The Unseen Enemy
Anxiety is the unseen enemy of the mind. I remember as
a child how my old Grandmother would tell me how she suffered with her nerves.
At the age of 40 she was advised by her GP: “Take up smoking – it will calm you
down.” Incredible! That was obviously years ago and now a days it is more
likely that seeking the same help she would be prescribed with anti-depressants
or other therapy.
Of course as a hypnotherapist, the first thing I will
tell you is that I am not a GP and for any health concern your GP should be the
first port of call. More and more clients that I see today seek help from hypnotherapy
because they are becoming wise the plethora of alternative treatments available
and prefer to seek out a natural alternative. Many GP’s are also becoming aware
of alternative therapy available and are now referring or recommending patients
to take CBT, hypnotherapy, exercise or massage as a way of dealing with stress,
anxiety and tension.
Anxiety can manifest in so many different ways. It can
be responsible for reoccurring thoughts, uncomfortable emotions and even lead
to physical discomfort and illness – for example IBS. Hypnotherapy is a direct
antidote to anxiety as the hypnotic experience is in essence deep relaxation.
As the in-house hypnotherapist at The Spa Hotel, Ribby
Hall, I am trained to help you understand how the brain works and how anxiety
can be at the heart of the formation of many habits and behavioural issues –
for example nail biting, hair pulling, over eating and so on. More importantly, I am able to teach you techniques
to break those chains, develop your own self awareness and find your path to
positivity. The following testimonial speaks volumes:
Gemma is simply amazing at what she does. I have had 4 sessions of Hypnotherapy to help me "regain control" of my mind, choose better reactions and combat ongoing anxiety and palpitations. And my, has it worked. I started to feel calmer after the very first session, but the third session was a big turning point for me. With treatment now finished, I can quite honestly say that I feel generally calm most of the time, and I react much better (in that I am able to STOP, and choose how to react if I start to feel any chaos descending). This is such a huge achievement in such a short space of time. Also, I don't have palpitations (which were horrendous) and that nauseous anxiety feeling is gone. Very well done to you Gemma - you've changed my life - thank you.
Anxiety does not have to be a unseen enemy.
Hypnotherapy can allow you to regain a sense of balance, happiness and
wellbeing in your life.
