Hypnosis has been around since the beginning of human evolution. In the past, Witch Doctors, Shamans and Preachers have all used a form of hypnosis. Even Political Leaders and the Military.

Hypnotherapy as we know it today had it’s beginnings with Sigmund Freud, who was the ‘Godfather’ of psychology and from then various practitioners have studied his findings – some agreeing with some of the findings – others debunking them.

Anton Mesmer then used magnets to heal his clients, his thinking was that he could redirect the magnetic force in the body to initiate healing and well being. It is now believed that the ‘belief, expectation and focus’ of the subjects is what ‘cured’ them.

Milton Erickson was the founder of ‘indirect suggestion’ therapy, having huge success and creating a dedicated following.

James Esdaile performed surgical operations in India as hypnosis was the only anesthesia available, showing the depth of hypnosis that could be achieved.

Harry Arons promoted the use of hypnosis in the Medical Profession and is widely acknowledged to be responsible for the acceptance of hypnosis in the field of medicine and Dentistry, also training Law Enforcement Agencies.

Charles Tebitts pioneered ‘Client Centred’ hypnotherapy, tailoring the hypnotherapy sessions to the client, rather than the Therapists own preference.