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Derek Fraser Crosson Hypnotherapy

Empowerment Architect and Registered, fully qualified and insured, evidence-based Clinical Hypnotherapist with a private practice based at Stratford-On-Avon.

Transformational Speaker | HypnoJab® Licensed Practitioner | Supercharge Confidence and Motivation | Passionate & Enlightened 1:1 Coaching | Empowering and Mastering Your Life | I can also visit, within certain driving distance and travel costs, in and around the South Warwickshire area and the West midlands area upto a 15 mile radius from Stratford-On-Avon. If you want to lose weight, gain confid

ence, manage stress or anxiety, deal with a specific problem, get rid of long held phobias or simply relax and unwind, my solution-focused approach can help you. I specialise in Anger Management, Stress Relief and Anxiety Management as well as Phobias. My 'Relax and Unwind' sessions are an ideal way to experience the benefits of deep relaxation and deal with the effects of every-day stresses, frustrations and worries. I actively teach and encourage relaxation techniques which can help lower blood pressure, reduce any muscle tension or soreness, help ease chronic pain, improve your mood and ultimately boost your confidence.

26/03/2026

With Taz Thornton – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 16 months in a row. 🎉

12/03/2026

Don't Hide Your Light!

I always remember, as a kid in school, that I would always have a seat at the back of the class. It wasn’t that I couldn’t do the subjects, just that I wasn’t one of those who liked putting their hands up and answering the teacher’s question!

For me it was so much easier to try and meld into an invisible state! Don’t pick me, pick someone else!

Confidence IS power, and vice versa.

It has been studied and scientifically proven that confident people carry a different persona; one of poise, high self-worth, strong connections between right and wrong, and an ability to lead or convince others to follow.

So here are a few ways to bring about a more Confident and Positive persona into your life:-

1. Take stock of where you are now.

Write down or type all the things you are good at, no matter how small. Be sure to list any item you can think of, even if it does not apply to your current way of life. For example, you may make the best chocolate cake in the world. Write that down.

Was there an activity that you used to do that you loved but now no longer do? Put it on the list. Are you great at memorizing every single song you hear on the radio? Yep, it goes on the list.

Read over your list. Never take your skills for granted. Take pride in what you do well, and do not be afraid to share those things with others.

2. Learn how to accept praise

It is OK to receive a compliment. No matter how large or how small the compliment is, say thank you.

Do not brush praise off. Accept it, own it, and realize that you are worthy of the compliment. This is tough, especially after years of not accepting. With practice, this will enable you to form a new habit of thankfully, and gracefully, acknowledging your admirers.

3. Read. Read. Then go and read some more.

Nothing inspires others or instils confidence in oneself more than knowledge. You do not have to know everything about everything, but having a wide base of awareness of the world around you is a boost to your self-worth.

Read about current art, fashion, entertainment, World affairs. Search blogs, magazines, and more. Learn about the latest music trends. Study up on the latest movie reviews. The ongoing process of learning will make you a well-rounded, more confident person.

4. Try new things

How does trying new things build confidence? That in itself doesn’t. The decision to try that new thing and follow through with it does.

Challenge yourself to try something new at least once a month. For quicker confidence building, make it once a week.

Try a new restaurant. Sign up for an art class. Take up freelance writing. Volunteer at a local food bank. This is truly a life-changing exercise. Even if a particular endeavour doesn’t work out, you had the courage and confidence to do it.

08/03/2026

Onwards And Upwards!

I have been out in the wilderness for several weeks or so!

First my mother dying on Boxing Day and making me think of where I am in my career and life.

Now my brother is suffering some serious Kidney problems and that’s another strain on where I feel I am at this moment!

However, I am slowly getting back to where I feel the best and happiest and that is Hypnotherapy.

So getting back to basics and enjoying what makes me tick and makes me love helping others Supercharge Their Confidence is where I belong!

In a world at the moment so disturbingly not normal, it is good to concentrate on our own level of self-care.

I have learned that over the years confidence isn’t something that is given to you. It takes work and dedication and belief that you can control your destiny.

