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Hypnotherapy for Health Anxiety

Published: October, 2024

Imagine waking up every day free from the persistent worry that your health is failing. Imagine not having the urge to constantly search Google for symptoms or check your body for disease because you know the worst is coming. This ideal could seem unattainable if you’ve been living with health worries. However, Relief is achievable with the correct assistance.

According to research from the NHS Mental Health Foundation, over one in five individuals in the UK suffer from some kind of anxiety, making health anxiety a crippling problem for many. In particular, health anxiety leads many people to worry about being sick, even in the absence of medical evidence. Hypnotherapy for health anxiety could be the solution you’ve been seeking if this speaks to you.

Health anxiety: what is it?

Hypochondria, another name for health anxiety, is the ongoing concern of developing a severe disease. Even when testing and medical guarantees show that you are well, this dread persists. Minor symptoms like a headache or Muscle discomfort may set off a panic attack in people with health anxiety, making day-to-day living more challenging.

Health anxiety is becoming more common, especially during stressful periods like the COVID-19 epidemic, according to statistics from Anxiety UK and reports from NHS Digital. Frequently monitoring your body for symptoms, constantly seeking confirmation from physicians, and compulsively looking up health-related material online are all common indicators.

Health Anxiety Symptoms:

  • Continuously monitoring for signs of disease
  • Despite Reassurances, there are frequent medical appointments.
  • Excessive symptom research often leads to increased anxiety.
  • avoiding activities, persons, or places out of concern about becoming sick
  • Health-related issues are making it difficult to focus on daily tasks.

This cycle might seem endless since your anxiety increases as you think about possible health problems. There is a method to end this loop, however. A strong, scientifically supported method for retraining the mind, lowering illogical concerns, and promoting a feeling of control over your health and well-being is hypnotherapy for health anxiety.

The Benefits of Hypnotherapy for Health Anxiety

By putting you in a profoundly relaxed state, hypnotherapy helps your subconscious mind become more receptive to constructive ideas and transformation. Hypnotherapy helps you reframe negative patterns, confront illogical ideas, and recover control over your emotional and mental reactions by addressing the underlying beliefs that underlie health anxiety.

NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) acknowledges hypnotherapy for health anxiety as an effective treatment for anxiety disorders. The outcomes may be life-changing when paired with solution-focused hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Hypnotherapy’s Main Advantages for Health Anxiety Are:

Taking Care of the Fundamental Cause: Deep-seated worries of disease or death are often the root cause of health anxiety. By identifying and addressing these worries, hypnotherapy enables you to face health issues with greater composure and reason.

Hypnotherapy rewires the mind to respond more equitably to health issues. You learn to rationally assess symptoms and break the cycle of fear rather than obsessing over the worst-case situations.

Reducing Anxiety’s Physical Symptoms: Headaches and tense muscles are common physical signs of chronic anxiety. Hypnotherapy eases physical tension and encourages relaxation, which lowers health-related anxiety.

Long-Term Modification: By teaching your mind to react differently to health concerns, hypnotherapy can produce long-lasting mental changes as opposed to temporary solutions. You’ll become more resilient and better able to deal with obstacles in the future.

Customised Hypnotherapy Using a Holistic Method

I provide a special method at Interlude Hypnotherapy Sheffield that blends alternative wellness techniques with solution-focused hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and eurolinguistic programming  (NLP). Having worked in holistic health for more than 30 years, I am aware that every client is unique. Every session is specifically customised to your unique health anxiety experiences, guaranteeing a customised treatment plan with long-lasting effects.

Focused Hypnotherapy on Solutions: This approach focuses on your objectives and the constructive changes you want to accomplish. Regaining control of your thoughts and managing anxiety are made simpler by focusing on solutions rather than the issue.

NLP and CBT Methods: These methods work quite well for rephrasing unreasonable anxieties and substituting peaceful, productive thinking patterns for negative ones. When combined, they assist in ending the pattern of nervous thoughts and bodily manifestations.

I combine these potent methods with my knowledge of Ayurvedic massage, yoga therapy, and mindfulness to provide a truly holistic experience. This mind-body link enhances the therapeutic process and amplifies the outcomes.

Recognising Cyberchondria and Ending The Loop

The overwhelming desire to search for information about symptoms online has exacerbated health concerns. Cyberchondria, a tendency to obsess over the worst-case scenarios, often leads to elevated anxiety. Online health searches may increase anxiety by escalating the dread of sickness rather than reassuring people, according to research from King’s College London.

By teaching you how to control the impulse to look up symptoms online, hypnotherapy for health anxiety may assist in ending this pattern. Hypnotherapy helps you to react to health difficulties with composure and logical reasoning rather than allowing them to dictate your thoughts.

Hypnotherapy Sessions in-person and online

I provide various alternatives to fit your lifestyle, whether you’re stationed in Sheffield and want in-person assistance or you’re somewhere else and would rather have sessions conducted virtually. You may enjoy all the advantages of online hypnosis for health anxiety from the comfort of your own home, and it works just as well as in-person sessions.

We use secure video platforms to provide online sessions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you visit me at my Sheffield practice or log in from overseas, you will always get the same level of attention and personalised assistance.

