Neil Cox Hypnotherapy, Cornwall

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Weight loss therapy – Achieve your weight loss goals with my effective hypnotherapy services and techniques

  • Navigating the Festive Season Towards a Healthy Weight

    Navigating the Festive Season Towards a Healthy Weight

    The festive season, a time of joy, togetherness, and culinary delights, often presents a challenge for those seeking to maintain a healthy weight. Amidst the abundance of holiday treats and social gatherings, it’s easy to fall into the trap of overindulgence, leading to unwanted weight gain. However, with the power of hypnosis and a solution-focused approach, you can effectively navigate the festive season without sacrificing your health and weight management goals.

    Mindful Eating: The Foundation of Sensible Indulgence

    Mindful eating is the cornerstone of maintaining a healthy relationship with food and enjoying the festive season without guilt or regret. Hypnosis, as a powerful tool, can guide you towards developing mindful eating habits, enabling you to make conscious choices that align with your health objectives.

    Through hypnosis, I can help you deepen your connection with your body’s natural hunger and satiety cues. This heightened awareness empowers you to eat when you’re genuinely hungry and stop when you’re comfortably full, preventing overeating and promoting a sense of satisfied fullness.

    Hypnotic Shifts: Reframing Your Relationship with Food

    Hypnosis can be a transformative tool in reprogramming your perception of food, shifting unhealthy cravings into a desire for wholesome, nutritious options. This psychological shift empowers you to make healthier choices without feeling deprived or restricted.

    Imagine yourself savouring the vibrant flavours of a fresh salad instead of succumbing to the temptation of a heavy, calorie-laden starter. Hypnosis can help you vividly visualise and experience these healthier choices, making them more appealing and accessible.

    Achieving Your Weight Loss Goals: Hypnotic Accountability

    Maintaining weight loss goals during the festive season can be a daunting task. Hypnosis, however, can provide the motivation and accountability you need to stay on track and achieve your weight management aspirations.

    With hypnosis, we can set realistic and achievable weight loss goals, ensuring they align with your individual needs and lifestyle. These goals are then reinforced with empowering affirmations, deeply embedding them into your subconscious mind. This mental reinforcement strengthens your resolve and helps you overcome any setbacks that may arise.

    Emotional Eating: Managing Stress with Hypnosis

    The festive season can be a time of increased stress and anxiety, which can often lead to emotional eating. This can derail your weight loss efforts and sabotage your healthy habits. Hypnosis can provide effective strategies for managing stress and preventing unhealthy food choices triggered by emotional turmoil.

    Incorporating relaxation techniques and stress management strategies into your hypnosis sessions can help you cultivate a calmer and more balanced mindset. This emotional resilience enables you to navigate the festive season with a positive outlook and make healthier choices even under pressure.

    Your Pathway to a Joyful and Healthy Christmas

    By embracing the power of hypnosis and incorporating solution-focused strategies, you can navigate the festive season with confidence and maintain your healthy habits. This will allow you to fully enjoy the festivities without guilt or regret, and ultimately achieve your weight loss goals.

    Together, we can transform your relationship with food, empowering you to approach the holiday season with a positive and solution-focused mindset. Embrace the power of hypnosis to create a healthy and joyful Christmas experience.

    Embark on Your Holistic Weight Management Journey

    Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can be effectively combined with other weight management strategies, such as mindful eating, regular exercise, and a balanced diet. By working together, we can create a personalised plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.

    Contact Me Today to Begin Your Journey

    If you’re ready to take control of your weight management and navigate the festive season with confidence, I invite you to reach out to me for a consultation. Together, we can help you achieve your unique goals and preferences. Embrace the power of hypnosis to achieve your weight loss aspirations and create a healthy, joyful Christmas.

  • Relocating to Hayle and offering in-person therapy

    Relocating to Hayle and offering in-person therapy

    I am excited to announce that I will be relocating my hypnotherapy practice to Hayle and offering face-to-face sessions in addition to my online therapy services when I’m settled in.

