I offer Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, persistent worry and related difficulties. Sessions are available in person at my Bristol practices and online throughout the UK.
My approach combines Solution Focused Therapy, clinical hypnotherapy and practical psychological approaches, tailored to the individual and the difficulties they are experiencing.
Your Consultation
The first step is an initial consultation, either in person or online. This provides an opportunity to discuss what has been happening, what you would like support with and whether my approach is appropriate for you.
Following the consultation, I will send you a self-hypnosis audio recording, produced by an award-winning BBC Radio producer, which can be used between sessions as part of your wider therapeutic work.
Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Sessions
Sessions last approximately 55 minutes and combine therapeutic conversation with guided hypnosis.
1. Solution-Focused Therapy and Discussion
We explore what is currently happening, what you would like to be different and the strengths, resources and practical strategies that may support you. The emphasis is on developing greater understanding and identifying constructive ways forward rather than repeatedly revisiting problems.
2. Guided Hypnosis
Hypnosis involves focused attention and relaxation and is used as part of the therapeutic process. Sessions are tailored to the individual and may incorporate guided imagery, therapeutic suggestion and other techniques appropriate to the work we are doing together.
Ongoing Support
Where appropriate, I may provide self-help tools, audio resources or other materials to use between appointments.
The number of sessions varies according to the individual, the difficulties they are experiencing and their goals. This can be discussed during the initial consultation and reviewed as our work progresses.
Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy for Anxiety and Stress
My work draws on more than fourteen years of clinical experience and ongoing professional development. Rather than relying on a single technique, I integrate Solution Focused Therapy and hypnotherapy with other evidence-informed psychological and coaching approaches where appropriate.
Hypnotherapy is not a substitute for medical assessment or treatment. If you are receiving medical or mental-health care, hypnotherapy can be considered alongside that care where appropriate.
The Next Step
If you would like to explore whether Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy may be appropriate for you, you are welcome to get in touch to check availability or arrange an initial consultation.
Anxiety
Anxiety becomes a problem when it starts affecting daily life. Hypnotherapy can enhance confidence and self-assurance while lessening intense fear and worry. Together, we develop practical skills to manage difficult situations, feel more at ease and redirect attention towards helpful possibilities.
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can create a persistent fear of judgement, self-consciousness and overthinking before, during and after everyday interactions. Personalised Solution Focused Therapy and clinical hypnotherapy can help you regulate anxiety, respond more flexibly and feel more comfortable being yourself around other people.
Confidence
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help strengthen self-confidence through constructive, goal-oriented work. We develop strategies that foster self-acceptance, transform unhelpful beliefs and help you approach everyday and high-pressure situations with greater trust in your abilities.
Fear of Blushing
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help manage blushing by addressing the anxiety and emotional sensitivity that often trigger it. Reframing negative thoughts, developing healthier coping responses and building confidence can help you feel more at ease and less judged in social situations.
Workplace Anxiety
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help reduce anxiety in meetings, interviews and professional conversations by strengthening confidence and reducing fear and worry. Learning to regulate emotions and manage post-event rumination can help you focus, perform effectively and approach workplace situations with greater ease.
Public Speaking Anxiety
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help alleviate fear of public speaking, whether you are preparing for a speech, pitch, presentation or talk. A tailored blend of psychological and physiological tools can help you manage nerves, feel more in control and communicate with greater confidence.
Exam Anxiety
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help alleviate exam anxiety by teaching you how to evoke calm, improve concentration and strengthen confidence. Tailored stress-management, visualisation and empowerment strategies can help you approach examinations and assessments with a clearer, more focused mind.
Stage Fright
When nerves overshadow rehearsals, auditions or performances, hypnotherapy can help strengthen calm confidence while reducing fear and self-doubt. Together, we build mental and physical skills that help you stay grounded, remain present and perform with greater freedom.
Fear of Flying
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help change unhelpful perceptions of flying and replace anxiety with greater confidence. Positive self-talk, breathing techniques and guided imagery can help regulate the nervous system before and during a flight, making travel feel more manageable.
Stress
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you feel more empowered and in control when managing stress. Personalised techniques support a more helpful mindset, improve resilience and help the nervous system function more effectively, building skills you can continue to use through future challenges.
