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Solution Focused Hypnotherapy & Mindset Support: How & Why It Works
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The science behind feeling better
The Feel Good MINDSET Method™ combines Solution Focused Hypnotherapy with mindset support to help you feel calmer, happier and more confident.
From your very first session, you'll learn more about your brain and how your mind works.
I'm passionate about helping people understand what's going on in their minds, so they can make sense of why they think and feel as they do and, most importantly, discover how they can influence their mindset and make positive changes.
Because understanding what's going on in our minds really can change everything.
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Our amazing brains
I don't have a magic wand, and I don't need one!
Our brains have an incredible ability to change and adapt, thanks to something called neuroplasticity — the brain's natural ability to form and strengthen connections, learn new things and develop new patterns of thinking and responding.
And the really good news? This ability continues throughout our lives.
That means the way we think, feel and respond isn't necessarily set in stone. With the right support and practice, we can develop more helpful patterns and make positive changes.
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Creating the conditions for positive change
Our minds and bodies are closely connected. How we think and feel influences our nervous system, and the state of our nervous system can influence how we think and feel.
I help you create the conditions for positive change. You'll learn practical ways to influence your brain chemistry, supporting the natural production of feel-good neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, while helping to regulate stress hormones and support your nervous system — so you can feel calmer, happier and more confident.
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Focusing on the good stuff
I help you focus on what's going well in your life — the positives, the small wins and the things you're pleased to notice and appreciate about yourself.
It's not about forcing positivity. We're human, and ups and downs are a natural part of life.
It's about helping your brain become better at noticing the good stuff too. What we regularly notice and pay attention to can influence how we think and feel, what we believe about ourselves and how we experience life.
And that can make a really positive difference to our mindset.
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Focusing on what you want
Whether it's how you'd like to feel, the way you'd like to think about things or what you'd like to do, we'll focus on what matters most to you.
What you do want, as opposed to what you don’t want.
We'll explore what you'd like to be different, take time to imagine how you'd like to experience life and envision what those positive changes would look and feel like.
There's no need to spend time overanalysing yourself or unpicking the past. Instead, we'll focus on where you want to go and the small steps that can help you get there.
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Working with your subconscious mind
Many of our thoughts, feelings and responses happen automatically, without us consciously choosing them.
That's where hypnosis comes in.
Through guided relaxation and focused attention, hypnosis offers an opportunity to work with those automatic patterns, using positive suggestions and imagery to support the changes you'd like to make.
It's a gentle, collaborative process in which you remain aware and in control.
Together with the positive focus and forward-thinking approach of our sessions, hypnosis can help you develop more helpful patterns of thinking, feeling and responding — so you can get the best out of yourself and the most out of life.
Hypnotherapy FAQS
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Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a modern, brain-based approach that combines relaxed hypnosis with forward-looking conversations. It draws on evidence-based psychotherapy, neuroscience, and elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
We won’t spend time analysing the problem or unpicking the past — instead, the focus is on how you’d like to think, feel, and live, while hypnosis works with your subconscious to support those positive changes.
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Each session has two parts. First, we’ll talk about what’s been good and the positive changes you’d like to see in how you think, feel, and live. Then comes the relaxing hypnosis, where you simply get comfortable and listen to my voice, giving your subconscious mind the space to start making those positive changes.
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Most people find that around 8-14 sessions is a good guide — sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on your goals and what feels right for you. Progress is different for everyone, and you’ll always be the one to decide how many sessions feel right for you. Listening regularly to my relaxation recording will support the work we do together and help you get the most out of your sessions.
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I offer sessions in person or online — so I can work with clients anywhere in the world.
I offer sessions in person in Dawlish, as well as online. Both work just as well, so you’ll get the same positive results whichever you choose — it’s simply about what feels right for you.
Many people love online sessions because they’re so convenient: no travel, no parking, and you can be in the comfort of your own home. Everyday sounds around you aren’t a problem either (I once worked with a client whose dog barked all through trance — but because they were used to it, it made no difference at all!) Others prefer the change of scenery and like to see me in person. I offer in-person appointments from my home in Dawlish.
Whichever you choose, you’ll be supported in the same way, and your subconscious will do exactly what it needs to.
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Hypnosis is nothing mystical or magical—it’s simply a calming process where you make yourself comfortable and listen to my voice as I guide you into a relaxed state.
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‘Trance’ is just another word for this relaxed state. It’s completely natural, and you already drift in and out of trance every day—like when you’re driving a familiar route or doing a familiar task on autopilot, daydreaming, or getting lost in a good book.
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Not at all. You’ll only ever take on suggestions that fit with your own wishes and values—nothing else. Hypnosis is always a safe, gentle, and collaborative process, and you remain fully in control throughout.
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Not a pocket watch in sight! — you’ll simply rest back, get comfortable, and let my voice guide you as you relax into a state of calm. Sometimes you’ll notice everything I say, and other times your mind might wander — that’s completely fine. What matters is that your subconscious is listening and gently doing the work in the background.
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There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to experience hypnosis. Your mind and body will do what’s right for you, and you’ll relax as much as you need. Sometimes people feel very aware, other times deeply calm, and both are equally effective. Your subconscious will still be doing its thing, regardless of what your conscious mind is up to.
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Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can have a powerful impact. You don’t even need to “believe” in it for it to work — being a little sceptical is absolutely fine. What matters most is your desire to get the results you want, and your commitment to the process by showing up and prioritising your sessions. Although, like any therapeutic approach, I can’t offer guarantees, the combination of your commitment and the power of the subconscious can bring about real and positive change — and my client testimonials say it better than I ever could.