    They weren’t wrong when they said house moving can be one of the most stressful periods of your life!

    ✴︎ new digs

    —08.2023

    I have been in business in Cornwall for almost 10 years, and I have had the pleasure of helping many people overcome a variety of challenges, including anxiety, stress, weight loss, and smoking cessation. I am confident that the move to Hayle will allow me to reach more people and help them achieve their goals.

    Hayle is a growing town with a lot to offer, both in terms of business opportunities and quality of life. I am particularly drawn to the town’s beauty and charm, and I am looking forward to becoming a part of the community.

    I believe that for some people face-to-face therapy can be more effective than online therapy. For example, people who are struggling with social anxiety may find it easier to open up in a face-to-face setting. Additionally, face-to-face sessions can help to build rapport between the therapist and the client, which is important for the success of therapy.

    I am excited about this new chapter in my business, and I look forward to helping more people in Hayle and beyond.

    Why I am relocating to Hayle

    There are a few reasons why I am relocating my business to Hayle. First, I believe that Hayle is a great place to do business. The town is growing, and there is a lot of support for businesses in the area. Second, I am drawn to Hayle’s beauty and charm. The town is located on the coast, and there are many beautiful beaches and natural areas nearby. I am looking forward to being a part of the Hayle community and enjoying all that the town has to offer.

    Room for change

    The new therapy room has been in progress since we moved to Hayle.

    Finding the right chair has been quite a quest! But now you have the option of a recliner chair or the traditional therapy bench/couch. Both have their own advantages, and I know which one I’d prefer 🙂

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    New therapy room chair

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    View from your chair

    The benefits of offering face-to-face sessions

    I believe that face-to-face therapy can be even more effective than online therapy for some people. Here are a few of the benefits of offering face-to-face sessions:

    Build rapport: Face-to-face sessions can help to build rapport between the therapist and the client. This is important for the success of therapy, as the client needs to feel comfortable and trusting with the therapist.

    Provide a sense of community: Face-to-face sessions can provide the client with a sense of community. This can be especially helpful for people who are struggling with isolation or loneliness.

    Address specific challenges: Face-to-face sessions can be more effective for addressing specific challenges, such as social anxiety or phobias.

  • Weight loss

    Weight loss

    Achieve Your Ideal Body Through Your Mind

    Are you struggling with weight loss and feeling like you’ve tried everything without success? Maybe it’s time to try a new approach that focuses on your mind instead of just your body. Hypnotherapy for weight loss is a powerful and effective tool that can help you achieve your ideal body through your mind. In this article, we’ll explore the many benefits of hypnotherapy for weight loss and how it can help you achieve lasting results.

    What is Hypnotherapy?

    Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that uses hypnosis to access the subconscious mind. It’s a safe and natural way to help people overcome a variety of issues, including weight loss. During hypnosis, the client is guided into a relaxed and focused state where the mind becomes more open to suggestions and positive changes.

    Hypnotherapy to lose weight: How It Works

    Hypnotherapy for weight loss works by addressing the root cause of your overeating or unhealthy habits. Rather than just treating the symptoms, hypnotherapy seeks to understand why you’re struggling with weight loss and helps you to make positive changes at a subconscious level.

    During a hypnotherapy session, your hypnotherapist will guide you into a deep state of relaxation. While you’re in this state, they will make positive suggestions and affirmations that are tailored to your specific weight loss goals. These suggestions can help you to change your thoughts, feelings and behaviours around food and eating, so you can start to make healthier choices and reach your ideal weight.

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    The Benefits

    Hypnotherapy for weight loss offers a wide range of benefits that can help you to achieve your weight loss goals and maintain your ideal weight for life. Here are some of the key benefits of hypnotherapy for weight loss:

    1. Helps to change your relationship with food

    One of the biggest benefits of hypnotherapy for weight loss is that it can help you to change your relationship with food. Many people struggle with weight loss because they have an unhealthy relationship with food that involves emotional eating or binge eating. Hypnotherapy can help you to overcome these habits by changing the way you think and feel about food, so you can make healthier choices that support your weight loss goals.

