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Clinical Hypnotherapist & Solution-Focused Psychotherapist. EMDR Practitioner. Practices in Hilperton Wiltshire, Bath, London and also online.

I work with adults and children/teens.

02/11/2026

🧠 WHY CAN’T I SWITCH MY BRAIN OFF?

You’re exhausted, but your mind won’t settle.

You replay conversations, worry about things that haven’t happened and find yourself imagining the worst-case scenario.

Sound familiar?

There’s a neuroscience explanation for this.

When we experience ongoing stress or anxiety, the brain’s threat-detection systems, including the amygdala, can become more reactive.

At the same time, stress can make it harder for the prefrontal cortex, involved in planning, reasoning and emotional regulation to do its job effectively.

This can leave you feeling constantly on edge, even when there is no immediate danger.

✨ The encouraging news?

Our brains are capable of change through a process called neuroplasticity.

Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy combines an understanding of how the brain works with positive, future-focused techniques to help you develop healthier responses to everyday challenges.

Rather than spending all our time analysing what’s wrong, we focus on what’s already working and the small steps that can help you move forward.

Imagine feeling calmer, thinking more clearly and no longer allowing worry to dominate your day.

I offer Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy in Bath, Trowbridge (Hilperton) and online.

🌐 www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

31/10/2026

Are you running on empty without even realising it?

Stress and anxiety don’t always look like panic attacks or obvious worry.

Sometimes they show up in much quieter ways.

🔹 Feeling constantly tired, even after sleeping

🔹 Becoming irritable or overwhelmed by small things

🔹 Overthinking conversations and situations

🔹 Struggling to relax or switch off

🔹 Feeling tense, restless or on edge

🔹 Losing confidence in things you once found easy

When we’re experiencing prolonged stress, our brain’s threat-detection systems can become more sensitive, leaving us feeling as though we’re constantly on high alert.

And when that happens, even everyday situations can begin to feel overwhelming.

The good news? Our brains can learn new ways of responding.

Through Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, I work with clients to help reduce anxiety, manage stress and develop healthier, more positive patterns of thinking.

Rather than focusing solely on what’s going wrong, we explore your strengths, resources and the small steps that can help you move forward.

You don’t have to wait until everything feels unmanageable before seeking support.

Sometimes, making time for yourself is the most positive step you can take.

✨ Supporting adults, teenagers and children in Hilperton, Bath and online.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

28/10/2026

✈️ Fear of Flying – Building Confidence in the Air

For many people, flying is an exciting part of travelling. However, for others, it can be associated with feelings of anxiety, apprehension or a loss of control.

Fear of flying can develop at any stage of life, sometimes following a difficult experience, or seemingly without any obvious reason.

It can also lead to anticipatory anxiety, with worries beginning weeks or even months before a planned journey.

How can Solution Focused Hypnotherapy help?

Rather than dwelling on the origins of the fear, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy focuses on helping you develop a more positive and confident response to flying.

By combining an understanding of how the brain responds to perceived threats with relaxation, positive visualisation and techniques designed to address phobias, we can work towards:

✈️ Reducing anticipatory anxiety

✈️ Developing a greater sense of calm and control

✈️ Changing unhelpful patterns of thinking

✈️ Building confidence in your ability to manage the experience

✈️ Creating more positive expectations around future travel

The aim is to help you approach flying with greater confidence, allowing you to focus on the experiences and opportunities awaiting you at your destination.

Your next journey doesn’t have to be defined by fear.

I offer a structured, solution-focused approach to supporting clients with fears and phobias.

📍 Appointments in Hilperton, Bath and online.

🌐 www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

26/10/2026

🌊🐾 A little Cornish escape and a chance to recharge!

I’ve recently enjoyed a lovely short break in Cornwall with my family and Louis, our Basset Fauve de Bretagne.

There’s something wonderful about being by the sea, enjoying coastal walks, breathing in the fresh air and stepping away from the usual daily routines.

Louis certainly enjoyed exploring the beaches and taking in all the sights and smells!

Taking a break isn’t just about going on holiday. It’s about giving ourselves permission to slow down, reconnect and enjoy the present moment.

Spending time in nature, moving our bodies and having a change of scenery can all support our mental wellbeing and help reduce stress.

Sometimes the simplest things really are the most beneficial.

