Open Skies Hypnotherapy

Open Skies Hypnotherapy Therapist and training centre based in East Dereham. Treating adults and children. It's normal for us to feel helpless in certain situations.

Hello, I'm Emma,

I'm an analytical hypnotherapist who works with people who feel trapped when they find themselves in situations beyond their control - like habitual behaviour, confidence issues, coercive behaviour, difficult births, and post-natal depression. Open Skies helps people to find liberation by giving them the space to take on the world on their own terms. However, if these situations make us feel trapped or unable to express ourselves, then this cycle benefits from some positive attention. We will often seek answers from our traditional support systems, which don't allow us to free ourselves from the space we are in. Analytical hypnotherapy (hypnoanalysis) strengthens us to feel comfortable with ourselves again. By applying positive associations to situations, we give ourselves the power to move forward. Hypnoanalysis is a long-lasting technique that discovers the underlying issue and treats this instead of just treating the symptoms, thereby giving you the tools to create changes from within. The past influences how we act today, so I use techniques that help you change your unwanted behaviour patterns and move forward into a new future of your choosing. My sessions are centered around you; I believe in accepting, not correcting. You are in control of the session throughout. I am an advocate for this technique, having benefited from it myself. I felt like I was in a glass lift – I could see everything around me, but I was stuck and felt disconnected from my life. Hypnoanalysis not only helped me start moving forward again, but it helped me find a side of myself that I'd hidden years before. I celebrate my individuality and express it openly. I'm no longer ashamed to wear my bright pink Dr. Martens! I'm proud to be who I am and want to help you feel the same. If you find yourself in a situation that you feel trapped in and want to progress but can't find a way to – then call me, and we'll talk about how you can make a change. Open Skies Hypnotherapy – A space for you.

I am going to be at The Garage Norwich on 30th October for the official launch of my children's book You Are Enough. It'...
13/10/2025

I am going to be at The Garage Norwich on 30th October for the official launch of my children's book You Are Enough.

It's a story for all the kids who don't feel enough, perhaps because of the messages they internalise that were never meant for them. It's a story I am familiar with.

Although it is based on models of therapy that I learned during my training, it is also based on my own experiences and that makes it extremely relatable. It has resonated with so many people. Adults have read it and become very emotional because finally their inner child is being heard and seen. It's been described as "cathartic".

Parents have loved it so far and I have had some lovely feedback.

It will be a great launch event, with children's activities, a raffle, and a special guest interviewer! Please please share this and come along if you can.

12/10/2025

Good Morning everyone! I love these Autumn mornings. Here is your round up of upcoming events here at Open Skies!

29th October - Quiz night at The Railway Tavern Dereham, raising money to place self-harm distraction kits in our local schools. Do come and join me! Message me on 07904 839416 to book your team in!

30th October - official launch of my children's book You Are Enough at The Garage Norwich. Join me for Q&A session, children's activities and more!

30th November - a celebration of one year since the release of Critical Parenting Reframed. The book will be relaunched on 30th November with a brand new cover, so if you'd like to buy one with the current cover you don't have long left!

I am now available for school talks and workshops based around my book, so if any PTAs or teachers would like to chat with me about this, please do reach out.

Wishing you all a fabulous Sunday.

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day.

It’s been hard to know what I wanted to say - what my message would be for this year.

My clients tell me I’m super positive and they don’t know anyone as positive as me. And I feel like a fraud.

Because it’s been a tough year. I lost my Nan, who I loved more than anyone in the world. We had a bond that transcended generations and she was my lighthouse to show me the way.

I thought I’d found a special relationship and then it didn’t work out.

My pets were poorly and I was worried sick about them.

I had to face some past trauma that made me unable to focus on the present and dragged me back to unhealthy ways of thinking.

I was involved in a Court hearing which fractured my relationship with my family, and left my inner child broken and wounded.

There were so many things that went wrong this year. And it set off my anxiety which had quietened down a lot in recent times. Suddenly I couldn’t leave the house. When I did find the strength to go out, I had panic attacks - in cars, on buses, in theatres. I felt my life spiralling out of my control. And I was scared.

