self.

• I'll show you how you can increase your desire for healthy food, and make it more desirable than unhealthy food. You'll be amazed at how easily you'll make healthier choices.

• I'll show you how to enjoy a moderate level of exercise, which is an important part of any weight reduction or management program.

If you want to manage your weight or know someone else who wants to manage their weight, my excellent and very successful audio program "Fundamental Steps for Weight Loss" will help you to achieve your objective. It's a four part program, and it's available right here on My Own Hypnotherapy, as an instant download. It's an important aid to help re-program your old way of thinking. You will incorporate into your life new patterns of behaviour that will really set you free and give you a fresh, new outlook on things. You'll never look back!

You can hear samples of my hypnotherapy titles here.

The first thing you need to realise about drinking alcohol is that it's absolutely, positively not your friend. You might enjoy it, but when it becomes something you need, then you really ought to stop.

You may drink because you think it relaxes you, or maybe your a little lonely, even bored, but if you've sensed that it's starting to interfere with your life, then it's definitely time to call it quits.

You know, there are lots of other things to do apart from drinking alcohol. One of the best things to do is find something else to do that's going to distract you from the thought of having a drink.

Why not make a list of all the things you could be doing that would take your mind off alcohol? You'd be surprised how many there are, no matter what your personal situation is.

Here are some interesting points to think about.

• Although alcohol may appear to relax you, it doesn't really. You just think it does.

  I hear you saying... Aha! That's all that matters! Well, that's true to some extent. But I can change the way you think about alchohol, and if you want to stop drinking, that's what really matters!

• You're probably looking at this because you recognise you're starting to drink too much, and it's starting to be problematic, or you know someone who's drinking is causing you concern. Either way, I can help.

• Drinking is simply a habit that can be broken. Just like eating (a habit that prevents weight loss) and smoking, your drinking is a sub-conscious thing that you just haven't paid enough attention to. If you focus on giving it up, you can and you will.

• Alcohol will get you in the end. One way or another, one day you're going to wish you'd had less of it. Apart from the fact that it's expensive, it's also very bad for your health. Alcohol kills a lot of people. Please don't be one of them.

• If you're afraid to stop drinking, I can help you.

• You need to be prepared to give up alcohol. If you are, I can show you ways of distracting yourself from it, and feeling really good about yourself without it.

• You'll look and feel better, be healthier, clear headed and you'll also have some spare money that you can spend on something worthwhile.

You can hear samples of my hypnotherapy titles here.

When you're in bed, your body should begin to relax, and your mind should let go of the problems and events of the day. Stop for a moment and think what your mind does when you try to sleep.

Think about all the thoughts that go though your mind. Do you keep going over and things, trying to make sure everything you had on your list for the day is completed? Do you wonder if you've forgotten something?Do you worry about what might happen tomorrow?

If you have trouble sleeping, you probably fall into one of these categories, (when you should be falling into sleep).

The Clock-Watcher

"Oh no! it's 2:30am, and I'm still awake. I'll going to so tired tomorrow. How am I going to get through the day?"

The Dooms-Dayer

"This is hopeless! What a waste of time. I'm completely exhausted. Life is just one problem after another. Now, sleeping is another problem to add to my list".

The Fixer

"I guess I could say that it wasn't really my fault. Maybe if I call Bill, he could help. Then I could go over to the hardware store and pick up the door and....etc.

The Worrier

"What if this happens? What if I'm late? What will Bob do if I can't meet him on time? This is all too much really!"

Sound familiar?

If so, I can show you how to re-program your mental activities so that your mind is calm and peaceful before you go to sleep. When it's time for you to rest, your body and mind will be at ease, and you'll then be able to drift off to sleep, just the way you were meant to.

Your sub-conscious mind will accept my suggestions that you will find it easy to sleep, and that you'll sleep well, waking in the morning feeling refreshed, relaxed and ready to greet a perfect new day.

You can hear samples of my hypnotherapy titles here.

Do you think that cave-men were stress-free? Of course they weren't. They had every reason to be stressed. It was for their own protection. Stress is a component of the natural "Fight or Flight" response. It's a natural and healthy part of life. We just don't need too much of it.

Too much stress can have a detrimental affect on our lives, and these days, many people are far too stressed for their own good. if you're one of these people, I can help you.

I'll help you to set up a plan to:

• Reduce or eliminate negative stress in your life.

• Incorporate new responses to stress.

• Become a calmer, more effective and healthier person.

• Protect yourself from outside stressors.

How can I do this?

Using hypnosis, I can help you to "program" a new response to old stimulii. You'll learn new ways of dealing with stressors, so that you can shrug them off effortlessly. You'll wonder why they ever bothered you in the first place.

I will teach you how to relax your entire body quickly and easily. You'll be surprised that you can do this, and it will make a big difference to your life.

I'll give you control over your emotions, because if these are suppressed, then you'll feel that in your body. So, I'll show you effective ways of releasing all those "bottled-up" feelings.

You can hear samples of my hypnotherapy titles here.