U.S.E. Hypnosis
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U.S.E. Hypnosis is an innovative new company within the field of sport performance enhancement.  The company is based around the Surrey area (including Croydon, Crawley and Gatwick). 

It was founded by Rachael Lowe, a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, who has gained a distinction in her exams with the United Kingdom Clinical & Strategic Hypnosis Examination Board.  She is a member of the Society of Brief Strategic Therapists and the General Hypnotherapy Council.

Rachael has been married to a competitive cyclist for nearly 15 years and has lived the highs and lows of his sporting career.  In that time it has become apparent that there are a unique set of challenges involved within the psychology of competitive sportsmen and women.

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WHO IS U.S.E. HYPNOSIS AIMED AT?

With the National psyche being geared toward sport in general, with the advent of the Ryder Cup in 2010 and, of course, the Olympics in 2012, we are aiming to work with open-minded individuals from a wide range of sporting activities.  Whether you are a competitive sportsperson or just wish to improve your swing, we would like to hear from you.

Sport hypnosis has a history of success within a variety of sporting events, but is never widely publicised.  This could be for a number of reasons.  There is a general assumption that hypnosis is for making people act against their will.  There are many misconceptions regarding hypnosis.  Primarily is the misconception of control. 

Many people believe that the power lies with the Hypnotherapist, which is not helped by the continuing misuse of this valuable tool for entertainment purposes.  In reality the control and benefits rest entirely on the individual experiencing the hypnotic phenomena for themselves.  In other words, the power rests entirely with you. 

Hypnosis, itself, is rather more like a ‘helping hand’ for those that wish to succeed, but have encountered certain psychological blockages preventing that allusive ‘competitive edge’.  Here, at U.S.E. Hypnosis, we have our suspicions that hypnosis in sport, due to its competitive nature, is not widely publicised and kept close to the chests and minds of those who have benefited from it, but that would be an opinion.  Having said that, it is widely accepted that mental preparation and visualisation is often used within the sporting arena and the following sporting heroes are said to have utilised hypnosis within their traditional training routines.

Some of her observations of her husband’s challenges within his competitive career include:

  • Lack of belief in himself and his ability
  • Extreme nerves, anxieties, fears and doubts during competition  
  • Performing well in training, but not in competition
  • Injuries or illnesses occurring just before competitions 
  • Decline in competitive form
  • Recurring problems in competition
  • Problems with focussing and concentration
  • Inconsistency in competitive performances
  • Unnecessary attention to ‘uncontrollable’ aspects
  • Competition day sickness
  • Recovery from injuries

Over a period of a year, Rachael and her husband went through all of the above, implementing hypnosis in an experiment to see if his performance had enhanced at all.  It was no surprise to her that his performance improved considerably, although it was a surprise to him, as up until this point he had been an ardent sceptic.

In the competitive season of 2008 Dominic’s performance enhanced to the point he became a seeded rider for the first time in his career and has had several top 10 placings.

 

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Obviously there is some natural talent involved, which is something hypnosis cannot help with.  However, what hypnosis can do is sharpen that natural talent by assisting in:

  • General and specific performance enhancement
  • Building confidence
  • The management of competition nerves
  • Motivation for training and competition
  • Injury recovery
  • Improving focus and concentration
  • Overcoming mental blockages
  • Managing emotions

If, after reading this you feel you may benefit, or perhaps know someone you think may benefit, contact us.  If you have an interest in succeeding to your full potential and wish to overcome any personal obstacles in relation to your chosen field, contact us.  Whether you are involved in a professional, semi-professional, competitive or recreational capacity, contact us.  You may be a team player, involved in individual pursuits or perhaps even a coach or manager, who is enthusiastic to branch out into an exciting and innovative new direction, contact us.

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email:  rlowe@usehypnosis.co.uk

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