Re-Leaf Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

31/07/2022

Cheering on our para triathlon winners, with family, friends & local community…great day!!!

26/07/2022

Just thought I would share some recent feedback from a client with a wasp phobia....

"At first I was a little sceptical about hypnotherapy. I'm one of those people that has always said it would never work on me. I can now say with complete confidence - I was wrong. After 3 sessions the results were immediate! A wasp came into the bathroom whilst I was in the shower and rather than evacuate I was able to direct the wasp with my hand out of the window with ZERO ANXIETY! It has completely changed my overriding fear of them. I can't thank Hilary enough and would recommend anyone thinking about addressing their own fears and anxieties to have that initial conversation - in such a short time, she's worked wonders!"

26/07/2022

The importance of good sleep to our mental health cannot be underestimated. The neuroscience is factual and fascinating.

Mental health and sleep are closely linked. Lack of good night sleep can cause a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, stress and feelings of overwhelm, irritability and anger. It can also cause physical issues such as weight gain.

Do you struggle to sleep well, wake up during the night and find getting back to sleep difficult, wake too early or find the morning comes before you are ready to face the day?

Call for more information on solution focused hypnotherapy and how we can work together to improve your sleep.
FREE initial consultation

Hilary HPD, DSFH, AfSFH, NCH
07852808459

13/05/2022

The BBC have reported the findings of their survey, which concluded a shocking 26% of UK adults are living with chronic pain, described as relentless, overwhelming & unbearable.

Less shocking, to me, was confirmation that our brains can misinterpret signals and ‘create’ pain. The brain and central nervous system can become wired to make the body feel continuos pain, even in the absence of structural or tissue damage.

Solution focused hypnotherapy helps lower stress levels and reduce the stress/pain cycle by creating a steady flow of serotonin which helps to interrupt the pain signals received by the brain. Whilst not a cure for any underlying medical condition, it relaxes the nervous system and refocuses your mind away from the pain. Stress and anxiety are both common side effects of pain and can often worsen the sensations you are already feeling.

For more information or to book a free initial consultation call
Hilary 07852808459



Neuroscience explains how stress can fuel persistent pain
https://storage.googleapis.com/curable-www/images/web/curable-poster-chronic-pain_a-cycle-of-stress-and-pain.pdf

A Life of Pain, BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0017fv7/a-life-of-pain

Chronic pain: The ‘unbearable’ condition affecting one in four
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-61309962

11/05/2022

By doing something that brings you relaxation, pleasure, satisfaction or fulfilment you are improving your mental health by boosting both serotonin and dopamine levels.

Serotonin and dopamine are two important neurotransmitters that affect mental health. They are also important for gut health. Deficiencies in both of these chemicals can lead to symptoms of depression or anxiety and issues with eating, sleeping, and concentrating. Serotonin helps you feel happier, calmer and more focused. Dopamine makes you feel motivated, accomplished and productive.

Sometimes we need a helping hand to kick start our happy hormones. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a gentle and collaborative brief process, that helps you understand how these neurotransmitters are created and what can stop them flowing. For more information or to book a free initial consultation please call me, Hilary 07852808459



health

10/05/2022

The focus for this year is loneliness. For information, help & advice
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

Be aware, & take care of, your mental health.

09/05/2022

Most of the time you breath without even noticing it, but with each breath you take, you have the ability to change the way you think & feel within seconds.

When stressed, under pressure or you need to focus, breathe in for the count of 7 & out for the count of 11. This will:

~ Reduce your stress levels & combat anxiety.
~ Improves memory & decision making.
~ Help reduce feelings of chronic pain.
~ Help you get back to sleep.
~ Bring long term benefits - over time it will put your body into a calmer resting state with a profound impact on your overall health, from improving your heart health to reducing chronic inflammation.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy concentrates on the present and future rather than analysing problems of the past or going over painful past memories. I focus on what my clients want to achieve and together we work out the steps to achieve that change.

07/05/2022

When we are caught up in a cycle of persistent anxiety, worry, depression, poor or disturbed sleep, we need to reset our minds. Solution focused hypnotherapy is a gentle, effective way to achieve this reset, calm your mind, relax, improve sleep and benefit from increased serotonin levels.
For more information and a free initial consultation call and take the first step to your reset and relief.
07852809449

03/05/2022

Let’s apply this quote to ourselves. By looking at our brain and how it works, we can better understand ourselves. How anxiety, depression, phobias etc are created, how we can suffer in the way we do and what we can do about it.

Solution focused hypnotherapy gives you this understanding and is a completely natural way to improve your mental wellbeing, sleep, performance, confidence, overcome phobias and so much more.

Please call for more information and your free initial consultation.
07852808459

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy concentrates on the present and future rather than analysing problems of the past or going over painful past memories. I focus on what my clients want to achieve and together we work out the steps to achieve that change.

28/04/2022

Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point - feeling anxious before an exam or interview is perfectly normal.

More constant feelings of anxiety, a feeling of unease, worry or fear, can affect our daily lives. As soon as one anxious thought is resolved another appears making us feel restless and worried. We have headaches, trouble concentrating and relaxing or sleeping. We may feel dizzy or experience heart palpitations and panic attacks.

Generalised anxiety disorder is estimated to affect 5% of the UK population.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a gentle yet effective method to relieve symptoms of anxiety. Call me for your free initial consultation and more information on how to find relief from anxiety.

07852808459

27/04/2022

Stress can give us a short term hormone boost of cortisol, adrenaline and noradrenaline - essential to tackle a threat, provide the motivation and focus to complete a difficult task, solve a problem or reach a short term goal. In small doses, stress is good for us.

But…..Ongoing, long term (chronic) stress, can cause physical and mental harm. Our immune system can be affected, making us more susceptible to colds, flu and other infections. Our liver gives us a boost of glucose when we are stressed, but long term stress increases our risk of developing type 2 diabetes and increased cortisol levels stop our bodies from breaking down fat. Our guts respond to stress with pain, bloating or IBS. Our skin responds to stress, with inflammation and worsening of skin conditions such as acne, eczema or psoriasis. Stress hormones can cause changes in the blood vessels around the brain causing tension headaches and migraines. Stress can impact reproductive cycles, disrupt periods and even fertility. It is well documented that long term stress can contribute to the likelihood of heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke.

Chronic stress is incredibly closely linked to our risk of serious mental health conditions by affecting our dopamine levels. Chronic stress, anxiety and depression are all closely linked.

If you are struggling with stress or concerned about your stress levels and the impact on your health, it’s always OK to ask for help.

To find out how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you reduce your stress please call for a free consultation.
07852808459

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy concentrates on the present and future rather than analysing problems of the past or going over painful past memories. I focus on what my clients want to achieve and together we work out the steps to achieve that change.

21/04/2022

Anxiety can affect our sleep, daily lives and our mental well being. Severe anxiety can affect our physical health.

Approximately 8 million people in the UK suffer with an anxiety disorder. 1 in 6 people report experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety in any given week.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a gentle yet effective method to relieve symptoms of anxiety such as poor sleep, irritability, feeling overwhelmed or panic.

Through a combination of looking at how our brains work, positive discusion and a state of deep relaxation, anxiety can be overcome, usually in just a few sessions.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy concentrates on the present and future rather than analysing problems of the past or going over painful past memories. I focus on what my clients want to achieve and together we work out the steps to achieve that change.