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Iona Lawson Hypnotherapy - Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

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Iona Lawson Hypnotherapy - Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

I'm a Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist working both online and face to face I graduated as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist from CPHT in Edinburgh.

Using a highly effective combination of positive psychotherapy alongside hypnotherapy (a wonderful relaxation technique), this talking therapy is combined with practical, well-researched strategies to help you make significant, positive changes in your life. During the Initial Consultation, I explain the science behind how the brain works so you will be able to understand how and why this process is so effective. It's all about retraining the brain, helping people move from a negative thought pattern to a positive one. CPHT is considered as one of the UK’s leading Hypnotherapy Schools. I have both the Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH) and the Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) – only 20% of hypnotherapists have the HPD qualification. I'm a member of the Association of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) and the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH). I'm fully insured and DBS checked. All my sessions are currently online so it doesn't matter where you are in the world, you can take part from the comfort of your own home. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more. I love helping people to retrain their brain and make positive changes in their lives.

10/04/2026

When I’m not seeing clients, I really appreciate the time that I have to do things I enjoy. I love walking our dogs in the woods behind where we live. We’re really lucky to have some amazing scenery and walks on our doorstep. On my walks I often see deer, hares and even red squirrels!

I also love heading out without my four-legged friends for a stomp with my headphones in (but in transparency mode so I can hear the birdsong) I often listen to a podcast my favourites are a good true crime that I can get lost in.

I also really enjoy cooking and quite often try new recipes on my family some of which are more successful than others!

Reading is another passion of mine. I read every night and if I can find some time during the week I will try and squeeze some more reading in. I enjoy both fiction and non fiction. I’m part of a book club which is great at getting me to read books I perhaps wouldn’t pick. It’s also a great excuse to get together with some friends on a regular basis!

06/04/2026

"I started hypnosis therapy back in November ‘25. I was referred to Iona by the Neuk as I was struggling with my mental health. With each session I have felt better, calmer, less stressed and things that made me feel overwhelmed back then no longer feel like such a big deal. Iona also gave me a hypnosis recording that I’ll listen to forever. My wife and I currently listen to it together before bed and it helps both of us. I would highly recommended Iona if you are considering hypnosis for your own health and wellbeing or any other area of support. I’m so much happier than I was before and starting to feel more positive. Thank you so much Iona. I’m so grateful."

If you would like to know more about how I can help you, please get in touch. I work both online and in Cupar with clients from aged 10 upwards. I'm always happy to have a quick chat over the phone first so that you can work out if this is the right type of therapy for you.

03/04/2026

This week has been a busy and really rewarding week. I’ve seen clients both face to face and online. I’ve helped people with a variety of issues from anxiety, work stress, OCD, insomnia, lack of confidence, emetophobia (fear of being sick or someone else being sick) and more! Oh and I’ve also helped a client with a specific fear and another with stopping smoking. I’ve had the chance to meet some new clients too.

My week is so varied and it’s wonderful to see clients making progress even if it’s just a small change or step forward.

If you would like to know more about how I help people using Solution Focused Hypnotherapy please get in touch. It’s a really positive forward-thinking way of helping people. I offer my Initial Consultation for free so that people have the chance to meet me and hear about how I work before they commit to booking a session.

30/03/2026

Are you thinking about stopping smoking? Aside from the health benefits, many people are shocked when they realise just how much money smoking costs each year.

In the UK, a packet of ci******es now costs around £14–£15 on average.

That means if you smoke:
10 ci******es a day that’s around £1,300–£1,400 a year
20 ci******es a day (a pack) that’s around £5,000–£5,500 a year

Imagine what that money could go towards instead…
✈️ A holiday
🚗 Savings for a car
🏡 Home improvements
💰 A growing savings account

And that’s before even thinking about the benefits to your health:

• Better breathing
• More energy
• Improved sense of taste and smell
• Healthier skin
• Reduced risk of serious illness

Stopping smoking isn’t just about giving something up — it’s about gaining your health, your freedom, and thousands of pounds back every year.

Did you know that hypnotherapy can help people to stop smoking? If you’re ready to stop smoking or would like to find out more, feel free to message me. I’m always happy to have a quick chat over the phone first.

27/03/2026

Have you ever noticed the same negative thought appearing again and again? Perhaps something along the lines of;

“I’m not good enough.”
“I can’t do that.”
“I’ll probably fail.”

These thoughts often come from patterns stored in the subconscious mind.

The good news is that these patterns can be changed.

Hypnotherapy works gently with the subconscious to help create new, healthier ways of thinking. If you’d like to know more about how I can help, please get in touch.

23/03/2026

Hypnotherapy works by helping you access the subconscious part of your mind – the place where habits, beliefs, and emotional responses are stored.

By working with the subconscious, real and lasting change can begin.

Hypnotherapy may help with:
• Anxiety and stress
• Confidence
• Phobias and fears
• Sleep problems
• Breaking unwanted habits

If you've ever wondered whether hypnotherapy could help you, feel free to message me. I’m always happy to have a quick chat over the phone first.

I work both online and in Cupar with clients from aged 10 upwards.

20/03/2026

If you find it hard to relax, you’re not alone.

Many people say,
“I don’t know how to switch off.”
“I feel guilty resting.”
“My mind just won’t stop.”

