Stress Management
Our bodies are designed to handle small doses of stress. But, we are not equipped to handle long-term, chronic stress without ill consequence. Stress is a result of our reactions to the demands placed upon us when we find it difficult to cope; it can be situations or events which we feel are putting pressure on us, having too many things to think about and do, or feeling that we do not have control over what is happening. Constantly feeling overburdened and distressed often results in emotional and physical damage. If the stress reaction is not removed it increases, on-going stress is called chronic stress; Stress Hypnotherapy will help.
Stress is a reaction to feeling threatened, or under pressure whether real or perceived. Feeling threatened elicits a chemical reaction to protect us — the ‘fight or flight’ response driven by the sympathetic nervous system, often known as the stress response. During this stress response the heart increases, muscles tense, breathing quickens and blood pressure rises, this makes us ready to protect ourselves. Once the ‘danger’ passes these symptoms are normally harmonised and we return to our previous state.
How can hypnotherapy for chronic stress help?
While hypnotherapy for chronic stress can’t change the experiences and situations that cause stress, it will help you to control your reactions. Without stress management chronic stress can lead to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Learning how to manage your stress on a conscious level will help you deal with stress more easily. Hypnotherapy can help you to improve your communication skills so you can say ‘no’ more readily if it suits you. We can work out strategies for making ‘you time’, self-care will develop your emotional resilience. It can help to improve your quality of life and make relationship interaction calmer and giving you helpful, healthy ways to cope, reducing general anxiety. When you are deeply relaxed in hypnosis your subconscious mind will easily absorb suggestions, these can be used to change your reactions and behaviour, helping you to think and feel calmer and so cope with anything, anyone and any situation more easily.
Symptoms of chronic stress can include:
Weak immune system
Irritability and intolerance
Relationship difficulties
Indecisiveness
Anxiety and worry
Anger and mood swings
Trouble sleeping
Headaches and tense muscles
Digestive problems
Feeling overwhelmed
Hypnotherapy for chronic stress can help you;
Change your response and cope with anything in a calm and relaxed manner
Increase confidence and self-esteem
Regain control and let go of your old habits and reactions to problems
Change your perception of stressful situations or events
Keep problems outside of you, so you can easily find solutions
Be more in the present and let go of worrying about past or future difficulties
Cope better with ANY situation life presents to you
Think, feel and behave in a calm, relaxed and confident manner
“I booked the appointment as a result of being diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2012 and reaching the crucial 5 year post treatment and diagnoses. I had hit a wall in terms of being able to move on and the thoughts associated with this.
Julia put me at ease straight away. She asked what I wanted out of the hypnotherapy session and listened to my wishes and hypnotherapy needs. My first session was very helpful as Julia had given me some great visual aids to turn the scary negative thoughts - into very positive ones.
My 2nd session was equally as helpful. I have learned to use the visual and verbal techniques to help me get past my fears and worries. Julia has really helped me considerably. She is realistic about your abilities and really makes you feel that you are being listened to.
I would definitely recommend Julia as a hypnotherapist. She is reliable and is a very good hypnotherapist. ”
Frequently Asked Questions:
+ How many sessions of hypnotherapy for chronic stress will I require?
Most clients will need 2 to 5 sessions, some clients may need more. We will establish goals together so we both know when you have achieved your desired outcomes and you’re able to deal with every day challenges easily, with increased levels of confidence and self-esteem. Many clients feel better after the first session with anxiety reduced and a treatment plan in place, they leave feeling supported and pleased that they have taken the first step towards stress management. The number of sessions will differ between clients depending on how much they allow themselves to relax during hypnotherapy for chronic stress and how well they respond to treatment.
+ Why choose Changes Hypnotherapy for stress management?
I specialise in and have had much success helping thousands of clients with stress management so they can cope with anyone, anything and any situation more easily. My aim is for you to change your reactions and feel calm and in control in the shortest time possible. See testimonials. Part of the first appointment will be an initial consultation which will help me to understand your personal circumstances and background. I will find how out you have been reacting to things and how stress has impacted on your life so I can personalise a treatment plan for you.
Together we can identify your triggers and times that are particularly challenging for you. I will give you calming exercises to practice, which will help to support you during these difficult times and it will support the work we do together. The more you practice tools and techniques in the exercises I give you, the better they work and the more they continue to help, even after you have stopped seeing me.
Some of the treatment for stress management will be talking through your patterns and emotions on a conscious level, some will be hypnotherapy for chronic stress; I will break the negative thought patterns you’ve previously had and re-programme your subconscious mind. I work in a client-led manner; you are always listened to and always able to say if you feel comfortable with each proposed treatment method See testimonials.
+ Does hypnotherapy for chronic stress work?
Hypnotherapy is an effective tool to access your inner resources to enable you to see things differently so you can manage any situation in a calm, relaxed and confident manner. There is a common misconception that situations are stressful, but it’s your reaction to it that makes you feel stressed. Hypnotherapy prevents the stress reaction, working at a deeper level to positively change how you think, feel and behave, so you can remain calm under pressure, think clearly and be in the present moment.
