Hypnotherapy for Anxiety

 

 

 

 

 

 Anxiety

Do you have feelings of nervousness, fear, continuous worries? If so, you may be suffering from anxiety. 

 

Some degree of anxiety is healthy.

It keeps us on our toes, it keeps us safe and prevents us from taking risks, but for some people anxiety is so much more than this.

Isn't is normal for most people to become anxious before meeting new people? Doing a presentation? Or having a job interview? Well to a certain extent yes. A shot of adrenaline to ensure that we perform at our best and don't become complacent. Anxiety extends beyond this, for some feelings of nervousness and worry can have a huge impact on their day to day life.

You may find yourself avoiding situations or people that make you anxious, you may have a continous stream of negative self talk that drives you to distraction and prevents you from enjoying the moment, you may even have morbid thoughts which are really scary to you.

And what about physical sysmptoms, insomnia, sweating, diarrhoea or changes in appetite?

Hypnotherapy can really help to give you confidence in dealing with stressful situations such as driving tests or exams - help for situations where you would expect to be anxious - and for many people this is exactly what they need.

Many people without anxiety don't realise these worries can be on going - not just exam nerves or slight concern for the future. For anxiety sufferers, these feelings dominate and can be there much of the time. Anxiety can really affect wellbeing, health, employment, relationships - it can impact on all aspects of life.

Hypnotherapy can really help you to understand why anxiety is there and to help you become much more calm in thought and feeling as well as physically at ease. The hypnotic trance alone will help to support your para-sympathetic nervous system by relaxing deeply and learning autonomic breathing techniques.

If you are feeling anxious, the first place you may turn is to your GP. I would always, always recommend seeing your GP whenever you have health concerns. It is the unfortunate that anxiety can not be 'cured' in a 10 minute appointment - though your GP may diagnose it and signpost you in the direction of further help.

The hypnotherapist is there to facilate change, but all changes come from within. Hypnotherapy sessions will give you the time to explore your anxiety in a safe environment and will help you to reframe your fears and put thoughts into perspective. No credible therapist would ever guarantee results, but hypnotherapy can be very successful if you are motivated and have a true desire to change.

For more details see No more anxiety

Hypnosis Helped Me Sleep

Hypnotherapy for a Better Nights Sleep

"I had two sessions with Gemma and feel much calmer. I have a 7 month old baby who likes to wake at least 3 times a night for a feed. After feeding I would be laid in bed writing to do lists in my head worrying about all the things I think I should be doing. After seeing Gemma I drop back to sleep with ease and am not putting as much pressure on myself. As a result feel calmer and happier." KH

A good nights sleep is critical for our wellbeing and for most of us not getting enough sleep can have a massive impact on our mood and emotions. The following article looks at how hypnosis helped one women to sleep . 
 

"Sleep relaxation techniques

Another relaxation aid was the "favourite place" exercise, which was also based on Suzie's personal experiences.

"I'm lying in a hammock in my parents' garden," she says. "I'm reading a book or sleeping. It's sunny and really peaceful.

"To reach my favourite place, I walk down some steps and feel the warm stones under my bare feet. I get in the hammock and feel the book. A cat wanders over with its tail in the air. Then a dog comes to rest near me."

Dr Walters says it's important to suggest details, such as touch, and "actually feel" the comfort of the hammock.

She also worked on changing Suzie's attitude to sleep. "Suzie saw her anxiety as a permanent thing," she says. "That contributed to her problem."

Suzie thought that she could only fall asleep in complete silence, but she lived in a shared household, so this belief raised her anxiety.

In one relaxation technique, you imagine that you're breathing through your feet. You feel the breath move slowly up the body, down the arms and out of the hands.

"Hypnosis provided me with answers," Suzie says. "But it's not an overnight solution. I've learnt techniques, and it's up to me to keep working on them."

If you are having issues with insomia or interupted sleep and are interested in learning more about hypnotherapy - please contact Gemma Webster  www.calmandcontentedhypnotherapy.co.uk

 

Hypnotherapy MP3 's

Hypnotherapy at Home

Hypnotherapy Sessions with a practitioner are amazing and completely tailored to your individual requirements. There is nothing like face to face contact and in addition to the actual hypnosis session you will learn so much about pregnancy and birth. In a one-to-one setting many couples really benefit from the bonding experience of learning Natal Hypnotherapy™ together. 

One-to-one tailored Natal Hypnotherapy™ courses are available from £225. For more details see Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy

We recognise that not everyone can afford this price at a time when money is stretched. If you live on the Fylde Coast you may consider attending Hypnotherapy Sessions with a Friend to split the cost. £50 per session (£25 each). For more details email Gemma Webster .

Alternatively, Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy are now selling the following range of MP3's making Natal Hypnotherapy™ accessible to all.  £10 each

• Birth Preparation Hospital & Home Birth
• The Labour Companion
• Fast Postnatal Recovery
• Breastfeeding Companion
• Turning Baby
• Overcoming Morning Sickness
• The IVF Companion
• Preparing to Concieve
• Pregnancy Relaxation
• Letting Go of Fears

A small price to pay for the relaxation that you will recieve

I'm too old to change!

Use it or Lose it - You are never too old to change, but staying physically active will give you the best chance.

The brain is continually changes - Old dogs can learn new tricks.

