How hypnotherapy can help you

Emotional Health

  • Discover strategies for emotional regulation and stress relief.

  • Connect with possibilities for closure, to heal and to create new possibilities.

  • Access your strengths and resources. Notice (self-) limiting beliefs.

  • Engage and develop compassion towards self.

Change Pain

  • Learn to control the intensity of pain.

  • Heal emotional wounding, including medical procedure wounding.

  • Prepare for doctors' appointments and medical interventions.

  • Discover how the brain learns pain.

  • Experience profound relaxation.

Self-Care Actions

  • Explore the causes of unhelpful actions.

  • Create the conditions and abilities to abstain from destructive behaviours.

  • Prepare for change. Get motivated to do the task you struggle with.

  • Cultivate internal states that are meaningful and pleasurable.

Overview

Clinical Hypnotherapy has proven beneficial for a range of mental and physical health challenges. Unlike other therapies, hypnosis engages connection with the subconscious aspects of the mind. Through a collaborative therapeutic protocol, hypnotherapy can facilitate access to and integration of profound healing states, fostering beneficial transformation.

Mindfulness based approaches are acknowledged as therapeutic methods that can be tailored to address particular challenges. The core of mindfulness is the understanding that by becoming more present and connected, moment by moment, our experience of life changes, becoming more satisfying and enabling, offering choice and presence.

Mindful Hypnotherapy combines these two widely researched and compelling approaches to provide a powerful instrument for transformation. It is particular helpful in allowing you to inquire and understand your thoughts, feelings, values and aspirations.

Somatic Practice involve engaging with one's internal bodily sensations through awareness, movement, touch, and breath. The autonomic nervous system regulates autonomic functions such as swallowing, breathing, and heartbeat. By incorporating the physiological elements of our experiences, we can learn how to manage stress responses, how to regulate distressing emotions, and feelings of disconnection.

Facts

  • Hypnosis is a state of focused concentration, absorption, that is characterized by becoming focused on internal experiences. The perception of time and space can be altered during hypnosis.

    Hypnosis can feel very relaxing, possibly you are drifting off or becoming comfortably alert.

    Hypnosis can be learned and practiced; the therapist is supporting the process; guiding and structuring the experience with suggestions and other therapeutic modalities.

    Hypnosis is natural occurring state of focused attention within the experience of mind and body.

    Hypnosis is similar to times in everyday life when you're deeply focused, like during a creative task or watching a movie. In those moments, your sense of time and space can change because you're fully engaged.

    In hypnotherapy the focus is directed inwards towards yourself.


  • Hypnotherapy is a psychological therapy that employs hypnosis and a range of other therapeutic modalities to support the individual; improving mental, emotional and physical health.

    Hypnotherapy can also help to change habits, to access profound rest, to experience wholesome, creative and spiritual states.


  • PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Dysregulated Eating, Insomnia;  health conditions such as IBS, backache, skin disorders, managing pain; Menopause support.

    Further: Memory rehabilitation; easing side effects of some medical treatments; dental care, childbirth; unwanted habits and addictions.

    Hypnotherapy can support relaxation and meditation; improving performance; stimulating creativity and spirituality. 

  • Your are being supported to move into areas of your consciousness that are less accessible in day-to-day life to derive solutions to problems.

    To connect with your inner resources, to instil and anchor suggestions, and to experience a fuller, holistic experience of yourself.

    You might wish to connect with memories, and to imagine, and to create future possibilities for beneficial change.

    You might wish to rehearse situations to prepare for challenges, learn how to motivate yourself, assert boundaries, engage in self-care behaviours.

    Hypnotherapy is a term that describes a range of psychological approaches such as CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Counselling.

    The additional benefit is working with hypnosis and direct and indirect suggestion, that can be a reflection of the clients aims, longings and dreams.

  • A therapy session will include an initial assessment that often is the key element of the first session with the aim is to get to know each other, to express and understand what brings you to therapy.

    The conversation informs the treatment plan.

