What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a modern form of hypnotherapy that combines the use of psychotherapy with hypnosis. Practical, structured and well researched strategies are used to help you make powerful and positive changes in your life in a comparatively short period of time. 

Most importantly within this form of hypnotherapy we focus on creating a positive present and future instead of analysing problems of the past. Together we look at what you want to achieve, finding the solutions, rather than looking at whatever caused the problem. 

The best research based psychotherapy is used combined with empower of hypnosis. This means therapy sessions are a combination of talking therapy and hypnosis (or trance). We focus on identifying solutions and working out the positive steps towards your preferred future. 

Based on the willingness to work together and to commit to the therapeutic process you can positively change the way you think, tap into your inner potential and achieve your goals. 

What is Hypnosis/Trance?

Hypnosis or trance describes a state when we experience a shift in our conscious awareness. Trance is a very natural state for us and we go in and out of trance many times throughout the day - when we are driving, going for a run or daydream. During this time, our unconscious mind is more aware and can focus on helpful suggestions and thoughts.

Trance is a very pleasant, relaxing and safe experience where we can reflect and process information. 

Within therapy we use this highly focused state of awareness to interrupt unhelpful cycles, negative programming, states of anxiety and depression and help you move towards achieving your goals.

We create this trance state through relaxation and visualisation techniques. During trance you will be guided through positive suggestions, stories and metaphors that will be beneficial for the positive changes you want to achieve.

As you move into deeper levels of relaxation, the brain shows more alpha and theta wave activity, this is when we feel calmer and more relaxed but can also visualise images and reflect on different ideas that may be helpful to you.

Throughout the whole process you will remain in complete control and your subconscious mind would reject any suggestions that is not in your best interest. Despite feeling very relaxed and switched off during trance our brains are in fact working harder to process information and find solutions. 

For this reason Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can be so impactful, because it combines powerful solution-focused discussions, followed by encouraging a relaxing trance state where the ideas and solutions discussed can then be explored and utilised by the brain for your positive benefit.