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Anxiety

Anxiety presents itself in many different ways, for many different reasons, and can affect anyone. We’ve all probably experienced nerves before an important presentation, job interview or exam etc (and this is perfectly normal), but for some of us, anxiety can completely dominate our existence, prevent us from fulfilling our potential and stop us living a full and happy life.

Panic attacks, irritability, lack of confidence, low self-esteem and IBS are all signs of anxiety, and sometimes it manifests itself into other behaviours such as hair pulling, nail biting, OCD and poor sleep.

Anxiety is caused by negative thinking, but it’s not the events in our lives that necessarily cause the perception of crisis, it’s our thought patterns surrounding the events of our life.

When our anxiety goes up (and it can be a gradual process), we lose intellectual control to a greater or lesser degree, and the part of our brain responsible for our fight or flight response, steps in, thinking it’s keeping us safe, even if we’re just trying to go about our normal, everyday business.

How can SFH help?

But I have good news! Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy can help. I work with you to alleviate your anxiety, build a positive mindset and create more optimistic thought patterns, so you can move forward with your life in a calm and relaxed way.

How can Kinetic Shift help?

Kinetic Shift works by addressing the deeper mind, and not the cognitive or thinking part of the brain that can conceal, suppress or even lie. Because we cannot always express how we feel verbally, Kinetic Shift uses several other methods of communication which can produce transformational results.

How can IEMT help?

Integral Eye Movement therapy (IEMT) works by utilising the natural eye movements we make when locating difficult memories, and by doing so, alleviates any negative or challenging thoughts and emotions that may surround them.

Stress

Life presents us with many challenges. Even though it may feel stressful at the time, it is a very normal reaction to difficult circumstances … but when does it become problematic?

Well if we find ourselves no longer being able to work through demanding situations such as an argument with a loved one, dealing with an angry customer at work, driving on a busy motorway or coping with the demands of being a parent. Of course, we all find different circumstances stressful because we all have different tolerances and triggers … but when things all become too much, we have one thing in common … the inability to overcome stress.

We may start to experience mood swings, an inability to control our emotions or even physical symptoms such as frequently falling ill, grinding our teeth at night (bruxism) or trouble sleeping. And sometimes we don’t really notice it until there are multiple factors all affecting our quality of life.

How can SFH help?

However, the good news is that Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy can bring you relief by helping you discover effective coping mechanisms, building a positive mindset and visualising your preferred future so you are able to successfully manage challenging situations and alleviate stress.

How can Kinetic Shift help?

Kinetic Shift works by address the deeper mind, and not the cognitive or thinking part of the brain that can conceal, suppress or even lie. Because we cannot always express how we feel verbally, Kinetic Shift uses several other methods of communication which can produce transformational results.

How can IEMT help?

Integral Eye Movement Therapy works by utilising the natural eye movements we make when locating difficult memories and by doing so, alleviates any negative or challenging thoughts and emotions that may surround them.

Low Mood / Depression

Many of us will have experienced feelings of unhappiness and being fed up – but depression is more than just a low mood and can be a debilitating, complex disorder, manifesting in various ways and leaving you unable to function. I in 4 Britons suffer with mental health problems with depression being one of the most common, along with stress and anxiety.

Symptoms can include withdrawing socially, loss of interest in anything and everything, lack of motivation to do the things that usually being you joy, feeling exhausted all the time, poor sleep, loss of libido, negative thought patterns and feelings of despair.

How can SFH help?

Of course, some severe cases of depression may require medication and the involvement of a GP, but it does respond very well to Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. Through a powerful combination of hypnosis, NLP and psychotherapy I help you focus on your inner resources to help create natural positive change.

SFH is an empowering process, helping you re-discover your confidence, adjust your thought patterns so you have a more positive outlook, help you find new ways of thinking, and even show you how to produce more ‘happy hormones’ (serotonin).

How can Kinetic Shift help?

Kinetic Shift works by addressing the deeper mind, and not the cognitive or thinking part of the brain that can conceal, suppress or even lie. Because we cannot always express how we feel verbally, Kinetic Shift uses several other methods of communication which can produce transformational results.

How can IEMT help?

Integral Eye Movement therapy (IEMT) works by utilising the natural eye movements we make when locating difficult memories, and by doing so, alleviates any negative or challenging thoughts and emotions that may surround them.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is a distressing condition caused by high levels of anxiety. The negative thoughts and repetitive behaviours which accompany OCD often impact everyday life.

In an attempt to alleviate the anxiety, OCD forces the sufferer to perform certain ‘rituals’ for example repeatedly checking that the oven is turned off to avoid an electrical fault or washing hands excessively due to fear of germs. However, any relief felt by performing these rigid routines is often short-lived as the negative thinking returns, the anxiety rises, and so the cycle begins again.

Even though OCD can be exhausting, those that suffer with it feel powerless to stop which in turn can lead to feelings of guilt, shame and frustration which exacerbate the underling anxiety and makes the situation worse.

How can SFH help?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps those living with OCD by addressing the underlying anxiety causing the negative thought patterns and behaviours and by doing so, enables them to build a calmer, more positive future.

How can Kinetic Shift help?

Kinetic Shift works by address the deeper mind, and not the cognitive or thinking part of the brain that can conceal, suppress or even lie. Because we cannot always express how we feel verbally, Kinetic Shift uses several other methods of communication which can produce transformational results.

How can IEMT help?

