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Effective & Affordable Online Therapy

We all have thoughts and behaviours that hold us back. But by going online with me for online hypnotherapy, you’ll learn to discover and overcome these hurdles with the support of me, Neil Cox Hypnotherapy.

Here’s how it all works…

Firstly, I recommend you find the right person. Hopefully, that will be me if you’re reading this. Alternatively I can recommend the National Council for Hypnotherapy register where you can find appropriately trained and qualified therapists.

Initial consultation

Secondly, you’ll be wanting to make an appointment to have that initial consultation. It’s not quite as scary as you may imagine. I’ve made it super easy using an online booking portal here.

Book your appointment

Choose the day and a time that’s convenient for you and everything is arranged automatically with automated confirmations and reminders. Before your appointment happens I’ll issue you with an invite email, which will provide the link you need to join the appointment. Don’t be late! And if you’re not familiar with how it works… here’s the simple instructions on how to join a meeting.

During the consultation you can talk about the issue(s) you’re needing help with, in as little or as much detail as you like. No need to be shy, it’s just like talking to me in person, and if you’re worried about getting it all wrong, I leave my phone switched on in case we encounter any technical problems.

I like to explain how the I work, and in particular why your brain does what it does, and importantly how we can change it. More than likely, I will provide an audio file to listen to before your first session which gets the ball rolling nicely. Arrange that appointment, and you’re away. So here’s that link to make that booking. Still unsure?

Why online hypnotherapy is right for you

Using online methods has proven to be as effective, if not more effective than face-to-face working, with important benefits that bring the experience into the modern era. For some though, traditional methods will be their choice because they haven’t yet experienced the freedom that online offers. But with the Covid-19 situation this is becoming more and more the new normal as online becomes the obvious choice.

So, if you’re on the fence about whether online sessions are right for you, consider these positive benefits.

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Communicate in a Way You Feel Comfortable

With traditional face to face sessions, the experience has remained relatively unchanged since psychotherapy’s inception. You arrive at a location, have a seat, and talk with your therapist about your challenges. Afterwards you depart and see each other about a week later. Same time, same place. Types of solution offered can include everything from cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, art to family therapy.

The online way opens up new ways to communicate, and doesn’t require that you leave the comfort of your own home. If you want to have a session in your pyjamas — while polishing off a packet of crisps — that’s your choice! I can help you with that though.

Your Therapy, Your Terms

In the past people have had to make plans around visiting me. This involved a drive to my office which previously was in Bude, which, depending on where you lived could have taken up to an hour or more each way. For those with hectic, unbalanced lives, scheduling a traditional session may have been prohibitive — especially for those who needed to arrange for childcare, and its associated financial and time costs. The end result is that those who could have benefited most from solution focused therapy may never have explored the option.

A Convenient Solution

Going online allows you to set the time, location, and initial direction of the therapeutic relationship. It’s a freedom that puts you, the client seeking solution focused hypnotherapy, first.

As was mentioned, making time to see a therapist can be the most difficult logistical challenge to solve. If you enjoy keeping a routine, scheduling a weekly live session with me helps keep you on schedule.

There’s no “office” in online sessions — your session is wherever you have access to an internet connection. My clients could theoretically have their sessions in their beds, in a sunny garden, or anywhere they feel comfortable enough to communicate with me. Even then, you don’t need to lug along a laptop. The Google Meet app, available on iOS and Android, keeps me by your side wherever your smartphone travels with you.

It’s Cost Effective

In the past, finding the right therapist meant you’d likely be looking through local providers, and if you’re in an area where costs are higher than the norm then you find yourself paying excessively higher for the same thing. You could be paying sometimes double the national average, and simply not affordable. If you’re in the big cities, even more. But, going online, it opens up the world of solution focused hypnotherapy for everyone and at a price that suits you too. With distance no barrier, you may well be paying even less than you ever thought, and without the travel costs too.

It’s Entirely Confidential

I understand that stigmas still exist on many levels — especially locally when it comes to seeing any form of mental health therapist. In some communities, being seen entering a therapist’s office may have made you subject of gossip or judgement. This is another common, prohibitive reason some don’t seek help.

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What does it do for a person?

With online sessions there are no doors to walk through, or the possibility of being seen. It’s about opening up when the time is right, which is why with solution focused hypnotherapy we don’t always even need to know what the problem is. You should never feel like you have to share more information than you’re comfortable providing, and I always like people to know that.

