My Hypnotherapy Story
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves”
Victor Frankl
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Fast forward one hour…
I am not sure what has just happened, but here I am surrounded by doctors, nurses and, believe it, or not there is a Zen Buddhist monk standing at the end of the bed. Now, just in case you are wondering, the meditation weekend was run by Zen monks, but what is a monk doing at the end of the bed and more importantly what am I doing here, in what I can only assume is a hospital.
I cannot move, and I have this thick and uncomfortable piece of plastic wrapped around my neck.
The room is silent, and I am thinking to myself “For God’s sake, someone, please say something!” …
‘You were so lucky’ I heard one of the doctors say.
I cannot remember anything, but apparently back in the car park, two monks turned up to give me a lift to the station. I got into the car. Five minutes later, we crashed into a tree!
So, here I am lying in bed at the local hospital with a broken neck, a fractured back, a broken nose, and I have a 12-inch gash on the top my head!
As you can imagine, the weeks and months that followed were quite horrible.
Over the following few weeks, I suffered a lot of pain. Not just physical, but mental pain too. My anxiety levels were through the roof. I had trouble sleeping. My mind was full of fear. Fear of a dark future ahead. Thoughts of suffering and living with constant pain. Wondering how I was going to cope with daily living. Would I ever get over this, I thought. Then one morning I woke up and had a powerful realisation…
The solution is right here, inside You!
At the time of the accident, I had been a practising hypnotherapist for over 20 years, so I thought why not give myself some of my own medicine. I began using Mindfulness meditation, hypnosis, and other psychological tools that I learned from my years as a therapist.
Within days my mindset totally changed. I felt more relaxed. Less anxious. I had less pain, and my sleep dramatically improved.
I used these techniques for many months and to be honest, they saved my life.
Today, I am in good mental and physical heath. My back is fully recovered. My neck was saved with surgery but, hey, I am alive and well.
The point of this story is, if you are wondering whether hypnotherapy can help you, the answer is, yes, it can…
…and here’s how…
It is not what happens in our life that makes us stressed and anxious It is how we respond to what happens that makes the difference.
The way we talk to ourselves. The images and movies we create in our heads. They can make us calm and happy, or anxious and sick with worry. There is more to it, of course, but by changing the way we think and using our imagination we can dramatically improve the quality of our lives…
Hypnotherapy can help you…
- Take control of your daily stress… and give you back your peace of mind…
- Get rid of anxiety, panic attacks and help you to feel calmer and happier in your daily life…
- Overcome Fears and Phobia’s… and give you back your freedom!
- Achieve ‘Authentic happiness’ by exploring what is important to you, in your life?
There are many other things that hypnotherapy can help with, of course. However, it is important for you to know that is it is not a magic cure, but over the years I have seen it create positive change for many, many, many people.
The Key to Your Success
The secret to your success is choosing the right hypnotherapist. This means finding someone you feel you can trust and feel comfortable with. The therapeutic relationship is key to a positive therapeutic outcome, so it is well worth investing some time in doing your research before making a decision about who you want to work with. Other considerations are: How many years in clinical practice does the therapist have and, what sort of qualifications do they hold?
If you, or someone you care about want help with a stress related problem,feel free to call me on 07852 206134, between 10.am and 7.pm Monday to Friday…if I’m busy with a client, just leave a brief message and I’ll call you back as soon as I’m available.
I am happy to answer any questions you may have about Integrative hypnotherapy. I am also available for one-to-one consultations. So, feel free to call me on 07852 206134, or email me at support@stressmastery.co.uk to arrange a Complementary phone consultation, without obligation.
I wish you all the success!