    1. Encourages healthy habits

    Hypnotherapy can help to encourage healthy habits that support your weight loss goals. During hypnotherapy sessions, your hypnotherapist can help you to create positive habits that become automatic and natural, such as drinking more water, eating more vegetables, and getting regular exercise.

    1. Increases motivation and confidence

    Another benefit of hypnotherapy for weight loss is that it can increase your motivation and confidence. When you’re struggling with weight loss, it’s easy to feel demotivated and discouraged. Hypnotherapy can help to boost your motivation and confidence by helping you to visualize yourself achieving your ideal weight and feeling proud of your accomplishments.

    1. Reduces stress and anxiety

    Stress and anxiety can be major contributors to weight gain and unhealthy eating habits. Hypnotherapy can help to reduce stress and anxiety, so you can manage your emotions in a healthy way and avoid turning to food for comfort.

    1. Addresses underlying emotional issues

    Many people struggle with weight loss because they have underlying emotional issues that contribute to their unhealthy eating habits. Hypnotherapy can help to address these issues and provide a safe and supportive space to work through them. This can help you to make positive changes that support your weight loss goals and improve your overall wellbeing.

    1. Positive self image

    In addition to addressing emotional eating, hypnotherapy can also help individuals develop a positive self-image. Many people struggling with their weight may have negative beliefs about themselves and their ability to lose weight. Hypnotherapy can help individuals reframe their thoughts and develop a more positive self-image. This can lead to greater confidence and motivation to achieve their weight loss goals.

    1. Support and accountability

    Finally, hypnotherapy can provide individuals with ongoing support and accountability. Many weight loss programs offer little support beyond the initial phase of weight loss. Hypnotherapy, on the other hand, can provide ongoing support and motivation for individuals as they work towards their goals. This can be especially helpful for individuals who struggle with maintaining their weight loss over time.

    In conclusion, hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool for individuals looking to lose weight and improve their overall health. By addressing the underlying beliefs, emotions, and habits that contribute to weight gain, hypnotherapy can help individuals make lasting changes and achieve their weight loss goals. If you’re interested in trying hypnotherapy for weight loss, contact me at Neil Cox Hypnotherapy to schedule a consultation and learn more about how hypnotherapy can benefit you. Alternatively please read the trusted NHS article for tips to help you lose weight.

  • Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

    Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

    The Power of Hypnosis in Weight Management and Stress Reduction

    For many people, weight management is a constant battle. Despite trying various diets, exercise regimes, and lifestyle changes, it can be challenging to achieve sustainable results. However, recent evidence suggests that the power of our minds, when directed appropriately, can significantly improve our weight management. Moreover, it can have a major impact on our psychological wellbeing and general quality of life. Hypnosis has been demonstrated to be effective in working with managing weight issues and sustaining its effects over time.

    It is no secret that stress and anxiety can significantly affect our eating habits and food choices. Many people resort to high-calorie, sugary foods to deal with stress, leading to weight gain and other health problems. The primary stress hormone is known as cortisol and acts as a steroid. Produced by the adrenal glands, it regulates the way we use fuel and is essential for recouping energy following stress. However, with excess levels of cortisol, the appetite for sugary/high-calorie foods increases, including the irresistible desire for cake.

    By reducing the negative aspects of living a stressful/anxious lifestyle, we naturally reduce cortisol levels within the body. One of the most effective ways of achieving this is through hypnosis. Hypnotherapy sessions involve deep relaxation, positive suggestions, and various imagery techniques, enabling individuals to manage their weight better and reduce their stress levels. The therapist provides a CD/mp3 to take away to help ensure the most effective results.

