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The following are just some of the issues that can be addressed using cognitive hypnotherapy (Click on the issue for more detail). Hypnotherapy can be used successfully for an even wider range of issues. If you have an issue that you would like to discuss, please contact me.
Hypnotherapy and NLP can be appropriate for children in many cases and can be used to address problems such as: I think almost everybody feels at some point in their life that they would like to have just that little bit more confidence - to be more comfortable speaking in front of large groups of people for example, or simply so they can feel better about themselves as a person and stop worrying 'what other people think of me' all the time. Whether you have a specific situation in mind, such as exam / driving test nerves, or an important presentation at work, or whether you feel that a lack of confidence or self-esteem is holding you back from doing all the things that you really want to achieve in life, then Hypnotherapy can be an extremely successful way of changing the way you see yourself, and can give you a boost towards becoming more confident in all aspects of your life. People eat for many reasons other than hunger. Messages 'fed' to us (usually unintentionally) when we were younger can be stored by the immature brain, and can often resurface later in life without us consciously realising that they are there. Common trigger feelings/reasons include: guilt ("Think of all the starving children in Africa"), comfort ("Have a piece of chocolate to make you feel better"), boredom, and love or acceptance ("If you're a good boy/girl you can have some sweeties"). We are led to believe from a young age that food has the ability to satisfy us emotionally as well as physically, but by re-evaluating these unconscious beliefs from an adult perspective, it is possible to change the way you think & feel (and therefore the way you behave) with regards to food. This approach, combined with the right balance of a healthy diet and exercise, can be very successful in helping you to lose weight and keep it off permanently. NLP techniques can also be used to overcome cravings and avoid eating certain foods. Hypnotherapy can be successful at helping people who are experiencing an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder. The root of these disorders often lies in an extremely low level of self-esteem and a feeling of lack of control in life, amongst various other social and personal factors. Conventional medical treatment for eating disorders is usually solely centred on changing the person's behaviour with regards to food, without trying to understand what's going on in their head. My approach differs in that first I want to understand the reasons behind why you are 'doing' this behaviour, and then I work together with you to help build your feelings of self confidence and self worth, until you feel ready to start making changes of your choice at a level and rate that you feel comfortable with. If you are worried that you, or someone you know may be suffering from an eating disorder, please do not hesitate to contact me for further information, and to discuss different ways in which I can help you/them. Sports Hypnosis
is a growing field in the United States and around the world. Athletes
are keenly aware that so much of their performance is "In The Mind".
Hypnosis sessions are a highly effective way to help athletes improve
mental focus, tune out all distractions and visualize the outcome they
desire. Hypnosis can provide that competitive advantage and allow you
to get into that "ZONE" state of mind where everything is functioning
at its peak with no conscious interference. Hypnosis can play a major role in helping the
sportsman prepare themselves mentally, and that preparation will
typically include a whole package of approaches tailored to the
athletes requirements and will nearly always include methods designed
to: There are many habits for which hypnotherapy can provide genuine help and relief. These include smoking, weight problems, nail biting, stammering, blushing, throat clearing, and many, many others. Phobias are very common - as many as 1 in 10 people will be affected by a phobia at some point in their life. Whereas fear can be a useful response in certain situations in order to keep us away from danger, phobias are generally defined as 'unnecessary or excessive anxiety' in a specific situation or in the presence of a specific object- that is, the fear felt by the person is significantly greater than the actual threat posed by the object or situation. Almost anything can act as a trigger - some of the most common ones are listed below:
Sleeping Soundly - overcoming insomnia Generally, hypnotherapy clients' sleep problems fall into two categories. The first is simply not being able to fall asleep at night. The second involves waking up at an inconveniently early hour and not being able to fall asleep again. Learning effective self-hypnosis skills can help you to significantly improve your sleep patterns and can help with indirect effects of insomnia and sleep problems such as daytime anxiety and bruxism (teeth grinding during the night). IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) It is well documented that IBS symptoms worsen in stressful situations, and the NHS believes that up to 60 per cent of people with IBS have other psychological symptoms such as stress, anxiety and even depression. Hypnotherapy can help deal with stress and resolve physical ailments that have an emotional element to them. By working with your mind, you can often ease physical pain and tension in your body. So, if you're struggling with IBS and the stress, anxiety or depression that come from living with a chronic disorder, help yourself with hypnotherapy by reducing your stress, learning to relax, and resolving any negative thoughts, emotions or limiting beliefs which may be making your IBS symptoms worse. Reducing pain and discomfort and enhancing healing There is much scientific evidence that our thoughts influence our physical responses, and that sometimes we are able to deliberately alter our physical responses with our thoughts. I believe that this mind/body connection provides the possibility for directing our own healing, and that the thoughts we have and beliefs we hold are a major factor in the manifestation of a wide range of health issues. I believe that by helping you change those thoughts and beliefs, we can work together to have an effect on whatever health issue you are experiencing. Hypnotherapy is particularly effective for reducing pain and discomfort, and helping to relieve the symptoms of many health conditions, such as: morning sickness, arthritis, migraine, skin complaints eg: acne/warts, digestive problems, symptoms associated with cancer care (such as sickness, fatigue and low immunity), and chronic pain, to name a few Dealing with stress, anxiety and emotional problems As with phobias; fear, panic and anxiety are the body's natural reaction to a perceived threat or danger. Adrenaline floods your system and primes the body to react with the 'fight or flight' response. However, problems occur when someone becomes oversensitive to normal everyday occurrences. Panic and anxiety attacks can be extremely distressing for the sufferer, and can have a very negative and debilitating effect on their quality of life, but there are ways in which I can help you to overcome them. You may know what triggers the attacks you are experiencing (such as with a phobia), or you may not be aware of what causes them. Hypnotherapy can help you to identify the trigger/s and can help you re-educate your unconscious mind to become less sensitive to it/them. Using hypnosis before, during and after the birth of a baby can be extremely beneficial for both mother and child. Studies have shown that women using hypnosis for childbirth require less medication, have fewer complications and are more likely to deliver healthier babies. Prior to the birth, hypnosis can help you begin the bonding process with your baby, and can help take away some of the anxieties, worries and fears you may have about labour and the birth itself. Women who use hypnosis for childbirth are usually calmer and more relaxed during the event, which can result in an easier and more comfortable birth, with less mental and physical tiredness after your baby is born. Babies born to mothers who use hypnosis tend to cry less and eat and sleep better. Post-natal depression can affect up to 1 in 7 mothers after they give birth, and it can range from mild 'baby blues' to more severe levels of depression. Hypnotherapy can also be very successful in helping you to overcome these feelings and be able to enjoy your new baby.
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