Hypnotherapy is a skilled communication aimed at directing a person’s imagination in a way that helps elicit changes in some perceptions, sensations, feelings, thoughts and behaviours.In a typical hypnotherapy session the hypnotherapist and client will discuss the intended alterations or therapeutic goals desired. The hypnotherapist will ask questions about previous medical history, general health and lifestyle to decide on the best approach for the individual.Hypnotherapy is found to be helpful for those seeking relief from a range of problems and is used alongside a person’s own willpower and motivation to seek a desired goal. Hypnotherapy is a powerful system which can bring about lasting positive change.I use the clinically proven techniques of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Mindfulness and combine them with hypnosis to make important positive changes within a short period of time. Resolving unwelcome habits and thought patterns at a subconscious level. Treatments are personalised to each client as an individual and therapy is designed to your preferences, your personality, and your individual needs.
Why me?
I’m Gillian Forrester and I offer a professional, solution focused approach to hypnotherapy. I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation to discuss how hypnotherapy can help you. So please use the contact form or online booking form to organise an initial consultation or session together.
My treatments help you focus your mind on what you want to achieve more than on the issues or their causes. My approach focuses very much on the future and not on the past, creating a picture of positive actions and outcomes. This allows you to come up with solutions to help you move forward towards your best hopes.
The Solution Focused Hypnotherapy I offer is a collaborative process and it is important to understand that change happens because you want it to and because you are prepared to take the necessary steps to allow it to happen.
Sessions involve much more than hypnosis. During the first part of each session we’ll talk about the progress you have made, and I’ll be encouraging you to express yourself positively, focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on problems.
I’ll help you to imagine your preferred future, a future where you have a more useful perspective on the quality of your life. I’ll then guide you into a relaxed state of hypnosis so that we can consolidate what we have discussed.
I will review and adjust sessions according to the needs of the client. It is advised that sessions should be attended on a weekly or biweekly basis where possible, to optimise the use of this service.
Would your life be easier?
Would you feel more in control?
Would you feel more confident?
Would you be happier?
Would it allow you to plan for the future?
Provided you are willing to make changes to the way you think, the therapy can be highly effective in relieving the symptoms of anxiety, stress and other limiting issues. Focusing on solutions means we do not dwell on problems.
Instead we:
Acknowledge where you are currently
Identify where you want to be
Look for changes that will help you get there
Help you to make those necessary changes
If you or somebody you know are struggling with any urgent mental health issues please use NHS Mental Health Support
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