Anxiety

Why hypnotherapy may be perfect for you

 

Anxiety is a pervasive mental health concern affecting millions worldwide. While traditional treatments like medication and cognitive-behavioural therapy are widely used, hypnotherapy has emerged as a promising alternative or complementary approach. Anxiety can be general or specific and encompasses a broad range of conditions, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and stress. Anxiety impacts on our sleep, our work-life and our ability to fully engage with the people we love and the things we love to do.

 

Common symptoms of anxiety include:

• Feeling nervous, restless or tense.
• Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.
• Difficulty sleeping.
• Having an increased heart rate.
• Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
• Sweating.
• Trembling.
• Panic attacks.
• Feeling weak or tired.
• Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry.

 

Untreated, anxiety can lead to issues such as social exclusion, agoraphobia and other mental health issues. As well as specific personal circumstances, general recent events such as Brexit, COVID and the war in Ukraine have all contributed to a rise in people experiencing anxiety.

 

                           

In solution-focused hypnotherapy, we use relaxation and visualisation to break the cycle of negative thoughts that create anxiety The use of trance techniques during hypnotherapy sessions replicates the natural restorative function of REM sleep, which helps the brain naturally process stress. Hypnotherapy relaxes the flight and fight functions of the mind in order to allow new, positive messages to form. The focus in solution-focused hypnotherapy is not on the problem (the anxiety) but instead focuses on positive experiences experienced in the present while visualising a positive future free from anxiety and panic attacks. Using trance in this way, we create a sense of calm and re-wire the mind with beneficial thought patterns. Hypnosis is a very calming and relaxing therapy to lessen those tense feelings and people find hypnotherapy sessions highly enjoyable as well as beneficial.

I help my clients break free from negative cycles and embrace a life free from anxiety. In the absence of anxiety, your relationships will flourish, you will be calm and effective at work, you will notice a difference in your confidence and how you feel about yourself, and other people will notice too!

 

 

If you want a life free from anxiety, online hypnotherapy could be the answer. In solution-focused hypnotherapy, we work quickly, and positive changes can happen rapidly.

 

 

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What my clients say

From our very first session, I knew I was in safe hands with Linda. She was genuinely interested in getting to know me and my anxieties and phobias and listened with empathy to gain a deep understanding of my personal situation. Linda’s hypnotherapy sessions were incredibly effective in reducing my anxiety levels. After just one session, I noticed a significant improvement in my overall well-being. I learned how to relax and rationalise my thoughts and emotions in response to potentially triggering situations, and I now feel much more in control. During our hypnosis, I was deeply relaxed and felt very open to the positive suggestions Linda was making. I was fully aware of what was going on, and felt safe and supported throughout the entire process. Linda is a highly astute and intuitive hypnotherapist. She provided a personalised and evolving approach each week, ensuring that I received the best possible care.

I cannot recommend Linda enough to anyone looking for an effective and supportive hypnotherapist. Her expertise and genuine care were instrumental in helping me overcome my anxieties and phobias, and I will always be grateful for her assistance.

Cathy, presenting with fear and general anxiety (5 panic attacks per month)