Hypnotherapy Preston
The Therapy Company are able to provide Hypnotherapy in Preston.
Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy is provided by Martin Furber – Clinical Hypnotherapist – a hybrid model based on brief therapy combined with relaxing trance and the use of metaphor and positive suggestions to reinforce the aims of the client.
If you’re looking to find out more about Hypnotherapy in Preston or would like to have a chat with us over the phone before booking a session, please call us directly on 01772 440321 or use our online contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
What Is Hypnotherapy?
Solution-focused hypnotherapy is a hybrid model based on brief therapy combined with relaxing trance and the use of metaphor and positive suggestions to reinforce the aims of the client. There is no regression to cause, everything is future focused. It is therefore particularly helpful for clients who need to detach the emotion from past memories without actually revisiting the memory.
SFH is also helpful for clients with psychiatric comorbidities as a complementary therapy, getting the client moving, thinking and acting positively and should always be physician-led. Although every client is of course different, typically a course of treatment will be anything from 6 to 12 weekly sessions. Specific fears and phobias are typically 4 -6 sessions.
Further Information
This therapy is particularly helpful in dealing with stress, which of course exacerbates every medical condition; anxiety, low-mood, fears, phobias, PTSD, unwanted habits & addictions, and weight fluctuations.
Other well-being matters where solution-focused hypnotherapy may beneficial includes; mental preparation for future events such as public speaking, preparing for an event such as a driving test, exam stress, dealing with low confidence, low self-esteem, overwhelm, and procrastination.
SFH draws heavily from the principles of SFBT, which is a goal-oriented therapeutic approach that emphasises building solutions rather than analysing problems. It encourages clients to identify and amplify their existing strengths and resources. Further key components and principles include; positive psychology, language and communication, and collaboration.
Martin Furber - Experience
Martin Furber is a CNHC Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, practicing Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy. Martin also writes the mental health and well-being column for The Lancashire Telegraph newspaper.
Martin began studies to become a therapist back in 2016 and holds the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma from the National Council for Hypnotherapy, which is regarded as the gold standard throughout the profession. Moreover, he also holds a diploma in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy from Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training.
Memberships include;
•The National Council for Hypnotherapy
•Association for Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy
•National Board for Modern Psychotherapists
Martin also holds an enhanced DBS for Hypnotherapy of Children and vulnerable Adults that are seeking Hypnotherapy in Preston.
Get in touch with our professional and dedicated team at The Therapy Company by calling us directly on 01772 440321 or use our online contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Hypnotherapy - FAQs
This is a commonly asked question from many people, and rightly so. Although every client is of different, typically a course of treatment will be anything from 6 to 12 weekly sessions. Specific fears and phobias are typically 4 -6 sessions. We will be able to give you a better timeframe of how many sessions are required after the initial appointment.
- An explanation of the brain, primitive mind vs intellectual.
- Explanation of the value of sleep and importance of the correct amount of REM sleep. 3.
- Explanation of how the thoughts we attach to situations affect feelings and mood.
- Explanation of how the thoughts we attach to situations affect feelings and mood.
- Explanation of how SFH can work well with their medication and other therapy.
- Scaling on whatever issue the client is seeking help with i.e. confidence level, fear level etc.
- Miracle question – Looking for exceptions to presenting issues – Priming the client ready for trance and positive future visualization.
- Introductory trance session.
- ‘What’s been good’ Client reflects on positive events from the previous session, they may refer to their journal if necessary, but the aim is to get the client to recall from memory getting them in their left prefrontal cortex.
- Brain revision – part of a session tailored to the client’s presenting issue, offering a further explanation and reassurance on their current progress.
- Solution-focused questioning – seeking out prior exceptions to the presenting issue and reinforcement.
- Scaling.
- ‘Miracle Question’ Priming the client ready for trance by getting them to visualize and describe in detail their next step up the scale – this can be combined with fractionation if deemed appropriate to prime the client ready for trance.
- Trance – reinforcement – positive repetition.
As well as using a combination of positive suggestions and metaphor during trance, other techniques as appropriate, may be brought into the therapy.
- Rewind technique – similar to that used in EMDR.
- Reframe – Used to deal with phobias.
- Swish technique – Used to soften bad memories.
- Parts Therapy – Can help deal with more persistent issues.
Are you looking to learn more about Solution-focused hypnotherapy? If so, find out if you are a suitable candidate, or book your first session. Get in touch with The Therapy Company today by calling us directly on 01772 440321 or use our online contact form.
