Are you looking to change?
It's typical to experience occasional feelings of being stagnant and uncertain about the next steps to take.
You might find yourself held back by particular issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep disruptions, phobias, or addictive tendencies.
Hi, I’m Esther Hathorn.
My interest in therapy started over 30 years ago when I received some reflexology to help me relax before school exams. I studied psychology at college before I went on to university to to become a qualified dental nurse and then 3 years later qualified as a dental hygienist. I founded Visage Dental in 2016 and offer dental anxiety sessions.
Over the years I have seen and shared many of the challenges life throws at us and I felt that Solution focused hypnotherapy really resonated with me as I really believe in looking forward to implementing change & behaviours.
I am a mum with 3 children so I understand busy family life and finding that work life balance.
What is solution focused therapy?
Solution focused Hypnotherapy is a modern and clinically-proven approach which looks to help people achieve positive change. Rather than focusing on the ‘problem’, this approach centres around the solution.
This change can be achieved in a relatively short period of time. The philosophy of solution-focused hypnotherapy is based on the work of Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg and the technique they developed, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT).
Almost like a daydream
Hypnosis or trance describes times when we experience a change in our conscious awareness almost like a daydream, Trance used during hypnotherapy is very different from the kind of things we might see in ‘stage hypnosis’.
Trance states during the day
In our day to day lives, we all naturally go in and out of trance states many times during the day – for example when we are driving or going for a run. During this time, the unconscious mind is more aware and can focus on helpful suggestions and thoughts.
Trance as a natural state
Trance is a very natural and safe state. Trance is not ‘mind control’ contrary to what you might see on the television, when we are in a trance state we are still in control, and we process and decide whether information or suggestions are useful to us or not and will not accept or do anything against our will.
Initial Consultation
Discussion of what you would like to would like to achieve from SFH
Information gathering (contact details, medical history or other conditions that you might feel are relevant),
Discussion of how the brain works, how we experience emotions and how these can affect us and our habits, and what we can do to change these. I will also explain what trance is, and how it is a very normal and natural state, and what you can expect from your sessions.
An indication of how many treatment sessions will be required. Sessions usually range from 6-12. (some phobias/exam pre stress relief/smoking & vaping are 1-4). I offer an 8 week programme which is the most common package taken by my clients.
A short relaxation trance session
I will also provide you with a relaxation recording to listen to use in between sessions, which will help you relax and reinforce the benefits of hypnotherapy.
Session Requirements
These are typical sessions but will vary per client
⸙ Smoking ⸙
1 session 2 hours
⸙ Phobias ⸙
3 -sessions
for simple phobias
More maybe required if more complex
Build your Confidence
Improve your Sleep
Reduce Stress & Anxiety
6-12 sessions required
Online Hypnotherapy
Your online hypnotherapy session will be just like a physical session.
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It has been proven that online therapy can be equal or in some case better, to that of in-person therapy. Clients find that their home environment is more familiar and comforting than someone else space. They can relaxed more and achieve a deeper state of Hypnosis. It also works better for those with busy schedules and find it difficult to fit in appointments.
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You will need a lap top, computer or tablet with an in-built video camera or a webcam. Good Wi-Fi signal and a comfortable place to sit or lie down where you won’t be interrupted.
Subsequent Hypnotherapy sessions
Discussion on what positive changes you’ve noticed since our last session and what else needs to happen for you to achieve your treatment goals
Hypnosis relaxation
