Jo H-Gilbert Hypnotherapy

Jo H-Gilbert Hypnotherapy Clinical Hypnotherapist & Solution-Focused Psychotherapist. EMDR Practitioner. Practices in Hilperton Wiltshire, Bath, London and also online.

I work with adults and children/teens.

Why do solution focused hypnotherapists explain neuroscience?Because understanding your brain changes how you feel about...
19/02/2026

Why do solution focused hypnotherapists explain neuroscience?

Because understanding your brain changes how you feel about yourself.

So many people arrive in the therapy room believing something is “wrong” with them. They blame themselves for feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to move forward.

But when you begin to understand how the brain actually works, something shifts.

You learn that your brain is not broken.
It is responding exactly as it was designed - to protect you.

The primitive brain’s role is to keep you safe. It scans for danger, real or perceived, and activates protective responses like anxiety, overthinking, avoidance, or emotional shutdown. These responses are not weaknesses. They are survival mechanisms.

And when you understand this, shame softens. Self-criticism eases. Compassion grows.

Neuroscience also brings hope, because it shows us that the brain is adaptable. It can learn. It can rewire. It can create new, calmer, stronger pathways.

In solution focused hypnotherapy, we explain this because knowledge is empowering. When you understand what is happening inside your mind, you begin to work with your brain rather than against it.

And that is where real, lasting change begins.

Learn more about how solution focused hypnotherapy works:
www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

Hello, I’m Jo, a solution-focused hypnotherapist working with adults and young people.I help people move forward from an...
18/02/2026

Hello, I’m Jo, a solution-focused hypnotherapist working with adults and young people.

I help people move forward from anxiety, overwhelm, trauma, sleep difficulties, and loss of confidence.

My approach is calm, practical, and focused on helping your brain access its natural ability to heal and rebalance.

Clients often tell me they feel understood, supported, and reassured that change is possible.

I offer in-person clinics in Bath and Hilperton, near Trowbridge, as well as online sessions.

If you’ve been wondering whether hypnotherapy could help you, you are very welcome to get in touch.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

Sometimes people come to see me and say,“I don’t understand why I still feel this way.”They might be capable, caring, an...
16/02/2026

Sometimes people come to see me and say,
“I don’t understand why I still feel this way.”

They might be capable, caring, and doing all the “right” things.
From the outside, life looks fine.

But inside, their nervous system is still responding to old patterns.

Because the mind doesn’t respond to logic alone. It responds to safety.

When the brain learns that it is safe to let go of anxiety, overwhelm, or old protective habits, change begins naturally.

This is why solution-focused hypnotherapy works so effectively. We don’t dwell on the past. We help your brain build new pathways that support calm, confidence, and forward movement.

Change doesn’t have to be forced. It can be gentle, and it can be lasting.

I offer hypnotherapy clinics in Bath and Hilperton, near Trowbridge.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

Imagine feeling steady again.Not perfect.Not euphoric.Just…steady.Sleeping more deeply.Responding instead of reacting.Fe...
14/02/2026

Imagine feeling steady again.

Not perfect.
Not euphoric.
Just…steady.

Sleeping more deeply.
Responding instead of reacting.
Feeling clearer in your thinking.
Trusting yourself again.

Solution-focused hypnotherapy works with the brain in a forward direction.
We don’t have to analyse everything that’s ever happened.
We build momentum toward where you want to be.

The brain is changeable.
Neural pathways can strengthen in new directions.

And progress, even small progress, counts.

If you’re ready to feel more like yourself again, I’m here.

Not all anxiety looks the same.Sometimes it’s racing thoughts.Sometimes it’s irritability.Sometimes it’s exhaustion.Some...
13/02/2026

Not all anxiety looks the same.

Sometimes it’s racing thoughts.
Sometimes it’s irritability.
Sometimes it’s exhaustion.
Sometimes it’s feeling flat and unmotivated.

Anxiety isn’t weakness.
It’s a nervous system that’s been switched on for too long.

When we understand how the brain works, how the amygdala responds to perceived threat, how stress chemicals keep us on alert,
we stop blaming ourselves.

And that’s often where change begins.

You are not “too sensitive.”
Your brain has simply been trying to protect you.

And it can learn to feel safe again.

