Claire Russell Therapy: Transformative Hypnopsychotherapy & Hypnoanalysis for Lasting Mental, Physical and Emotional Healing
Welcome to Claire Russell Therapy, your trusted therapist for advanced hypno psychotherapy and hypnoanalysis. We skillfully combine traditional counselling with guided hypnotic techniques to help you overcome deep-seated emotional distress and a myriad of mental and physical health issues. Our evidence‐based, integrative approach is designed to address challenges ranging from anxiety, low mood, depression and post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to chronic pain, GUT & digestive health and digestive issues, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), phobias, addictions, weight loss, sugar addictions, drug, gambling, drink and technology addictions, behavioural challenges, and more. We offer experienced specialised support for adults, couples, teenagers, and children, ensuring that every stage of life is met with compassion, understanding, and effective treatment.
What Is Hypnopsychotherapy & Hypnoanalysis?
Defining the Modality
Hypnopsychotherapy (also known as hypnoanalysis) is a cutting‐edge therapeutic approach that integrates the benefits of hypnosis with proven psychotherapeutic methods. By utilising guided hypnosis and evocative mental imagery, our experienced therapists help you access the subconscious mind—the repository of repressed memories, unresolved trauma, and habitual unwanted or negative behavioural patterns. Our aim is not only to alleviate symptoms but to resolve the root causes of your distress, paving the way for lasting emotional and physical healing.
The Principle of Cause and Effect
At the heart of hypnoanalysis is the principle of “Cause and Effect”. By uncovering and addressing the original emotional triggers or traumatic events that contribute to your current symptoms, our therapy enables a profound and enduring release of distress. When these underlying causes are resolved within the subconscious, clients often experience rapid and sustainable improvements.
The Science Behind the Trance State
During a session, you are gently guided into a deep state of relaxation—a trance state characterised by heightened suggestibility and focused attention. In this state:
- Enhanced Suggestibility: Your mind is more receptive to positive, therapeutic suggestions.
- Subconscious Access: The therapy opens a direct pathway to your subconscious, where early memories and core emotional imprints reside.
- Accelerated Healing: Integrating hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy with traditional therapy integrated psychotherapy and counselling accelerates the treatment process, often yielding results in weeks that might otherwise take years.
How Does Hypnopsychotherapy Work?
Accessing the Subconscious Mind
Your journey begins with a carefully managed induction into a deeply relaxed state through techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery. This trance state allows you to:
- Retrieve Repressed Memories: Safely uncover and explore memories or emotions that have been suppressed.
- Establish an Affect Bridge: Link current symptoms with past emotional experiences, facilitating insight into the origin of your distress.
- Restore Emotional Equilibrium: Resolve underlying conflicts and emotional triggers, reducing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.
Integrating with Evidence-Based Therapies
Our approach integrates hypnotherapy with established methods such as IFS, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to deliver:
- Rapid Symptom Relief: Many clients notice significant improvements within eight to twelve sessions.
- Deep and Sustainable Change: By addressing both the conscious and unconscious dimensions of your distress, our therapy produces enduring, life-enhancing results.
- Customised Interventions: Treatments are tailored to address a wide range of conditions and are suitable for adults, couples, teenagers, and children.
Conditions Treated with Hypnopsychotherapy
Hypnopsychotherapy is a versatile treatment modality used to manage a vast array of mental, emotional, and physical health issues. Our services cater to individuals of all ages—adults, couples, teenagers, and children—and address challenges including:
Mental Health Issues
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Anxiety, Stress & Panic Attacks: Alleviate overwhelming anxiety and sudden panic episodes.
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Depression: Transform negative thought patterns and health issues to elevate mood, energy and self-worth.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Process traumatic memories and reduce flashbacks.
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Bipolar Disorder & Mood Swings: Stabilise emotional & mental health fluctuations and enhance mood regulation.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Mitigate compulsive behaviours and obsessive thoughts.
Emotional Health Challenges
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Chronic Stress & Burnout: Address persistent stress and promote relaxation and resilience.
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Low Self-Esteem & Confidence Issues: Reframe self-perception and build a robust sense of identity.
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Relationship & Social Difficulties: Improve communication, reduce conflicts, and enhance interpersonal connections.
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Grief & Loss: Provide support in processing bereavement and emotional loss.
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Anger Management: Help regulate intense emotional reactions and reduce impulsivity.
Physical Health Problems
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Chronic Pain Management: Alter pain perception and provide relief for conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, and migraines.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Ease digestive discomfort of GUT issues, digestive issues inc IBD, Diverticulitis and more by also reducing stress and anxiety.
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Sleep Disorders & Insomnia: Improve sleep quality through relaxation techniques and subconscious reconditioning.
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Headaches & Migraines: Decrease frequency and severity of headaches.
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Skin Conditions: Alleviate stress-induced skin issues like eczema and psoriasis.
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Hot Flashes & Menopausal Symptoms: Reduce discomfort and improve quality of life during menopause.
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Obesity & Weight Loss and Weight Gain & Weight Management: Address emotional eating, food addictions, sugar addictions, chocolate addictions, disordered eating, eating disorders, and promote healthier lifestyle choices.
