Hypnotherapy as a part of therapy
It is not something done to you, but with you
Hypnotherapy is one of the several ways we may work together.
It is optional, collaborative and tailored to you.
Some sessions are mainly conversational and at other times, guided attention, imagery or hypnosis may help us explore an experience differently.
What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis involves intentionally focusing your attention, often in a calm and supported setting. You may notice thoughts, feelings, memories, images or bodily sensations more clearly.
It is not sleep, mind control or a loss of awareness. You can interact with me, pause or stop at any time and you are always in full control of the process.
How I use it
We decide together whether hypnotherapy might feel useful. Before we begin, we discuss what you hope it may help with and what would help you feel safe.
We work at a manageable pace, with your consent. You remain in full control throughout.
The aim is not to make you into a different person. It is to support you in relating to yourself and your experiences with more stability, freedom, and choice.
When might it help?
As part of wider therapy, hypnotherapy can sometimes help you slow things down, feel more grounded, strengthen inner resources, explore recurring patterns, or approach difficult emotions and memories carefully.
It is never used to force a change or make you revisit anything before you feel ready.
Do I have to use hypnotherapy?
No.
And you do not need to decide before getting in touch.
Counselling can work with or without hypnosis, and we can talk through what feels right for you in a free discovery call.