No matter how long an issue or behaviour has being with you, you always, always have the potential for change. Much of the success of hypnotherapy is dependent on a persons overall motivation to change. For example you might quite the idea of wearing skinny jeans, but is that enough for you to stop over eating, as opposed to the motivation that your doctor has told you that if you don't shift the pounds you will become seriously ill.

Some people just believe they can't change or they are too old to change. The following article looks at just how changable the mind is, and by keeping it active and healthy we can improve our lives.

"The mainstream view in neuroscience and medicine today is that the living brain is actually “neuroplastic”—meaning that its “circuits” are constantly changing in response to what we actually do out in the world. As we think, perceive, form memories or learn new skills, the connections between brain cells also change and strengthen. Far from being hard-wired, the brain has circuits that very rapidly form, unform and reform."

What does this actually mean? Well, use it or lose it. The more mentally and phyically active we are in the approach to middle age the better. Staying active has been proven to keep you active.

Time to dig out the suduko or that book you have been meaning to read!

Doctors at Cardiff University have "found that men who consistently did a few activities, reduced their risk for cognitive decline and dementia by a staggering 60%. These activities included eating a healthy diet; maintaining a normal weight, with a body-mass index from 18 to under 25; limiting alcohol to about a glass of wine a day; and not smoking" and significantly partaking in regular phyiscal exercise. So by 'using it' physically, it looks as though the mind also remains active and changing.

I believe that Hypnotherapy can be benefical to most people - irrespective of age. Clinical evidence is now showing that for those middle aged individuals who are active - that their minds are particularly changeable - so if you are over 50 and previously considered that hypnotherapy would never work for you, but you are physically and mentally active - all it may take is an open mind and a little motivation...

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Pregnancy Retreats in the Cotswolds

Hypnobirthing Cotswolds

"After morning sickness, heartburn, swollen ankles and sleepless nights, what pregnant women doesn't deserve a bit of TLC before finally giving birth?"

The fantastic Eliza Guerrini and her doula Mother-in-Law have set up a nurturing retreat fro expecting Mums. "Holding their retreats in a variety of beautiful Cotswold venues, where mothers can relax in gorgeous surroundings while taking part in workshops or pampering treatments, all designed to de-stress and relax." Including award winning Natal Hypnotherapy™.

The pregnancy retreats are where it all began for Retreat-Yourself.  On this retreat you will have time to access pregnancy support, take stock of the changes happening to you and appreciate how your growing baby is already re-shaping aspects of your life. 

The stunning surroundings and impeccable house, decorated beautifully and calmly, compliment the essence of this retreat and you will leave feeling relaxed and restored.  The two-night stay has an emphasis on practical and emotional support, encouragement and positive preparation for birth. The break includes delicious, freshly-prepared food, informative and inspiring workshops, taster sessions of natal hypnotherapy, a pregnancy yoga class and optional pregnancy-friendly treatments, as well as the chance to bond with other pregnant women.

For more information see: Retreat Yourself

Natal Hypnotherapy™ Cotswolds


Natal Hypnotherapy™ is becoming more and more assessable to more couples. It's not just for the rich and famous! More and more women are learning about the benefits of relaxation during pregnancy.

Learn more about your local classes or order your Natal Hypnotherapy book and CD today

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Top 10 - things a pregnant woman actually wants to hear!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maggie Howell's Top 10 (positive) Things to say to a Pregnant Woman!

1. You look wonderful - pregnancy obviously suits you

2. This is going to be one lucky baby

3. You and your baby will be life long best buddies

4. What are you most looking forward to?

5. What has been your favourite moment of pregnancy so far?

6. The body is simply amazing - every baby truly is a miracle

7. (If this is a second pregnancy) I’d be happy to look after your    
    child so you can have some time to yourself


8.  I am so jealous!

9.  Birth was the most amazing experience of my life

10. I am here if you need me at any time

Rest, Be Thankful and Play the Piano

 

 

 

 

 

 

How long is Labour?

How long is a piece of string?

Birth and labour can differ for every women. Each and everyone of us are individuals with different bodies, cycles, emotions, support and environments.

Clinical Evidence

One of the best ways to have a quicker labour to learn Natal Hypnotherapy techniques. Hypnosis is clinical proven to shorten labour times, so can be a fantastic tool to pack in your birth bag!

Emotionally, tension and stress are one of the most problematic barriers to birth and by learning deep relaxation and breathing techniques you can really effect labour times. Many Natal Hypnotherapy Mums will testify to the effects that hypnobirthing had on their experience, in fact 100,000's of women have used Natal Hypnotherapy and would recommend it to others.

Failure to Progress?

There is a line of thought that suggests women are FTP - failing to progress. i.e. Birth isn't moving along fast enough. Fast enough according to who? Well, usually fast enough according to policy and protocol...

Of course, on occasion there can be genuine medical reasons that a birthing women may need augmentation (helping along). Much of the time slowed labour is more to do with feelings of anxiety and fear, lack of antenatal education, not receiving adequate support and not feeling sufficiently cocooned in their birth space.

The following You tube Clip is by Neighbourhood Midwives who operate in London. Julie brilliantly discusses how women routinely are offered augmentation to speed things up and why, often, it just isn't necessary.

Length of Labour...

Many labouring women reach a phase in their labour where everything appears to stop. This is known as the 'rest and be thankful' stage. This pause allows the birthing women to re-group and prepare for breathing baby down. Without prior knowledge of this pause, it is perhaps easy to see why a birthing mother could be panicked into thinking she needs assistance because everything has 'stopped'. Knowledge is power, please keep sharing x