Clinical Hypnotherapy
A focused, guided approach to exploring different ways of thinking, feeling and responding.
You may recognise a pattern you want to change, yet find that knowing what to do doesn’t always change your response in the moment.
Clinical hypnotherapy uses focused attention, therapeutic suggestions and, where appropriate, guided relaxation or imagery to work towards goals we agree on together.
At Healing Minds Studio, hypnotherapy can form part of a broader therapeutic process, shaped around your needs and preferences.
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a state of focused attention in which you may become absorbed in your inner experience and less aware of distractions around you.
During this process, I offer suggestions or guide imagery related to your therapeutic goals. These might involve imagining a different response to a challenging situation or practising a response you would like to develop.
You remain in control. You can speak, move, ask questions or stop at any time, and you do not have to accept suggestions that do not feel right for you.
What we may work towards
Depending on your circumstances, goals for hypnotherapy may include:
Responding differently to anxiety and stress.
Changing an unwanted habit or automatic response.
Developing routines that support relaxation and sleep.
Building confidence in particular situations.
Practising more helpful responses to self-critical thoughts.
We will discuss whether hypnotherapy suits your concerns and how it might fit with other support. People respond differently, and the evidence for hypnotherapy varies according to the difficulty being addressed.
What a session may feel like
Experiences of hypnosis vary. You may feel physically relaxed, mentally focused, or absorbed in the imagery and ideas being explored. You may still notice sounds around you and hear everything I say.
There is no particular feeling you need to achieve or performance expected of you. We can discuss what you notice and adjust the process together.
Part of an integrative approach
My approach brings hypnotherapy together with conversation, reflection, and practical strategies where appropriate.
We take time to understand what is happening in your life and what you hope to change. Hypnosis may be one part of that work, alongside exploring patterns, developing coping skills, and putting changes into practice between sessions.
We will discuss any proposed approach together so that you understand its purpose and can decide whether you would like to try it.
Your first session
An initial consultation gives us time to discuss your concerns, relevant health history, and goals. It is also an opportunity to ask questions about hypnosis and what to expect.
Before beginning hypnosis, we will talk through the process and agree on a focus. You can choose whether to proceed, and we can consider other ways of working if hypnotherapy does not suit your needs or preferences.
Taking the next step
If you are curious about hypnotherapy, you are welcome to get in touch. We can discuss what you are looking for and whether this approach may be a suitable part of your therapy.