Relaxation isn’t laziness — it’s a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned.

Here are simple ways to begin:

1. Breathe low and slow
Inhale for 4, exhale for 6. Did you know that a longer exhales signal safety to your nervous system?

2. Relax your jaw and shoulders
These are two places we hold stress without realising. Drop them gently.

3. Create a wind-down ritual
Why not try dimming the lights, reducing screen time, putting on some soft music — repetition teaches your brain it’s safe to relax. Find a routine the suits you and repeat it.

4. Give yourself permission
Rest is productive. A regulated nervous system improves focus, sleep and emotional control. Give yourself permission to relax.

5. Try guided relaxation or hypnotherapy
Deep relaxation during hypnotherapy allows your subconscious mind to release stored tension and build calmer responses.

You don’t have to earn rest. You don’t have to wait until you’re exhausted. Learning to relax is one of the most powerful gifts you can give yourself.

16/03/2026

Happiness isn’t about being positive all the time. It’s about creating small daily habits that support your mind and nervous system.

Here are some gentle, realistic ways to increase your happiness:
1. Regulate before you react
When we’re overwhelmed, happiness feels impossible. Slow breathing, stepping outside, or even pausing for 60 seconds can reset your nervous system.

2. Notice your self-talk
Would you speak to a friend the way you speak to yourself?
Why not try challenging that harsh inner criticism and replace it with something kinder and more balanced?

3. Limit comparison
Social media shows highlight reels, not real life. Remember people only share their ‘best’ bits.

4. Prioritise sleep
Your emotional resilience is directly linked to rest. Tired minds struggle to feel positive.

5. Do one thing just for you
Not productive. Not for anyone else. Just something small that feels good.

True happiness isn’t constant excitement — it’s calm, stability, and feeling safe in your own mind.

If you’re finding it hard to access that sense of balance, hypnotherapy can help uncover and gently shift the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

13/03/2026

Anxiety isn’t weakness. It’s your mind trying to protect you.
But when that protective response becomes constant — racing thoughts, tight chest, overthinking conversations, struggling to relax — it can feel just exhausting.

So how can hypnotherapy help? Hypnotherapy works by calming the nervous system and gently accessing the subconscious patterns that are keeping anxiety in place. Alongside that I explain to clients how our brain works; this knowledge is vital and so empowering for clients. They can finally understand why they’re feeling the way they’re feeling.
During sessions we focus on what’s been good, we discuss the brain in more detail, and each client finds a small step each week. Then it’s the hypnosis part of the session, you remain fully in control it’s just like listening to a bedtime story. Hypnosis is simply a deeply relaxed state where your mind becomes more open to positive, helpful suggestions.

Together, we can:
• Reduce overthinking
• Build emotional resilience
• Improve sleep
• Create a greater sense of calm and control

Imagine responding to life’s challenges without that constant internal alarm bell.

If you’d like to know more about how hypnotherapy could help, get in touch for a confidential chat. I’m always happy to have a quick chat over the phone before you decide if this is the right type of therapy for you.

09/03/2026

Many people wait until they feel completely overwhelmed before seeking help. It’s important to understand that you don’t have to reach breaking point.

Solution focused hypnotherapy provides a calm, confidential space to explore what’s been weighing on you — whether that’s stress, anxiety, phobias, low mood, lack of confidence or unwanted habits.

Sessions are tailored to you. There is no judgement, no pressure — just supportive guidance to help you move forward feeling lighter and clearer.

Investing in your mental wellbeing isn’t indulgent. It’s essential. Small shifts in the subconscious can create powerful changes in everyday life.

If you’ve been thinking about making a change, this could be your sign.

Please get in touch today if you would like to know more. I work both online and in Cupar and I’m always happy to have a quick chat over the phone first so that you can work out if this is the right type of therapy for you.

06/03/2026

Confidence isn’t about being loud or outgoing. It’s about feeling secure in who you are — speaking up without fear, trusting your decisions, and no longer shrinking yourself to keep others comfortable.

Low confidence can make you feel like:
“You’re not good enough.”
“You’ll embarrass yourself.”
“You always get it wrong.”

With a combination of talking therapy and hypnosis, it’s possible to regain that confidence and feel more like the old you.

Clients often notice:
Increased self-belief
Reduced fear of judgement
Greater assertiveness
Improved performance at work or in social situations

Imagine walking into situations feeling confident instead of anxious. You already have the potential. Sometimes it just needs unlocking.

Get in touch if you would like to know how hypnotherapy can help you. I offer my Initial Consultation for free. I work with clients from aged 10 upwards, working both online and in Cupar.

02/03/2026

After some wonderful years with a therapy room in Auchtermuchty, starting today, I’ve just moved to join Eden Therapies in Cupar. I’m delighted to be joining a great team of people. I have a wonderful therapy room with easy parking and a lift for easy access to our floor.

I’m a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist; this type of therapy uses a combination of talking therapy alongside hypnosis (for hypnosis think like listening to a bedtime story!). I help people with a variety of different issues from anxiety, low mood, phobias, sleep issues, lack of confidence, stopping smoking and much more. So, if you’re looking for therapy and you’re nearby, please get in touch.

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Monday	9:15am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm

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+447966498459

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http://www.ionalawsonhypnotherapy.co.uk/

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