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Sharon offers hypnotherapy, CBT, NLP, EMDR, EFT, BLAST and Chinosis in Bristol and worldwide by webc

I am a hypnotherapist based in Bristol UK but also offer webcam sessions anywhere in the world. I use hypnotherapy, CBT, NLP, Chinosis, EFT and EMDR to help people make changes in their lives. I cover a wide range of issues, including confidence, anxiety, stress, phobias, pain management, sleep problems, unwanted habits such as smoking, drinking, nail biting and weight loss/management. If I haven't listed your issue here then contact me anyway as I may still be able to help. Find out about all my services at www.sharonstiles.co.uk/services

You can also sign up for my newsletter and get information about hypnosis and other self help techniques, plus a special offer every month. http://www.sharonstiles.co.uk/newsletter

Check my availablity and book at https://arrangr.com/sharonstiles

26/01/2026

Hypnotherapy is labelled as a talking therapy but sometimes it's the not the speech but the silence that is important.

In a hypnotherapy session I like to get on with things and feel that we are getting somewhere but sometimes it's important to be quiet and wait.

⏳ Wait for a client to process emotion and work through things at their own pace.
⏳ Wait for a client to find their own words to express how they feel
⏳ Wait for a client to feel comfortable enough to address a difficult issue
⏳ Wait for a client to experience the benefit ssion

22/01/2026

EFT is known as the tapping technique because it involves tapping on acupressure points whilst you say a phrase that describes how you feel. But I rarely tell my clients to tap on the points and I don't usually ask them to say a phrase.

Instead they
• rub on the points because that is soothing
• simply focus on how they feel because then they don't need to go to the extra effort of putting their feelings into words.

Is that the best way of doing it? Not always.

• Sometimes tapping works better.
• Sometimes people find it is more powerful to say what they feel.
• Sometimes the therapist might be using it in a way that works best with tapping and words.

That might seem confusing but it is also a benefit because it can be used in the best way for each individual. That's why it's useful to do a session with a practitioner, so you can find out what works best for you.

So if you have tried EFT and you didn't find it helpful another variation might be more successful for you.

19/01/2026

Last week Gary Craig died but his legacy will live on. Outside the therapy community he is probably unknown but he has had an impact on a lot of lives as he was the creator of Emotional Freedom Techniques, often know as EFT or the tapping technique.

If you aren't aware of it, it's a way to reduce unwanted emotions by tapping or rubbing on acupressure points.

I was so sceptical of it when I first heard about it as it seemed weird and also the reported results seemed to be too good to be true

But when I finally decided it was worth seeing what the fuss was about and giving it a go my mind was changed. Since then I have become a huge fan of it and teach a version of it to nearly all my clients as a self help technique.

So, thanks to Gary and all the people he was inspired by and all the people who he in turn has inspired.

15/01/2026

Blushing seems to have been a popular search term on my site recently so I thought I'd do a post about it.

Blushing can become a vicious circle. You feel embarrassed, so you blush, then you feel embarrassed about blushing so you blush even more. The same cycle can also happen purely if you are anxious about blushing because that can lead to the anxious thoughts creating the blush.

I have worked with people who say they only have to think about a situation and they feel their face becoming warmer.

The good news is that in most situations hypnotherapy can help to reduce blushing. For some people it can be a question of increasing confidence so you don't feel as anxious about your interactions with others. For others it can be addressing the automatic response of expecting to blush in certain situations. And it could be a combination of both.

Read more at
https://www.sharonstiles.co.uk/blog/can-hypnotherapy-stop-blushing.php

Photo courtesy of https://unsplash.com/

12/01/2026

Vogue Williams was in the last series of I'm a Celebrity and said she had seen a hypnotherapist for help in addressing her phobia of cockroaches.

Hypnosis is a good way to address fears and phobias. Her situation was more extreme than the majority of people as usually people start off worried about seeing an insect rather than having them poured over their head as she did.

You can see a list of the range of phobias I have helped with at https://www.sharonstiles.co.uk/blog/phobias-a-to-z.php

I've been a bit cryptic with the picture as I don't want to frighten off anyone who does have a fear of them who might find this post helpful. 😊

08/01/2026

Snow is forecast in some areas of the UK or might already be with you. This month's mental massage takes you to enjoy the best part of a beautiful snowy landscape without any slush and also the cosiness of a roaring fire in a country cottage. It's the perfect way to enjoy the crispness of winter snow without getting cold.

