How hypnotherapy works

1. The Intellectual Mind.

Your calm, rational, optimistic, creative self.

In some ways, this part is who you truly are as a person.

When this part is in control: you feel grounded, think clearly, see problems for what they are, and make good decisions.

This part of the mind is also overwhelmingly positive.

2. The Primitive Brain.

Your ancient survival system.

You might know it as fight-or-flight, survival mode, or stress response.

This part is designed to keep you safe.

But not necessarily happy.

The primitive brain is fearful, jittery, hypervigilant and obsessive. It’s never too far away from pressing that “panic button.”

It’s also overwhelmingly negative, seeing everything from the worst possible perspective.

Where things go “wrong”

The primitive brain is like an old bit of software.

It can’t tell the difference between real danger and modern challenges.

To your primitive brain, that email might as well be a polar bear out to get you.

And when it thinks you’re in danger, it takes over control.

When the primitive brain takes over

You can experience things like:

• Anxiety, stress, or low mood
• Intrusive or racing thoughts
• Overthinking every little situation
• Negative self-talk
• Feeling “stuck”
• Falling into unhelpful patterns

The list goes on…

The outcome ain’t fun

Over time, these constant negative reactions take a toll. They can even lead to feeling completely shut down and withdrawn.

It’s exhausting and zaps joy from your day-to-day life.

So, what can we do?

We need to get your intellectual mind back in the driver’s seat

Imagine how wonderful it would be if that calm, grounded, brave, resourceful, and positive part of you was running the show.

This is where Solution Focused Hypnotherapy steps in

We combine three powerful approaches to help your brain find its calm, capable mode again:

1. Neuroscience

When you understand why your brain reacts the way it does, you can start to change it.

Knowledge gives you control.

You’ll learn concepts like neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to rewire itself) and how you can use them to your advantage.

2. Psychotherapy

In the first part of each session, we’ll build small, practical steps to protect your peace and move closer to the future you dream of.

Our focus will be on what you want and who you want to be. We’ll draw on your strengths, your resources, and every small win to gently move in the right direction.

3. Hypnosis

In the second part of our sessions, you’ll go into trance: a relaxed, focused state that maximises your brain’s natural ability to manage stress and rewire itself for positive change.

You’ll also get a sleep hypnosis audio to listen to every night. It’ll help your sleep patterns and it’s an important part of our work together.

The result

When these three elements work together, your brain learns to spend more time operating from the intellectual mind. The part of you that’s:

✨ Calm
💪 Brave
🎨 Creative
🌿 Resourceful
😊 Joyful

You’ll start to think more clearly, feel more in control, and act in alignment with your best hopes.

Hi, I’m Frances 👋

I’ve been exactly where you are now:

Anxious, overwhelmed, and feeling like my brain is my own worst enemy.

I spent more than half a decade in traditional talking therapy before stumbling across Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.

It truly changed my life.

Now, I get to help other busy minds do the same: turn down the chatter, find clarity, and feel free to be their true selves again.

Feeling curious?

Take the first, small step

I know: that first step can feel daunting. I promise to make it as comfortable as possible.

In our consultation, we’ll explore what’s brought you here and what you hope to change.

No cost, no pressure, no strings attached.

Just a friendly chat to explore what’s been going on for you, answer any questions, and see if we feel like a good fit.