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WIRRAL LIFE TALK TO CAROLINE OF HYPNOS SOLUTIONS ABOUT STOPPING SMOKING FOREVER AND WEIGHTLOSS WITHOUT DIETS
Caroline Hopkins is a Clinical Hypnotherapist with therapy rooms in Heswall and Willaston . She has a long list of clients who have overcome a range of anxiety-related problems , depression , phobias , low self-esteem and unwanted habits like smoking or emotional eating . She qualified as an NLP therapist in 1996 and decided to become a hypnotherapist when a friend gave up smoking age 46 after just one hypnotherapy session , after many failed attempts using other methods .
“ I was very impressed when my friend Phil suddenly stopped smoking and I decided to find out more . At the time , I was getting panicky when flying , which came out of nowhere as I had been happily flying for years . Nothing seemed to help me . But then I visited a hypnotherapist to overcome my fear and it was amazing : the next time I had to fly the fear had gone . It was a powerful experience and I knew this was what I wanted to train to do .
“ What I have experienced from working with my clients over the years , is that what keeps people feeling stuck , is usually something that they already have the resources to manage . They just need a mental nudge so they can then move on and get on with their life . Hypnotherapy really helps people to take back control .”
What is Hypnotherapy ? Hypnotherapy is a state of deep relaxation , which lets you to access your conscious and subconsciousmind to make positive changes . It is not something that is done to you , it is a collaborative relationship between you and the hypnotherapist which helps you to enter a state of deep relaxation , guided and supported by the hypnotherapist . You are fully aware the whole time , but in a very relaxed state . This means the brain is able to make deeper decisions and you can work on things that are bothering you and create better habits , overcome fears and generally feel calmer about things .
I practice ‘ Solution Focused ’ Hypnotherapy which combines hypnosis with the focus is on what my clients want to be happening , rather than dwelling on the problems or issues that are stopping them enjoying life .
What can you help with ? I can treat a wide range of stress related conditions , including anxiety , phobias , depression , low self-confidence , sleep disruption , anger management , addictions and unwanted habits and behaviours like smoking and emotional eating .
How long does it take ? A ‘ stop smoking ’ session takes just one session , to stop the smoking habit forever . Phobia cures take four sessions to rewind and reframe a fear so it is no longer a problem . Anxiety-related issues – from ‘ low self-esteem ’ or ‘ panic attacks ’ to a range of conditions that are worsened by stress – can take a little longer , but most clients find they are feeling much better , physically and mentally , within a few weeks .
How do you help overcome a phobia ? There are two kinds of phobia : simple phobias , which I can help clients overcome in four sessions within 2-3 weeks , and what we call ‘ complex ’ phobias which are often linked to other stresses and can take a little longer , say 2-3 months . Most clients I have worked with have simple phobias , spiders , wasps , fear of flying , fear of heights – that kind of thing , which we can overcome very quickly .
How effective is the ‘ Stopping Smoking ’ session ? It is one of my favourite sessions as we get great results . One client , who had been a life-long smoker from the age of 13 , came to me feeling fairly sceptical , as he had tried and failed many times to stop . I love helping clients like this as they become big fans when it genuinely works .
How does hypnotherapy work for weight loss ? In my experience , diets don ’ t work . The body has a natural defence against sudden changes in our eating ( like calorie restriction or dieting ) which forces the body to respond as if you were threatened by famine or food shortages : eventually you will not be able to overcome the natural desire to eat more using just willpower alone - and sometimes you will put on more weight than before you started dieting . This then leads to yo-yo dieting which can be really demoralising . Using hypnotherapy , I can support clients in managing their weight loss by using their subconscious mind to work with their natural eating patterns , helping to change unwanted habits without feeling stressed or overwhelmed . We work with the brain ’ s natural regulation system to get back in control of cravings and manage eating habits without causing the mind to feel under threat . It isn ’ t a ‘ quick fix ’ and I work with clients over several months to get their weight set-point naturally lower , so they keep weight off for good , rather than yo-yo dieting that can cause people ’ s weight to pile back on as soon as a diet stops .
Contact me • E : caroline @ hypnos-solutions . co . uk
• W : hypnos-solutions . co . uk • T : 07788 922722
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