From a technological standpoint, online solutions offer a level of security and confidentiality on par with major world banks. Communications between clients and therapists are secured by Google Meet.

I Think I’m Ready to go Online. What’s Next?

If you feel you’re ready to go online with me, you’ll join a growing number of clients who have already made the important decision to prioritise their mental health. Thankfully, the next steps to begin your sessions are easy.

As previously mentioned make your booking for the initial consultation using my online portal. That’s all there is to it. I wish you the best as you begin your online journey, and hope to see and speak to you soon!

Corona virus and how I can help

In these times of unprecedented change and uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is more important than ever to find ways to restore a sense of normalcy and calm to our lives. As a practitioner of solution-focused hypnotherapy, I believe that now is the perfect time to explore this powerful form of therapy, which can help us to overcome a wide range of issues and challenges.

With the current situation making it difficult or impossible to meet in person, I am now offering online consultations and sessions via ~~Zoom~~ and Google Meet. This means that you can receive the support and guidance you need from the comfort of your own home, without having to worry about travel or other logistical concerns.

Although I have had to close my physical office for the time being, I remain committed to providing high-quality care to all of my clients. My initial consultation is still free of charge, as it has always been, and I am also keeping my rates the same despite the current situation. I understand that many people are struggling financially right now, and I want to do my part to ensure that everyone who needs my help can receive it.

During your initial consultation, we will discuss your specific needs and goals, and I will work with you to develop a customised treatment plan that is tailored to your unique situation. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or any other issue, I believe that hypnotherapy can be an effective tool for helping you to overcome it.

In addition to helping you overcome specific issues and challenges, solution-focused hypnotherapy can also have a number of other benefits for your overall health and well-being. Research has shown that hypnotherapy can help to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, boost immune function, and even lower blood pressure. By working with a skilled hypnotherapist, you can learn how to tap into your own inner resources and access a state of deep relaxation and inner calm, which can have positive effects on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Another advantage of online hypnotherapy sessions is that they are highly convenient and accessible. You can participate in a session from anywhere in the world, as long as you have an internet connection. This means that you can receive the support and guidance you need without having to worry about travel time or costs. In addition, online sessions can be scheduled at times that are most convenient for you, whether that’s early in the morning, late at night, or on weekends.

If you are new to hypnotherapy, you may be wondering what to expect from a session. During a hypnotherapy session, you will be guided into a state of deep relaxation, which allows you to access your subconscious mind. Your hypnotherapist will then use a variety of techniques, such as guided imagery and positive suggestion, to help you achieve your goals and overcome any obstacles that may be holding you back. You will remain fully aware and in control throughout the session, and you can stop at any time if you feel uncomfortable or unsure.

At the end of a session, you may feel more relaxed, energised, and focused than you did before. You may also notice a reduction in the symptoms of stress, anxiety, or other issues that you were experiencing. Over time, with continued hypnotherapy sessions, you may find that you are able to make significant progress towards your goals and achieve a greater sense of inner peace, confidence, and well-being.

In conclusion, if you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or any other issue, online solution-focused hypnotherapy sessions can offer a highly effective and convenient way to get the help you need. By working with a skilled hypnotherapist, you can learn how to access your own inner resources and achieve a state of deep relaxation and inner calm, which can have positive effects on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Contact me today to schedule your free initial consultation and take the first step towards a happier, healthier you.

Unexpected relocation

Don’t panic

It has been a pleasure working from my hypnotherapy practice in Bude, but sometimes a change of scenery is needed so there will be an unexpected relocation! I have come to the decision to relocate my business and will be moving from Bude Business Centre in the next few months. Don’t panic though.

My diary is still open. I would love to see you for one more time, or even multiple more times. I’m happy to do so given the timeframe (this will be months rather than weeks).

I’d like to reassure those of you who’ve already booked appointments or made deposits, these will naturally be honoured in full. There’s plenty of time.

This may have come as a surprise to many of you, but as I’ve always said, change needs to happen, and we shouldn’t deny or work against it. Although I plan to remain practicing within Cornwall, for a great many of you who live within the Bude catchment it will likely be a trip too far for appointments.

A compromise

I will endeavour to offer a compromise, and I may be able to meet people half way at a location in mid-Cornwall close to the A30, which may or may not suit you. However, being a therapist who receives clients from either ends of the county and beyond (including internationally), there will be some winners and losers.

