Solution focused hypnotherapy for overcoming Depression, Anxiety and Stress
Depression is a common medical illness and effects at least 264 million people of all ages worldwide and is often accompanied by feelings of anxiety and stress.
Due to the nature of my work and experience as a mental health nurse I have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of depression and anxiety. These conditions can be very debilitating and affect the quality of our lives and relationships. Unfortunately, we can often get stuck in a cycle of self-limiting beliefs which can reinforce a downward spiral of negative thinking.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help reverse this pattern in a relatively short period of time compared to other talking therapies. During our sessions together I will teach you how the brain works and why we may become susceptible to depression and anxiety.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy supports your brain to start to produce a constant flow of serotonin, which is our feel-good hormone. This enables clients to create new neural pathways and the ability to support and find solutions for themselves.
Solution focused hypnotherapy for overcoming Phobias
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy offers an effective approach to addressing fears and phobias, providing individuals with the tools to overcome their anxieties and regain control over their lives.
For fears and phobias treatment can be a shorter process as Solution Focused Hypnotherapy works to remove the fear from the most early or significant event that caused the phobia. We then work together to replace this fearful memory with a visualisation of how you would like the situation to play out.
A fear of flying, for example may stop you booking that holiday of a lifetime, or fear of driving can impact on your independence and quality of life. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you get control back and get on with your life.
Solution focused hypnotherapy for Pain management
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can provide support in managing chronic pain by addressing the mind-body connection and helping individuals develop coping mechanisms. It can also help reduce the stress hormones that cause inflammation in the body.
Chronic pain can have a significant impact on our quality of life. It can feel very debilitating and effect on our mood, sleep, and relationships. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help individuals gain a greater sense of control over their pain and enhance relaxation.
Solution focused hypnotherapy for Weight management
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps to reduce stress and negative thought patterns to be replaced with the motivation to make positive choices around diet and a healthier lifestyle.
It will also improve your mood, we can often turn to food as a comfort when we feel stressed, lonely or bored. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy isn’t a magic wand, but it can take the focus away from weight and food and instead help you to feel more confident and in control of many areas of your life.
Solution focused hypnotherapy for IBS
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by reducing stress and anxiety which in turn helps relieve pain and discomfort. When we are anxious, we release increased levels of the stress hormones which subsequently can increase inflammation in the body.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends hypnotherapy as a suitable treatment for IBS. However, IBS is a medical condition, so you should first visit your GP to get a diagnosis.
Solution focused hypnotherapy for Insomnia
Sleep problems appear to be on the increase as we all lead busier and more hectic lives. Good sleep is vital for our mental and physical health.
During sleep our brain processes information and stresses of the day through a process called REM (Rapid Eye Movement). If we are overwhelmed with stress then this process is hindered and overworked, so we are not able to get the restful rejuvenating sleep that we need. We might wake up several times during the night or wake feeling exhausted.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy works by invoking relaxation and mirroring REM. Incidentally; by going through this process, you will also undoubtedly make some lifestyle changes and choices that will reduce your exposure to stress.
Solution focused hypnotherapy for Stopping smoking/vaping
Solution focussed Hypnotherapy is very successful in helping people stop smoking and vaping. It can help tap into the subconscious mind, where habits are deeply engrained.
Stopping smoking is the greatest single step you can take to improve your health. Not only will you feel physically better but the mental health benefits are significant too. Your mood will improve, you will feel less agitated, and you will have more energy and vitality.
Solution focused hypnotherapy for Performance enhancement and Confidence building
It is my belief that Solution Focussed Hypnotherapy is one of the most powerful tools for change, and in the arena of self improvement it can come into its own. I know this because I have been using it for many years in my own life. It empowers individuals to tap into their inner strengths and resources, promoting a positive self-image whilst increasing self-worth. We were all born confident, unfortunately for some people this can get eroded over time due to challenges and difficult life experiences.
When the brain feels we are in danger, either physically or emotionally it will automatically try and remove us from the threat. Sometimes here, we can create maladaptive coping mechanisms that served us well at one time but are no longer useful and can hinder our progress in achieving our goals. The deep relaxation achieved during trance allows the conscious and the sub-conscious mind to work together to solve problems. The sub-conscious mind is more receptive to suggestions during trance. These suggestions can be made to produce beneficial changes in behaviour and to tap into your true potential.