Neil Cox Hypnotherapy, Cornwall

Category: Anxiety Therapy

Anxiety therapy – Take control of your anxiety with my professional hypnotherapy services

  • Sleep and Work Worries

    Sleep and Work Worries

    Like most of us, you’ve probably been affected by some form of sleep related problems lying awake stressed about work or your future unable to fall asleep. The inevitable floodgates open and you start questioning more passionately about “What if I hand in my resignation? Is this what I want to do for the rest of my life?”  Those wheels start whirring away, and lo and behold an hour has already gone by since your head hit the pillow. And of course, you then start to worry even more that you won’t ever fall asleep and you’ll end up struggling to stay awake during tomorrows meeting.  

    It doesn’t take much to find yourself missing deadlines or having emotional outbursts – one, maybe two nights of sleeplessness is all it takes. Our sleep is absolutely crucial to our mental health. It plays a direct role in our ability to problem-solve, feel genuinely happy and be proactive to everyday challenges.

    So how can we help ourselves?

    Have an intermission.

    Work boundaries are vitally important. Create a period of time between when you leave work and go to bed. Not allowing yourself to fully disengage your brain from work mode will leave you all keyed up. Remember those times when we used to have an intermission at the cinema? We need to create something similar such as walking the dog, going to the gym etc.

    Take note.

    Keep a notebook by the side of your bed. This could well be your saviour! When you’re mulling over endless thoughts and worries, grab your notebook and write them down. This is a very simple but effective way of helping clear your mind.  They’ll be waiting for you in the morning rather than racing around your head all night. 

    Transition time.

    Building a habit such as doing the washing up, taking a shower or reading before going up to bed will help you prepare for sleep. Repetition is key, build this habit into your routine and it will help you slow down, and keep stressful thoughts away.

    No news is good news.

    Our minds are highly susceptible to what’s heard and seen. Try to limit exposure to the nightly news, more often than not you’ll be seeing anger, hatred and generally disturbing images. This will only help reinforce and fuel anxiety. 

    The last thing you want is to feel anxious about getting a good nights sleep. These hints should help you in your quest to find a healthier and more positive state of sleep, but as a solution focused hypnotherapist, I can also help you using hypnotherapy. So, if you think you could benefit from seeing me, lets talk. Tel.07900225171

  • Fears and Phobias

    Fears and Phobias

    Introduction

    Fear is a normal and essential emotion that helps us stay safe and avoid danger. However, when fear becomes excessive and irrational, it can turn into a phobia, which can significantly impact our quality of life. Phobias can range from the fear of heights, spiders, and flying, to the fear of needles, blood, and clowns. The good news is that Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) can help individuals overcome their phobias and live a better life.

    What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?

    Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a powerful technique that combines hypnosis and positive psychology to help individuals achieve their goals and overcome their challenges. SFH focuses on the present and future, rather than the past, and helps clients visualize a positive outcome for their life. The hypnosis part of the therapy is a natural state of relaxation that allows the subconscious mind to become receptive to positive suggestions and ideas.

    How does SFH help with overcoming fears and phobias?

    Phobias are learned behaviors that can be unlearned with the help of SFH. During the initial consultation, an SFH practitioner explains to the client how and why phobias develop and how hypnotherapy can help overcome them.

    The therapist then uses relaxing techniques to induce a relaxed state and perform the rewind technique. The rewind technique involves using hypnosis to help the client revisit the traumatic event that caused the phobia and reprocess the memory in a safe and controlled way.

    By doing so, the client can release the negative emotions associated with the event and break the link between the event and the phobia. This process can be incredibly empowering for clients and can help them overcome their phobias more quickly and effectively than other methods. The rewind method is also gentle and non-invasive, making it an ideal treatment option for individuals who may be hesitant to seek help for their phobia.

    With further sessions, the client can, if they require it, reframe the phobia with positive thoughts and feelings, rather than fear and anxiety.

    The benefits of SFH for phobias

    SFH has several benefits for individuals with phobias. Firstly, it is a safe and non-invasive therapy that does not require medication or surgery. Secondly, it is a relatively short-term therapy that can produce significant results immediately. Thirdly, SFH helps individuals become more self-aware and confident, which can improve their overall quality of life.

    Case study: Needle phobia

    One common phobia that affects many people is needle phobia, also known as trypanophobia. For individuals with this phobia, the thought of needles can trigger a range of symptoms, including fainting, sweating, and panic attacks. Needle phobia can be especially problematic for people who need regular injections or blood tests, such as individuals with diabetes.

    SFH can help individuals with needle phobia overcome their fear and become more comfortable with needles. By using hypnosis to induce a relaxed state, the therapist can help the client associate the needle with positive thoughts and feelings. Over time, the client can learn to control their fear response and become more confident and comfortable with needles.

    Conclusion

    Phobias can significantly impact our lives and limit our ability to enjoy certain activities or experiences. However, with the help of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, individuals can overcome their phobias and improve their quality of life. SFH is a safe, non-invasive, and effective therapy that can produce significant results very rapidly. If you’re struggling with a phobia, don’t let it hold you back any longer. Contact me today and take the first step towards a better life.