    The benefits of hypnosis in weight management and stress reduction are well-documented. Evidence shows that six sessions of treatment can work well, with the opportunity to top these up in the longer term. Sometimes, hypnotherapy can work in a few sessions, or just one. However, the crucial element is attitude. Without determination to overcome your problems, hypnotherapy is not likely to be successful. Your motivation to change is the key to a successful outcome. Motivation means more than just wanting to eat more healthily; it means being determined to overcome the symptoms. The attitude required to succeed is, “I will achieve my aims.”

    Moreover, hypnosis can improve overall psychological wellbeing. It can help individuals overcome anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems that can lead to overeating and weight gain. Hypnosis can also increase confidence and self-esteem, enabling individuals to lead happier, healthier lives.

    It is important to note that consultation and therapy are undertaken with the utmost sensitivity and respect. The therapist works within sessions to address associated symptoms of stress and anxiety, providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their issues. Moreover, the therapist monitors progress on a session-by-session basis and makes recommendations from there, ensuring that individuals receive the most appropriate treatment for their needs.

    In conclusion, hypnosis is a powerful tool for weight management and stress reduction. By reducing cortisol levels and addressing associated symptoms of stress and anxiety, individuals can manage their weight better and lead happier, healthier lives. However, success depends on attitude and motivation. If you are determined to overcome your problems, hypnosis can provide the support and guidance you need to achieve your aims. Contact a qualified hypnotherapist today to learn more about how hypnosis can help you have your cake and eat it too.

  • Obsessive Cream Disorder

    Obsessive Cream Disorder

    A short excerpt from a local paper who ran a short article about me recently…

    Obsessive Cream Disorder (OCD)

    A local hypnotherapist explains about a new phenomenon that has been causing some distress.

    What has quickly become known as Obsessive Cream Disorder, is sending people to seek help from local hypnotherapists. One such person is Neil Cox, situated in Bude just a stones throw away from the Devon / Cornwall border, he sees many clients from Devon. Their obsession with putting cream first on their cream teas leads them to seek his help.

    It only got worse.

    Devon resident Dennis explains “It all started about this time last year, I was happily sat down at a cafe in Newquay. I saw them serving a Cornish cream tea and I yelled over to the waitress “noooooo” you can’t do that! It’s cream…cream always goes on first” 

    However the waitress, 23yr old April Summers insisted. “I don’t know what came over him to be honest, I’ve never seen this happen before, and it only got worse. It got to the point where we had to ask him to leave”

    Dennis said, “I could barely go out for fear of seeing an illegal cream tea being served. My wife said stop being so over dramatic, but it’s totally changed my life.“

    Neil explains, “my clients come from over the border in Devon. Their symptoms can be quite life-changing. In fact some even develop a complication that’s quickly becoming known as Kernowphobius, a fear of all things done the Cornish way. What starts as a somewhat harmless issue can rapidly become a downward spiral of despair.”  

    However there is hope, Neil explains. “I use a combination of hypnotic tools to help people overcome their aversion to jam going on first. Most clients see results after just one session. 

    “It’s amazing” says one satisfied Devonian. “I can now happily eat as many cream teas as I like without fear of upsetting the local Cornish. Jam first will never be a problem for me again”  

    Harmful to wellbeing.

    Neil has met resistance from the other side of the border however. Some staunch cream first campaigners say its harmful to our wellbeing. “Putting the jam first is always going to cause problems. What’s next? They’ll be saying we have to pay to cross the Tamar bridge or something.” 

    However, local campaigners from the jam first camp welcome this new initiative.  “Hopefully with the support of therapy, we can help stamp out this somewhat debilitating condition.”  A local cream manufacturer who wished to remain anonymous added “we had no idea how much of a problem this had become. We’ll be supporting people as much as we can, and flying the flag for the Cornish way”

    For more information about Cornish cream teas please refer to creamteahour.co.uk