🧠 What Is Hypnotherapy and How Does It Work?

Discover how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you create lasting, positive change.

Ever wondered what hypnotherapy really is — or whether it might help you?

You’re not alone. There’s still a lot of confusion around hypnotherapy, often thanks to stage shows or TV. But the real thing? It’s grounded in neuroscience, totally safe, and a gentle, empowering way to shift unhelpful patterns in your life.

Let’s explore how it works, what actually happens in a session, and whether it might be a good fit for you.

🌱 So, What Is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that uses a calm, focused state (a bit like daydreaming) to help you access your subconscious mind. This is where long-held habits, emotional responses, and beliefs live.

In this relaxed state, your brain becomes more receptive to positive suggestions and new ways of thinking. It’s safe, natural, and something we all drift into during everyday life — like when we’re completely absorbed in a book or a film.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, developed by David Newton and taught at CPHT (Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training), is different from traditional therapies. It doesn’t dig into the past. Instead, it helps you:

✅ Focus on what’s going well

✅ Imagine the future you want

✅ Use the brain’s natural strengths to move forward

🧬 What’s Going On in the Brain?

This approach combines modern neuroscience with techniques from Solution Focused Brief Therapy and guided trance (hypnosis).

Here’s how your brain plays a part:

• The primitive brain is your emotional survival system- it’s where anxiety, low mood, and stress responses live.

• The intellectual brain is your logical, calm, problem-solving part.

• Hypnotherapy helps shift control away from the reactive brain and back to the calm, rational one, helping you feel more balanced and in control.

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By using guided relaxation (trance), your brain rehearses helpful patterns, which is exactly how we build new habits and change old ones.

💺 What Happens in a Session?

If you’ve never tried hypnotherapy before, you might be wondering what to expect.

A typical session looks like this:

1. A catch-up conversation – We talk about how things have improved since our last session.

2. Solution focused dialogue – We explore your goals and how to take small, achievable steps forward.

3. Trance (relaxation) – You lie back and listen to a soothing, guided script that helps your brain absorb all those positive ideas.

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Most people feel refreshed, calm, and clear-headed afterward, and often surprised by how enjoyable the experience is!

🙌 What Can Hypnotherapy Help With?

People come to Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for all kinds of reasons, including:

• Anxiety and stress

• Trouble sleeping

• Low self-esteem or confidence

• Fears and phobias

• Weight management

• Motivation and mindset

• General wellbeing and balance

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It’s suitable whether you're going through something specific — or just want to feel more in control of life.

💬 Could It Be Right for You?

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin — but don’t want to dig into painful memories or rehash old stories — this approach might be exactly what you need.

Instead of focusing on what’s wrong, we work together to:

✅ Reconnect with your strengths

✅ Build confidence

✅ Focus on your preferred future

📞 Ready to Take the First Step?

I offer a free, friendly initial consultation so we can chat about your goals, answer any questions, and see if Solution Focused Hypnotherapy feels like the right fit.

👉 Book your free initial consultation today and take that first step toward a calmer, more confident you.