You don’t have to relive everything to feel better.Lasting change happens when the brain:• feels safer• spends less time...
12/02/2026

You don’t have to relive everything to feel better.

Lasting change happens when the brain:
• feels safer
• spends less time in threat mode
• strengthens calm neural pathways

Solution-focused hypnotherapy works with how the brain learns, through repetition, imagery, and emotional regulation, not endless analysis.

This is why many people notice changes in:
• sleep
• emotional reactions
• confidence
• overall calm

Not because they tried harder,
but because their nervous system finally got the right signals.


“It’s not that you lack discipline.”If you’ve told yourself that you “just need more willpower”…Pause for a moment.The b...
11/02/2026

“It’s not that you lack discipline.”

If you’ve told yourself that you “just need more willpower”…
Pause for a moment.

The brain doesn’t respond well to criticism.
It responds to safety, clarity and small, achievable steps.

So today, instead of overhauling everything, try this:

Choose one tiny thing.
– Put your phone on charge downstairs tonight.
– Step outside for three slow breaths.
– Go to bed 20 minutes earlier.

Small steps calm the nervous system.
A calmer nervous system makes change easier.

What’s one small step you could take today?

11/02/2026

When anxiety shows up, it’s not a thinking problem, it’s a nervous system response.

The amygdala (the brain’s threat detector) reacts faster than the logical brain.
That’s why reassurance, logic, or “positive thinking” often don’t land.

Neuroscience tells us:
You calm the brain from the bottom up, not the top down.

That’s why hypnotherapy focuses on:
• calming the nervous system
• reducing threat signals
• helping the brain relearn safety


09/02/2026

Modern life keeps the brain in constant alert mode.

Notifications, decisions, rushing, switching tasks.
The nervous system doesn’t get the downtime it needs to reset.

Here’s a neuroscience-backed small step for today:
👉 slow your exhale slightly longer than your inhale
👉 even 3–4 calm breaths tells the brain “I’m safe”

This activates the parasympathetic nervous system, the part responsible for calm, focus, and recovery.

Busy lives don’t mean broken brains.
They just need more intentional pauses.

You don’t need to be “at breaking point” to ask for support.Many people come to hypnotherapy because they’re:• functioni...
06/02/2026

You don’t need to be “at breaking point” to ask for support.

Many people come to hypnotherapy because they’re:
• functioning… but exhausted
• coping… but overwhelmed
• managing… but not really living

And that’s enough of a reason.

Hypnotherapy isn’t about losing control or being made to do anything.
It’s about learning how your mind works, calming the nervous system, and gently creating space for change, at your pace.

Often, clients tell me they leave sessions feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded than they have in a long time.

If something in you has been whispering “I can’t keep doing it like this”, that’s worth listening to.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

Not all anxiety feels the same.And not all anxiety needs the same support.For some people, anxiety is a constant hum in ...
04/02/2026

Not all anxiety feels the same.
And not all anxiety needs the same support.

For some people, anxiety is a constant hum in the background.
For others, it arrives suddenly, with racing thoughts, tight chests, or a sense of being on edge for no clear reason.

And sometimes, what we call “anxiety” is actually the nervous system doing its best to protect us after stress, overwhelm, or past experiences.

This is why a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works.

Solution-focused hypnotherapy works gently with your mind and nervous system, helping you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control – without digging endlessly into the past.

Small shifts matter.
Feeling just a little safer, a little steadier, can change so much.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

After spending Sunday at a regional fencing competition with my son - I felt it appropriate to write today’s post! Peak ...
02/02/2026

After spending Sunday at a regional fencing competition with my son - I felt it appropriate to write today’s post!

Peak performance isn’t just about training the body.
It’s about training the mind to stay calm, focused, and adaptable under pressure.

In solution-focused hypnotherapy, we don’t analyse what went wrong, we strengthen what already works.

✔️ Sharpening focus
✔️ Reducing performance anxiety
✔️ Rehearsing success mentally
✔️ Building confidence from past wins (even small ones)

Your brain doesn’t always know the difference between vivid imagination and real experience, and that’s where powerful change can happen.

Whether you’re an athlete, runner, musician, artist, or competing for personal goals, your mind can become your greatest asset.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

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