So this World Mental Health Day isn’t me telling you it’s all going to be OK. I wouldn’t insult you by dismissing your feelings as “just a blip”. Because when you’re in the grip of anxiety and panic, you feel like you’re going to die.

My message this year is that I get it. I’ve lived it. And I can relate to you from my own experience.

Every client I have had has helped me heal, as much as I hope I have helped you.

Please reach out if you need a chat with someone who knows what it’s like to feel anxious, panic, and hopeless. I’ve been there, and I hear you. Let’s heal together.

Rolling through these now! X is for expression. How do you express yourself? For me it’s writing - poems, books, and jou...
10/10/2025

Rolling through these now! X is for expression. How do you express yourself? For me it’s writing - poems, books, and journaling. I love to create, and I know if I can’t do it I feel frustrated and unbalanced. It’s important to take time to express who you are - whether that’s by making music, crocheting a project, painting or drawing, or writing. What’s your favourite way to express yourself?

My children’s book, which expresses so many things about me and my childhood, launches at The Garage Norwich on October 30th, and I would love to see you there! Get your tickets on Eventbrite right here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/you-are-enough-book-launch-tickets-1661042606149?aff=oddtdtcreator

All tickets include a copy of the book and entry for 2 people, plus prizes for the children 😊

Morning!! It’s an early one today as I want to finish my A-Z of Wellness with a few posts throughout the day. W is for W...
10/10/2025

Morning!! It’s an early one today as I want to finish my A-Z of Wellness with a few posts throughout the day.

W is for Walking. Walking has some great benefits, such as:

Calming the mind
Thinking time
Focusing outward on your surroundings
Getting out of the house
Fresh air
Body movement and exercise

This is a beautiful time of year to walk, as Autumn colours are so pretty. What lovely walks do you have near you?

Morning everyone. We are well and truly into Autumn now, and whilst it can be a time of beauty and colour, it can also f...
04/10/2025

Morning everyone. We are well and truly into Autumn now, and whilst it can be a time of beauty and colour, it can also feel dark. Our negative thoughts can creep in more at this time of year, and I know how all consuming they can feel, as we focus inwards on the thought rather than outwards. I’ve been experiencing this myself over the last two weeks and yesterday I went to see my own therapist for some help and support.

Through a wonderful hour of hypnosis he was able to help me feel calmer, begin to focus outwards again, and to just feel more settled.

Visualisation and hypnosis is a hugely powerful tool. Have you thought about using it to help you? If you’ve been feeling unsure, what do you think could be stopping you? I’m always up for a chat about the benefits of hypnotherapy.

See you soon to finally finish this A-Z!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtPQNaSyIVk&list=PLJ5aHGa_epGFooS-NlZUWNXCfYGCKuMaO&index=8Hey everyone! As I have had a...
29/09/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtPQNaSyIVk&list=PLJ5aHGa_epGFooS-NlZUWNXCfYGCKuMaO&index=8

Hey everyone! As I have had a few new followers lately (thank you so much for being here!), I thought it would be a good time to re-share my mini-series on Understanding Trauma. I have attached the link to the first episode - there are 7 in total and you'll find them all over on my YouTube channel at Open Skies Hypnotherapy.

What is Trauma? Start this mini-series with Emma Oldershaw of Open Skies Hypnotherapy, but taking a look at what trauma is and how it could be affecting you....

Sorry for the delay - I’ve been unwell - but here is letter U in our A-Z of Wellness. How do you unwind?
27/09/2025

Sorry for the delay - I’ve been unwell - but here is letter U in our A-Z of Wellness. How do you unwind?

How do you run your thoughts? Or do you let your thoughts control YOU? How might your thought process be preventing you ...
23/09/2025

How do you run your thoughts? Or do you let your thoughts control YOU? How might your thought process be preventing you from living the life you want?

Do you get enough sleep?Do you know the difference between types of sleep and which ones we need more of? How is your sl...
22/09/2025

Do you get enough sleep?
Do you know the difference between types of sleep and which ones we need more of?
How is your sleep hygiene?

Hi everyone! Today’s letter is R for Rest. It’s really important to take time to rest and recharge. 😴😴😴
21/09/2025

Hi everyone! Today’s letter is R for Rest. It’s really important to take time to rest and recharge.

😴😴😴

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