Can Hypnotherapy Help With Trauma?

Trauma can affect the way the brain and nervous system respond to situations that resemble previous experiences of danger.
People may experience hypervigilance, avoidance, intrusive memories, emotional numbness, sleep problems or strong physical reactions to reminders.
Therapy for trauma should always be approached carefully and within the practitioner's competence.
Hypnotherapy may form part of an appropriately tailored therapeutic approach for some individuals, particularly where the focus is on relaxation, emotional regulation and changing unhelpful responses.
Where trauma symptoms are significant or meet criteria for a trauma-related disorder, evidence-based specialist trauma treatment and appropriate clinical assessment should be considered.