    The first and/or following sessions include the following elements:

    Explanation of therapeutic modalities, consent, clarifying aims and preparing for potential hindrances, creating suggestions and metaphors that resonate with you, that reflect what you wish to experience.

    Hypnosis induction will be explained and practiced; each hypnosis follows a structure that enables the you to engage with the therapeutic modalities and suggestions.

    Post-hypnosis reflections and tasking are other essential parts of hypnotherapy; applying and integrating what has been experienced in the session into daily life.

    Further Reading:

    https://hypnosisandsuggestion.org/what-is-hypnosis.html


  • Yes absolutely. It offers you ease of access and home comfort.

    During the actual hypnosis part of the session, you are invited to move slightly away from the screen, or possibly remove yourself from the screen by lying down if it aids your comfort.

  • 60-75 mins | £55| for online or in-person appointments; ideally scheduled on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Booking session bundles is slightly cheaper.

    Is hypnotherapy expensive?

    It depends on what your economic situation is, what your perceived value of therapy is and with whom and what you compare the price.

    If you have any concerns, please contact me.

  • You have the option to schedule a free consultation and then decide if you wish make an appointment.

    You can do this via email or phone or use the booking system.

    I do appreciate payment before the session or just after the session via bank transfer.

    Please give me 24 hour notice if you wish to change your appointment or wish to cancel.

    Charges might apply if a cancellation is made short-notice.

Hypnotherapy for chronic stress, tension, anxiety

  • Signs may include feeling easily irritated, angry, overwhelmed, sensing impending doom.

    It might manifest as neglecting joyful activities and struggling to relax.

    Signs might also encompass chronic back pain, headaches etc. , feeling restless and wishing to escape. You might wish to retreat from the world.

  • Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, attentive, and supportive approach to addressing the signs of chronic stress, tension, and anxiety.

    It provides you with the tools to learn relaxation techniques, release tension, and manage thoughts, physical symptoms, emotions, and behaviours in ways that are enabling, strengthening and benefit your overall health.

    A unique treatment plan will be created collaboratively to offer the right structured approaches for you.

Hypnotherapy for low self esteem and body confidence

  • Signs may include a struggle to be truly authentic, difficulties in asserting boundaries, and saying no.

    There might be a persistent, underlying feeling that you are insignificant, and your needs and desires are unimportant.

    You may have a strong dislike of your appearance and bodily feelings.

    You might experience Anxiety, low mood and lack of motivation and possible ongoing, unexplained physical discomfort or pain.

  • Hypnotherapy is a term for different psychological approaches within the context of guided hypnosis.

    Because each of us is unique, the first step is to assess what approaches can serve you best, explain it and come to a collaborative decision for a treatment plan to take shape.

    In-between appointment, you will be encouraged to engage in practices for you to integrate new thoughts, emotions and bodily feelings into your day to day existence to create lasting change.

Hypnotherapy for chronic ill health and pain

  • Chronic ill health, pain, and fatigue can profoundly change your lifestyle and self-perception.

    You may feel as though you've lost your identity, and fear negative judgment; possibly you have withdrawn from life.

    You might experience a cycle of highs and lows; maybe you feel isolated, with no one to confide; maybe you need to pretend, to mask how you feel and it becomes difficult to prioritize your health needs.

    Maybe you feel frustrated and let down by the medical profession.

    There are so many variables in what impacts chronic ill health positively and negatively, and it is important to engage with a thorough assessment of your unique situation that will be the basis for a structured and person-centred treatment plan.

  • Conducting a comprehensive assessment is the first step in the therapeutic process that forms the basis of the therapeutic approaches.

    Incorporating elements of autonomic nervous system regulation and relaxation techniques may be included in the treatment.

    Understanding the interplay between ill health, pain, and cognitive and emotional processes is an aspect you may choose to address.

    Additionally, identifying factors such as relationships, activities, and routines that contribute to your wellbeing is crucial.

