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Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

Published: November, 2024

If you’re like many of us, there are times when life feels like a cycle of stress and struggle, with emotions running high and thoughts racing faster than we’d like. Maybe you’ve noticed a pattern—no matter how much you try to stay calm, some stressors push you into “fight or flight” mode. This might be your nervous system in overdrive, reacting to deep-seated habits that began long ago.

It’s common for experiences we had as kids—those moments that felt tense, overwhelming, or just too big to handle—to shape our responses today. They may be driving us to be extra alert or even pushing us into perfectionism. And when adult life brings its own stressors, we end up feeling it everywhere: in sore muscles, fatigue, or a twist of discomfort in our stomachs.

But there’s a silver lining. Solution focused hypnotherapy (SFH) gives us a way to gently rewire these patterns, helping us create a balanced mind and body. Rather than focusing on the past, SFH looks forward, guiding us to focus on goals and envision the life we truly want. We once thought our nervous system was entirely automatic, out of our reach. Now, we know there are ways to regulate it, manage stress, and significantly improve our quality of life.” SFH taps into these new understandings, using your own strengths to build a life of resilience and well-being.

What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) is a modern, evidence-based approach that combines positive psychology with the deep relaxation of hypnosis to help individuals create meaningful and lasting change. Unlike traditional therapies that often delve into the past, SFH focuses on the present and the future, empowering you to identify and work towards your goals. By engaging the subconscious mind in a relaxed state, this approach encourages new, healthier thought patterns to emerge, fostering clarity, confidence, and resilience. It’s a collaborative process where the emphasis is on building solutions rather than revisiting problems, making it an uplifting and forward-looking form of therapy. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, enhance your mental well-being, or overcome specific challenges, SFH offers a practical pathway to a calmer and more balanced you.

Meet Farah: Your Guide to Transformation

Hi! I’m Farah, and I’m here to support you on this journey. I’m a Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Sheffield with over 25 years in holistic wellness. Trained at the Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training School (CPHT), a gold standard in the field, I bring a blend of hypnotherapy, Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT), neuro linguistic programming (NLP), yoga therapy, mindfulness, and Ayurvedic massage to my sessions. I believe transformation comes from focusing on what we want to create in our lives—not what we’re trying to leave behind. My goal is to empower you through Solution Focused Hypnotherapy to embrace personal growth, transformation, and well-being.

What Makes Solution Focused Hypnotherapy So Effective?

At its core, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is all about moving forward with intention. It’s not about reliving past pains or digging into every uncomfortable memory. Instead, SFH is rooted in positivity, practical steps, and meaningful goals. It’s a therapy that focuses on what you want to achieve and takes the small but steady steps to get there. Whether it’s easing stress, improving sleep, boosting confidence, or supporting mental health, SFH guides you forward with purpose.

As Farah explains, “By focusing on where we want to go and reinforcing this through the subconscious mind, SFH helps us let go of self-doubt, anxiety, and stress. This future-focused mindset allows us to visualise what we truly want, which can make all the difference in balancing our mental and physical health.”

The Science of Hypnotherapy: Why It Works

One of the most fascinating aspects of SFH is how it taps into our brain’s natural ability to change—a concept called neuroplasticity. Our brains aren’t as “fixed” as we once thought; instead, they’re constantly adapting, reshaping, and rewiring. Every time we focus on a positive outcome, we’re helping our brain form new pathways that support healthier thoughts, responses, and behaviours. Hypnotherapy works by guiding the brain into a relaxed, focused state where these new patterns can take root more effectively. It’s almost like giving your mind a blank canvas to create a fresh, more empowered you.

Your Nervous System: The Body’s Command Centre

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Think of your nervous system as the body’s command centre. It’s what makes you feel excitement, focus, and even that little jump of startle when something unexpected happens. There are two key parts at play: the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), which springs us into “fight-or-flight” mode, and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which lets us rest, recover, and restore. When stress or trauma tip the scales, the SNS can take over, keeping us on high alert. That’s where SFH can be a game-changer.

SFH guides you into a state of relaxation that gently eases the overactive SNS, giving your PNS a chance to bring everything back to balance. This relaxation process helps ease symptoms like anxiety, headaches, and physical conditions such as IBS and fibromyalgia. It’s all about giving your body—and your mind—the breathing space it needs to find its centre.

The Transformative Benefits of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy offers a treasure trove of benefits, helping us live with less stress and more ease. Here are some highlights of what it can do:

Reduced Stress and Anxiety

SFH guides you to quiet racing thoughts and focus on constructive goals. This not only calms anxiety but also encourages a more optimistic outlook. By turning down the volume on stress, SFH can help ease symptoms like headaches, tension, and irritability, making way for a more peaceful state of mind.

