Hypnotherapy

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What is Hypnotherapy?

A state of gentle relaxation in which you are aware and in control at all times. Hypnosis is simply a safe altered state of awareness making use of the 'alpha' state. The state that you enter perhaps when daydreaming, or just before you fall asleep - a state of relaxation, peace and calm. Hypnotherapy is a means of making use of this altered state of awareness to enable a therapeutic change, in other words, changing an unwanted habit or other area of an individuals behaviour that they want to get rid of.

You cannot be made to do anything you don't want to do, so if you simply don't want to be hypnotised you won't be. Being hypnotised may feel different to how you expect it to feel, but that does not mean you are not in hypnosis. The degree of hypnosis varies from person to person. Most therapy sessions do not require more than a light to medium trance state which everyone can easily achieve with gentle guidance from the therapist.

How does it work?

Hypnosis allows for more direct communication with your subconscious / unconscious mind. In this relaxed state of awareness the mind is more receptive to making changes easier to unresolved or unhealed experiences or to make changes to unwanted behaviours or thoughts.

What can be treated?

Some well known areas of treatment are:

Pain management: manage pain from conditions such as migraines, chronic pain, and cancer.

Anxiety, panic attacks and depression: manage symptoms of anxiety and depression by addressing the underlying thoughts and emotions that contribute to these conditions.

Weight loss: overcome emotional eating, change their eating habits, and achieve their weight loss goals.

Smoking cessation: quit smoking by addressing the underlying emotional and psychological reasons for smoking.

Stress management: manage stress by teaching them relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation and visualization.

Improving self-confidence and self-esteem: by addressing negative thoughts and beliefs you might hold.

Improving sleep: addressing underlying emotional and psychological reasons for insomnia.

EMDR/IEMT

Change undesired, unhelpful emotional and identity imprints.

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Working with Vanessa through Access to Work has been a game changer. She’s approachable, straight talking, and professional - no fluff, just real understanding. What I’ve valued most is her practical grasp of ADHD, both in business and everyday life, and her ability to create simple systems that actually work!

In just a few sessions, we’ve covered so much that’s already reduced my overwhelm and decision fatigue. I’m seeing calmer days, smoother client management, and more headspace to focus on my business future.

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I have been supported for the last 6-7 years, and it has changed my life, without the honest, caring and productive therapy I have had I don’t know who I would be. I have been able to heal, speak my inner thoughts that I would never have shared with friends or family and feel understood. It’s not just speaking about how you feel. It’s digging out things you’d never thought of and finding productive ways to improve and heal. I highly recommend

Chloe Barker

Engaging in coaching with Vanessa is single handedly the most worthwhile investment in myself that I’ve ever made. The sessions were so well planned, as were the tasks I’d undertake in between times. I felt I was able to be my complete self throughout and Vanessa has helped me live a life that is truer to my values and I can see the impact this is having in such a positive way. Hoping to continue sessions for the long term!

Ben Jaques

I am so incredibly grateful for Vanessa at Changes4 Life for helping to continue my difficult journey with Charlotte, having already started it with her! Thank you Vanessa.
Changes 4 Life offer a safe a relaxing environment to help with life's ups and downs.

Charlotte has a lovely calming nature which I found extremely helpful and totally at ease with, when deciphering my difficulties. Since I have been working with Charlotte for about 8-9 months now, I have been going from strength to strength.

Charlotte is thorough in all that she works on as well as has many strengths; one of these is a knack of letting you talk then guides you slightly sideways showing the situation from a unique perspective. This method I have found extremely effective. Charlotte has guided me through some very dark times, along the way, and, utilizing her exceptional help and guidance, I am now in a better place.

I am now finding situations where I am starting to do things which stop me from going down wrong paths-without thinking! Charlotte has ‘taught’ me well!

Charlotte has helped me through an exceedingly challenging time in my life, and I have learned a lot about how to live it and how Charlotte has made it better. Thank you Charlotte.

Tracey Thornborrow

I highly recommend Changes4life and in particular my therapist Natalie. She created a confidential welcoming space in which I was able to work through a difficult life event. During our time together, Natalie’s empathy, care and professional expertise helped me to personally deal with this event, and develop a better understanding of myself which has since helped me to better ride the wave of life’s natural ups and downs.
I have also been inspired by Natalie to train to become a counselor myself, because it really does work!

Pete D

After only 3 sessions with Vanessa, things are moving in a very positive direction - with her help I have definitely turned a corner! Our conversations are changing my perspective and helping boost my confidence. I'm letting go of old habits and adopting healthier ones.

Three specific examples:
a) My desk stays clear every day.
b) I caught up on five months of expense claims and I'm current for this month - what a relief!
c) My communication skills are improving as I become more mindful of my words.

My wife has also commented on how good and effective Vanessa is, and she can see - and enjoy the benefits.
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Tom Barnes

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Nathan Chapman

Working with Vanessa was a really fantastic experience. She is incredibly knowledgeable, understanding and passionate about mental health. She also has excellent knowledge of ADHD and can help those struggling with ADHD to help manager their day-to day-symptoms.

She was able to be completely flexible with how she worked, completely giving me freedom in how I wanted therapy to be structured and the topics I wanted to discuss. She was able to easily swap between a therapeutic approach, exploring trauma or relationship issues, or a coaching approach offering practical strategies to help with day to day life.

Throughout our time working together, Vanessa was always very compassionate and warm. She was always engaged showing a genuine and caring approach which helped create a safe place where I felt comfortable talking about difficult personal topics

I can't thank her enough for the time we spent together and would thoroughly recommend her to anybody who would like to learn more about themselves, improve their mental health and learn practical strategies to help them with day to day life.