Annika Falconer Therapies

06/08/2025

Ever wondered what a hypnotherapy session with me is really like?

From the very first session, my priority is to make sure you feel comfortable, and supported every step of the way.

You're welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. We'll gently explore what’s brought you here and what you'd like to gain from our time together. From there, we’ll create a plan that feels right for you: a collaborative approach, shaped around your needs.

You’re fully involved in the process. Everything is tailored to your own preferences, needs, and pace. I’ll answer any questions you have, and I’m always transparent throughout, making sure you feel informed, heard, and safe.

No two sessions ever look the same, because no two clients are the same. Every journey is unique, and that’s exactly how it should be.

Your space to feel seen, supported, and empowered.

04/08/2025

Hypnotherapy isn’t stage magic! It’s a safe, relaxing, and powerful way to support change, but there are still a few common myths floating around.

Let’s bust them !!!

Myth 1: You’ll lose control under hypnosis
Not true. You stay in control the whole time. Hypnotherapy simply guides you into a calm, focused state, like daydreaming, with full awareness.

Myth 2: It’s like what you see on stage
Nope! Clinical hypnotherapy has nothing to do with entertainment. It’s a therapeutic technique, grounded in evidence, and used to help with things like anxiety, phobias, habits, and more.

Myth 3: You’ll be made to cluck like a chicken
I promise, you can’t be made to do anything you don’t want to! Hypnotherapy is about empowerment, not performance.

Curious to hear more?
I recently spoke with Tim on West Wilts Radio about what hypnotherapy is really all about, and why I won’t make you cluck like a chicken 🐔

🎧 You can listen from 16:50 here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/West_Wilts_Radio/talk-and-tunes-with-tim-030625/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL8bE1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHY09DQVl5bjhqdnh6Ym1XAR4TpsiXmyRsj17OC14J8KAWqAuRsNompgSvsF5OnCKO8aTvlpCB28ZWkd35jw_aem_ANvouJIOMvp5TBtpLfclnA

01/08/2025

Overcoming Needle Phobia with Hypnotherapy

I recently had the privilege of working with a client who came to me with a long-standing fear of needles, something that had caused deep anxiety for years and made medical appointments incredibly stressful.

Through gentle, personalised hypnotherapy sessions, we worked together to explore the root of this fear. Using deep relaxation, guided visualisation, and affirmations, we created a safe space for healing and change.

The result? My client was able to have a blood test for the first time in ten years, calmly and confidently.

Here’s what they said:

"Annika took the time to listen to my concerns and goals, creating a personalised approach that felt so safe and calming. Her reassuring voice guided me into a deep state of relaxation where I felt connected to my inner self. The transformation has been incredible. I’m no longer held back by fear.”

Hypnotherapy is a powerful, gentle way to approach phobias. Whether it's needles, flying, public speaking or something else, you don’t have to live with the fear forever.

If you’re curious about how it could help you or someone you love, feel free to get in touch. I’m always happy to answer questions.

🌐 annikafalconertherapies.co.uk

30/07/2025

“Feelings are much like waves, we can’t stop them from coming, but we can choose which ones to surf.” - Jonatan Mårtensson

Here’s how I help children ride their emotional waves …

Picture a calm, golden beach … The waves gently rolling in and out, just like our feelings.
Some are big and overwhelming.
Others soft and gentle.
But every wave eventually passes.

Through visualisation and therapeutic support, children learn to notice their emotions rather than fear them, to breathe through the hard moments, finding calm even in choppy waters, and to choose which emotional waves to ride, building resilience and emotional insight.

Because just like the sea, our inner world is always shifting, and learning to float, surf, and trust the tides is one of the most powerful tools we can give a child.

Helping children surf their emotions is one of the most beautiful, transformative parts of my work and one I cherish deeply.

💻 annikafalconertherapies.co.uk

28/07/2025

How Therapy Can Support Children Over Summer

Summer can bring up unexpected emotions. Here's how gentle therapy helps children feel understood and supported.

For many children, the summer holidays are the most eagerly awaited time of the school year. After a long, demanding term, they finally reach the finish line: exhausted, frazzled, but ready for that well-earned break.

But then everything changes.
The routine disappears.
Parents still have work commitments.
There’s suddenly so much time to fill… and no clear structure to hold onto.

This sudden shift from 100 to 0 can feel unsettling. The excitement of summer can quickly turn into boredom, frustration, or even anxiety, not just for children, but for the whole family.

🌿In the first week especially, many children tell me they feel stuck:

“I don’t know what to do with myself.”
“I should be having fun, but I just feel flat.”
“I miss the routine… but I’m also glad it’s over.”

They’re decompressing from a whirlwind of school pressures but they don’t yet have the tools to slow down, regulate their emotions, or enjoy the pause.

🌿That’s where gentle therapy comes in.

Over summer, I help children:
Make sense of their emotions
Navigate the change from school life to holiday time, and back again
Build tools for calm, confidence and connection
Reclaim joy and rest, without pressure

Sometimes, just having a safe space to talk things through can make all the difference.

Therapy during the holidays isn’t about adding more to their plate, it’s about helping them breathe, reset, and find their balance again.

25/07/2025

End-of-Term Reflections

As the school year wraps up, I’ve been reflecting on the journey some of the young people I’ve worked with have taken over the past few months.