Improved Sleep Patterns

With its deep relaxation techniques, SFH prepares the mind and body for restful, restorative sleep. When our minds are calmer before bed, we sleep longer and better, which means less fatigue and greater clarity in our day-to-day lives.

Boosted Emotional Resilience

SFH emphasises your strengths, helping you become more resilient in the face of challenges. This new sense of strength supports quicker recovery from setbacks, calmness in conflicts, and a steady mind when life’s curveballs come your way.

Enhanced Immune Function

Chronic stress can drain our immune defences, making us more vulnerable to illness. SFH helps bring the body back into balance, reducing stress hormones and supporting a stronger immune response.

Higher Self-Confidence

With SFH, you’ll learn to focus on positive achievements, gradually building self-esteem and confidence. It helps reshape self-limiting beliefs, enabling you to go after goals with a new sense of capability in both personal and professional areas.

Better, More Connected Relationships

SFH promotes a mindset that enhances communication and calm responses. It makes it easier to engage meaningfully with others, whether it’s with partners, friends, or colleagues. By reducing reactivity and supporting mindful listening, SFH fosters healthier, more connected relationships.

Sharper Cognitive Clarity and Focus

A balanced nervous system sharpens our mental focus, memory, and decision-making. SFH helps clear the fog of anxiety, enhancing the mind’s ability to process information calmly, which is invaluable in work and study settings.

Relief from Physical Symptoms of Stress

SFH doesn’t only support mental clarity but also alleviates physical symptoms tied to stress, like digestive issues, muscle pain, and migraines. By fostering deep relaxation, it taps into the body’s natural healing powers to ease discomfort.

Hypno-Massage: Where Mind and Body Find Harmony

Hypno-Massage

Alongside Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, I offer a unique service called Hypno-Massage. This combines the power of Clinical Hypnotherapy with the healing art of Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage. With over 25 years in holistic wellness, I bring my experience with Indian Head Massage and Ayurvedic Full Body Massage to create an integrative approach that promotes both physical and emotional release.

Each session of Hypno-Massage starts with a 15-minute consultation to understand your needs, followed by a 30-minute massage using warm oils from my HypnoGlow-Me! Massage Pouring Candles Collection. These candles melt into plant-based oils that nourish the skin and elevate relaxation. For those who prefer, I can perform Hypno-Massage without oils as well.

After the massage, I guide you into hypnotic relaxation with calming verbal suggestions and guided imagery, helping you unwind on a deeper level. This unique approach brings a blend of physical relief and mental clarity, supporting a stronger mind-body connection.

Hypnosis in Everyday Life: The Power of Self-Suggestion

Did you know that hypnosis is more common than you might think? Anytime we’re deeply focused—whether reading a book, getting “lost” in a movie, or daydreaming—we enter a state similar to hypnosis. In these moments, our subconscious is open to suggestion. SFH takes advantage of this natural ability, helping us direct that openness towards positive changes and goals. This way, hypnotherapy doesn’t feel foreign or forced—it’s tapping into what your mind already knows how to do.

The Vibrant Women in Business Programme

The Vibrant Women in Business Programme

For women aiming to cultivate inner strength and professional growth, I lead the Vibrant Women in Business Programme—a holistic wellness initiative designed to empower women in all areas of life, especially in business. This programme combines Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH), Hypno-Massage, and self-care strategies to create a supportive community focused on self-improvement and resilience.

Through the Vibrant Women in Business Programme, participants learn to overcome self-doubt, build lasting resilience, and set meaningful goals. In this empowering environment, women are encouraged to align with their values, achieve personal and professional milestones, and connect deeply with their strengths. This programme provides not just a pathway to self-care but also to career and personal empowerment, helping women thrive in business and beyond.

Your Journey to Lasting Balance and Resilience

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Finding inner peace and resilience is one of the most empowering gifts we can give ourselves. Solution-focused hypnotherapy and hypno-massage offer a gentle yet powerful path to realign with our natural state of balance, helping us face life’s ups and downs with clarity and grace. These practices go beyond mere relaxation; they nurture a deep connection between mind and body, supporting a sense of harmony that extends into every aspect of our lives.

