Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.

“Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a modern type of talking therapy that uses solution focused question techniques combined with trance, helping people to make positive, lasting changes in their lives” (Association for Solution Focused Therapy).

I work very successfully using this approach with people facing challenges such as anxiety, poor confidence, low mood, phobias and people feeling like having lost direction in life. Many people may have had various talking therapies before they come to see me and particularly enjoy the fact that we don’t need to revisit the past and focus instead on moving forwards.

This type of therapy works at both a conscious and subconscious level as well as being excellent for managing stress and building resilience. It is particularly useful in changing limiting beliefs, positively impacting mindset and behaviours (which may have previously been resistant to change) whilst also being gentle and fun.

The first step is booking an initial consultation – during this we explore your best hopes from working together as well as chatting through how our brains works and what you can do to regain control. Many people leave this session feeling hopeful and reassured that change is possible. I provide you with a free hypnosis audio as well as suggestions, which you can take to start seeing improvements.

A typical therapy session is made up of approximately half the time envisioning how you would like like to be as well as exploring the steps you might choose to take to get there. The remainder of the session is the “trance” which is similar to when you ‘zone out’ watching tv or during a journey. Whilst you are deeply relaxed we can use positive suggestions to bring about lasting change, reduce the stress of daily life and support your brain in problem solving. Client’s report leaving sessions feeling optimistic and better in themselves.

As a general recommendation a course of 6-12 sessions is suggested as Solution Focused Hypnotherapy works very quickly compared to many other therapies.