HYPNOTHERAPY

About

Tailored Techniques

Your brain is unique. So should be your therapy. With a personalised hypnotherapy plan, we tackle your specific challenges head-on, helping you to manage anxiety, improve social interactions, and live with confidence.

Rapid, Lasting Change

Why wait for years to see improvement? Hypnotherapy provides rapid and profound changes in behavior and thought patterns, allowing you to experience significant progress in a fraction of the time.

How it Works

1. Book a Free Consultation

This 30-minute chat lets us get to know each other and see if we click. It's your chance to ask questions and figure out if hypnotherapy feels right for you.

2. Identify Your Challenges

We talk about where you are, where you want to be, and how we can get you there. I explain how hypnosis works, and and we define a clear, realistic goal.

3. Create a Treatment Plan

Some issues can be resolved in one session, others may take several. During the consultation we discuss the best plan to get you to your goal.

Creating a Safe Space for Change

ENGAGED, AWAKE & IN CONTROL

My approach goes beyond traditional hypnotherapy; it’s a holistic journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. I steer away from traditional trance methods, preferring a conversational style that keeps you awake, engaged, actively participating and in full control throughout the session.

PERSONALISED STRATEGIES

Each session is meticulously tailored to meet your individual needs, employing a variety of techniques to ensure the most effective outcomes. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment that encourages you to explore and transform your thought patterns, facilitating profound changes in your life.

How Real Change Happens

Hypnosis

Charting A New Course

Imagine your mind as a ship on a vast ocean. Your conscious mind is the captain, charting the course and making the plans. But it's your subconscious mind, the crew below deck, that really keeps things moving. This crew controls your feelings, habits, and deep-seated beliefs, often steering the ship in ways the captain might not intend.

Making Changes Stick

Trying to change direction can feel like the captain and crew are not communicating. You, the captain, might decide it's time to head north, but if the crew keeps sailing south, you're stuck. This disconnect is why changing habits or mindsets can be so hard. You're trying to command the ship without getting the crew on board.

Getting Your Crew's Attention

Hypnosis is like installing an intercom between the captain's deck and the crew quarters. It allows direct communication with the subconscious mind, ensuring the captain's orders are heard loud and clear. This method bypasses the usual resistance, making change smoother and more natural.

Smooth Sailing

When the captain and crew work together, the journey becomes more efficient and enjoyable. Emotional turmoil calms, unwanted habits are easier to break, and self-limiting beliefs start to shift. This unity creates a powerful momentum towards personal growth and achievement.

My approach is all about understanding the way your mind processes information, especially given the unique sensory experiences that come with being neurodivergent. Recognising that individuals on the autism spectrum often have a heightened perception of the world, I focus on identifying your dominant senses. This enables me to customise our sessions to align with your natural way of processing the world, aiming to create an environment that's intuitive and less prone to sensory overload. By leveraging your strengths and preferences, we can foster a therapeutic space that’s not just effective but also a comfortable haven for personal growth and discovery. It’s about ensuring therapy feels bespoke to you, providing support that’s as unique as your experiences.

Here are some reasons to consider incorporating hypnotherapy into therapeutic practices for autistic individuals:

Enhanced Self-Understanding and Communication: Many autistic adults navigate a world where standard methods of communication and self-expression don't always align with their personal experiences. Hypnotherapy can provide a bridge, fostering a deeper understanding of one's thoughts and feelings. This enhanced self-awareness can aid in developing more effective communication strategies, both internally and in social contexts.
Anxiety and Stress Reduction: Anxiety and stress are common companions for many on the autism spectrum, often exacerbated by sensory sensitivities and social misunderstandings. Hypnotherapy, with its calming techniques, can offer a sanctuary of peace. It allows individuals to explore relaxation methods and stress-coping mechanisms in a controlled and safe environment, potentially reducing the overall impact of anxiety on daily life.
Improved Focus and Concentration: Autistic individuals often possess a remarkable ability to focus intensely on subjects of interest. However, this focus can sometimes be difficult to control or direct. Hypnotherapy can help in harnessing this unique skill, enabling better concentration on tasks at hand and improving the ability to shift attention more effectively when needed.
Navigating Sensory Sensitivities: Sensory processing differences are a hallmark of the autistic experience, with certain stimuli being overwhelming or distressing. Through hypnotherapy, individuals can learn techniques to modulate their responses to sensory input, potentially diminishing the intensity of sensory overload and enhancing their ability to cope with challenging environments.
Promoting Positive Behavioral Change: For autistic adults seeking to modify certain behaviors or habits, hypnotherapy can offer a supportive pathway. Whether it's developing new social skills, adjusting to changes, or overcoming specific fears, the personalized nature of hypnotherapy can cater to individual goals, fostering growth and self-improvement.
Cultivating Self-Esteem and Confidence: Navigating a world not designed for autistic perspectives can take a toll on self-esteem and confidence. Hypnotherapy can aid in reinforcing a positive self-image, helping individuals recognize their strengths and value, and empowering them to engage with the world with increased confidence.
Supporting Unique Learning Styles: Autistic individuals often possess unique learning styles, with traditional educational methods not always being the most effective. Hypnotherapy can assist in uncovering and optimizing these unique learning processes, facilitating personal and professional development in ways that align with their cognitive and perceptual styles.
Fostering Emotional Regulation: Emotional intensity and regulation can be areas of difficulty for those on the spectrum. Through hypnotherapy, individuals can explore new strategies for understanding and managing emotions, leading to more balanced and fulfilling emotional experiences.