Through structured self-care and emotional resilience, programs like the Vibrant Women Programme provide a compassionate framework to help you reconnect with your strengths and live a life that feels fulfilling and grounded. Choosing SFH and Hypno-Massage is about more than stress relief—it’s about reclaiming control, fostering personal growth, and embarking on a journey of health, strength, and clarity. This is your time to embrace a life of resilience, inner peace, and joy, empowering you to meet each day with renewed energy and purpose.

FAQs

What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) and how is it different from traditional hypnotherapy?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) takes a forward-focused therapeutic approach that combines relaxation techniques from hypnotherapy with principles from solution-focused brief therapy. Unlike traditional hypnotherapy, which may explore past traumas or experiences, SFH emphasises future goals and desired outcomes. This approach guides clients towards positive change without focusing on the past.

How does Solution Focused Hypnotherapy work?

SFH guides clients into a relaxed state where the mind becomes more open to positive suggestions. This relaxed state allows the subconscious mind to focus on future goals and helps clients reframe negative thoughts and reactions. By fostering this goal-orientated mindset, SFH promotes personal growth, reduces stress, and supports wellbeing.

Who can benefit from Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?

Solution focused hypnotherapy benefits anyone looking to reduce stress, overcome anxiety, improve sleep, enhance self-confidence, or find relief from stress-related physical symptoms. SFH works well for individuals focused on personal growth and positive change without revisiting past issues.

What should I expect during a Solution Focused Hypnotherapy session?

During an SFH session, your hypnotherapist discusses your goals and desired outcomes with you. After this, you enter a relaxed state where positive suggestions and imagery reinforce your goals. You remain in control throughout the session, experiencing a calm, focused state that supports personal insight and relaxation.

How many SFH sessions are usually needed to see results?

The number of sessions varies depending on individual goals. Some clients notice positive changes after a few sessions, while others may benefit from ongoing sessions for deeper issues. Hypnotherapists typically provide an estimate based on your needs and progress.

What is Hypno-Massage, and how does it differ from a regular massage?

Hypno-Massage combines massage benefits with hypnotherapy’s mental relaxation. It includes a calming massage that targets tension, followed by guided hypnotic relaxation to deepen the effects. Unlike traditional massage, Hypno-Massage focuses on creating a strong mind-body connection to release physical and emotional stress.

Do I need to use oils during Hypno-Massage, or are there alternatives?

Oils can enhance relaxation and nourish the skin, but they are optional. Adapting Hypno-Massage for an oil-free experience ensures comfort for all clients.

How is the nervous system involved in stress, and how does SFH help regulate it?

Our nervous system has two primary modes: the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), responsible for “fight-or-flight” responses, and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which promotes relaxation. Chronic stress can overactivate the SNS. SFH calms the mind and helps restore balance, allowing the PNS to take over and reduce physical stress symptoms.

Can Solution Focused Hypnotherapy help with physical symptoms caused by stress, like headaches or IBS?

Yes, SFH effectively manages physical symptoms related to chronic stress, such as headaches, IBS, and muscle tension. By promoting relaxation and reducing stress responses, SFH helps alleviate the underlying causes of these symptoms.

Is hypnosis safe, and will I be in control during an SFH session?

Yes, hypnosis is safe and natural, and clients remain aware and in control throughout an SFH session. We guide you into a relaxed state, but you can regain full awareness at any moment. Unlike popular belief, no one can force you to act against your will.

Can SFH be combined with other wellness practices like meditation or yoga?

Absolutely. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy complements wellness practices like meditation, yoga, and mindfulness. Many clients find that combining these practices enhances stress management and promotes a balanced, resilient state of mind.

What are the key benefits of participating in the Vibrant Women in Business Programme?

The Vibrant Women in Business Programme creates a nurturing space for women to tap into their inner strength and gain practical tools for long-lasting well-being. Through Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH), Hypno-Massage, and structured self-care, the program boosts confidence, promotes balance, and supports emotional resilience. Participants feel empowered to lead fulfilling personal and professional lives.

How long do the effects of SFH and Hypno-Massage last?

The effects of SFH and Hypno-Massage vary, but many clients report lasting improvements in stress management, emotional resilience, and physical relaxation. Regular sessions and self-care practices help maintain these benefits for ongoing well-being.

Can I practice self-hypnosis at home to enhance the benefits of SFH?

Yes! Self-hypnosis effectively complements SFH sessions. Many hypnotherapists provide audio recordings or techniques for self-hypnosis to reinforce positive changes and manage stress daily.

Is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy suitable for all ages?

Yes, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is generally suitable for various ages, including teenagers and adults. Consulting with a certified hypnotherapist helps determine if SFH fits individual needs and goals.

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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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