Anxiety Hypnotherapy
Trauma Psychotherapist
I am a proud Graduate of Birmingham University gaining a BSc in Hypnotherapy, Stress and Anxiety Management and Related Techniques, and a member of BISCAH.
Hypnotherapy helps individuals with phobias, anxiety and stress by accessing the subconscious mind to explore and address the root causes of the fear. During hypnosis, you are guided into a relaxed state where the subconscious mind is more open to suggestion. Suggestions and imagery techniques are used to reframe negative beliefs and associations related to the difficulty, promote relaxation and confidence, and desensitise you to the feared object or situation. By accessing the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy facilitates lasting changes in perception and behaviour, helping you overcome your difficulties.
In the UK, hypnotherapy is recognised and supported by various health societies and professional bodies. Some of these include:
British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH): BSCAH is a leading organisation dedicated to promoting the safe and effective use of hypnosis in healthcare. It provides training, accreditation, and resources for healthcare professionals using hypnotherapy in clinical practice.
British Psychological Society (BPS): While the BPS does not endorse specific therapies, it acknowledges the growing body of research supporting the effectiveness of hypnotherapy for a range of conditions. Many psychologists and therapists who are members of the BPS integrate hypnotherapy into their practice.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): NICE guidelines recognise hypnotherapy as a treatment option for certain conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic pain. NICE recommends hypnotherapy as a supplementary therapy for these conditions, alongside other interventions.
Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP): The RCGP acknowledges hypnotherapy as a complementary therapy that can be beneficial for certain patients. Many general practitioners may refer patients to hypnotherapists for issues such as smoking cessation, weight management, and stress reduction.
British Medical Association (BMA): While the BMA does not specifically endorse hypnotherapy, it recognizes the potential benefits of complementary therapies, including hypnosis, in promoting patient well-being and addressing certain health conditions.
These organisations reflect the growing acceptance and integration of hypnotherapy into mainstream healthcare in the UK.
Moon Penny Therapy
As a mental health professional with over 25 years experience of working with and caring for the health of individuals experiencing difficulties, I have utilised and had professional experience of different therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of each client. This has been inclusive of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance-based therapy, hypnosis, mindfulness, compassionate therapy and psychotherapy. I also use elements of coaching moving forward with my clients.
By combining elements drawn from different schools of psychological theory and research, my integrative therapy known as Moon Penny Therapy is a more flexible and inclusive approach to treatment than utilising a single form of therapy.
Following a detailed assessment, I offer 1:1 sessions through a five week anxiety and stress management programme and with the addition of coaching I am able to offer ongoing health and life coaching should this be required.
I experienced myself and worked through a prolonged anxious and stressful period and a phobia which brought it home to me that one therapy was not a fit all solution.
I utilised a combination of integrative psychotherapy, mindfulness, hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioural techniques to overcome my difficulties. This was the catalyst for my developing my balanced mindset therapy Moon Penny Therapy.
Why is it known as Moon Penny Therapy?
Oxeye daisies are common wildflowers in the UK, often found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides. They have a classic daisy appearance with white petals surrounding a yellow central disk.
These beautiful flowers are so pure and white they appear to glow at night in the light of the moon, like shiny pennies dropped from heaven, hence the name moon penny.
These flowers symbolise that even in the darkest of our days there is always a shining light, hope and that better days are coming.
