Iona Lawson Hypnotherapy - Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

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.

I went to see Iona as I was having some family troubles and was withdrawing from my everyday life. I went into the hypno...
25/08/2025

I went to see Iona as I was having some family troubles and was withdrawing from my everyday life. I went into the hypnotherapy with an open mind. I found Iona very calming and non-judgemental. She gave me time to talk and explained how I was feeling After a couple of weeks I started to notice I was dealing with things in a different way and starting to do things I had avoided in the past. Listening to the app then listening to Iona every week was very calming and relaxing. I can't explain it but it was starting to work. I've had ups and downs while in the therapy but managed to cope with it. I continue to listen to the app and use the tools to lift my mood and cope with things.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is designed to help reduce anxiety in a gentle but powerful way—without reliving painful e...
22/08/2025

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is designed to help reduce anxiety in a gentle but powerful way—without reliving painful experiences or digging into the past.

Instead, we focus on your strengths, your goals, and the small steps that can help move you forward.

Through positive conversation and guided hypnosis, your mind begins to shift away from survival mode—and into a place of calm, confidence, and control.

Many clients report:
🌙 Better sleep
🧘‍♀️ Fewer intrusive thoughts
💬 More clarity in decisions and relationships
💪 Greater resilience to daily stress

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of worry or feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone—and change is possible.
Let’s talk about how SFH could support your next chapter. I’m always happy to have a chat over the phone first before you decide if this is the right type of help for you.

Here's some feedback from a client that I recently helped. This client came to me wanting help with their anxiety. "I ca...
18/08/2025

Here's some feedback from a client that I recently helped. This client came to me wanting help with their anxiety.

"I cannot thank you enough and wish to express how much of a positive impact your hypnosis has made to my life. I can now quickly change my mindset when negative thoughts arrive to a positive frame of mind. This has made a huge difference not only to my life, but a positive impact on my family and friends. I would highly recommend this type of therapy to anyone who struggles with life's difficulties . Please don't hesitate to reach out and find the support you need to navigate life's challenges. I did and will never look back . Iona gave me the techniques and confidence to face each day with a positive mindset . Thank you so once again"

If you would like to understand how I might be able to help you with your anxiety, please get in touch. I offer a free Initial Consultation that can either be done online or in person in Auchtermuchty. I'm always happy to have a quick chat over the phone first of all.

Let’s clear this up. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy isn’t stage hypnosis — it’s a therapeutic process grounded in neurosc...
15/08/2025

Let’s clear this up. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy isn’t stage hypnosis — it’s a therapeutic process grounded in neuroscience and psychology.

Here’s what a typical session looks like:

1️⃣ We start by talking about what’s been good, what’s going right — not what’s wrong.
You share small wins, insights, or steps forward (even tiny ones!). This helps your brain focus on progress.
2️⃣ We discuss the brain and how it works. We work out a small step by looking at what would life look like if things were better?
This isn’t wishful thinking; it’s priming your brain for change.
3️⃣ Then comes the hypnosis:
You simply relax in a chair while I guide you into a deeply calm state — similar to daydreaming or drifting off to sleep.
Your mind remains aware, but open to new, positive suggestions.

That’s it.

No digging into trauma. No pressure to perform. Just support, structure, and the space to shift.

Want to try it? The first step is a friendly, no-pressure chat. Just message me.

You’re exhausted, but your brain seems to have other plans.Racing thoughts. Restless nights. Another morning that feels ...
11/08/2025

You’re exhausted, but your brain seems to have other plans.
Racing thoughts. Restless nights. Another morning that feels harder than it should.

Poor sleep doesn’t just make us tired — it affects everything from mood to memory to immune health.

But here’s the good news:

Sleep is a natural process, and your brain wants to return to balance. Sometimes it just needs help finding the way back.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps:

🌙 Lower anxiety and quiet the inner chatter
🌙 Rewire the stress response that interferes with deep rest
🌙 Create a calm, healthy bedtime mindset

By combining focused conversation with deep relaxation techniques, you’ll start to retrain your brain for rest — gently and naturally.

If you're ready to stop fighting your sleep and start working with your brain, reach out today.

If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or constantly on edge — you’re not alone. But you don’t have to stay there.Anxiety ...
08/08/2025

If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or constantly on edge — you’re not alone. But you don’t have to stay there.

Anxiety is the result of your brain’s natural survival system going into overdrive.

It’s not a personality flaw. It’s a pattern — and patterns can be changed.

Using Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, we work together to help calm the nervous system, shift negative thinking, and restore balance.

No overanalysing. No pressure. Just small, practical steps that make your brain feel safe again.

In sessions, we use:
🧠 Future-focused dialogue
🌀 Guided relaxation (hypnosis)
🛠 Simple strategies based in neuroscience
You’ll leave each session feeling clearer, calmer, positive and more in control — and over time, those changes stick.

