Hypnotherapy for Confidence Nottingham

Low self-esteem and a lack of confidence can affect every area of your life—from relationships and work to your personal happiness and growth. If you often feel like you're "not good enough," struggle to speak up, or doubt your abilities, you're not alone. These feelings are more common than you may think, and they can have deep-seated causes.

What causes low self-esteem and confidence?

Low self-esteem and confidence issues can stem from various experiences, including:

  • Past experiences such as criticism, bullying, or neglect in childhood can shape how you view yourself
  • Negative relationships where you’ve felt undervalued, judged, or unsupported by others which can chip away at your confidence
  • Unrealistic expectations, comparing yourself to others or striving for perfection can make you feel like you’re falling short
  • Stress or trauma from life challenges, such as job loss, breakups, or significant setbacks that can shake your self-belief
  • Internal dialogue where over time, negative thoughts like "I'm useless" or "I'll fail anyway" can become automatic and increasingly difficult to silence.

Symptoms of low self-esteem and confidence

Low self-esteem and confidence can manifest in a variety of ways, including:

  • Constantly second-guessing yourself or over-apologising
  • Feeling unworthy, unlovable, or like a failure
  • Avoiding challenges or opportunities for fear of failure
  • Struggling to say “no” and prioritising others' needs over your own
  • A sense of hopelessness or being "stuck"
  • Overthinking and dwelling on past mistakes
  • Physical symptoms, like tension, fatigue, or trouble sleeping.

If any of this resonates with you, it’s important to remember one key thing: you do have the resources inside you to find your inner freedom from what is holding you back.

How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, based on neuroscience, helps you to understand how your brains work and how they can get you stuck sometimes. It’s a gentle, positive, and effective approach that focuses on the future, not the past. Instead of revisiting old wounds or negative experiences, we work together to create meaningful, achievable steps towards a confident and more self-assured you.

A collaborative approach that combines talking therapy with a deep state of relaxation called hypnosis. Together, we’ll focus on what you want to achieve rather than dwelling on the problem. By guiding you into a deeply relaxed and focused state you are then able to quieten and relax your conscious mind and focus on thoughts and suggestions that will help reframe your thinking, boost self-esteem, and quiet that critical inner voice. Helping to reduce anxiety, stress, and overwhelm and creating space for your confidence to grow. Rewiring your thoughts by encouraging more positive and helpful thought patterns, you are able to move away from self-doubt and towards self-belief.

Take the first step

If you're ready to start believing in yourself again and find your inner freedom from what’s holding you back, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you find the confidence and self-esteem you deserve. If you’re ready to move forward and make those positive steps toward the life and future you want, I’d love to help.

You can book a free 30-minute session with me online here, email me or call on 07990 916 350. This gives me the opportunity to find out more about you and we can discuss how hypnotherapy for confidence and low self esteem will help you

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Hypnotherapy for Confidence in Nottingham
Hypnotherapy for Confidence in Nottingham

Are you ready to find your inner freedom?

Contact me for a free 30-minute session with me. This gives me the opportunity to find out more about you and we can discuss how hypnotherapy will help you.

I offer hypnotherapy sessions, face to face in Cotgrave or online via zoom, and support individuals with:

  • Perimenopause and menopause
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Low self esteem and confidence
  • Poor Sleep and Insomnia
  • Depression
  • Fears and phobias
  • Chronic and persistent pain management

If you would like to find out more please call me on 07990 916 350 or email me using the form.

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Solution Based Hypnotherapy

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is based on the latest clinically proven neuroscience techniques and incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to help people make significant, positive changes in their lives.

It’s a collaborative process that combines talking therapy, an understanding of our brains, how they get us stuck sometimes, and importantly how we can get them unstuck, and deep relaxation (hypnosis).

Hypnosis is a relaxed, natural state, where the mind calms by using guided relaxation. By guiding you into a deeply relaxed and focused state, your conscious and subconscious minds are able to come together in focus. You are then able to quieten and relax your conscious mind and focus on thoughts and suggestions that might be useful.

Rather than dwelling on past problems or current conflicts, we support you to focus on the present and the desired future you want. Rewiring your brain, allowing you to let go of unhelpful patterns of behaviour and develop new healthier ones. Enabling you to feel calm, clear and empowered to make those real, positive changes in your life.

Hypnotherapy for Confidence in Nottingham
Hypnotherapist in Nottingham

Perimenopause & Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause can bring about a host of physical, emotional, and cognitive changes.

