Improve your sports performance
Work out mentally to improve physical performanceWhatever your sport, at whatever level, if you are only training physically you will not reach your peak performance. All top sports men and women know that mental preparation is essential.
Taking part in any sport at a competitive level involves a great deal of physical control and mental concentration. It is now accepted that hypnosis can provide both of these.
Often our behaviour patterns and negative thought processes hold us back. Hypnotherapy can make a positive difference to the way we react by changing old patterns of behaviour to new more positive ones thus enabling us to succeed. Coaches and managers the world over are all aware that the difference between a confident athlete and one in doubt is recognisably profound. “Sportsmen can do better than they think……..when they think they can do better.” Hypnotherapy can help you to be the best you possibly can be.
What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is the bringing together of the conscious and subconscious minds in a trance state. It is a safe, powerful technique creating a deeply relaxed state of the body, mind and emotions. It is also a perfectly natural state that we are often in during our everyday lives i.e whilst reading a book, watching television, or doing repeated tasks.
The therapist guides you into a relaxed trance state by the sound of their voice. It is not sleep.
Is it safe?
No-one can be hypnotised against their will and even when in trance people can still reject any of the suggestions given if they are not appropriate.
How does it work?
Our subconscious mind does not differentiate between imagination and actuality. This has tremendous implications for sportsman who does not have the time or stamina to physically practise sufficiently to continue increasing his skills. It is now fully understood that mental rehearsal is as improving as physical practise, the muscles “remember” the action in exactly the same way. If two teams are equal in terms of skill then it will be the difference in their mental preparation that will determine the outcome. Hypnosis can lower psychological barriers that interfere with performance and enjoyment of your sport or event.
Hypnosis works directly with the subconscious mind to realise the full benefits of:
- Goal Setting — for achievement and performance goals as well as confidence and motivation.
- Mental Imagery— to see and feel success.
- Mental Flow — you need to be in the zone for peak experiences in sport
Daily Mail, August 1998
“Glenn Catley used mind games with chilling effect to destroy Neville Brown mentally and physically in one of the best British title fights in recent history.”
Bristol Evening Post, January 1998
Hypnotherapy can provide techniques for:
- Mental warm up
- Focussed attention
- Goal setting
- Regulating stress and anxiety
- Maximising drive, and determination
- Increased confidence, commitment and motivation
- Skill enhancement
- Mental imagery
- Mentally flow
How many sessions will it take?
The number of sessions required varies as it is dependant on the clients problem, however this will be assessed during the free initial consultation.
How much will it cost?
Initial Consultation - Free
Session (1 hour) - £60
Prices include backup tape or CD
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