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Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is based on the latest scientific research and the therapy can be highly effective. I focus on solutions and moving forward. I do not focus on the problems and the past. Many conditions which are caused or exacerbated by stress can be helped. Listed below are a few of the areas that Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help. Please contact me for further information if you want help with something that is not listed.
Please get in touch to discuss your individual needs and together we can start to create positive change in your life.
Note that clients must be willing to engage with the process and hold an inner desire to change and improve their own lives
Anxiety and Stress
How does hypnotherapy help with anxiety and stress?
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear. We can feel anxious about stressful situations such as public speaking, exams, interviews, finances, relationships etc and this is perfectly normal. However sometimes people can find it hard to control their worries and this feeling of fear or even panic stays with them or gets stronger affecting their well-being and ability to cope with life.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is very effective at reducing anxiety. We work on focusing on the positive aspects of your life aiming to break free of negative thought patterns.
Depression
Depression is more than just feeling unhappy or fed up. It is an overwhelming feeling of hopelessness and can affect people in different ways. These can include loosing interest in things you used to enjoy, feeling tearful, lack of motivation, feeling constantly exhausted and sleeping badly and becoming stuck in negative thought patterns or ‘what if’ thinking.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help to get the ‘real you’ back by focusing on your inner resources to bring about positive change. Understanding how the brain works is reassuring for clients and gives them confidence to move forward and begin taking back control of their lives again.
Fears and Phobias
A phobia is an irrational fear that can trigger the stress response which can cause you to feel anxious, panicked and out of control. This can be very distressing and can impact enormously on life. Phobias are very common and many people suffer from them. Simple or specific phobias where the object or event can trigger the negative reaction can include spiders, needles, flying, dentists etc and can be dealt with in just 4 sessions including the initial consultation.
More complex phobias such as agoraphobia, claustrophobia or social phobia where we feel fear and anxiety continually about aspects of our life may require a series of hypnotherapy sessions.
Weight Management
It may be that you want to lose weight or maybe you want to gain weight, whatever your goal, it is important to realise that if you want to reach your ideal weight and maintain it, then you need to change the way you think about food.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps you to take control, feel motivated and focus on what you want to achieve. We know that lifestyle choices such as eating sensibly and taking regular exercise helps us maintain a healthy weight. However when we become stressed, anxious or emotional we can make decisions that are not helpful in achieving our goals. Hypnotherapy is no quick fix but it can help you to make positive and healthy lifestyle changes for the long term.
Improving Sleep
If you regularly wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep or have difficulty falling asleep then you know that the consequences of lack of sleep can be debilitating. Disturbed sleep and insomnia can have a devastating effect on our quality of life and can lower your resilience to stress leading to health problems.
Sleep is nature’s way of recharging the body and mind and prolonged periods of sleeplessness can lead to weight gain, poor decision making, lack of motivation, increased stress levels and irrational behaviour. It can affect relationships both at home and at work.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool that can help you get your sleeping patterns under control.
Confidence and Self Esteem
Lack of confidence and low self-esteem can be something you have always felt or it may have gradually crept up on you. Lack of confidence can have a detrimental effect on our lives and prevent us reaching our full potential. So whether it is associated with our relationships at home or work, or when we are socialising, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help.
Through hypnosis we have access to the subconscious mind and this will allow you to connect with your inner resources helping you to become free from self-doubt, more motivated and increase your self-belief and confidence.
Unwanted Habits and Behaviour
Habits and patterns of behaviour can be helpful to us and make our lives easier. However maybe you have a habit that you feel you have outgrown or that is no longer helpful to you. Perhaps you are ashamed or embarrassed by it.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you to understand where habits and patterns of behaviour are stored within the brain. During sessions we will work together to rewire those patterns of behaviour using solution focused talk and hypnosis. Through relaxation, reducing your anxiety and stress and focusing on your preferred future I can help you break free and find an easier way to cope with things.
Relaxation
Relaxation techniques can help our body to relax, lower our blood pressure and heart rate and calm our nervous system. This is an enjoyable and relaxing 30 minutes designed to reduce stress and anxiety and calm the mind.
During this session you won’t be required to do anything except focus on the sound of my voice. I will guide you through a beautiful visualisation which will create a calm and peaceful state within body and mind. Lights will be dimmed and relaxing music and aromatherapy scent will enhance the overall experience.