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Understanding Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines psychotherapy with hypnosis. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy uses practical, structured and well-researched strategies that help people to make significant, positive and quick changes in their lives. Solution Focused therapists always focus on what their client wants to achieve rather than at the reason that prompted them to seek help.

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis or trance state is a natural state, we all naturally go in and out of trance many times during the day – when we are driving, reading a book, out for runs – in this relaxed state, we experience changes in our conscious awareness, almost like being in a day-dream. Whilst in trance state, our unconscious mind is more aware and able to focus on helpful suggestions and thoughts.

Is hypnosis safe? Am I in control?

Trance is a safe state, contrary to what we sometimes see on films, television or during stage hypnosis shows, trance cannot control your mind. During hypnosis, we are still in control and can decide whether the information that we are hearing is useful to us or not, and we would not accept or do anything against our will.

Why is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy different from other forms of Hypnotherapy?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy uses a specific structure: incorporating aspects of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT); combining these with an understanding of how the mind works according to the latest neuroscience research; together with the use of hypnosis. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is also different because it does not need to delve into a person’s past, as this is not necessary to help the person moving forward and plan how they want to live their best life in the future.

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What can I expect during an Initial Consultation?

This initial session is a very valuable step toward clarity, understanding, and transformation. During this pivotal session, we will:

Explore Your Unique Challenges & Aspirations: We’ll take a deep dive into your concerns and goals, laying the foundation for powerful and lasting change.

Understand How Your Mind Works: I’ll explain how your brain processes emotions and behaviours related to the issues you want to address. You'll gain insight into why you feel the way you do and what we can do to help you achieve your goals.

Outline the Process & Answer Your Questions: I’ll walk you through how we will work together and address any questions or concerns you may have.

Tailor Your Transformation Plan: If we decide to move forward, I’ll invite you to my transformation program and craft a personalized plan designed to support your specific needs.

Equip You with Tools for Immediate Progress: After our session, you’ll receive a specially designed sleep hypnosis recording. This recording mirrors the relaxation and hypnotic state we’ll use in your sessions, allowing you to experience the benefits right away.

You can listen to a sample of the guided relaxation below.

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The session format and techniques used can vary depending on the issue we are working on i.e. anxiety, smoking cessation, phobia, etc., but the most typical hypnotherapy session format that you can expect after our Initial Consultation, would be the following:

I will ask you about your week.
Following this, I will discuss aspects about how the brain functions and how it relates to your experience.
After this we will scale your progress and establish and discuss the goals you want to achieve.
At the end of the session, after we have discussed your goals, I will invite you to relax and will speak and guide you gently into a relaxed state. Here you can enjoy resting in a day-dream-like trance state, where your mind can focus on, absorb, and reflect on the things that we have discussed during your session.

From this point onward, each session will be customized based on the issue we’re addressing - whether it’s anxiety, smoking cessation, phobias, work performance, or any other area of focus. I’ll guide you through each step so you always know what to expect as we progress.