Annika Falconer Therapies

27/08/2025

Sometimes, just six minutes of journaling can shift the way we feel for the rest of the day.

It doesn’t have to be perfect: just a small, mindful moment to breathe, reflect, and reset.

How do you like to pause midweek?

25/08/2025

Hello and welcome if you’re new here!

I’m Annika, a hypnotherapist based in Bradford on Avon, and I’m passionate about helping children, families, and individuals find calm, confidence, and balance.

My own life was transformed by hypnotherapy, and that experience inspired me to train and dedicate myself to supporting others. I believe in the power of the mind, and how much difference a personalised, compassionate approach can make.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years working in education and pastoral care. Whether it was teaching languages, leading Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, or offering support in boarding schools, my focus has always been on helping people grow, thrive, and feel supported.

Now, I bring those experiences into my therapy practice, offering a safe and welcoming space, both in person and online, where you can explore what’s possible for you.

💌 If you’d like to connect, learn more, or book a session, I’d love to hear from you: info@annikafalconertherapies.co.uk

22/08/2025

Yesterday was a huge day. Results day can bring joy, relief, pride, or sometimes disappointment, and often a mix of all of these at once.

Whatever your grades look like, please remember this:
- They don’t define your worth.
- They don’t take away the resilience, effort, and determination you’ve shown.
- And they don’t close the door to your future.

This is just the next step in your journey, and there are so many paths ahead.

If you’re feeling uncertain about what comes next, whether it’s UCAS applications, resits, further education, or simply building confidence, support is out there.

Get in touch if you’d like to explore your options. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

20/08/2025

18/08/2025

✨ Finding My Own Version of Mindfulness ✨

I’ll be honest - mindfulness and self-care always sound wonderful in theory, but in reality? I’ve always struggled to make them part of my life. Life is so full, and there never seems to be enough time to stop, breathe, and be still.

But recently, I made one big change: I said goodbye to WhatsApp, social media, and email apps on my phone.

And it’s been life-changing.
✅ I’m more present with my family
✅ I’m less distracted and more engaged at home
✅ I feel calmer, with fewer interruptions

For me, this boundary with technology has been my way of practising mindfulness and self-care, not through meditation or long rituals, but by protecting my attention.

💬 What about you? What could your version of mindful living look like?

15/08/2025

🎓 A-Level Students - Let’s Make This Your Year

A-Level Results Day has been and gone; whether it was your own results or a glimpse of what’s ahead, now’s the time to get prepared.

I have final spaces available for September to help you:
📚 Master your subjects: build confidence for the year ahead or prepare for resits
📝 UCAS application support: personal statements, course choices, and deadlines
💬 Emotional resilience coaching: handle pressure, deadlines, and expectations

Starting the year strong means less stress later, and more confidence when exam season arrives.

📅 Spaces are limited, message me today to book your place.

13/08/2025

You’re Doing a Great Job, Parents.

It’s Day 20 of the summer holidays for us and we’re just over halfway through. The first half has been non-stop: full of activities, juggling work commitments, and making sure the days are fun and memorable.

And now? We’re all craving some quieter moments. Time to breathe. Time to recharge before September arrives.

The halfway mark can feel bittersweet.
👉 For some, it’s a relief to have made it this far.
👉 For others, it’s the daunting thought: “Only a few weeks left until it’s all change again.”

Whatever camp you’re in, please hear this:
You are doing your absolute best, and that is more than enough.

If you’re finding things challenging, especially with children who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Here in Bradford on Avon, we’ve launched a supportive network for SEND parents:
💬 A safe space to chat and connect
💡 Share tips, ideas, and lived experience
❤️ Encouragement from people who truly understand

Parenting can be exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be lonely.
Get in touch if you want to find out more and be part of the BoA SEND Parent Circle.

You’re doing great. And we’ve got your back. 💛

11/08/2025

Scan. Click. Connect. It’s That Simple.

I’m excited to share my brand new digital business card. No more stacks of paper, just instant connection.

Simply scan the QR code or click the link to get all my contact details in one place.

🔗 https://link.v1ce.co/fkyezvmt

With a single tap, you can save my info straight to your phone: quick, eco-friendly, and always up to date.

Let’s connect!

08/08/2025

🧘‍♀️ Need a moment to reset?

Try this calming visualisation to help you feel more grounded and centred.

💫 Close your eyes and imagine…
You're sitting by a sunlit window.
The gentle warmth of sunlight touches your face.
You breathe in the delicate scent of roses.
The world is still.
Inside, you feel calm.
You breathe in peace, and exhale tension.

✨ Stay in this moment for a few breaths. Let it hold you.

If you’d like more support with stress, anxiety or overwhelm, send me a message to explore what working together could look like.

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