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Hypnotherapist in Nottingham

Anxiety & Stress

Anxiety is something most people experience from time to time.

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Hypnotherapist in Nottingham

Low Self Esteem & Confidence

Low self-esteem and a lack of confidence can affect every area of your life.

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Hypnotherapist in Nottingham

Poor Sleep & Insomnia

Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night, unable to drift off?

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Hypnotherapist in Nottingham

Depression

Depression can feel like carrying a heavy weight that holds you back from living.

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Hypnotherapist in Nottingham

Chronic & Persistent Pain

Persistent pain can feel like a constant companion that refuses to leave, impacting every aspect of your life.

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Hypnotherapist in Nottingham

Phobias & Fears

A phobia is an intense, often overwhelming fear of a specific situation, object, or activity.

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Frequently asked questions

Solution based hypnotherapy

What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a gentle, evidence-based approach that combines talking therapy and deep guided relaxation (hypnosis). Rather than dwelling on past problems or current conflicts, we work together to build on your strengths and create positive changes in your life. It’s a collaborative process designed to help you move forward at your own pace.

Will I be in control during hypnosis?

Yes, absolutely. Hypnosis is a natural, relaxed state, similar to daydreaming or that peaceful moment just before sleep. You remain in control throughout, and you can’t be made to do or say anything you don’t want to. It’s simply a time where your mind becomes relaxed and more open to helpful suggestions and new perspectives.

Do I need to talk about my past?

Not at all. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is focused on the present and your desired future. We don’t dwell on painful memories or analyse the past. Instead, we gently guide your mind toward what’s going well, what you’d like to be different, and how you can begin to make those positives changes in your life.

Can it help with anxiety, low mood, or menopause-related challenges?

Yes. Many clients come to Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for support with anxiety, stress, low mood, sleep difficulties, and the emotional changes that often accompany perimenopause and menopause. Sessions are tailored to support your unique experience, helping you feel calmer, more confident, and more in control.

How many sessions will I need?

Everyone is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The number of sessions required depends on your individual needs. Some people notice a shift after just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. We’ll review progress regularly and work in a way that feels right for you.

Is it like stage hypnosis? Will I cluck like a chicken?

No, not at all. Stage hypnosis is for entertainment, whereas Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic, respectful, and professional approach. You’ll simply experience deep focused relaxation and guided positive suggestions, always with your wellbeing at the heart of the process.

What happens in a typical session?

Each session begins with a relaxed conversation where we focus on what’s going well and how you’d like life to be. I’ll explain a bit about how the brain works, which many clients find comforting and empowering. We’ll then work collaboratively as you identify small changes that you are seeking to make, ending the session with a calming and guided relaxation (hypnosis) session, helping reinforce the positive changes you’re working toward.

Is it suitable for everyone?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a gentle and adaptable approach suitable for most people. If you have specific medical or mental health concerns, we can discuss whether this approach is right for you, and I may recommend speaking to your GP or another professional before starting.

Will I feel better straight away?

Many clients feel a sense of calm and relaxation after the first session, but lasting change tends to build gradually. Like watering a plant, the benefits grow over time as we gently reinforce positive thinking and behaviours.

Where are the sessions held?

The sessions can take place at my therapy room, which is in my home in Cotgrave, Nottingham. It is a calm, private space, designed to feel safe, welcoming and peaceful. A place where you can start to feel comfortable and at ease from the moment you walk in.

We can also hold the sessions online via Zoom.

How long are the hypnotherapy sessions?

The initial consultation is generally 30 to 45 minutes and a hypnotherapy session approximately 60 minutes.

How do I get started?

You can start by booking an initial consultation. This gives us a chance to talk about what you’d like support with, explore how hypnotherapy might help, and answer any other questions you may have. There’s no pressure, just a warm, safe and supportive space for you to consider what feels right for you.

Free Guided Relaxation Download

This guided relaxation will help you to move into a deeply relaxed and focused state and you will be guided through a series of calming and positive visualisations. It can be used at night when it’s time for you to go to sleep or even during the day if you are feeling overwhelmed.

After listening during the day take a deep breath in and slowly open your eyes. Take your time to get up and only do so when you are ready.

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Please note that outcomes may vary for each individual and the number of sessions required depends on your individual needs. Some people will benefit from just a few sessions whilst others may need to continue for a little longer. We will discuss this at your initial consultation, and review this regularly as your therapy continues.

All initial consultations are free and last approximately 45 minutes. This gives me the opportunity to explain the process of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, find out more about you and ensure that it’s the right course of treatment for you.

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