Each mental massage is a deeply relaxing meditation. They are designed to soothe your mind in the same way a physical massage soothes your body. It is the perfect opportunity to unwind and de-stress, leaving you feeling calm, refreshed and relaxed.

Join me on 13th January. Book now to attend in person in central Bristol or online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-warmth-mental-massage-with-sharon-stiles-in-bristol-and-online-tickets-1976391999674

04/01/2026

Today is World Hypnotism Day. I have some free hypnosis information and tracks for you to enjoy. Visit https://www.sharonstiles.co.uk/world-hypnotism-day.php to access it all.

Information tracks include:
• introduction to hypnosis
• what hypnosis can be used for
• hypnosis to help with resolutions

Hypnosis tracks
• wake up feeling energised
• relax on a tropical island
• drift off into a relaxing sleep

Enjoy some hypnosis for fun

24/12/2025

I hope you have enjoyed reading my posts. I'm signing off for this year. If you've been one of my clients this year - thank you!

📅 My calendar is online if you want to book for next year. (if you book beforeJan 31st you can take advantage of my discount at www.sharonstiles.co.uk/newsletter)

🎄If you'd like to enjoy a traditional Christmas you can listen to my Childhood Christmas track for free:
https://audio.com/sharon-stiles/audio/childhood-christmas-098304

📆 If you're planning a new year's resolution here are some tips:
https://www.sharonstiles.co.uk/pag.php?a=New+Year

Wishing you a wonderful 2026.

22/12/2025

As it's Christmas week I thought I would share a few of my favourite Christmas hypnosis stories

✈ A man bought his partner a hypnosis session to overcome her fear of flying so that he could then buy her a holiday in the US for her birthday. She sent me a lovely smiley photo of herself the following year enjoying the holiday.

🐍 A woman bought her sister a hypnosis session to overcome her fear of snakes. At the start of the session she couldn't even bear to hear the word "snake". By the end of the session she was scrolling through pictures of snakes on my computer admiring the patterns on their skin.

🎅 A mother bought her young son a hypnosis session because he wanted to undo the disappointment of his friends telling him Father Christmas didn't exist. He wanted to believe again! After the session he didn't care what his friends thought, for him Father Christmas did exist.

These all happened at Christmas but - hypnosis isn't just for Christmas 😊. It can happen any time of year.

15/12/2025

❝ Can you make me stop smoking / lose weight / be more motivated...? ❞

No. I can't make you do those things but I can help you to achieve them.

Because of the way hypnosis is often portrayed it is easy to think that hypnotists can take over your mind and make you do things. That isn't the case though. Instead we help you to think and feel differently by looking at any of the reasons why part of you currently can't or doesn't want to make those changes and then helping you create that more positive future so that you are then more able to control your own thoughts and feelings and make the changes you want.

(image from Lars from Mars)

11/12/2025

It does sound corny but hypnosis can be a truly life-changing present.

A session could help someone:
😰 learn how to reduce their anxiety
😴 get better sleep
🚭 change a habit
😱 overcome a phobia

😂 Or of course it could simply be for fun
😊 or relaxation

You can buy vouchers and downloads directly from the website or contact me to get them delivered directly to the recipient.
www.sharonstiles.co.uk/shop

Photo: https://www.pexels.com/-rixhon-10955129/

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I am a hypnotherapist based in Bristol UK and also offering we**am sessions anywhere in the world. I use hypnotherapy, CBT, NLP, Chinosis, EFT and EMDR to help people make positive changes in their lives.

I cover a wide range of issues, including confidence, anxiety, stress, phobias, pain management, sleep problems, unwanted habits such as smoking, drinking, nail biting and weight loss/management. If I haven't listed your issue here then contact me anyway as I may still be able to help.

You can sign up for my newsletter and get information about hypnosis and other self help techniques, plus a special offer every month. http://www.sharonstiles.co.uk/newsletter

You can also listen to Mind Blocks Sorted Monthly which is a library of my hypnosis tracks with a brand new hypnosis track and a self hypnosis technique added every month. https://awesound.com/SharonStiles/podcast/mind-blocks-sorted