It is only by being authentically you, that the good times and the rewarding times will be achieved.

That is me being authentic in what I do and caring for others, to help them achieve the life that they were destined to have!

I shall be posting more of the work that I do, and include some Hypnotherapy sessions that I do with permissions of course, and lots of uplifting and thought provoking stuff!

So I am back and onwards and upwards!!

28/02/2026

With Taz Thornton – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 15 months in a row. 🎉

27/01/2026

I love doing Hypnosis even in crowded or noisy places!

It was great getting those instant results and giving them so much positivity and self-belief!

This is how you can help Confidence grow and take roots in giving the power to just believe!

Video posted with permission and agreement of participant.

14/01/2026

Grief - In All Its Stages

My mother died 2 weeks ago from Dementia. But when it comes, even though expected, it hurts you deep!

Why did it happen this way? Why her and in that fashion, left alone in a hospital bed in her last moments! Passing away just 20 minutes before I got there!

I feel that I am, in this moment, in the Anger stage of grief.

So what is Grief?

The Five Stages Of Grief

According to some there are five stages of Grief – those being - Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance.

They are often talked about as if they happen in order, moving from one stage to the other. But this isn’t always the case.

What defines each stage of grief?

Denial

Feeling numb is common in the early days after a bereavement. Some people at first carry on as if nothing has happened. Even if we know with our heads that someone has died it can be hard to believe that someone important is not coming back.

Anger

Anger is a completely natural emotion, and very natural after someone dies. Death can seem cruel and unfair, especially when you feel someone has died before their time or you had plans for the future together. It’s also common to feel angry at ourselves for things we did or didn’t do before their death.

Bargaining

When we are in pain, it’s sometimes hard to accept that there’s nothing we can do to change things. Bargaining is when we start to make deals with ourselves, or perhaps with God if we’re religious.

Depression

Sadness and longing are what we think of most often when we think about grief. This pain can be very intense and come in waves over many months or years. Life can feel like it no longer holds any meaning which can be very scary.

Acceptance

Grief comes in waves and it can feel like nothing will ever be right again. But gradually most people find that the pain eases, and it is possible to accept what has happened.

We may never ‘get over’ the death of someone precious, but we can learn to live again, while keeping the memories of those we have lost close to us.

That is my journey now to remember my mother, how she was before dementia, and all the memories I have had throughout my life being her son!

24/12/2025

To all my friends especially my Hypnotherapy ones I wish you all a great Xmas and a very Happy New Year xx

14/12/2025

8 Growth Mindset Shifts That Work

What does a growth mindset look like in real-world situations?

Here are some positive growth mindset examples:

1. Embrace Any Challenges

If you have a growth mindset, instead of feeling overwhelmed, you approach the challenging tasks as an opportunity to learn something new.

2. Learn From Any Feedback – Good Or Bad

Feedback can be seen as a form of criticism that points out failures. But not for those with growth mindsets.

3. Seeing Effort As A Way To Be Successful

Growth-minded professionals understand that effort is essential for improvement. Whether it’s mastering a new software tool , or a new activity, or engaging in upskilling and reskilling opportunities.

4. Persevering In The Face Of Setbacks

In every career, there are setbacks.
Projects don’t go as planned. Deals fall through. Goals aren’t met. Someone with a growth mindset sees these “setbacks” as opportunities to learn and grow.

5. Actively Seeking Out Learning Opportunities

A key characteristic of people with a growth mindset is their hunger for knowledge. They’re always looking for ways to expand their skills and expertise. Even in areas outside their role.

6. Viewing Competition As Motivation

Work environments can be rather competitive at times. It’s easy for individuals with a fixed mindset to see others’ successes as a threat. But someone with a growth mindset flips this script.

7. Pushing Beyond Job Descriptions

A growth mindset means that people don’t limit themselves to the skill set of their job descriptions, as opposed to individuals with fixed mindsets. They look for ways to contribute beyond their role, developing new skills in the process.

