Habits (e.g. nail-biting, knuckle-cracking, thumb-sucking)
All behaviours are carried out because they serve a purpose. They serve a purpose, either now, in the past, or both. We have usually learned along the way that a certain behaviour gets a certain result, either from ourselves or from others.
When the unconscious purpose of the behaviour worked in our past but is no longer needed, the behaviour can persist simply as a habit. At other times, the behaviour can persist because it is still required in order to meet the unconscious need.
Hypnotherapy can help either by using techniques designed to help you ‘unlearn’ the behaviour, or can help you understand the need the behaviour meets so that you can find a healthier way to meet the same need.
Most habits can be dealt with in about 3 sessions, although this may vary and will be easier to estimate after the initial consultation.
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