📩 Message me if anxiety has been taking too much from your life. Let's get you back in the driver's seat.

When you think of therapy, do you imagine digging through old memories and painful experiences?Solution Focused Hypnothe...
04/08/2025

When you think of therapy, do you imagine digging through old memories and painful experiences?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy takes a different approach. Instead of focusing on what's wrong, we focus on what’s possible.

This modern, evidence-based therapy helps you tap into your inner strengths, using the natural power of your brain to create meaningful change — often more quickly than you'd expect.

Through talking therapy where you will work out a small step or change you wish to make and gentle, relaxing hypnosis, we help your mind visualize success and start building toward it, step by step.

You don’t have to be "broken" to benefit. You just must be ready to move forward.
✨ Change doesn’t have to be dramatic.
✨ It just needs to be consistent.
✨ And your brain already knows how.

DM me to find out how it works or book a free initial consultation. This can either be done online or face to face in Auchtermuchty. I’m also always happy to have a quick chat over the phone first.

This gentle, forward-looking approach blends relaxation with practical tools to help you:🧠 Rebalance your nervous system...
01/08/2025

This gentle, forward-looking approach blends relaxation with practical tools to help you:

🧠 Rebalance your nervous system
🛑 Interrupt negative thought cycles
🌱 Rebuild confidence, clarity, and calm
💤 Improve sleep and energy levels
🎯 Focus on what is working — and grow from there

No digging into the past. Just small, powerful shifts toward feeling like you again.

Ready to take your mind off autopilot? Please get in touch, my Initial Consultation is free and gives you the time to hear how I can help you. Both this session and any other sessions can either be done online or face to face in Auchtermuchty.

Feeling off lately? It might be burnout.Burnout isn’t just being tired — it’s physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion...
28/07/2025

Feeling off lately? It might be burnout.

Burnout isn’t just being tired — it’s physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Here are a few signs to look out for:

🔥 Constant fatigue, even after rest
😵‍💫 Feeling detached or unmotivated
📉 Drop in performance or productivity
😤 Irritability or lack of patience
😔 Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy

If this sounds familiar, it’s okay to pause. Rest is not a reward — it’s essential. Talk to someone. Take a break. Prioritize your well-being. Find the right help for you

You’re not alone. 💛

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Have you heard of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) but not quite sure what it is?SFH is a modern, evidence-based appr...
25/07/2025

Have you heard of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) but not quite sure what it is?

SFH is a modern, evidence-based approach that blends solution-focused brief therapy, neuroscience, and clinical hypnosis. Rather than analyzing the past or focusing on problems, we work together to build a clear vision of your preferred future—then take small, manageable steps to get there.

🧠 We focus on how the brain works under stress,
💬 Use positive conversations to create clarity and momentum,
💤 And access the power of deep relaxation through trance.

You stay in control at all times. Hypnosis is simply a natural, relaxed state where your brain becomes more open to helpful suggestions and reframing.

If you're ready to move forward—not backward—this approach might be for you.

Curious about hypnotherapy but not sure what it involves? Here’s a peek into how sessions work:🧠 1. Positive ChatWe begi...
21/07/2025

Curious about hypnotherapy but not sure what it involves? Here’s a peek into how sessions work:

🧠 1. Positive Chat
We begin with looking at what’s been good in your week. Instead of digging into the past, we focus on your goals, strengths, and the changes you want to see. We also then have a chat about the brain and how it works. This knowledge of how the brain functions is so helpful!

🚶‍♀️ 2. A Small Step Forward
Together, we identify one small, achievable step you can take between sessions—something simple but powerful to help you move toward your goal.

💬 3. Trance (Yes, It’s Relaxing!)
You’ll then enjoy a gentle, guided relaxation—like daydreaming—where your mind becomes more open to helpful, future-focused suggestions.

🛋️ 4. You Stay in Control
You're always fully in control—hypnotherapy is safe, empowering, and designed to work with you, not on you.

✨ Leave feeling calmer, clearer, and more capable of moving forward—one step at a time.

Ready to try it? Let’s take that first step together. Get in touch if you’d like to have a chat.

What makes Solution Focused Hypnotherapy effective?It taps into something called neuroplasticity—your brain’s ability to...
18/07/2025

What makes Solution Focused Hypnotherapy effective?

It taps into something called neuroplasticity—your brain’s ability to rewire itself based on new thoughts, behaviours, and emotional experiences.

During trance, your brain becomes more responsive to positive suggestion. It’s a way of “rehearsing success” mentally, so it feels more natural and achievable in real life.

🧠 Think of it as mental training for your emotional wellbeing.

Combined with weekly goal-setting and positive psychology, SFH creates powerful momentum for change—without feeling overwhelmed.

Would you like to know more? Get in touch today, I’m always happy to have a quick chat over the phone first so that you can work out if this is the right fit for you. I work both online and face to face in Auchtermuchty.

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