This relocation has been a difficult decision to make, and not one taken lightly. But a number of factors have played a part in making this final decision to relocate. Bude has always been a location ‘out on a limb’ but that does make it unique and special, for which I will always hold within my heart. I have met the most amazing people since moving here, and they’re my clients. So that’s probably you!

Some personal reasons have come into play, including being closer to ageing parents, which is a real important aspect. But also the imposition of new longer term leases for the room I rent at Bude Business Centre. The powers that be, Cornwall Council, deem it necessary to change what was an excellent ‘incubation hub’ for small businesses into something that will likely be less attractive to new start ups.

Flexibility

Flexibility is a quality I like to embody, but there are times when you are faced against an organisation that doesn’t bend like a tree in the wind. And we all know what happens to those! This isn’t sour grapes by any means, but I felt it was right and proper to be open with you about my reasons for relocating. Long term I had ideas and plans to take forward which would simply not work under the new proposed lease terms here, and I’m genuinely sorry.

I’m happy to field questions or concerns regarding the relocation and I will update you as and when. If you’d like to book that appointment – I’d recommend doing so sooner rather than later. Appointments are updated live using my online booking system here

Overcome Driving Anxiety

Driving can be fraught with many many issues. Maybe you’ve panicked before when out and about on the road. Or perhaps it’s the thought or the imagination of getting those nerves that has been scaring you. Have you failed the driving test repeatedly, and no longer believe you will pass? Does your sense of direction let you down?

Extreme anxiety

It’s no surprise that these events tend to go hand in hand with feelings of anxiety. Extreme anxiety allows you to react faster as you get geared for action. You may have noticed that in times of fear or danger that you’re less in tune with the thinking part of your mind. All those rational thoughts are actually meant to diminish in times of real danger, because any decisions we make in a dangerous situation should be very basic. This is fine, of course, when you’re approached by a hungry lion but not when you’re driving your car or taking the driving test.

Driving anxiety can become linked to anything at all. However, it’s only really valuable when there is no other appropriate way of responding. I will help you recondition this fear response. It’s about splitting you from that memory of a real or imagined situation so that you can be free of its negative impact. And then once you’re relaxed you can rediscover ways in which you can drive calmly or pass the driving test much more easily.

Better driving

I will help you develop a heightened awareness and focus that will allow you to feel more confident; more relaxed, and make you a better driver. Allowing you to demonstrate your skills and your abilities as a driver… you will be amazed that something you had thought would be difficult… will be so much easier.

Roundabouts

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Roundabouts can present a wonderful opportunity to show your examiner how well you can read not only the road but the conditions. Fancy being able to approach them and indeed all situations with supreme confidence and allow it to show on your face?

Parallel parking

That clear headed feeling allows you to know, you’ve overcome the anxiety and can and will remain calm and clear for the duration. For some people parallel parking can prove to be troublesome. Wouldn’t you like to fall back on all your knowledge, skill and confidence to not only show the manoeuvre but to demonstrate it with flair and perfection?

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If you’re a learner driver, I can provide the mental help you need to beat those nerves and pass your test. Or maybe you’d like the confidence that can help ensure your lessons are enjoyable and less stressful. Free from driving nerves.

Book your appointment

With easy and convenient booking available using my online system you can set your mind at ease with a free consultation and with the opportunity to finally master the skill of driving. Or call me here on 07900255171 if you’d like further information and a chat…

And finally, because hypnosis works directly with the subconscious mind where fears, phobias and irrational responses are held, it is ideally suited to helping you get rid of them. See a success story from Women’s Health Mag for how hypnotherapy helped with a driving phobia.

Effective Anger Management

Anger management is an essential skill that allows individuals to control their emotions and maintain healthy relationships. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) is a powerful tool that can help people overcome their anger issues and live a peaceful life. This article explores how SFH can be an effective anger management technique.

Understanding Anger and its Triggers

Anger is a natural emotion that arises when an individual perceives a threat, injustice or feels frustrated. Understanding the triggers that cause anger is the first step towards controlling it. Triggers can be external, such as a loud noise, or internal, such as negative thoughts.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for Anger Management

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a form of hypnosis that focuses on the solution rather than the problem. It encourages individuals to envision their desired future and empowers them to take the necessary steps to achieve it. SFH can help individuals identify the root cause of their anger and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

How SFH Works for Anger Management

SFH works by inducing a state of relaxation where the individual can access their subconscious mind. In this state, the individual can reflect on their thoughts and emotions and identify the negative patterns that lead to anger. The hypnotherapist then guides the individual towards developing positive coping mechanisms to replace negative patterns.

