Sports Performance Hypnotherapy Edgbaston Birmingham

17/04/2026

17/04/2026

Improve your Sports performance
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14/04/2026

Emotional Eating / Binge Eating
You know that feeling when you open the fridge even though you just ate dinner?
You're not hungry…
But you're looking for something anyway.
That's emotional eating.
Maybe you had a stressful day at work…
Maybe you got into an argument with your partner…
Maybe you're just overwhelmed and exhausted and need something to take the edge off…
So you eat.
Chips, biscuits , leftovers, whatever you can find.
But here's what I need you to know:
This isn't a willpower problem…
It's a brain chemistry problem.
Let me explain.
When you're stressed, anxious, or emotionally drained, your brain is scrambling to find serotonin and dopamine – the chemicals that make you feel calm and okay.
Food gives you a quick hit of those chemicals (especially carbs and sugar).
That's why you reach for it.
But if your brain isn't producing enough serotonin and dopamine on its own, you'll keep going back to the fridge, looking for that relief.
Stress → emotional eating → guilt → more stress
The cycle doesn't stop because you lack discipline…
It stops when your brain gets balanced
Hypnotherapy helps your brain balance the serotonin and dopamine
When those levels are balanced, your brain stops desperately seeking them from food addiction
That means:
- You're not opening the fridge every time you're stressed
- Late-night snacking becomes less frequent
- Cravings become manageable instead of overwhelming
- Bad days don't automatically trigger eating
- The guilt-and-stress cycle finally breaks
If you're tired of the guilt and the cycle, the answer isn't trying harder…
It's rebalancing the brains chemistry that drives those urges in the first place.
Call Stuart -07825 599340 to discuss your emotional eating /binge pattern and how my programme can address these food addiction issues
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15/10/2025

Insomnia, Sleep Issues , Misophonia
Client referral posted today ,
" Great, and effective hypnotherapist. Stuarts techniques really work and will change you're life for the better.
Hi my name is Neil. I came across Stuart Downing when I found myself seeking out hypnotherapy to treat problems I was having with my sleep due to living next door to previous neighbours who were very noisy and whom had kept me awake. Thankfully, after a couple of months, the neighbours had moved on, but unfortunately as a result, I developed an anxiety about getting to sleep, which in turn lead to me developing an insomnia which was caused by the anxiety. I had also developed Misophonia as a result, and had become hypersensitive to certain noises, such as any bangs or thuds. Even though the neighbours had left, my anxiety still persisted, which only caused me even more anxiety as I couldnt understand why I just couldnt relax as I knew the neighbours were no longer there. It got too the point where the anxiety around my sleep was so bad, that it really started to have a profound effect on my life. I felt I couldnt enjoy life anymore, I just wasnt happy. I had felt like I had lost the ability to relax, as a result it really started to effect my relationships with my family as I just wasnt me anymore, so to speak. Thats when I knew I had to do something as I felt it was destroying my life. I researched hypnotherapy. I was curious as to how it worked, and researched whether or not it would be beneficial for the issues that I was going through. I sought out a few hypnotherapists, thats when I came across Stuart Downing. I did my research on him, and discovered that he could treat issues around sleep/anxiety. I read his reviews, which were all positive. I booked a consultation with Stuart, who was very friendly and reassuring and explained how hypnotherapy worked and the methods he was going to deploy in helping to heal me. In the consultation, Stuart told me that I would only require three to four sessions at the most, which I was surprised about to be honest, as I felt so afflicted by my issues. What can I say? Well, after just one session, I already noticed a vast improvement in my sleep quality. I was sleeping longer and deeper, and waking up totally refreshed. Over the last few weeks of the sessions , my sleep and anxiety has just got better and better. I feel much less anxious, and lot more relaxed, like a weight has been lifted. I am so glad that I decided to invest in the sessions with Stuart, and would recommend it to anyone who is considering hypnotherapy. Stuart helped me learn that a lot of fear is irrational and totally unnessacary, and that I can rationalise with myself that I do not need to feel that fear. I have also learnt extremely effective relaxation techniques, which have really helped me. I f I ever experience any difficulties in the future, I will be sure to utilise these techniques. So, if you have any issue that is effecting you to the point where it is having a profound effect on you're life, then I would highly recommend that you book yourself a consultation with Stuart Downing, it can and will change you're life!
Neil 14/10/25

