“The hypnotist puts nothing there, but he gets the individual to RISE to the highest levels he can reach” Dr Kroger

Some people are more hypnotically gifted than others and like any skill development, the process of hypnosis receptiveness is a personal journey.

It can have a profound effect in a very short period of time, but like any therapy, there has to be a strong desire for a change and a belief in the process. Hypnosis is not a panacea, as medications are not to a physician. A hypnotherapist prescribes words, as every person is unique, then it’s important that these words are succinct and relevant.
The Big Question! Will hypnosis work for me?

IT ABSOLUTELY CAN!

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“Too bad you’re not on staff — Imagine? Thank you again for helping make our team one of the Nation’s best.” Lynn Rogers, Titan Gymnastics, California State University, Fullerton.

My two Division 1 college athletes have worked with Barry and the experience has been transformative. He combines performance coaching with hypnosis and the results have been clear both in competition and in their overall mindset. He has an intuitive understanding of athletes’ psychology and has taken an individualized approach for both children - two very different athletes. The impact has been profound - better performance, more consistent, stronger mindset, and greater confidence in high pressure moments. Both athletes are so grateful to be working on their mental game with Barry. Highly recommend! ———-H. Yeager

“Students definitely experienced a new level of consciousness and mental preparation for an intercollegiate volleyball match.” Teri McFarland, Palomar College Volleyball Coach.

“You were both informative and entertaining and captured the interest of the 100+ plus GGTC athletes who want to maximise their potential.” Todd Greenhalgh, Golden Gate Triathlon Club.

“Our coaching staff recognised a significant improvement in our players to play relaxed in pressure situations. Our free throw percentage went from 64.28 to 78.68.” R. Johnson, Palomar Basketball.

Barry Jones is a gift to the world. His compassion, experience, and expertise in his field has been an incredible benefit to my athlete son and by extension to me as well. Through both injury and competition, Barry has walked alongside my son as a huge support. In a world where we don't always have "a village" alongside us, Barry fills in some of those gaps as more than a practitioner but as a human who goes above and beyond to support his clients. Our lives have been enriched by knowing Barry————Dawn Brady

Working with Barry Jones has been a game-changer for my gymnast’s performance. As an athlete, she was initially unsure about hypnosis, but from the very first session, Barry’s professionalism and deep understanding of sports performance put her at ease. Through tailored sessions focused on confidence, focus, and overcoming mental blocks and improved spatial awareness.

She quickly saw noticeable improvements in her mindset and consistency. Barry created a calm, supportive environment and took the time to understand her goals and challenges. Each session left her feeling more focused, positive, and mentally prepared. Barry has also provided self-help tools to use between sessions. The impact has been fantastic. She is training with more belief in herself, recovering faster from setbacks, and performing more freely under pressure. The techniques learned continue to help her in both sport and everyday life. My gymnast and me would highly recommend Barry to any athlete looking to strengthen their mental game. The results speak for themselves——- Carol Wheeler

The Role of Hypnosis in Sports Performance

It is now generally accepted (from the evidence of brain scans) that there is a measurable alteration to the brain when ‘hypnosis’ is present compared with when hypnosis is not present(1)(2). 

Thus, the issue of whether there is (or is not) a thing called ‘hypnosis’ is currently settled.  

A 2019 research article titled, Hypnosis In The Clutch(3), found that hypnosis-based intervention enhanced self-confidence by causing the participants to believe they could produce exceptional performances. This study is worth highlighting in training, because a wealth of evidence suggests self-confidence is one of the most important psychological variables associated with optimal performance in sports(4).

References 

1. Jiang, H. White, M.P. Greicius, M.D. Waelde, L. Spiegel D. (2017). Brain Activity and Functional Connectivity Associated with Hypnosis. Cerebral Cortex, 27(8), 4083-4093.

2. Parris, P. A. 7 (2016). The Prefrontal Cortex and Suggestion: Hypnosis vs. Placebo Effects. Front. Psychol.

3. Pates, John (2019). Hypnosis in the Clutch; Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research. Volume 23, 2, pp 17205-17211.

4. Barker, J. B Jones MV (2008). The effects of hypnosis on self-efficacy affect and sports performance: A case study from professional English soccer Journal of Clinical Sports; Psychology 2: 127-147.

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