Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that uses hypnosis to facilitate positive changes in an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It involves inducing a state of deep relaxation and heightened focus, allowing the hypnotherapist to guide the client's subconscious mind towards desired outcomes.

During a hypnotherapy session, the hypnotherapist will guide you into a state of relaxation and increased suggestibility. In this state, they can work with your subconscious mind to explore and address the underlying causes of various issues, such as anxiety, phobias, smoking addiction, and more.

The subconscious mind is the driver behind your autonomic nervous system, memories, emotions and habits.

By accessing the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy aims to re-frame and rewire old neural connections. In it’s place, new positive pathways replace the old negative thought patterns, beliefs and habits to promote promote positive change.

What happens during a hypnotherapy session?

Hypnotherapy is a process of combining different therapeutic tools with hypnosis in order to work with the unconscious mind to achieve change. It all depends on the individual needs of the person I am working with. The therapeutic plan will be as unique as you are!

The conscious mind is your ‘thinking mind’ - busy analysing throughout the day. Whereas the unconscious mind stores our memories, habits and autonomic functions like breathing and heart-rate. We are generally unaware of our unconscious thoughts that generate automatic responses. By setting a goal and working with the unconscious mind we can make desired changes to these aspects of the unconscious.

Prior to hypnosis we take time to discuss your experiences, set your goal and give you a taster of what hypnosis is. Going forward we reflect on your progress and chat about anything that is coming up for you as we work towards achieving your goal. This can help you spot any limiting beliefs that might be holding you back. When engaging with hypnosis you achieve a state of deep relaxation, which can be healing on its own. During this time, all you need to do is listen to my voice and relax, while the unconscious mind does the work.

For example, your goal may be to better manage your stress and anxiety. Anxiety often occurs after a chronically or acutely stressful event. This can create a stress response in the body’s autonomic functions (shallow breathing, fast heart-rate, etc). Overtime this stress response begins a feedback loop and becomes dysregulated. Meaning your breathing and heart rate get in to the habit of reacting to stress, leading to anxiety and panic attacks. We can work together to better understand your experience while you learn to better manage and overcome this anxiety.

You can control the anxiety, not the other way around!

No, hypnotherapy is distinct from stage hypnosis. While both involve hypnosis, the goals and methods are different. Stage hypnosis is primarily performed for entertainment purposes, where volunteers participate in comedic or theatrical acts. Hypnotherapy, on the other hand, is a therapeutic technique used to help individuals overcome challenges and improve their well-being.

Most people can be hypnotised to some extent. However, the level of suggestibility may vary from person to person. A skilled hypnotherapist can work with individuals who are willing to be hypnotised and can adapt their techniques to suit the individual's needs and responsiveness.

Yes, hypnotherapy is generally considered safe when conducted by a trained and qualified hypnotherapist. It is a non-invasive approach that does not involve the use of medications or physical interventions. However, it's important to choose a reputable and certified hypnotherapist to ensure professional and ethical practice.

Hypnotherapy may not suitable for the following groups, if these apply to you please contact me to discuss.

• unmanaged epilepsy or have had a fit in the last 2 years

• unmanaged heart problems or have had a heart attack in the last 2 years

• BPD Diagnosis

Hypnotherapy can be beneficial for a wide range of issues, including but not limited to:

Anxiety and stress management

Phobias and fears

Smoking cessation

Weight management and healthy eating habits

Sleep disorders

Menopause

Grief

Confidence and self-esteem

Pain management

Behavioural changes

Professional, academic and sports performance improvement

Contact me if you are unsure if hypnotherapy is right for you.

The number of sessions required can vary depending on the individual and the nature of the issue being addressed. Some concerns may be resolved in just a few sessions, while others may require more long-term therapy. Additionally, some engage with hypnotherapy regularly and view it as ‘going to the gym for your mind’ - A way of keeping your mental health in shape.

I will discuss and develop a personalised treatment plan based on your specific needs and goals. But on average people need 6 sessions.

No, you cannot be forced to do anything against your will during hypnosis. Hypnosis does not give the hypnotherapist control over your mind or actions. You are in a relaxed and suggestible state, but you still have the ability to reject any suggestion that goes against your moral compass or personal boundaries.

No, it is not possible to get stuck in a hypnotic state. Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state that we experience daily to some degree, such as when we daydream or become engrossed in a book or movie. At the end of a hypnotherapy session, the hypnotherapist will guide you back to a fully alert state, and you will naturally emerge from.

Yes, you can email me to arrange a 20 minute telephone or zoom consultation appointment.

This is an chance for me to answer and address any questions or worries you might have prior to starting your hypnotherapy journey.

In my practice, I've witnessed profound transformations in clients, both externally visible and deeply felt. Through tailored hypnotherapy sessions, I've had the privilege of guiding individuals to:

Cultivate healthier relationships with themselves and others

Experience increased calmness and freedom from stress and anxiety

Successfully quit smoking in a single session

Enhance confidence in performing and presenting before audiences

Reprogram shallow breathing patterns stemming from years of undiagnosed anxiety

Develop healthier relationships with food and exercise, leading to weight loss

Conquer fears such as swimming, heights, and flying

These achievements underscore the power of hypnotherapy in fostering holistic well-being and empowering individuals to overcome personal obstacles.