Philip is the only licenced practioner of the Hypno-Band Weight Loss System in Jersey.
Philip's most successful client, who wishes to remain anonymous, has lost over four stone stone using this method and is continuing to loose weight.
The Virtual Gastric Band System, help for weight loss using hypnosis
The Hypnoband system is designed for those who are either clinically obese or very over weight with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 25 with no underlying emotional problems.
Many people who are in this position are opting for surgery to assist their weight loss. This involves the fitting of a gastric band to their stomach which effectively reduces the size of their stomach and physically limits the amount of food they can eat.
Over six sessions, you are taken through the process of being psychologicaly prepared for life with the virtual band as well as having a gastric band fitted - only this takes place in your mind rather than having a real operation.
The aim of the system is to convince you that your stomach is smaller and that you can only eat smaller amounts of food.
The Hypnoband system is a combination of visualisation, suggestion therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques which are carried out over approximately six sessions.
A little About the Session Content
During session one you will have the system explained to you, your reasons for overeating explored, any unhelpful thoughts or behaviours will be discussed and ways of addressing this. You will be given a CD which must be listened to a number of times before surgery.
During session two, your belief systems will be explored and explainded to you, the things which are causing problems will be identified and some techniques will be taught to you so you can begin changing them.
Session three and four are preparation sessions to get you psychologically prepared for coping following surgery.
During session five the procedure is carried out and you will be taken throught the virtual gastric band surgery. You will be provided with a further CD which must be listened to regularly before your next session to reinforce the work during this session.
During your final session, there will be a further reinforcement session and you will be taken through a procedure to either tighten or loosen the band depending upon your experience since session three.
Who is suitable for the Hypnoband system?
Not everyone is suitable for Hypnoband system. You will need to be either clinically obese or very overweight with a BMI of more than 25 and with no underlying emotional problems
You will need to be assessed at a FREE initial consultation as to whether this is the correct approach for you to take. It might be that you will be advised to follow a different approach.
This video shows a brief news article about Hypnoband
Question & Answers.
Q. Does the system involve any surgery?
A. No, the proceedure is entirely psychological using visualisation, hypnosis and cognitive behavioural techniques.
Q. Does this system cause any pain or discomfort?
A. Absolutely not, in fact it's a very relaxing, enjoyable experience
Q. Are there any side effects?
A. No, there are no side effects
Q. Is the hypnoband system safe?
A. Yes, the system is perfectly safe
Q. Will the system work for me?
A. The system is not magic, you must be willing to take personal responsibilty for changing your habbits following the proceedure. As long as you are, this proceeure will work very well for you.
