Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

At the Bodymind Clinic we add value to our treatments – we not only resolve your concerns using an eclectic mix of NLP & Hypnotherapy, we also give very practical advice based on naturally occurring behaviour and how to best utilise your own physiology when in potentially stressful situations. In other words we deal with past “negative” experiences and then help pre-programme more positive ones for the future.

We offer a free 10-15 min consultation to discuss matters and get a suggested treatment plan – our experience is that we seldom need to see clients for more than 4 sessions. You can make an informed choice with no obligation.

Bodymind Clinic and NLP

At bodymind we use NLP as a stand alone (perhaps to resolve phobias or to deal with negative emotions from specific memories) and also combined with hypnotherapy for more complex issues.

Using NLP techniques and tools requires a less formal state of trance, providing a two-way process whereby the therapist leads the client to their solution rather than providing a solution.

NLP also provides an understanding of communication which is invaluable in teaching clients how to handle stressful/difficult situations and how to manage people more effectively - thus getting more of what you want from life!

NLP Can Help...

Some of the issues we have resolved using NLP include:

• Stress related psoriasis, tinnitus, eczema
• Eating disorders
• Difficulties with weight
• Low confidence/self esteem
• Nailbiting
• Phobias (flying/snakes/spiders/cotton wool... and many more)
• Fears and anxieties (from putting in contact lenses to crossing a bridge to no-particular-cause panic attacks)
• Better communication with others
• Working with a difficult person
• Inability to eat in front of others
• Blushing
• Public speaking

Understanding The Brain

NLP is a base of knowledge and understanding of how the brain works to promote different behaviours, changes in physiology and thought processes - together with tools (in the form of mental exercises and specific procedures) to literally CHANGE YOUR MIND.

When people do something different they often say "Oh I changed my mind" - and that's exactly what they have done!

NLP provides a means to instant, positive change when you are stuck in behaviours, situations or states of health that are unwanted.

Neuro Linguistic Programming - its basic components

"Neuro" refers to the nervous system and its connections between brain, body, emotions, movement, behaviour.... and all aspects of us being human

"Linguistic" refers to the affect language has on us - the words said by other to us, words we say "in our head" (as our brain provides a running commentary) and words we use in everyday speech to describe ourselves, situations and our "world"

"Programming" refers to the mental programmes and patterns we operate, out of our awareness, as we live day to day

Put all three together and you have NLP - the way in which language and the nervous system work together to influence our mental patterns and programmes. It was originally developed to enable people to excel at what they could do with average competence. However, the techniques and processes have evolved over time to help people change unhelpful/unwanted memories, behaviours and reactions so that they feel more in control and much more comfortable with who they are, as well as how they respond and behave.

At Master practitioner level, NLP becomes an art. It is more "craftsman" than "joiner".

What can NLP do?

This is like asking “What can a hammer, a saw and a screwdriver do?”! NLP is a set of tools for the mind. The processes can be used alone or combined with others and the skill in applying the techniques comes from gaining a full understanding of the problem. It’s main attraction is that there is no need to trawl through past distressing events in any depth, and resolution is generally achieved between one and four sessions.

The methods work at an unconscious level but require a less formal state of trance. Change is instant. NLP works particularly well with conditions like phobias, making life changes, radical behaviour changes.

NLP also works excellently to increase your own inner resources - that is, it can help you to:

• Raise your levels of self-esteem and sense of Self
• Stop the discomfort of others "pushing your buttons"
• Improve your capacity to say "No!" - without guilt or concern
• Increase confidence levels and your ability to be pleasantly assertive
• Enable and empower you to deal with "other people's opinions" - especially when they are telling you who you should be or how you ought to behave!
• Help you to be a better communicator with yourself and others