Integral Eye Movement Therapy works by utilising the natural eye movements we make when locating difficult memories and by doing so, alleviates any negative or challenging thoughts and emotions that may surround them.

Menopause/Midlife

The menopause brings with it a whole host of challenges both physiological and psychological, and it’s an area that I have particular interest in and experience of.

One of the most common symptoms is increased levels of anxiety, caused by the drop in reproductive hormones, namely progesterone. It’s listed as one of the 34 menopausal symptoms and can negatively impact a woman’s entire life.

As well as having to navigate the multiple physical challenges the M word presents, many women may also be having to looking after elderly parents and/or coming to terms with their own children leaving home. There could also be relationship difficulties, resentment and feelings of lack of purpose as they transition through this often-tricky life stage.

Anxiety can affect all areas of a woman’s health and wellbeing, and often leads to an increase in stress. As stress levels rise, it exacerbates many of the menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep and low mood and mood swings.

Therefore, it becomes a vicious circle as elevated stress levels then affect your existing anxiety, compounding the already negative affect the menopause may be having on you and leading you to make some unhealthy choices and perhaps even self-medicate with food and alcohol.

How can SFH help?

It has been proven that Hypnotherapy in general, is the most effective holistic therapy to manage stress, however Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is even more well-suited to help support you through the big M.

It helps reduce anxiety and ease the effects of the menopause as it allows the mind to look at things differently, to adjust our mindset and to focus on making positive changes over a relatively short period of time.

How can Kinetic Shift help?

Kinetic Shift works by addressing the deeper mind, and not the cognitive or thinking part of the brain that can conceal, suppress or even lie. Because we cannot always express how we feel verbally, Kinetic Shift uses several other methods of communication which can produce transformational results.

How can IEMT help?

Integral Eye Movement therapy (IEMT) works by utilising the natural eye movements we make when locating difficult memories, and by doing so, alleviates any negative or challenging thoughts and emotions that may surround them.

Phobias

The NHS describes a phobia as follows: “A phobia is an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal” and 12% of the UK population, which equates to approximately 7.2 million people are suffering with them.

Phobias are more pronounced than fears and although they are linked to our primitive survival response, they are created by negative templates that are stored in the sub-conscious mind and they develop when a person has an exaggerated or irrational sense of danger about a situation or object. In reality, they serve no purpose but if severe enough, they can negatively impact your life. As well as restricting day-to-day activities, they can also cause a lot of distress resulting in panic attacks and severe anxiety.

There are 2 different kinds of phobias – simple and complex. Simple phobias refer to fear around a singular object, animal, situation or activity. However, complex phobias are often multi-layered and more disabling than a simple phobia and usually develop during adulthood.

How can SFH help?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy uses an effective combination of hypnosis and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) to remove the negative template stored in the sub-conscious and replaces it with a positive response to any given situation. Simple phobias usually require about 4 sessions, whereas complex phobias may require more.

 

How can Kinetic Shift help?

Kinetic Shift works by address the deeper mind, and not the cognitive or thinking part of the brain that can conceal, suppress or even lie. Because we cannot always express how we feel verbally, Kinetic Shift uses several other methods of communication which can produce transformational results.

How can IEMT help?

Integral Eye Movement Therapy works by utilising the natural eye movements we make when locating difficult memories and by doing so, alleviates any negative or challenging thoughts and emotions that may surround them.

Lack of Confidence/Low Self-esteem

Having a lack of confidence can affect all areas of your life from relationships to work, from your social life to sports performance and can be linked to self-limiting beliefs, low self-esteem and low self-worth. A lack of confidence can skew your view of yourself, may prevent you from reaching your potential, affect your enjoyment of life and can keep you in a negative cycle of self-doubt.

Some people feel they have always struggled with a lack of confidence; however, others may say they ‘lost’ theirs after a certain life event or situation.

Confidence is about having belief in yourself, having faith in your talents, abilities and strengths; it’s really an attitude towards ourselves, so with encouragement we can access that inner confidence and if you think of it like a muscle, confidence can be built up.

How can SFH help?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is an effective way of accessing your inner confidence, by helping you focus on your strengths – on what you can do, rather than what you can’t. It helps you to replace negative thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviours with more positive ones and shows you that you can overcome the negative inner dialogue so you can live your life to the full.

How can Kinetic Shift help?

Kinetic Shift works by addressing the deeper mind, and not the cognitive or thinking part of the brain that can conceal, suppress or even lie. Because we cannot always express how we feel verbally, Kinetic Shift uses several other methods of communication which can produce transformational results.

How can IEMT help?

Integral Eye Movement therapy (IEMT) works by utilising the natural eye movements we make when locating difficult memories, and by doing so, alleviates any negative or challenging thoughts and emotions that may surround them.

Need some help with something else?

The information I have provided above and the conditions I have mentioned are by no means the only things I can help you with. In fact, there are so many issues that can be alleviated with hypnotherapy and the other therapies I use, if I were to describe them all, you would probably fall asleep reading about them (great for those struggling with insomnia, but not so great if that’s not your problem!).

So that’s why I offer a FREE 15 minute Discovery Call so you can tell me what is causing you problems and I can tell you how I can help. If you arrange a Discovery Call with me you are under no obligation to go ahead and book any sessions with me and I will never give you the hard sell. The scientific and brain based evidence backs up everything I do and my client testimonials speak for themselves.

Book your FREE Discovery Call now – you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.