8. Adapting To Change

As the famous Heraclitus said, “The only constant in life is change.”
Embracing change is at the heart of a growth mindset, as it fuels the drive to learn, adapt, and evolve.

By welcoming new challenges and opportunities, we open ourselves to continuous growth and lifelong learning—both of which are essential for personal and professional success.

12/11/2025

FEAR OF SUCCESS! IS THAT REALLY A THING?

So, what exactly are you worried about?

Fear Number 1: I AM AFRAID OF BECOMING TOO SUCCESSFUL
Is it - Too much fame or attention?

Well, you don’t have to scream it out of the window that you achieved something if you don’t want attention.

Is it - Having too much money?

Is this really what you’re worried about? I think it’s a nice problem to have.

Fear Number 2: I WILL BECOME SUCCESSFUL TOO QUICKLY

Becoming too successful too quickly is probably not even a real thing.

Still, when your success starts rising (slowly) you will have plenty of time to adapt to it!

Just get started (and keep going for months or years) and you’ll understand.

Fear Number 3: I AM AFRAID MY LIFE WILL CHANGE

Yes, it probably will. Isn’t that the whole point?

Is your life so great right now that you would not trade it for your version of success? Change is the mechanism for a new fulfilling life.

Fear Number 4: I AM AFRAID IT WILL CHANGE ME FOREVER

Well, now we’re on to some real truths.

Money, fame, and alcohol shows who you really are when you feel like you no longer need to be nice.

Pursuing your version of success and overcoming all the obstacles on the way is one of the greatest ways of self-discovery.

It’s the battlefield of life’s journey that shows you what you’re made of!

My passion is to take your Confidence to the next level. To Supercharge Your Confidence and be that success that you really crave for! I am here to help!

28/09/2025

Are you stepping into your individuality? Are you showing the world the real you?

What is holding you back to show that you are different to anyone else?

We often comply to society or to certain norms or conform to social media trends in order not to stand out!

But in not showing who you are you tend to lose yourself in a sea of so-so.

So I wanted to ask Google AI a specific question along the lines of self-worth and confidence and being in the now.

I asked it the following question, and got some very interesting and heartfelt replies to that question.

Tell me what you think of this detailed reply!

Here is the question I asked of it:-

“If I could catch time in a bottle. What answers would it give me?”

If you could catch time in a bottle, the answers it would give you wouldn't be facts or secrets, but profound truths about the human experience.

The bottle would likely hold reflections on the nature of reality, reminding us that its power lies not in controlling the past or seeing the future, but in appreciating the preciousness of the present moment.

What the bottle would contain

A paradox of control and surrender. You would possess time, yet the act of bottling it would be a futile illusion. The bottle would show you that genuine control over your life comes not from stopping time, but from deciding how you will spend the finite moments you are given.

It would answer with the profound irony that true mastery of time comes from letting go of the need to capture it.

The answers are within you. The time in the bottle would reveal that you already know the most important answers. Like the lyrics of Jim Croce's song, it would serve as a poignant reminder to spend your time with the ones you love and to find meaning in the present, before it becomes a regretful memory.

A mirror of humanity. The time in the bottle would be a reflection of all the moments that have ever been: the triumphs, the heartbreaks, the forgotten details, and the epic events.

The answer it provides would not be your personal story alone, but the story of all of existence, urging you to see your brief existence as part of an eternal, flowing stream.

What the bottle would not answer

The bottle of time would not provide the practical or magical answers a person might expect.

It would not tell you:

What the future holds, as that information would render your present actions meaningless and erase the purpose of choice.

How to turn back the clock, as the irreversibility of time is what gives moments their preciousness and weight.

Utimately, the answers from time in a bottle would arrive not as a spoken revelation, but as a silent, transformative understanding.

The bottle would be empty, forcing you to look at the time you already have and encouraging you to spend it wisely.

Perhaps a comment on life in general and seizing the moment!

What do you think?

21/06/2025

With Steve Miller – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

18/06/2025

With Steve Miller – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

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