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Addiction & Habit Disorders: Assist with smoking cessation, medicine, drug abuse, gambling, porn, sex addictions, substance misuse, and other compulsive behaviours.
Age-Specific Applications
- For Adults: Comprehensive treatment of emotional issues and mental health disorders, chronic physical conditions, and stress-related issues.
- For Teenagers: Support for anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodivergent issues, academic stress, exam stress, technology addictions, food addictions, behavioural challenges, and confidence and self-esteem issues.
- For Children: Gentle approaches to help with ADHD, behavioural difficulties, trauma, and emotional regulation in a child-friendly manner.
What to Expect During a Hypnopsychotherapy Session
1. Initial Consultation
- Comprehensive Assessment: We begin by discussing your personal history, current challenges, and your life goals, and therapy goals to tailor a personalised integrative therapy treatment plan.
- Educational Overview: Your therapist explains the hypnopsychotherapy process, expected outcomes, and how it integrates with other therapeutic techniques.
2. Induction into the Trance State
- Relaxation Techniques: You will additionally be guided through exercises such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation to further induce a state of calm.
- Focused Awareness: These techniques allow you to quiet your conscious mind, enabling your subconscious to surface.
3. Exploration and Memory Retrieval
- Uncovering Root Causes: With your full consent, the therapist helps you recall memories or emotions linked to your current symptoms, utilising methods such as the affect bridge.
- Safe, Controlled Exploration: The process is collaborative and gentle, ensuring you remain comfortable throughout.
4. Therapeutic Intervention
- Positive Suggestions: While in a receptive state, targeted suggestions are introduced to replace negative patterns with constructive, empowering thoughts.
- Emotional Release: A cathartic moment of insight allows for the release of deeply held emotional burdens and cellular memory.
- Integration: The session concludes with techniques to embed these positive changes into both your conscious and subconscious mind.
5. Reawakening and Post-Session Reflection
- Gradual Return to Alertness: You are carefully guided back to full consciousness.
- Debrief and Feedback: You discuss your experience with your therapist and receive guidance on self-hypnosis techniques to reinforce benefits between sessions.
Why Choose Claire Russell Therapy?
Expertise and Credibility
Registered and Certified, our clinical team is among the most highly experienced in hypnopsychotherapy and hypnoanalysis. With a strong foundation in both traditional counselling and advanced hypnotic techniques, we provide:
- Customised Treatments: Tailored interventions for a wide range of mental, emotional, and physical health issues.
- Accelerated Healing: Noticeable improvements within a few sessions through our integrative approach.
- Comprehensive Support: Services designed for adults, couples, teenagers, and children, ensuring appropriate care across all life stages.
A Client-Centred, Empathetic Approach
We understand that seeking help can be challenging. Our warm, supportive environment fosters a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and respect. Your well-being is our highest priority.
Proven, Lasting Results
Our evidence-based treatments not only provide rapid symptom relief but also promote enduring emotional and physical healing. Clients often experience:
- Reduced Anxiety and Depression: Transforming negative thought patterns for lasting mood improvement.
- Behavioural Change: Overcoming habits such as smoking, overeating, and other compulsive behaviours.
- Enhanced Quality of Life: Improved relationships, better stress management, and greater overall wellness.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What Is the Difference Between Hypnotherapy and Hypnopsychotherapy?
Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis to induce a relaxed state and facilitate behavioural change, while hypnopsychotherapy integrates these techniques with traditional counselling methods to address both surface-level symptoms and deeper, unconscious issues.
2. How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Treatment duration varies according to your past, health issues and individual needs. Many clients experience significant improvement within eight to twelve sessions, and frequently much less, though more complex cases may occassionally require additional sessions.
3. Is Hypnopsychotherapy Safe?
Yes, when administered by our trained professionals. Mild side effects such as temporary drowsiness or slight disorientation may occur for a few moments after, but these are rare and short-lived. We adhere to strict ethical and professional guidelines.
4. Who Can Benefit from Hypnopsychotherapy?
Our services are effective for a wide range of conditions, including:
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Mental Health: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder.
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Emotional Issues: Chronic stress, low self-esteem, anger management, relationship difficulties.
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Physical Health: Chronic pain, IBS, migraines, sleep disorders, low energy, hormonal health, inflammatory & skin conditions.
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Behavioural Issues: Smoking cessation, weight loss and weight management, addiction, compulsive behaviours.
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Age-Specific Needs: Adults, teenagers, and children facing unique psychological, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
5. Can I Learn Self-Hypnosis?
Absolutely. As part of your treatment, you will be taught self-hypnosis techniques to help maintain the benefits of your sessions and manage stress and anxiety independently.
Take the First Step Towards Lasting Transformation
At Claire Russell Therapy, with over 20+ years of experience in food, health and therapy, we are dedicated to helping you overcome emotional distress and achieve lasting wellbeing. Our integrative approach addresses the root causes of your mental, emotional, and physical health challenges—empowering you to embrace a life of balance, lightness, clarity, and resilience.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
Your journey to healing begins with a single step. Contact us to arrange a free consultation and discover how our hypnopsychotherapy and hypnoanalysis treatments can transform your life.
- Phone: tel:087 616 6638 or tel:087 716 8844
- Email: clairerusselltherapy.com
- Online Booking: Contact today to discuss how we can help
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