Call or Text: 07590 497 208

email : val@earlsfieldhypnotherapy.co.uk
 Face to Face or over Zoom


Earlsfield  
Hypnotherapy  

                               Valerie Taylor-Walker, HPD, DClinHyp, BSc(Hons), MA, GMBPsS, CNCH, MNCH(Acc)

What is Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis is a completely natural 'state' that we go into every day, like daydreaming or focusing on one thing to the exclusion of everything else. When we are in this temporary 'state' we are still aware and in complete control and can quickly return our attention back to the room whenever we want to.

It is while we are in this relaxed and highly focused state that we can bypass our logical, critical mind and access our deeper, more creative subconscious and be more receptive to positive suggestions.

Hypnotherapy is a fast and effective tool which should leave you feeling completely refreshed and positive at the end of each session. Change can happen immediately or in the days or weeks to follow or may be so subtle that you don't notice straight away.  

Hypnotherapists use hypnosis as a tool, often alongside other tools such as CBT or NLP for therapeutic purposes. 
 

Hypnotherapy can help with:

  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Unwanted habits
  • Exam nerves
  • Public speaking nerves
  • Fears and phobias
  • Confidence and self esteem
  • Overactive bladder *
  • Chronic Pain *
  • Migraine*
  • High Blood Pressure*
  • Irritable Bowel     Syndrome*
  • Sleep problems
  • Infertility*
  • Weight issues
  • Smoking cessation
  • Sports performance
and lots more...

*Hypnotherapy is not a replacement for medical treatment


What are the costs

FREE 20 minute initial telephone consultation 

Sessions : £95  Payment in advance


Quit Smoking/Vaping program £350 (see details) 


*Sessions are approximately 1 hour, although please allow up to 90 minutes for the first session. Face to face or on Zoom.

Concessions available for those on low income, unpaid carers, NHS staff, students and GP referrals. Please enquire.
 
Cancellation policy: I understand that life gets in the way sometimes, but please let me know if you are unable to attend no later than 24 hours in advance or a cancellation fee of 50% may apply.
T&C and Cancellation form
Frequently asked questions
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Hypnotherapy is very safe and is approved by the British Medical Association, but only when carried out by qualified therapists.  It is not recommended for people suffering from certain conditions, such as dementia, epilepsy or psychosis and it is advised that you check with your doctor if you are currently undergoing any medical treatment or have an undiagnosed condition. 

What guarantees do you offer that it will work?
Like any therapy or medical intervention, there can be no guarantees. Hypnotherapy is not magic and neither does it control your mind. It is a collaborative process where I act as a guide but the results come from within you. Everyone is unique and I personally tailor the therapy to suit your individual requirements.  I can however guarantee that I will work with you to the best of my abilities and let you know if I think I can't help or I think someone else could help more.

How does hypnotherapy work?
When in a deeply relaxed and highly focused state, we are able to quieten down our logical, conscious mind and access our subconscious, which is more responsive to suggestions.

One view is that everything we see. hear or touch is stored in our subconscious and, over time, these experiences form the underlying beliefs and assumptions we make about the world and drive our behaviour and the way we respond. That’s why people tend to see things differently. As these experiences get repeated and reinforced, new neural pathways are formed until eventually these thought processes become so fast and automatic that we are no longer aware of them, like learning to walk or drive.  

The brain has to constantly make generalisations in order to process all this information but sometimes these generalisations and patterns of thought are unhelpful and this leads to unwanted responses and behaviours.  

Fortunately, the brain is learning and changing all the time and, through hypnotherapy, we are able to reframe these negative and unhelpful thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviour to ones which are more beneficial for us.   

Is it confidential?
Everything you tell me will be held in the strictest of confidence, unless it is  something that risks causing you or someone else serious harm.  If there is  anything you would rather not talk about, I will respect  your  privacy.

  

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 Therapies

Chronic Stress

Feeling stressed occasionally is perfectly natural. It is when it is intense or prolonged that it can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health. 


The hormones which are released when you are under chronic stress can become toxic over time and may affect your sleep and digestion  and damage your cardiovascular and immune systems. Long term stress can also cause anxiety and unwanted phobias and habits, such as smoking, alcohol or drug abuse. Once stress or anxiety starts interfering in your daily life, it is time to seek help.


Hypnotherapy helps you to manage stress through the the use of relaxation, breathing techniques, visualisation and suggestion and emposers you to take back control over your life.  



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Unwanted Habits

Unwanted habits often start from an early age and, over time, get so deeply embedded in our subconscious that they become automatic. We pick up that cake, cigarette or bite our nails without even realising until it is too late.


It is usually when we are feeling bored, stressed or insecure that the unwanted habit kicks in, as it can provide us with comfort, satisfaction or a release from tension.


If a habit is interfering in your life, affecting your health or relationships, then hypnotherapy can replace it with more positive behaviour and help you to take back control.

Chronic Pain

Pain that lasts longer than 6 months is called chronic pain. It is debilitating, disabling and can cause stress and anxiety as well as lack of sleep. At the same time anxiety, tension or depression can make your perception of chronic pain worse.


People react differently to pain and this can result in impatience from others or unhelpful comparisons to how other people might be coping with the same condition. This can prevent you from seeking effective treatment.


Hypnotherapy can help you to get better management of chronic pain through the use of suggestion, visualisation, distraction and reframing.  


Hypnotherapy is not a replacement for conventional medical treatment.

Sleep problems

Getting sufficient and good quality sleep is important for our general health and mental well being. It is while we are asleep that our brain is able to carry out important functions relating to memory and healing. Waking refreshed results in better concentration and decision making.


Sleep difficulties might mean trouble falling asleep or waking in the night and not being able to go back to sleep or, for some people, sleeping too much.


Hynpotherapy can help through relaxation and visualisation, reducing any anxiety as well as encouraging a healthy sleep routine.


If you suffer from a sleep disorder it is important to consult with your doctor before using hypnotherapy, to rule out any underlying medical problem.
Contact info
 Phone or Text 07590 497 208
 Email : val@earlsfieldhypnotherapy.co.uk


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