Hypnotherapy is a gentle, focused approach that uses deep relaxation to help you access a more receptive and responsive state of mind. In this naturally occurring state, similar to being absorbed in a book or drifting in a daydream, you remain aware and in control, while your attention turns inward. As the body settles and the mind becomes quieter, there is often a greater sense of connection between mental and physical experience.

 

From this deeply relaxed state, it becomes possible to engage more directly with the unconscious part of the mind that holds patterns, habits, memories, and emotional responses. Hypnotherapy works with this inner level of experience, allowing constructive and positive suggestions to make change more easily. This can support meaningful emotional and behavioural change, helping you respond differently to challenges, reduce unwanted habits, and develop a greater sense of balance and resilience.

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Specialised Areas of Hypnotherapy

Gut-directed hypnosis for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Paula has developed a program to relieve the painful symptoms of IBS, including diarrhoea, constipation, cramping, bloating, nausea, fatigue, stress, anxiety and sleep difficulties.

 

A specialised program for insomnia and sleep difficulties, including difficulties going to sleep, waking up, quality of sleep and developing a good sleep routine and mindset by working with the body and mind's natural ability to sleep.

 

A weight loss and maintenance program focusing on education in healthy eating and exercise, reducing unhealthy habits and emotional eating, all grounded in a mindfulness philosophy.