Treatment
I am happy to offer clients the opportunity to access help for issues such as anxiety and stress in person or with online video support from the comfort of their own homes. With a warm, caring approach underpinned with a solid strategy, we work together to help you learn how to improve your mental health.
First steps
The first step is to book a consultation and assessment in person, or online. The consultation is an opportunity to see if we can work together. It is a relaxed Q&A, a discussion of the issues for which you are seeking help. After the consultation, I will email you a self-Hypnosis MP3 produced by an award-winning BBC Radio Producer. The self-Hypnosis track enables you to relax, improves your sleep quality, and consolidates the work that we are doing together in the sessions.
The subsequent sessions are generally split into two parts. The first part of the session is a discussion based on Solution-focused questions and techniques which are positively directed and goal-oriented. The intention is to allow a perspective shift by guiding you in the direction of hope and optimism to support you on your path of positive change. The second part is where we use Hypnosis, a relaxing trance state where your imagination can be guided and shaped to enable you to achieve the outcome you want.
Depending on the issue, supporting resources are emailed to you to help inform and support you between appointments. Each session lasts 55 minutes, called ‘The Counselling Hour’, and the number of sessions required is ascertained in the first appointment, with 9-12 being the average requirement.
Hypnotherapy is a safe, reliable treatment method for many problems, has no harmful side effects and is suitable for just about everybody. It is not a panacea or a ‘quick fix,’ but there are many areas where it can be a valuable and dynamic therapeutic tool and, if needed, used in conjunction with other interventions. However, it should never be used as an alternative to medical treatment including medication.
Would you like to know more about online or in- person support for stress and anxiety?
If you would like to know more or to book a consultation to see me in person or online, then please fill in a contact form; otherwise, you are welcome to email me directly at hello@annettesloly.com
Please email me if you need support for ADHD, and I will signpost you to a list of Psychiatrists and Psychologists.
Alcohol Misuse
Hypnotherapy can help you to bring alcohol back into balance, often uncovering the underlying factors driving your alcohol misuse. We work together to come up with a plan to best guide you towards managing alcohol and how to navigate social situations that otherwise would have prompted you to drink in excess. Gain a fresh perspective on your actions and envision a future without a detrimental relationship with alcohol, promote a healthier lifestyle and trigger the release of ‘feel-good’ hormones, ultimately improving your ability to manage life’s obstacles.
Anxiety
Anxiety becomes a mental health problem when it starts affecting daily life. You may be very easily triggered, or find you have a level of anxiety constantly throughout the day. Hypnotherapy can enhance feelings of confidence and self-assurance, while also lessening feelings of intense fear and worry. We work together to quickly develop the skills you need to manage tricky situations and feel more at ease. Through the power of relaxation and visualisation, hypnosis effectively diminishes anxiety by redirecting the client’s attention to the positive aspects of their life, prompting a change in perception.
Anxiety in Work Meetings
Hypnotherapy can enhance feelings of confidence and self-assurance, while also lessening feelings of intense fear and worry. Experiencing anxiety in meetings can stop you from performing at your best. Learning how to be more relaxed in meetings means you can focus on the job at hand and regulate emotions better. In addition, you can learn how to manage post-event rumination effectively, helping you to reduce the dread you feel about the next meeting.
Artistic Performance Anxiety
In the United Kingdom and the United States, Hypnotherapy has long been utilised to improve performance in the performing arts. We collaborate to develop a strategy that can help you to manage anxiety, feel more empowered, improving focus and presence. I have had the pleasure of supporting professional actors, musicians and artists to perform to the best of their ability on TV, Radio and in live performance.
Confidence
Elevating your self-confidence can bring positive improvements to all aspects of your life. Our collaborative efforts involve developing methods and strategies to foster confidence, self-love, and self-acceptance through constructive and goal-oriented work. Hypnosis can assist in transforming belief systems, promoting a quiet, inner knowledge, and encouraging the feeling that you are sure of yourself and your abilities.
Exam Anxiety
Acquiring the knowledge of how to evoke feelings of calm and relaxation can improve your concentration and confidence during examinations. Additionally, incorporating stress management techniques and visualisation and empowerment strategies can foster a more optimistic outlook, leading to enhanced performance and a sense of giving your all.
Public Speaking Anxiety
Whether preparing for a Best Man’s speech, pitch, in-house presentation or TED talk, you will know that nerves can negatively impact your performance. My strategy uses a blend of psychological and physiological tools that can help you manage nerves so that you will feel more relaxed, in control and enjoy what you are doing
Speech Anxiety
Stuttering is a type of speech disorder that interrupts the normal flow of speech. This can cause communication difficulties and may then lead to damaged self-esteem, low self-confidence and anxiety. We work together to create a toolkit of solutions to manage stress and improve your body’s ability to relax in social situations
Sports Performance
Hypnotherapy is a method that has long been used in sports to enhance performance to build confidence, improve focus and mental resilience. We work together to create a toolkit of cognitive skills and techniques to improve your performance.I have supported clients that include competing equestrians, cyclists, and Hockey players perform to the best of their ability
Stress
Hypnotherapy is proven to be highly effective for managing stress. We work in partnership to help you feel more empowered and in control. I will assist you to improve your mindset and help you to believe in your ability to manage stress. You can continue using in these techniques in the future, which helps the immune system and nervous system to function more effectively.