Struggling with uncontrolled worry, racing thoughts, and/or feeling on edge much of the time?
Moving from stressed to calm with Clinical Hypnotherapy for anxiety in Stroud, Cirencester or online.
Book a free 15 minute call with Alex Brounger.
NHS Choices simply defines Anxiety as: “… a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.”
As with many conditions many of us will suffer from it at some point in our life and it is often normal to feel anxious if it is happening infrequently and/or if we have important challenges to face. When occasional feelings of anxiety become more frequent it can start to become a problem and can lead to Generalised Anxiety Disorder (or GAD). For many this then has an overly detrimental impact which can lead to a negative and destructive downward spiral which we feel we can not control. Daily tasks which we used to find easy become harder which exacerbates the situation as we struggle to concentrate, lose motivation and/or lose control of our thought processes, our habits and our actions.
Symptoms of Anxiety and GAD may include:
- Easily distracted or loss of concentration
- Irritable, short temperedness or impatience
- A sense of dread or foreboding
- Feeling on edge a lot of the time, often for no apparent reason
Physical symptoms of Anxiety and Generalised Anxiety Disorder may include: excessive sweating; nausea; sleeping difficulties; headaches; irregular heartbeat; dry mouth; diarrhoea; painful or missed periods, panic attacks and tiredness.
Medication for Anxiety
Medication can help, and may be one of the first thing offered by your GP, although the side effects can offset the advantages. In many cases better results can be achieved through talking therapies, or a combination of the two. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy has been shown to be one of the most powerful talking therapies available.
Anti-anxiety medication will normally try and increase the level of one or more neurotransmitters in the brain which helps keep our worries and anxieties in check. However, the thoughts we have, the actions we take and the interactions we have also impact on these all important neurotransmitters. We can, therefore, do an awful lot to help re-balance the amazingly complex systems of our brains to help the medication work better or allow us to choose if we want to take them or not.
(Any decisions to start, stop or change the dosage of any medication should always be done in consultation with an appropriately qualified medical practitioner).
With Clinics in Stroud, Cirencester and Online – Alex Brounger Hypnotherapy Can Help:
If you feel your levels of anxiety have gone above that which you can easily cope with, then why not contact Alex Brounger Hypnotherapy to book an Initial Consultation. Alex is a professional and friendly Hypnotherapist who has helped many hundreds of people overcome anxiety in the past. As well as online he operates from Ownzone Therapy Rooms in Stroud and The Cirencester Hypnotherapy Centre in Cirencester. You may well be very surprised at how quickly you can see a difference.
Book a free 15 minute call with Alex Brounger.
Do I have to talk about my past or previous traumas?
No. Often one of the biggest reliefs for my clients is that we do not need to 'dig up' the past or dwell on old traumas to get results. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy focuses on your 'preferred future'— and the steps you can readily take to move towards it. The process focuses on how you want to feel and be. This gives the brain a picture to work towards, rather than one we want to run away from. When we work like this, the brain's innate processing systems work optimally. These resolve past adverse experiences and traumas without the need to consciously over analyse them. It also enables the mind to let go of the anxiety. We move into a calmer, more agile, more rational state of mind.
Will I lose control or be made to do anything against my will?
This is a common myth often based on stage hypnosis. The method of hypnosis used in the clinical environment varies significantly from that used for entertainment. In a clinical setting, you are always in control. Hypnosis is simply a state of focused attention, much like being 'in the zone' while running or getting lost in a good book. You can open your eyes, speak, or even end the session at any time. We use hypnosis to induce a state of deep relaxation (which is therapeutically beneficial in its own right). My role is simply to help guide you into that natural and enjoyable state of trance where your mind and body can heal, become more open to beneficial suggestions and learn news ways of thinking and behaving.
How is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy different from CBT or Counselling?
CBT is often about meeting the problem head on. SFH is about increasing confidence, reducing anxiety, building greater resilience through focusing on strengths and what's going well. This means that the next time you hit a more challenging situation you feel empowered to deal with it to the best of your ability. By using 'trance' (a natural relaxation state), we bypass the 'critical' part of the brain that often keeps us stuck in a loop of worry. This allows the positive changes we discuss in the 'talking' part of the session to bed in much more deeply and quickly.
Can I have sessions online, and are they as effective as in-person?
Yes, I offer sessions both at my clinics in Stroud and Cirencester in Gloucestershire and online via Zoom. Online hypnotherapy is just as effective as in-person sessions—and for many people with anxiety, being in the comfort of your own home actually makes it easier to relax. As long as you have a quiet space where you won't be disturbed and a stable internet connection, you will receive the exact same therapeutic benefits.
Book a free 15 minute call with Alex Brounger.
Alex Brounger, Gloucestershire based Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist serving Wotton-under-Edge,
Cheltenham, Cirencester, Tetbury and Gloucester. Registered with the Hypnotherapy Directory