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Healing Trauma Through Hypnotherapy.
Unlock the Power of Your Subconscious to Heal and Thrive

"Healing from trauma is not about forgetting the past; it's about reclaiming your future with courage and compassion."

Understanding Trauma

Trauma can have a profound impact on both your mind and body. Whether it’s caused by a single traumatic event or ongoing exposure to distressing circumstances, trauma often lingers long after the experience itself. It can affect how you feel, think, and respond to everyday life.

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While trauma can be complex, healing is possible. One powerful method for overcoming trauma is hypnotherapy. Through guided hypnosis, we can access the subconscious mind, reframe traumatic memories, and help you regain control over your life.

 

The Science Behind Trauma

When a traumatic event occurs, the brain responds by activating the amygdala, triggering the fight-or-flight response. This can lead to an increase in anxiety, hypervigilance, and flashbacks.

The hippocampus, which helps process memories, may struggle to correctly file traumatic experiences, making them feel as though they are still happening.

This is why trauma survivors often experience intrusive memories and a sense of being "stuck" in the past.

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While traditional talk therapies work on a conscious level, trauma is often buried deep in the subconscious. Hypnotherapy addresses trauma where it is stored—within the subconscious mind—allowing you to reprocess those memories safely and gently.

 

How Hypnotherapy Can Help Heal Trauma

​​Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses deep relaxation and focused attention to help people access their subconscious minds. In this state, you're more receptive to positive suggestions and can work through deeply embedded emotions and memories. Research shows that hypnotherapy can be an effective treatment for trauma-related conditions, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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  1. Accessing and Reframing Traumatic MemoriesTrauma is often stored as fragmented, overwhelming memories in the subconscious. Hypnotherapy allows us to bypass the critical conscious mind and work directly with the subconscious. By doing so, we can revisit traumatic events in a safe, controlled environment, reframing how those memories are stored and reducing the emotional intensity associated with them. Studies have found that hypnotherapy can significantly reduce the symptoms of PTSD and trauma by helping patients process and integrate traumatic memories without re-traumatisation (Abramowitz, Barak, & Ben-Avi, 2008).

  2. Reducing Anxiety and Emotional Triggers Hypnotherapy is also effective at reducing anxiety, one of the most common symptoms experienced by trauma survivors. Through hypnotic techniques, you can learn to calm your nervous system, reducing hypervigilance and anxiety. By addressing the trauma stored in your subconscious, we can reduce the triggers that may cause flashbacks, panic, or dissociation.

  3.  Rebuilding Self-Esteem and Empowerment Trauma can deeply affect your sense of self-worth, leaving you feeling powerless. Hypnotherapy can help rebuild your confidence by addressing limiting beliefs and replacing negative thoughts with empowering, positive suggestions. This process helps you reclaim your life and sense of self, moving from a place of survival to thriving.

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What to Expect in Hypnotherapy for Trauma

If you’re new to hypnotherapy, you might wonder what to expect during a session. Here’s an overview of the typical steps involved, particularly focusing on the Kinetic Shift method, which is designed to help you overcome trauma effectively.

 

1. Initial Consultation and Rapport Building

We begin with a conversation about your trauma history and any current symptoms you’re experiencing. This allows me to understand your personal journey and tailor the session to your specific needs. Creating a safe, comfortable environment is crucial, as trauma work requires a strong sense of security between the therapist and client.

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2. Induction and Relaxation

Next, I’ll guide you into a deep state of relaxation using gentle, calming techniques. During this phase, you’ll remain fully aware and in control, much like when you’re daydreaming or intensely focused on a task. This relaxed state prepares you to engage with the therapeutic process more effectively.

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3. Identification of Negative Emotions and Traumatic Memories

Once you’re relaxed, we’ll explore your subconscious mind to identify where emotional distress or trauma feels most prominent in your body or mind. I may ask you to describe these emotions using sensory language—what they look like, feel like, or where they are located in your body. This externalisation process makes the trauma more manageable and accessible for healing.

 

4. Dynamic Emotional Release (The Shift)

We’ll engage in a highly interactive process that allows you to physically express and release negative emotions. This may involve movement, tapping, or guided imagery. The goal is to help you "shift" or release the trapped emotions, often resulting in immediate relief and a lighter emotional state.

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5. Reframing and Positive Suggestion

After releasing these emotions, I’ll guide you through reframing your traumatic experiences. Together, we’ll replace those negative memories with empowering, positive thoughts and feelings. This helps you feel more in control, confident, and less burdened by the past. Suggestions of strength, resilience, and peace will be embedded in your subconscious to reinforce the healing process.

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6. Future Pacing and Integration

We’ll then use future pacing to help you envision moving forward in life without the weight of trauma holding you back. I’ll guide you through visualisations where you face future challenges with newfound emotional strength. This step ensures you integrate the positive changes and feel empowered to handle similar situations in the future.

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7. Awakening and Aftercare

The session will conclude with a gentle awakening process, bringing you back to full awareness. I’ll ensure you feel calm, grounded, and have a sense of closure. Aftercare advice may include self-care practices or scheduling follow-up sessions to support your continued progress.  I record the hypnosis part of the session which you can listen to if you want to again at home, some people find this very beneficial for positive change and enforcement.

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Please note whilst I have given you a brief outline of what a session may look like, everyone is individual and we only go at the pace that suits you and may vary from the above.

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Why Choose Hypnotherapy for Trauma?

Hypnotherapy offers several unique advantages for trauma recovery.

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  • Non-Invasive and Safe - Unlike reliving the trauma in traditional therapies, hypnotherapy allows you to access and heal the subconscious mind without re-experiencing distressing events.

  • Quick Results - Hypnotherapy can often bring about faster changes than talk therapies alone. Many clients begin to feel relief after just a few sessions.

  • Holistic Approach -  It works on both the mind and body, addressing the physical, emotional, and mental impacts of trauma all at once.

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The Science of Hypnotherapy

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Research supports the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in treating trauma and PTSD. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis found that trauma survivors who received hypnotherapy experienced a significant reduction in symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and hyperarousal (Abramowitz et al., 2008). Other studies confirm that hypnosis can help integrate and process traumatic memories, helping patients move forward without the weight of the past holding them back (Cardeña, 2000).

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My Approach as a Hypnotherapist

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As a certified hypnotherapist with a deep understanding of trauma, I take a personalised and compassionate approach. Trauma is complex and personal, and I believe that healing should be equally personalised. I combine traditional hypnotherapy techniques with trauma-informed care, ensuring that you feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout your healing journey.

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Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

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If trauma is affecting your daily life, relationships, or emotional wellbeing, you don’t have to face it alone. Hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool in your healing process, helping you access your inner strength and release the emotional burden of trauma.

Contact me today to book a session .

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