Hypnotherapy Based on Evidence Supported by Prominent Organisations

Numerous UK groups have provided enough evidence of the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in treating anxiety-related disorders. The British Psychological Society (BPS) endorses the use of hypnotherapy for health anxiety in particular, and reports from the Mental Health Foundation and Public Health England (PHE) demonstrate its beneficial effects when used to treat anxiety. The European Journal of Psychotraumatology also highlights how successful hypnotherapy was during the epidemic, when medical anxiety and other anxiety problems increased.

Start Down the Path to Health Anxiety Freedom

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You don’t have to let health worries rule your life. If you’re prepared to start the process of long-lasting transformation, hypnotherapy for health anxiety may provide you the confidence and comfort you need to proceed. I’m here to help you on your path to mental health, whether you’re in Sheffield or anywhere else in the globe.

Contact me for a free consultation to start your journey towards a future free from health concerns.

Resources:

NHS Mental Health Foundation

Anxiety UK

NHS Digital

NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)

King’s College London

Mental Health Foundation

Public Health England (PHE)

British Psychological Society (BPS)

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a state of focused concentration combined with therapeutic instructions. In everyday life, we naturally enter this state without even realising it—whether it’s getting lost in a book, losing track of time while driving, or being completely absorbed in social media. This state, known as ‘trance,’ is not about swinging watches or stage tricks; it’s a practical and therapeutic tool.

During a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Session, I will guide you into this focused state to help you replace negative programming with positive alternatives. Through this process, we can effectively address issues like anxiety, fear, insomnia, and much more, empowering you to make lasting changes.

What Happens in a Hypnotherapy Session?

In a hypnotherapy session, you’ll typically be seated comfortably in a chair or lying on a couch with your eyes closed. I will guide you into a state of deep relaxation and heightened focus, known as a trance. In this receptive state, we can work together to transform how you perceive and handle your issues.

In your first session, I’ll explain how the brain works, how problems can develop, and what can be done to help. You’ll receive a relaxation audio to support the work we do in our sessions. As you relax, I’ll offer tailored suggestions and new ideas. While in trance, you may be asked to speak briefly or acknowledge experiences, but your thoughts remain private.

In subsequent sessions, we’ll start by discussing the positive aspects of your week and the progress you’ve made. You’ll be encouraged to envision how you’d like your life to be and identify small changes that could improve your situation. This sets the stage for deeper work in trance, guiding you toward lasting change. Throughout the process, you’ll remain in control and aware of your surroundings, experiencing a deep sense of calm and relaxation that many clients find highly enjoyable.

Is it Safe?

Rest assured, hypnotherapy is completely safe, and you are always in control. You cannot be made to do or say anything against your will, and if any suggestion doesn’t feel right, you can simply ignore it. If you were to feel uncomfortable at any point, you would naturally become consciously aware and could easily bring yourself out of the relaxed state. There’s no risk of getting stuck in a trance, and you’ll remain fully aware and safe throughout the session.

Many clients notice positive changes even after just one session, as unhelpful thought patterns start to fade away. While these initial shifts may be subtle, over time, clients often experience a heightened sense of calm, empowerment, and an overall more positive outlook on life.

How Do I Prepare For My Sessions?

Come with an open mind, believing in the effectiveness of hypnotherapy and a genuine desire to make positive changes. It’s beneficial to schedule sessions for times when you can fully engage with the hypnotherapy process.

Please provide at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session to avoid cancellation fees. Your commitment and respect for appointment times ensures the best outcome for your therapy.

Feeling tired is perfectly okay, as it may facilitate relaxation and deeper engagement with the therapy. However, please refrain from attending sessions if you are intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. For safety reasons, hypnotherapy cannot be conducted if you’re already in an altered state of consciousness. In such cases, sessions will be rescheduled, and cancellation fees may apply.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

The number of sessions required varies depending on your specific needs and the nature of your issue. Typically, clients find resolution within six to eight sessions. However, I always aim to ensure your treatment is both efficient and effective, minimising the number of sessions needed.

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How Much Will It All Cost?

If you’re concerned about the price, know that hypnotherapy is more affordable than you might expect, especially when compared to the cost of not addressing your issue and of talking therapies alone.

Consider the true cost of allowing your problem to persist unchecked. Investing in your well-being now can lead to long-term benefits and a happier, more fulfilling life.

Our Initial Consultation (IC) is priced at £75 (60 Minutes) and conducted online.  Subsequent Sessions are £85 (50-60 Minutes) and conducted online or face-to-face in Sheffield.  Take advantage of Discounted Rates when you book 6 Session Packages, allowing you to save money while investing in your health and happiness.

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What Are My Next Steps?

Our journey begins with your Initial Consultation (IC) which you can conveniently book and pay for online.

This session is an opportunity for you to discuss your issue, explore your current feelings, personal goals, and ask any questions you may have. We’ll assess whether hypnotherapy is a suitable option for you and ensure you feel comfortable working with me.

We’ll explore the best approach for your unique situation, agree on a tailored treatment plan, and I’ll offer my professional opinion on the likely number of sessions needed.

You’ll also get a Free MP3 Audio which will support the work we do in-between sessions. Please DO NOT listen to this MP3 or any other Hypnosis Audio including Customised Hypnosis Audios whilst driving or operating any kind of equipment.

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