Techniques Used in SFH for Anger Management

Positive Visualization: SFH encourages individuals to visualize themselves in a positive light. This technique can help individuals overcome negative thoughts and emotions associated with anger.
Positive Reinforcement: Hypnotherapists use positive affirmations to reinforce positive behavior. These affirmations can be repeated by the individual outside of therapy sessions to reinforce positive thinking and behavior.
Mindfulness: Mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing and meditation, can help individuals stay calm and centered. Practicing mindfulness daily can help individuals manage their anger and reduce stress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a psychological therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns. SFH can be combined with CBT to help individuals manage their anger more effectively.

Benefits of SFH for Anger Management

Reduced Stress: SFH can help individuals reduce stress levels associated with anger and anxiety.
Improved Relationships: SFH can help individuals develop healthy communication skills and improve their relationships.
Better Self-Control: SFH can help individuals develop better self-control and improve their ability to manage their emotions.
Enhanced Quality of Life: SFH can help individuals lead a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

Conclusion

Effective anger management is crucial for leading a healthy and fulfilling life. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool that can help individuals overcome their anger issues and develop healthy coping mechanisms. With its various techniques, SFH can empower individuals to take control of their emotions and lead a peaceful life.

Unlocking Your Potential

Do you notice that sometimes you talk yourself out of doing something which would really have been advantageous for you in the long run?

Setting goals and achieving them is a fundamental aspect of personal growth and development. However, many people struggle with achieving their goals due to self-doubt, fear of failure, or lack of motivation. In this article, we will explore several tips for unlocking your potential and achieving your goals.

Define Your Goals

The first step in achieving your goals is to define them clearly. You need to be specific about what you want to achieve and why it matters to you. Start by asking yourself the following questions:

What do I want to accomplish?
Why is this goal important to me?
What steps do I need to take to achieve this goal?

Once you have defined your goals, write them down and refer to them often to stay focused and motivated.

Visualise Your Success

Visualisation is a powerful tool for unlocking your potential and achieving your goals. When you visualise yourself succeeding, you are programming your subconscious mind to believe that it is possible. Take some time each day to visualise yourself achieving your goals. Imagine how it will feel to accomplish what you set out to do.

Create a Plan

Creating a plan is essential for achieving your goals. Break your goal down into smaller, more manageable tasks and create a plan for achieving each one. Set deadlines for each task to keep yourself accountable and on track. Having a plan in place will help you stay organised and motivated.

Overcome Self-Doubt

Self-doubt is a common obstacle to achieving your goals. It can make you feel like you are not good enough or capable of achieving what you want. To overcome self-doubt, you need to challenge your negative thoughts and beliefs. Remind yourself of your strengths and accomplishments, and focus on what you can do rather than what you can’t.

Take Action

Taking action is the most crucial step in achieving your goals. You can have the best plan in the world, but if you don’t take action, nothing will happen. Start by taking small steps towards your goal each day. Celebrate your progress along the way, and don’t be afraid to adjust your plan if necessary.

Get Support

Having support from others can be a powerful motivator for achieving your goals. Find people who believe in you and your vision and surround yourself with them. Seek out mentors or coaches who can provide guidance and support along the way.

Use Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool for unlocking your potential and achieving your goals. It can help you overcome self-doubt, increase motivation, and reprogram your subconscious mind for success. By accessing your subconscious mind, hypnotherapy can help you identify and challenge negative thought patterns that may be holding you back.

During a hypnotherapy session, a trained therapist will guide you into a deep state of relaxation. In this state, you’re more open to suggestion and can access your subconscious mind more easily. The therapist may then use suggestion therapy to help you reframe negative beliefs and develop a more positive mindset.

Hypnotherapy can also help you visualise success and overcome any fears or anxieties that may be holding you back. By visualising yourself achieving your goals and overcoming obstacles, you can build confidence and motivation to take action.

In addition to hypnotherapy, other forms of therapy such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapy can also be effective in overcoming self-limiting beliefs and developing a growth mindset.

In conclusion, while overcoming self-limiting beliefs and achieving your potential can be challenging, there are many strategies and tools available to help you. Hypnotherapy is just one of the many tools that can help you unlock your full potential and live a more fulfilling life.