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10/02/2025

Insomnia and Sleep Issues
Lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, feeling wired but exhausted?
If that sounds familiar , there’s a good chance your cortisol levels are out of control.
And here’s the deal: high cortisol is more than just a bad night’s sleep—it’s a serious roadblock to your health, energy, and your ability to hit the flow state.
Cortisol is your body’s built-in alarm system.
It’s meant to help you handle stress, but when it sticks around too long—especially at night—it can wreak havoc on your sleep.
Studies show that elevated evening cortisol is one of the biggest culprits behind tossing and turning, disrupted sleep cycles, and that feeling of being “tired but wired”.
When your cortisol levels are too high in the evening, your body stays in a state of alertness, making it nearly impossible to relax and fall asleep.
And poor sleep doesn’t just affect your mood—it drags down your entire health, energy, and performance.
The Cost of High Cortisol:
1. Disrupted Sleep
High cortisol messes with your body’s natural circadian rhythm, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. You wake up feeling drained, no matter how long you’ve been in bed.
2. Increased Stress and Anxiety
Cortisol is linked to heightened stress responses. If your cortisol stays high, your body is constantly in “fight-or-flight” mode, which leads to more stress, anxiety, and mental fog during the day.
3. Blocked Flow State
Cortisol doesn’t just affect your sleep—it blocks your ability to enter the flow state. The flow state is where you’re fully focused and performing at your best, but high cortisol keeps your brain stuck in overdrive, making it impossible to focus deeply or think creatively.
Now, imagine what happens when you cut evening cortisol by 25%.
You’re not just lowering your stress—you’re giving your body the green light to relax, sleep deeply, and wake up energized.
Lowering cortisol improves your sleep quality, reduces anxiety, and opens the door for you to finally access the flow state.
When cortisol comes down:
1. Deep, Restorative Sleep
Lower cortisol allows your body to enter its natural rest-and-recover mode, improving sleep quality and helping you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day.
2. Reduced Anxiety, More Clarity
When your cortisol levels are balanced, you’ll notice less anxiety, better mental clarity, and an increased sense of calm. This sets you up for a more productive, focused day.
3. More Consistent Flow State
With cortisol in check, your mind and body can work together, making it easier to slip into the flow state—where creativity, focus, and high performance come effortlessly.
You don’t have to spend another night staring at the ceiling, trapped in a cycle of poor sleep and high stress.
Lowering your evening cortisol naturally is possible, and it’s the key to better sleep, more energy, and consistent access to the flow state.
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25/01/2025

Inside the world of sport it's a well known fact that many top level athletes, sports professionals and pro teams, have a hypnotist or hypnotherapist—a 'mind coach' who uses sports hypnosis for sports improvement—with whom they consult regularly in order to increase their focus and enhance their performance.
Indeed, in today's world of competitive sports, where such enormous amounts of money—and often national pride—are involved, sports people, athletes and coaches simply cannot afford to turn their back on this powerful adjunct to sports enhancement and peak performance.
If you're looking for improvement in your attitude, focus and ability to perform at your very best—in sports or in almost any area of your life—then hypnosis in sports psychology could very well be just what you need.
Whether you want to improve your golf performance, are looking for more sports motivation, or are simply interested in any other sports enhancement, then sports hypnosis may be just what you need.
Perhaps your game—or your life—is going well, but you still feel that your true potential isn't really being tapped. You know that you could take it to the next level, if only...
So if you think you've got more to give, more potential to unlock or looking to get over a bad result or performance to step up to the next level,
Call me - Stuart - 07825 599340
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Stuart Downing is an expert life coach offering life and business coaching in London, across the UK, internationally, and online coaching.

21/04/2022

Increase your Sports performance with Hypnotherapy/NLP
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Inside the world of sport it's a well known fact that many top level athletes, sports professionals and pro teams, have a hypnotist or hypnotherapist—a 'mind...

05/02/2022

Hypnotherapy Stop Smoking in one session - £295 - Online - Saturday appointments available
Call Stuart - 07825 599340 if you are having issues around stopping smoking
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01/02/2022

Recent client review regarding successful Hypnotherapy Stop Smoking in one session - £295 - Online - Saturday appointments available
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I felt totally at ease, relaxed and under no pressure , it’s well worth talking to stuart as he can advise and guide you thru and process required, all in all perfect session and STILL smoke free and 16 weeks . Try it , it really works.

30/01/2022