The evidence in support of hypnotherapy for chronic pain management has flourished over the past two decades. Hypnotherapy and the use of hypnosis offer help where medication and alternative treatments have failed. Through hypnosis the person suffering from chronic pain is taught to alter the brain’s perception of the pain message, to turn down the […]
What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and what exactly does Solution Focused mean? Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a modern talking therapy that also utilises the power of hypnosis. It is brain and evidence based, drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience, and takes lessons learnt from other psychotherapy models including positive psychology, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common digestive conditions in the UK, affecting between 10 and 20 percent of the population. It is more common in women than men, most often women between the ages of 20 and 30, but it can affect people of all ages. What is IBS? IBS is […]
My last blog focused on the brain and sleep (Why Our Brains Need Sleep) and so in this blog I have included two hypnotherapy case studies that centre around insomnia. For reasons of confidentiality, the name of each client has been changed. Debbie Debbie had been experiencing difficulty sleeping for many years and had been […]
Life is so much better after a good night’s sleep. Better mood, more energy, better concentration … the list goes on. For those struggling with insomnia the effects of sleep deprivation are all too familiar. But why do our brains need sleep? It’s only since becoming a hypnotherapist that I’ve fully understood just how important […]