Samantha Davey Hypnotherapy & BWRT

18/08/2025

I'm taking a break from social media over the remainder of August....though continuing to see clients and take bookings as usual 🥰 Enjoy the rest of the summer, and I'll be back on here in September 😊☀️🌊

12/08/2025

To wrap up my series of posts on self-compassion here's my Affectionate Breathing meditation. Affectionate breathing guides you to focus on your breath with loving awareness, connecting in with the compassionate, loving, gentle part of yourself 💗 I hope you enjoy it....feedback welcome in the comments below😊

Calm your mind and relax your body with this 10 minute Mindfulness Breathing Meditation with a compassionate focus. Affectionate breathing guides you to foc...

07/08/2025

The relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship in your life 💕

Self-compassion isn't selfish - it's essential for our well-being and sense of self-worth. And when you treat yourself with kindness, you naturally have more kindness to offer others. When you acknowledge your own humanity, you can hold space for others' imperfections too.

If you're ready to transform your inner dialogue and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself, hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool in this journey 💕

Your inner critic has been loud for long enough. Isn't it time to strengthen your inner compassionate guide? I’m here to support you on that journey. Your first step is a free consultation….I’d love to hear from you 🥰

Find out more....
https://www.hypno4freedom.co.uk/

Get in touch...
info@hypno4freedom.co.uk
DM me or call 07809 447720

04/08/2025

Try this self-compassion break when you're having a difficult moment....
💗Acknowledge: 'This is a moment of suffering'
💗Normalise: 'Suffering is part of life'
💗Offer kindness: Place your hand on your heart, take a few deep breaths and say, 'May I be kind to myself in this moment.'

This simple practice, developed from Kristen Neff's work, activates the care-giving system in your brain as well as your parasympathetic nervous system - the same relaxed state we access in hypnotherapy. It’s not fluffy or new-age – this is a solid evidence based practice.

The beautiful thing? You can do this anywhere, anytime. Your compassionate self is always available to you 🥰

Swipe through my recent posts for more practical self-compassion tools 💓

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https://www.hypno4freedom.co.uk/

01/08/2025

Mindful self-compassion means observing your thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them🧘‍♀️

It's not about suppressing difficult emotions or pretending everything is fine. It's about acknowledging what you're experiencing with a sense of clarity, non-judgmental awareness and curiosity.

Instead of 'I’m not good enough'’ try….. ‘I'm having the thought that 'I'm not good enough' - notice the difference? The first creates suffering; the second creates space.

Hypnotherapy naturally cultivates this mindful awareness. In that relaxed state, clients can observe their inner experience with kindness and curiosity rather than judgement 💗

Curious how hypnotherapy can help you develop self-compassion? Your journey begins with a free consultation....I'd love to hear from you 🥰

Find out more....
https://www.hypno4freedom.co.uk/

Get in touch...
info@hypno4freedom.co.uk
DM me or call 07809 447720

30/07/2025

I'm so excited to be holding my client sessions at the beautiful Hands On Retreat Centre at Pridhamsleigh (near Ashburton). It's a very peaceful, healing environment 🤍Very easy access from the A38 (just a few minutes), car parking, lovely therapy rooms and waiting area.

I currently have availability to take on new clients, offering specialised support for anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, insomnia, and confidence issues.

On-line appointments still available too 😊

Hypnotherapy provides a deeply relaxing, uplifting experience that can lead to changes in many areas of life. How can I support your journey? Message me today to take your first step…..I’d love to hear from you 🥰

info@hypno4freedom.co.uk
https://www.hypno4freedom.co.uk/

29/07/2025

Self-compassion through gentle touch 💓

You know how a hug from someone you love can instantly make you feel better? Turns out, you can actually give yourself that same gift.

I get it - hugging yourself feels weird at first. But think about it: we naturally touch our heart when we're moved, or rub our arms when we're cold. This is just being more intentional about it.

Here's the thing… your nervous system doesn't know the difference between your own caring touch and someone else's - it just registers 'safety' and starts to relax.

Try these holds in the photos below (and video in comments) with slow, deep breaths (in for 4, out for 6) to calm your nervous system and teach your primitive brain that right here, in this moment, you are safe.

It will feel awkward at first - I promise you that's totally normal! But if you stick with it, you'll come to find this really comforting. Your future self will thank you for taking those first awkward moments to learn this skill.

You deserve the same kindness you'd show a good friend 💗

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25/07/2025

Self-compassion isn't just a nice idea - it's an evidence based practice that changes your brain🧠✨

I'll be honest... developing self-compassion has been quite a personal journey for me. I used to be my own worst critic, believing that harsh self-judgment would motivate me to be better. Maybe this pattern is familiar to you? But as I know only too well….that just doesn’t work.

Learning to speak to myself with kindness is an ongoing practice - some days are easier than others. But my own experience and that of my clients reflects the research which shows that self-compassion:

💗Reduces anxiety and depression 💗Increases motivation and resilience 💗 Improves emotional regulation 💗 Strengthens relationships …and increases our compassion for others too 💗

In hypnotherapy, we practice self-compassion in a deeply relaxed state where new neural pathways can form more easily. I use the same techniques I teach, because this work never stops - it just becomes more natural over time.

Remember: Self-compassion is a skill. Like any skill, you get better with practice. Be patient with yourself as you learn 😊

As we head into the weekend, what's one small way you can show yourself kindness? 🥰

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18/07/2025

I'm a member of this wonderful choir 😊🎶For my local followers we've got our second concert coming up on Tuesday, 8pm at the MIC in Buckfastleigh if anyone fancies a joyful and uplifting evening - lots of audience participation encouraged too 🥰🎶
TICKETS: https://buytickets.at/franandr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t1APBrbKxc

14/07/2025

You are not alone in your struggles 💗
One of the most isolating thoughts we can have is "I'm the only one who feels this way" or "Everyone else has it all figured out."
I’d like to remind you that suffering, mistakes and feelings of inadequacy are part of our shared human experience.

In hypnotherapy, I often help clients connect with this sense of common humanity. When we realise our struggles don't make us uniquely flawed, shame begins to dissolve and healing can begin ❤️

Your imperfections don't separate you from others - they connect you to the beautiful, messy, perfectly imperfect human experience we ALL share 🩷

Save this post for the next time you need a self-compassion reminder 💕



Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash

10/07/2025

Self-compassion means treating yourself with warmth and understanding when you're struggling, rather than harsh self-judgment 💗

Think about it: When you make a mistake, do you speak to yourself more harshly than you would to a friend? Most of us do 😕

During hypnotherapy, I guide clients to access that naturally compassionate part of themselves - the part that knows how to be gentle, reassuring and encouraging. It's already there; sometimes we just need to remember how to access it ✨🥰

Try this: Next time you catch yourself being self-critical, pause and ask, 'What would I say to a friend in this situation?'

Curious how hypnotherapy can help you develop self-compassion? Let’s chat! I offer free consultations at my therapy room in Buckfastleigh, or on-line. DM me or email info@hypno4freedom.co.uk I’d love to hear from you ☺️

Find out more....
https://www.hypno4freedom.co.uk/

07/07/2025

What if the voice in your head spoke to you like your best friend?💗

Self-compassion isn't about being easy on yourself - it's about treating yourself with the same kindness you'd show a good friend facing a difficult time. Research shows that self-compassion actually motivates us more effectively than self-criticism.

In my hypnotherapy sessions, I help clients rewire that inner critic into a supportive inner guide ✨ The transformation can be amazing 🥰

What compassionate intention will you set for this week?