    Engaging in your vision of wellbeing whilst in hypnosis, is a key element of the therapy.

    You will be guided to explore and craft your personal vision of healing and health, as well as learn methods to lessen the severity of pain.

Hypnotherapy for loneliness and isolation

  • You may have experienced the loss of a loved one or a cherished pet. It could be challenging to find individuals with whom you resonate.

    Or you are confined to your home and you feel the lack of social interactions.

    Perhaps there seems to be no reason to get up in the morning; maybe you have lost touch with how to engage with people and activities in the tangible world.

  • Engaging with hypnotherapy invites you to inquire into what you experience and what you wish to experience.

    Together we can create motivational habits to support beneficial thoughts, body sensations, emotions and behaviours, that allow you to feel stronger with a sense of purpose to approach opportunities for connection with openness.

    Sometimes it might require to allow yourself to feel emotions associated with loss compassionately and freely, before you are ready to engage more fully with life again.

Hypnotherapy for feeling and being safe

  • Fear is a natural response to perceived threats and serves a vital, protective role.

    You may feel unsafe for various reasons, and it's crucial to discern whether you are objectively safe or not.

    There is a difference between being safe and feeling safe.

    You may subjectively feel unsafe, even though you are aware that your environment and the people around you pose no threat.

    Past traumas or increased vulnerability due to changes in health or life circumstances can contribute to these feelings.

    Aging may also lead to increased feelings of insecurity and vulnerability.

    Indicators of feeling unsafe can include avoiding situations, for example social interactions.

    Or you find it difficult to be on your own.

    Feeling unsafe may manifest as difficulty relaxing, feeling comfortable, and the ability to concentrate.

    You might experience a less optimistic view of life and the future, often anticipating negative outcomes.

    There might be real unease because you know that you can objectively improve the sense of safety, by engaging in tasks that will allow you to be more at ease, but you struggle to get started.

  • Hypnotherapy provides structured methods to express your thoughts and feelings freely.

    Understanding your unique experiences will inform the therapeutic methods that can equip you with tools to feel secure within yourself and to allow you to process past emotions, and memories.

    It includes exploring ways to enhance aspects of your life that contribute to feelings of security, potentially leading to practical actions for immediate and future well-being.

    Further, you will be guided to connect with your inner resources of strength, interest, and passion that can assist you in moments of feeling unsafe and remind you of the person you choose to be.

Hypnotherapy for feeling sad, anxious, lost

  • There are numerous factors that can lead to feelings of sadness and anxiety; as well as a lack of energy and engagement in life.

    These can include a lack of support and positive relationships, loneliness, poor health, an absence of purpose and fulfilment, and a general disenchantment with life.

    The longing for meaningful interactions and spiritual meaning, when unmet, can contribute to feeling lost.

    The destruction of nature and natural resources can also have a profound negative impact on our well-being amidst many other factors that are beyond an individuals direct influence.

    You might mask how you feel and try to remain upbeat; you might retreat; you might become cynical in how you view yourself and others.

    At times, painful emotions emerge as a result of not feeling sufficiently safe to be authentic and express thoughts and emotions freely, without fear or shame.

  • Hypnotherapy provides pathways to connect with and comprehend the deeper, subconscious aspects of the psyche.

    For instance, it may involve revisiting life moments filled with pure joy and energy, perhaps even from childhood, to re-engage with those once-familiar energies.

    And to notice when the life force might have become impeded, possibly due to a situation, a comment, an experience or trauma.

    Hypnotherapeutic work might also explore beliefs and thought patterns; employing imagery and metaphors to help lift the weight of sadness or heaviness.

    At times, this emotional load may not even originate from oneself, but rather be the carried emotions of sadness, hurt, disappointment, or fear from others, like family members.

    Crucially, therapeutic work aims to draw out an individual's strengths, interests, and self-assurance.

    Practices that engage the autonomic nervous system, such as movement and touch, can also be integrated to facilitate shifts into states of safety, empowerment, and equilibrium.