Abingdon Hypnotherapy

08/10/2024

My latest post is about why hypnotherapy is more costly than counselling but has faster results.

How much are hypnotherapy sessions and why? They depend on the amount of training, length of time in practice and location.

07/09/2022

Do you struggle to swallow or talk when stressed - read more here on the Hypnotherapy Directory

Penny Ling discusses how hypnotherapy can help those struggling with a fear of swallowing.

01/09/2022

Why being solution-focused is better than talking about problems.

We all have that one friend or a family member who loves to focus and talk about all the things that are wrong. Talking about a problem can be cathartic and getting it off your chest is a relief sometimes. But learning to be solution-focused puts you in a completely different part of your brain.

When we are negative, our attention stays focused on the negative. Once you shift how you think to deal with any problems, you feel much more in control and less anxious.

I use the solution-focused approach in my therapy to help people find their own solutions to their problems. Whether that’s beating a habit or addiction, to feeling more confident dealing with bosses and colleagues.

You can be in control thanks to the tools I teach. Find ways of moving forward with the help of the therapy. Add in hypnotherapy, this helps us imagine these plans and teach our mind to respond differently.

There are no problems - only solutions.

Find out more from Penny Ling Therapies, Kingsmoor Clinic, Kingston Bagpuize, OX13 5AP or online at www.oxford-hypnotherapy.co.uk

25/07/2022

Do you fear that you’ll be found out? That the bosses will catch you out and you’ll end up being booted out? Do you struggle to speak up in meetings and fear being judged by your colleagues? Well, welcome to imposter syndrome.

I help people gain more confidence to perform their jobs better. Because they no longer worry all the time that they are no good, or will be “found out” they stand a greater chance of enjoying their work and being promoted for their achievements.

Using a wide range of tools and being future-focused, I help people use their imagination in a more positive way.

Stand up and talk in front of others. Build up the confidence to hold your own space. Feel confident to ask for a pay rise. Not worry about other people’s attitudes and judgements.

11/07/2022

Therapy is anything that makes you feel good. My therapy is painting - here's my latest - Tricolour Juxtaposed #68. It's called 68 because it was 1968 when I first started playing with the ideas first chalk on blackboard, then crayon, felt tip pen and inky. Now oil and gilt.

04/07/2022

It doesn't matter if it's GCSE's or accountant exams, being stressed about something that could change your whole life makes it more likely you'll fail. See my video in the hypnotherapy directory.

Hypnotherapy for exam stress can offer practical relaxation and coping techniques when feeling under pressure. Find a hypnotherapist for exam nerves.

14/04/2022

You don't have to suffer from anxiety, make an appointment with me today.

The sessions I’ve had with Penny and the tools she has given me to cope with my anxiety have been invaluable, I feel more relaxed and positive than I have for a long time. I wish I hadn’t left it so long to seek help.

12/04/2022

Great review for my book - Driving Me Crazy - overcome the fear of driving.

fullersman5 - 5.0 out of 5 stars. Driving test passed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2022

"My daughter has been worried about driving for years. She read Penny’s book which focused her mind. Today she passed her test first time,, aged 28. Well worth reading this book."

11/04/2022

"The session was very relaxing and it helped my daughter for the long term. She was also taught various techniques to help her. I would strongly recommend Penny as she is warm, friendly and trusty professional."
W.K. Didcot

01/04/2022

April is Stress Awareness Month

From absenteeism to presenteeism to relationships at work and at home. Recognising the signs of stress should be taken seriously in the workplace.

Spotting stress in others can be difficult because everyone experiences it in different ways.

Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine are all topics my clients have brought up recently as circumstances which are worrying them. Placed on top of difficulties in the workplace - the changes made because of the pandemic are causing all kinds of problems.

In the last week alone, I have worked with two separate women whose stories are almost identical. Both have been working from home and now have to work in an office three days a week. The changes they have experienced have caused great stress, which has left both of them unable to swallow. This in term means they are not eating and losing weight.

Their inability to swallow has been checked out by doctors and they have experienced cameras down their throats, only to be told “It’s in your head”.

I see on average about 10 to 20 clients a year with either this problem, or the opposite end - irritable bowel syndrome. Both result from the fight and flight mechanism of the body not wanting to digest as they flee the stressor.

Using the tools and techniques I use when working with clients helps them to relax, take back control and not worry about their health on top of all the other problems.

23/03/2022

Do you have exams this summer?
Are you feeling very anxious about taking them?
Did you know that anxiety can hinder memory and lower grades?
Do you know that there is something you can do about it?
By joining the exam stress programme, you’ll learn about how your anxiety, thoughts and behaviours are preventing you achieve your goals.

You’ll learn tools and techniques which will help move you towards controlling your stress levels. It can help with sleep, focus and changing habitual behaviours.

It’s suitable for all ages, from GCSE, A level, undergraduate, graduate and PHD levels. It’s ideal for accountants, IT engineers and medical students.
Using a wide range of tools and techniques from all different backgrounds, including the Pomodora technique, NLP, mindfulness and self-hypnosis, you’ll learn to turn the dial down on exam anxiety.

The average number of sessions needed are 6, so if you or a family member have exams in the summer, best book your initial consultation by the end of March/first week in April.

Don’t take my word for it - here’s what medical student Lindsay had to say:
“Invaluable Exam Preparation”
"Penny is fantastic at what she does. I cannot thank her enough for her help. Over the course of 6 sessions, she helped me develop both my exam confidence and a new attitude of confidence and positivity, which has significantly benefitted many areas of my life that I didn’t even realise had the potential for improvement. Hypnotherapy with Penny has taken me from an anxious and under-performing medicine hopeful, to scoring in the top decile of the UKCAT (Clinical Aptitude Test). I am thrilled to discover that I can still reach my potential after many years of poor results caused by my anxiety. I have already recommended Penny to friends and family and would not hesitate to work with her again!”