Addiction
Adopt new positive behaviours with Hypnotherapy for addiction.
Get in touch for further advice on dealing with addiction to get you life back on track.
Get in TouchSessions are available by telephone, Facetime, Skype & Zoom.
How can Hypnotherapy help me to manage addiction?
You will be helped to get to the route of what is causing the addiction and be helped to adopt a new positive behaviour, getting you back on track with your life.
Once the route cause has been found and dealt with, helping you to focus on your goals and achieving what you want in life.
When you can focus on what you really want to achieve in life, this will give the good feelings that people search for in life naturally.
Managing addiction with Hypnotherapy provides a range of benefits.
- Increased energy
- Improved health
- Improve focus and memory
- Lower your risk of illness
More about addiction
What is addiction
An addiction is something that you can’t control or have become obsessive about.
Many things can become addictive including drugs, alcohol, the internet, food, sex etc. to the extent that the addiction takes priority over family and work.
The addicted person can find himself or herself lying to their friends, family and work colleagues in an attempt to hide the addiction.
How do you recognise an addiction
An addiction can be something that you start that becomes a habit very quickly and you can soon become obsessive about it. It becomes the focus of your whole life until you are unable to control it completely.
You can recognise an addiction, if you find that work or relationships are suffering, you are becoming irritable and less caring towards the people that really matter to you, you find your health is suffering and it may affect any hobbies that you enjoyed previously.
You find that your addiction is the most important thing in your life and you find whatever you are addicted to - you are doing more regularly, just to be able to achieve what you perceive as a buzz to give you the high that you are looking for.
Causes of addiction
Addictions can also be caused by a number of other circumstances such as behavioural factors or chemical factors.
Genetics can be a factor and evidence supports that if there is a family history of an addiction you are more likely to have an addiction also.
Background childhood issues such as abuse or neglect can be a key factor for an addicted person.
Mental health experts believe that a person suffering from anxiety or nervousness and people unable to cope with everyday life are more vulnerable to an addiction.
What can you expect?
1. Get in touch
We can have a chat about what you would like help with and I can explain how psychotherapy, hypnotherapy or BWRT can help.
Together, we'll decide which one will work best for you.
2. You first session
Your first session will last approximately 50 minutes and will be a mixture of talking and working with the appropriate therapy - Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, or BWRT.
I'll always give you something to take away, whether that's a relaxation recording or self-help tools that you can use or practice in between sessions...
3. Follow up
If follow up sessions are needed, we'll discuss your progress so far and then continue with the appropriate therapy.
Depending on what is being worked with, it can normally take between 1 and 4 sessions to get your desired results which will be discussed in your initial consultation
What treatment options are available?
Hypnotherapy
With the help of hypnotherapy, you can be helped to improve your life and achieve your goals. Feel much better about yourself and become more relaxed and confident.
Psychotherapy
There are many types of psychotherapy that are helpful. The main ones that I use are CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and Solution Focussed therapy.
Talking Therapy
Sometimes, you may feel that you want to talk about something that feels hard to discuss with friends or family, so going to see a therapist for Talking Therapy can be very helpful.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is an addiction?
An addiction is something that you can’t control or have become obsessive about.
Many things can become addictive including drugs, alcohol, the internet, food, sex etc. to the extent that the addiction takes priority over family and work.
The addicted person can find himself or herself lying to their friends, family and work colleagues in an attempt to hide the addiction.
How do you recognise an addiction?
An addiction can be something that you start that becomes a habit very quickly and you can soon become obsessive about it. It becomes the focus of your whole life until you are unable to control it completely.
You can recognise an addiction, if you find that work or relationships are suffering, you are becoming irritable and less caring towards the people that really matter to you, you find your health is suffering and it may affect any hobbies that you enjoyed previously.
You find that your addiction is the most important thing in your life and you find whatever you are addicted to - you are doing more regularly, just to be able to achieve what you perceive as a buzz to give you the high that you are looking for.
What are the causes of addiction?
Addictions can also be caused by a number of other circumstances such as behavioural factors or chemical factors.
Genetics can be a factor and evidence supports that if there is a family history of an addiction you are more likely to have an addiction also.
Background childhood issues such as abuse or neglect can be a key factor for an addicted person.
Mental health experts believe that a person suffering from anxiety or nervousness and people unable to cope with everyday life are more vulnerable to an addiction.
Is hypnotherapy suitable for me?
Just to make sure you're on the right path, I may need to contact your Doctor to check that your condition is not a medical one so we can discuss how hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy or BWRT is suitable for you. Conversations and sessions are always totally confidential.