Hypnosis is a natural state of mind similar to daydreaming. Some people don’t realise that they can hear, move or speak under hypnotherapy. Everybody’s experience of it is different, and how an individual feels may vary each time they go into hypnosis. While some people describe hearing every word the therapist says, others find their mind wanders; many people lose track of time during the session. How aware or unaware you are during the process is unimportant and does not affect the efficacy of the session. Most people describe being very relaxed during and after the session and more enjoyable than they expected.

Hypnosis is a streamlined state of focused attention, similar to when you are absorbed in a book or a film. You have the ability to emerge from hypnosis at any time if you wish. Your hypnotherapist could be described as a guide taking you on a journey. They are the facilitator, but you are the only one who make the changes you want. Realising that you’re in control and can make changes yourself can be very empowering. The more often you choose to go into hypnosis the easier it is to relax into the process, secure in the knowledge that you remain in control.

You are invited to have a free no obligation 30 minute meeting with me so that we can discuss what you would like to be different in your life and how we can achieve that for you. If you wish to stay for a session after that, it lasts for another 1.25hours. This is a lot longer than many therapists sessions! So your first appointment lasts 1.75hrs!  We can achieve a lot in this first session! It is very different from CBT or long term counselling. We are looking   for results that are effective and cost efficient. 

A core belief of the solution-focused approach is that YOU have the necessary skills and resources to find solutions to your problems. As your solution focused hypnotherapist I will work alongside you, asking questions to help you recognise where you are now, visualize where you’d like to be, and develop your own strengths to make that solution a reality. These ideas and strategies are then reinforced in hypnosis: an enjoyable, natural, but powerful way to engage your subconscious mind in helping make the changes you’d like. Solution focused hypnotherapy recognises that, if the underlying issues are not addressed (e.g. anxiety leading to poor choices), this approach is likely to have limited effect. I believe that, in working towards increased general wellbeing and self-esteem, you’ll make the changes you need to get back on track. So, solution focused hypnotherapy can help not only with your presenting problem but can also help you feel more in control of your life overall! As a modern psychotherapeutic approach, solution focused hypnotherapy uses practical, structured, and well-researched strategies to help people make significant, positive changes in their lives in a relatively short period of time. Crucially, in solution focused hypnotherapy, therapists look at what the client wants to achieve (the solution) rather than at whatever prompted them to seek help (the problem). Most of my clients reach their goals in one or two sessions, but longer term support is available for those who wish to have it.

Yes! I work with children from about 6 years and upwards for a wide variety of problems. Fears, phobias, school anxieties, bullying, eating issues, sleep problems, bedwetting and so on. Children respond very well to guided imagery as they have very good imaginations! I work with the parent or caregiver first to establish the problem. When I meet children their responsible adult is with them so they can support the changes that the child is making and ensure that the family is on board to put new behaviours into practice. It is a team effort! Children report find it a very nice and relaxing experience and like the idea of being in control of what was worrying them.   

A lot of medical conditions are caused or affected by the mind and anxiety is at the root of a lot of conditions. Pain management is helped by hypnotherapy as are a lot of conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, IBS, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia and long Covid. Heart conditions are worsened by anxiety, and even after treatment patients are often fearful of resuming normal activity. Research confirms that cancer and oncology treatments are well supported by hypnotherapy (with your doctor’s approval). A relaxed and cooperative mind works in partnership with your treatment plan and if you are fearful of radiography or claustrophobic then we can work with that. I have a lot of experience with helping couples with infertility issues and call the children my ‘hypno babies’! The process of conception can be helped so much by your state of mind to create the right conditions in your body on what is a very challenging journey. Ask me how I can help you.