It’s not you. It’s your brain. Just doing what brains do.
It won't switch off - it's overthinking absolutely everything - and - perhaps your confidence has disappeared somewhere along the way…
Are you in the wonderful world of perimenopause, menopause or midlife, wondering why nobody warned you that your brain, body and emotions might all decide to stage a small rebellion at the same time?
Sound familiar?
That’s where I come in…I can help you understand what's going on in your brain, feel more in control and make the changes you've been thinking about (or putting off).
No judgement. Seriously.
No woo-woo. Really.
No lying on a chaise longue analysing your childhood.
Just relaxed, practical, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. I'm here to listen, help you understand what's going on and work out where you'd like to go next.
Come as you are and we’ll figure out the rest.
I’m Fiona
You've probably tried to sort things out yourself - well, you've thought about it.
Overthought it.
Googled it.
Read the book. Possibly bought another book.
And told yourself “Right. Tomorrow. Tomorrow I'll sort it.”
I get it.
I have always been fascinated by people - what makes us tick, why our brains behave the way they do and why sometimes we can know exactly what we want to change… and still struggle to change it.
My own experiences of life have led me to Solution Focused Hypnotherapy - what hooked me was the idea that we do not have to spend forever picking apart everything that's gone wrong.
Let’s look at what's working.
What's possible.
And where you want to go next.
What happens in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?
Forget what you've seen on stage or television.
You don't lose control.
You don't go to sleep.
And no, I can't make you cluck like a chicken (nor do I want to).
You’re in control. Always.
It's a combination of talking therapy and relaxing hypnosis, designed to help you understand your brain and start making the changes you want.
Hypnosis? It’s actually a very normal state of mind.
You experience it when you’re absorbed in a book, driving somewhere familiar and suddenly realise you’ve arrived, or simply staring out of a window lost in thought.
You’re relaxed, focused and aware throughout.
No magic. No mind control.
Just your brain doing what brains do - with a little help.
What happens when you come and see me?
01
We talk
No awkward script required
You tell me what's going on. I'll listen.
(there's no right or wrong thing to say)
02
We make sense of it
Because brains are weird
I'll explain what's happening and help you understand why you might be thinking or feeling the way you do.
03
We look forward
Focus on where you want to be
We'll use Solution Focused techniques and hypnosis to help you move towards the changes you want.
04
You take it with you
Because I don’t want you needing me forever
You'll learn techniques and tools you can take away and use in everyday life.
Don’t worry
There’s no test
What’s taking up too much space in your head?
When your brain will not shut up
Overthinking. Worrying. Feeling overwhelmed. We'll work on finding a little more calm and control.
You know the thing
That habit you've been meaning to change. The behaviour that isn't helping anymore. Let's work on what comes next.
When somewhere along the way you lost a bit of you
Feel more comfortable in your own skin, trust yourself a little more and start moving forward.
and the other stuff? Yep, that too…
Sleep • phobias • motivation • performance • smoking & vaping • weight management • IBS & gut-related stress
and then there’s midlife…
Midlife - when your brain, body and hormones apparently decide they should all have opinions.
Perimenopause. Menopause. Midlife.
Suddenly you're tired but can't sleep. Your confidence has gone AWOL.
Things that never used to bother you are suddenly VERY MUCH bothering you.
And you find yourself wondering:
“Who actually authorised all this?”
If you've ever thought “I don't quite feel like myself anymore”, you're not alone.
You're not broken. You're not failing. And you are NOT losing the plot.
We can look at what's going on, understand how your brain is responding to all this change and work on where you'd like to get to.
Maybe you want to feel calmer and you want your confidence back.
Maybe you just want to stop feeling like you're juggling seventeen things while everyone else appears to have received the instruction manual.
Midlife isn't the end of the story, you wonderful human.
It's a fabulous new chapter - and you get a say in how it goes.
A little something while I am training…
Regular Sessions - tailored to your individual needs
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
£30
Sessions to help you manage anxiety, stress and other challenges, build confidence and focus on positive changes for the future
Specialist Sessions - a focused approach for those ready to make a change
Smoking / Vaping Cessation
£75
A one-off session using a specific protocol to help you work towards breaking the habit
All introductory loveliness is offered until I complete my training in November
I will review these prices upon qualification but there may be some cheeky offers afoot
“I never realised I was biting my nails in the first place, and now I don’t think about biting them at all”
This is what my people say…
“Fiona listened to me, made me feel relaxed and never rushed any of the sessions.”
“I would recommend Fiona and Ripon Hypno 100%.”
Put your headphones on
Get comfy
Press play
A few minutes of guided relaxation to help you slow down, breathe and switch off for a while
No pressure
Just you, taking a little time for you
Let’s talk…
Not sure if hypnotherapy is your thing?
Fair enough.
You don't need to know what you need.
You don't need to understand how hypnotherapy works.
And you definitely don't need to arrive with your life neatly organised into little boxes.
Just tell me what's going on.
Have a question? Curious? Not quite sure?
Send me a message.
No pressure.
Just a chat.
I'd love to hear from you.
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