Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) is a forward-thinking, positive approach to mental wellbeing. Rather than digging into the past or focusing on what's going wrong, SFH helps you focus on what's going right—and how to build more of it.

Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) is a modern therapeutic approach that bridges the principles of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with the innovative hypnotic techniques pioneered by Milton H. Erickson. This forward-looking method blends elements from a range of effective disciplines—including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and direct hypnosis—to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and calm. It’s all about focusing on solutions, not problems, and using what’s already working in your life to create positive change.

It’s based on the belief that change is not only possible—it’s natural. And that you are the expert in your own life.

At its core, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is all about looking forward—not back. Rather than digging into the past, we focus on the present and the future, helping you move toward the life you want to lead. Together, we explore your preferred future by asking positive, goal-focused questions.  These conversations gently guide you toward solutions and help clarify the steps to get there.

How Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Works

Where some therapies spend time exploring the root of a problem, SFH looks ahead. It’s all about helping you:

• Focus on the present

• Clarify your desired future

• Use your existing strengths to get there

In sessions, we will work together to build a clear picture of the future you want, and use tailored hypnosis to help your mind feel calm, confident, and capable of making that future a reality.

How Does Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Help?

Hypnosis itself is a deeply calming experience. Using simple relaxation techniques and guided visualisation, it helps ease anxiety and allows your mind to focus on what’s going well. This shift in perspective can be incredibly powerful—often bringing clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of control.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process, and it can be especially helpful for those struggling with low self-esteem, stress, anxiety (including panic attacks), and low mood. It also supports those coping with physical conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and certain types of chronic pain. Phobias such as fear of flying, public speaking, spiders, or open water can be significantly reduced, and even past traumas or painful memories can feel less overwhelming.

If you're ready to take that first step toward change, you're not alone—and you don't have to do it alone either.

What Happens in a Session?

Each session is a collaborative experience. You’ll never be told what to do or feel. Instead, I will guide you in a way that’s respectful, supportive, and focused on what matters most to you.

We’ll use tools such as:

• Future-focused visualisation: Imagine your life without the current issue—what’s different? How do you feel? What’s possible?

• Strengths-based conversations: We’ll explore the times when things were already going well—and how you can build on those moments.

• Relaxing, empowering hypnosis: A gentle, natural state of focused attention that helps reinforce positive change and calm your nervous system.