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hypnotherapy for stress

Stress is a common experience in today's fast-paced world, affecting both personal and professional aspects of life. Prolonged stress can lead to significant health issues, including anxiety, depression, and physical ailments such as hypertension, headaches, insomnia, irritability and the list goes on.

Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), offer effective techniques for managing and reducing stress. Our approach helps individuals reframe their responses to stressful situations, develop effective alternative strategies, and improve overall well-being.

John's journey: addressing work-related stress

John* was referred to Marisa seeking relief from unmanaged work stress. He worked at a large firm, where his role required him to participate in regular phone calls, Zoom and in-person meetings with colleagues and key stakeholders. He constantly worried about saying something wrong, and whenever he had to speak, he felt his throat tighten and his words freeze. Living in what he described as misery, John was desperate for change.

Initial Consultation

During the initial consultation, Marisa gathered detailed information about John’s stress triggers and his experiences. John expressed his frustration and desire for relief. Marisa introduced John to an NLP life tool designed to help manage his stress levels in-the-moment. This tool provided immediate relief and set the stage for deeper therapeutic work.

Progressive Session 1: Learning In-the-Moment Stress Management

In the first progression session, Marisa focused on teaching John practical NLP techniques to manage stress during meetings. One such technique involved anchoring—a process of associating a physical gesture with a calm and confident state of mind. John practiced anchoring feelings of calmness, which he could then trigger during stressful moments.

Session 2: Releasing Limiting Beliefs

The second session delved into identifying and releasing the limiting beliefs that contributed to John's stress. Marisa used hypnotherapy to help John access his subconscious mind and uncover deeply ingrained beliefs about his capabilities and worth. John devised and practiced positive statements designed to begin rewiring neural pathways. John began to dismantle these limiting beliefs and build a more positive self-image.

Session 3: Reframing and Future Visualisation

In the third session, Marisa helped John reframe past experiences that had contributed to his current stress. By revisiting these events under hypnosis, John was able to view them from a new perspective and release their emotional hold on him. He was guided through future event visualisations, where he practiced handling upcoming meetings with confidence and ease, reinforcing new neural pathways for positive responses.

Session 4: Reinforcing Positive Change

The final session focused on reinforcing John's new skills and positive experiences. By this point, John had excitedly reported several high-stakes phone calls and meetings that had gone exceptionally well, even when dealing with challenging material. Marisa used this session to solidify John’s newfound confidence and ensure that the changes were deeply embedded in his subconscious mind.

*Name changed for privacy and consideration.

Please note, session formats will vary in order to accommodate each client's individual needs and desired outcomes. This is an example only.

stress-busting Benefits of hypnotherapy & NLP

Hypnotherapy offers numerous benefits for individuals struggling with stress:

• Immediate Stress Reduction: Techniques such as hypnosis, anchoring and guided imagery provide quick relief from stress symptoms.

• Long-Term Resilience: By addressing underlying beliefs and emotional responses, hypnotherapy builds lasting resilience against stress.

• Improved Performance: Hypnotherapy helps individuals perform better in high-pressure situations by fostering a calm and present mindset.

• Enhanced Emotional Well-Being: Releasing limiting beliefs and reframing past events contribute to a more positive outlook and emotional stability.

Begin Your Journey Toward stress management

If stress is affecting your quality of life, hypnotherapy and NLP could provide the relief you're looking for.

Marisa is dedicated to helping you develop effective strategies to manage stress and regain control. Reach out today and take the first step towards a more confident, stress-free life.

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