John C Coates ND Dip CHT Dip Ego States
Naturopath & Clinical Hypnotherapist
Ego-State therapy is an innovative treatment procedure allowing access to 'hidden parts' of the unconscious that influence the way we feel, think and act. Some hidden parts often hinder us in our pursuit of happiness , growth and success.
These hidden parts are often the cause of underlying problems and can be addressed, under hypnosis, by the therapist in a counseling conversational way leading to permanent changes. Using this gentle and effective approach, EGO STATE THERAPY can enable us to make important changes in our life .
Ego-States are parts of our psychological makeup that are responsible for our range of moods and experiences that we go through in a day.
These states can influence us in either in a positive or negative way. In a well adjusted person the states are well integrated. In a maladjusted person they are fragmented and internal conflict exists.
When the EGO STATES are integrated we feel, for example, happy, friendly, loving or affectionate. We feel in control and life is good.
When the EGO STATES are not integrated we may feel guilt, resentment, panic, anger, anxiety or doubt. We may be stressed or depressed. We may find ourselves overeating, gambling or drinking excessively, smoking or addicted to drugs.
Another example of non integrated ego states is when we have difficulty in reaching a decision. We may think or feel and even say: "Part of me wants to end this relationship but a part of me wants to maintain it."
What can you expect from an Ego-State Therapy Session?
The goal of working with Ego States, is to achieve release from the emotional pain, trauma , addictive behaviour or any destructive behaviour pattern.
Whilst in hypnosis you access the original incident in your life that is causing you concern today.
You will be encouraged to fully relive the incident with all associated emotions. The therapist develops an internal dialogue between you and the people involved. In this way a satisfactory solution to the problem can be negotiated.