Undesired Habits

Do you bite your nails? Pick at your skin? Pull at your hair? Snack compulsively? Bad habits can be tiresome and embarrassing, compounded by the feeling that your actions are beyond your control.

How much better would life be if you were the master of your own actions? Of your own body? How much better would that make you feel? Many people find that the confidence they gain from conquering an undesired habit spreads to other areas of their lives, and as a therapist, that’s always a wonderful thing to hear.

A CBH approach to habit reversal is proven and effective, with one study[i] showing a 90% reduction in habit after only one two-hour session. The first thing to consider is that habitual behaviour tends to be performed unconsciously. Becoming aware of what you’re doing and when is the first step. By developing this awareness, it is usually possible to observe patterns of behaviour. Armed with this better understanding of the habit, we can put into place measures that counteract the impulse, and reinforce this more positive response using hypnosis.

[i] Azrin & Nunn, 1977, Habit Control in a Day, Simon & Schuster

Habit reversal can be done with one initial two-hour session, with a one hour follow-up a week later. We will examine how and when you do your habit, and look at ways in which we might be able to counteract the impulse. You will practise all the new techniques you learn under hypnosis south london, imaginally exposing yourself to situations where you do your habit, and apply your news skills to resisting temptation.

So if you’re tired of repeating the same old patterns, get in touch from a free consultation now to find out more about how you can conquer your habit, and enjoy the wonderful sense of self-mastery that comes with this achievement.