It’s always such a privilege to witness growth, from early sessions full of uncertainty to children beginning to feel more confident, joyful, and open to talking about their worries. One family recently shared how much it has meant for their child to have a consistent, trusted space each week to feel supported and understood, especially during times of change.

I’m so grateful to be able to walk alongside families during these transitions, offering a safe space that can be both grounding and uplifting.

Wishing everyone a summer filled with rest, fun, and connection. Looking forward to continuing the journey with some familiar and new faces in September.

23/07/2025

One of My Favourite German Words: “Zeitinsel”

"Zeitinsel" literally means “time island”, and what a beautiful image that brings to mind, especially at the start of the summer holidays.

For me, summer is my "Zeitinsel": a pocket of time where everything slows down just enough to breathe a little deeper, laugh a little louder, and reconnect with what matters most. It’s a pause from the usual routines and a chance to slip into a softer rhythm.

It’s time to be with family, reflect, have fun, rest (as much as possible with kids!) and welcome a little more flexibility into the everyday.

It might not be completely calm and quiet, but it’s different, and sometimes, that shift alone is just what’s needed to recharge batteries.

What does your "Zeitinsel" look like this summer?

21/07/2025

3 Simple Ways to Make Summer Learning Fun

Whether it’s books, science, or screen time, summer learning doesn’t have to feel like homework. Here are 3 playful and easy ways to keep young minds ticking over during the holidays without the battles!

1. Join the Summer Reading Challenge

Keep reading exciting with the Summer Reading Challenge, a brilliant way to turn books into mini adventures! It’s fun, free, and perfect for building confidence and imagination. (https://readingagency.org.uk/the-summer-reading-challenge-2025-story-garden-takes-reading-to-the-great-outdoors/)

2. Brush Up on Languages with Duolingo

Just a few minutes a day on Duolingo can really boost vocabulary, confidence, and motivation. It’s colourful, interactive and seeing their streak grow can be a great motivator, perfect for 'little but often' learning! (https://www.duolingo.com/)

3. Learn Touch Typing with Ed Club

Typing can be super fun, really! Ed Club’s game-style lessons have been a huge hit with my tutees. It’s a brilliant skill to master over the summer and feels more like a game than a lesson. (https://www.typingclub.com/)

Bonus Tip for Curious Minds: Fancy a hands-on science adventure?

Visit We The Curious in Bristol — and if you book before 22nd July, there’s 25% off tickets! (https://www.wethecurious.org/)

Or if you’re London-bound, don’t miss the David Attenborough Cinematic Experience and time-travel through 4.6 billion years of Earth’s history at the Natural History Museum. (https://www.nhm.ac.uk/)

Want more personalised ideas to keep learning fun and light this summer?
Pop me a message or visit annikafalconertherapies.co.uk - always happy to help!

18/07/2025

Summer Support Sessions – Limited Slots Available

As we move into the quieter rhythm of summer, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the past academic year.

✅ What’s worked well?
✅ What needs adjusting?
✅ What kind of support would make next year smoother?

I’m offering a few final 1:1 summer support sessions - ideal for students, parents, and professionals seeking space to reflect, plan, and prepare with emotional and academic wellbeing in mind.

Whether you’re looking for structured reflection, guidance, or simply an accountability partner, I’d love to help.

📧 Get in touch at: info@annikafalconertherapies.co.uk
📅 Book here: https://annikafalconertherapies.co.uk/book-a-session/

16/07/2025

“Empower from within, and watch them shine on the outside.”

Academic success isn’t just about the grades, it’s about what’s going on inside. That means mindset, confidence, emotional resilience, and the belief that “I can do this.”

I take a whole-child approach because I love to empower young people, not just to pass exams, but to realise how capable they truly are. When they experience that shift and start to believe in themselves, everything changes.

They become more focused, more solution-driven, and they adopt a “can-do” mindset that helps them thrive, not just in school, but in life.

Learning from the inside out means building those inner foundations first so the learning can stick and the growth lasts.

03/06/2025

Had you told me a year ago I’d be live on air talking about the therapies I offer, I probably would’ve smiled politely and thought, “Absolutely no way!”

But here we are ... I had the chance to go live with Tim Quick during Talk and Tunes at West Wilts Radio, sharing a bit about the work I do and why I’m so passionate about it. It’s amazing what can happen in a year when you follow what feels right.

Feeling grateful, a little amazed, and very excited for what’s next. If you’d like to listen in, here’s the link: https://www.mixcloud.com/West_Wilts_Radio/talk-and-tunes-with-tim-030625/ 🎧

If you’re curious about the therapies I offer, I’m always happy to chat 💬

Tuesday shows on West Wilts Radio and a busy day of good shows:
https://westwiltsradio.com/schedule/

30/04/2025

💙 I'm Stepping Forward for Focus Counselling 💙

On 18th May, I’ll be walking 20K to raise money for Focus Counselling, an incredible local charity that provides affordable counselling for all.

Focus supports individuals facing trauma, abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and so much more - offering a safe space when people need it most. For many, this vital support would be completely out of reach without the charity’s help.

Every £200 raised funds around 4 counselling sessions for someone who might otherwise be unable to afford it - so your donation, no matter the size, genuinely changes lives.

👉 Please support if you can by donating to the Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/20kfocusfundraiser?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015



https://www.justgiving.com/page/20kfocusfundraiser?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015

Help Jayne Burgess raise money to support Focus Counselling (Bath, Frome and Wells)