23/10/2026

💙 Being a teenager isn’t always easy, and neither is being their parent.

School pressures, friendships, social media, exams, changing relationships and expectations can sometimes feel overwhelming.

For some young people, anxiety can show up as:

- Difficulty attending school or college

- Overthinking and worrying

- Sleep difficulties

- Low confidence or self-esteem

- Spending increasing amounts of time on their phone

- Feeling overwhelmed by everyday situations

Having spent over 16 years working in education as a qualified teacher, alongside my work as a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, I understand some of the challenges young people face.

My approach is gentle, supportive and solution-focused.

Rather than asking young people to repeatedly revisit everything that’s going wrong, we explore their strengths, what they would like to be different and how they can begin moving towards that future.

I offer a calm, non-judgemental space where young people can feel heard and supported.

✨ Small steps can lead to meaningful changes in confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.

I work with children aged 8+, teenagers and adults.

📍 Bath | Wiltshire | Online

🌐 www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

21/10/2026

🧠 Does your brain ever feel like it has 37 tabs open at once?

Replaying conversations.

Worrying about things that haven’t happened.

Imagining the worst-case scenario.

Struggling to switch off at bedtime.

Sound familiar?

When we’re anxious, the brain can become particularly alert to potential threats. It’s trying to protect us, but sometimes that protective response becomes overactive.

The more time we spend focusing on worries, the harder it can feel to break the cycle.

✨ So what can help?

Rather than constantly analysing the problem, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy encourages us to shift our attention towards what we want to achieve.

We explore your strengths, resources and the small steps that can help you move forward.

Combining therapeutic conversation with hypnosis can help promote relaxation, build confidence and support healthier patterns of thinking.

You don’t have to believe every thought your brain produces.

💙 Imagine having a quieter mind, sleeping more peacefully and feeling more in control.

📍 Bath | Hilperton, Wiltshire | Online

🌐 www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

19/10/2026

🍂 Autumn is a reminder that change can be a good thing.

As the days become shorter and the evenings draw in, you might notice changes in your mood, energy levels or motivation.

Our brains thrive on positive routines, connection and activities that give us a sense of purpose.

The good news? Small, consistent changes can make a real difference to how we feel.

🌿 Get outside and enjoy some natural daylight.

🏃‍♀️ Keep moving - exercise supports the release and regulation of neurotransmitters involved in mood and wellbeing.

💤 Prioritise good-quality sleep.

☕ Make time for things you genuinely enjoy.

🧠 Focus on what is going well, rather than everything that might go wrong.

In Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, we explore how the brain works and how we can use our own resources to create positive, lasting change.

You don’t have to change everything. Sometimes changing one small thing is enough to get started.

✨ Supporting adults, children and teenagers in Bath, Wiltshire and online.

🌐 www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

17/10/2026

🧠✨ EMDR Therapy – Helping the Brain Process and Heal

Did you know that sometimes our brains can struggle to fully process difficult or distressing experiences?

When this happens, memories can remain emotionally charged, leaving us experiencing anxiety, fear, unwanted thoughts or emotional reactions long after the original event.

💙 This is where EMDR can help.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It’s an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps the brain process distressing memories so they become less emotionally overwhelming.

Using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, EMDR supports the brain’s natural information-processing systems.

EMDR can be particularly helpful for:

✨ Trauma and PTSD
✨ Distressing memories and experiences
✨ Anxiety linked to past events
✨ Certain fears and phobias
✨ Negative beliefs about ourselves
✨ Emotional triggers that affect everyday life

One of the things I value about EMDR is that you don’t necessarily have to talk through every detail of a difficult experience for therapy to be effective.

I offer EMDR, alongside my work as a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, I have a compassionate, individual approach to helping people move forward.

If you’d like to explore whether EMDR might be suitable for you, please get in touch.

📍 Hilperton, near Trowbridge | Bath | Online

🌐 www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

16/10/2026

🍂 Autumn evenings, better sleep and switching off

As the evenings draw in and the days become shorter, autumn offers a lovely opportunity to slow down, reset and rethink our daily routines.

But how often do we find ourselves scrolling through our phones when we could be winding down for a restful night’s sleep?

📱 Our brains need time to switch off too!

Late-night phone use can keep our minds stimulated, while bright screen light can interfere with melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate our sleep-wake cycle.

And when we’re not getting enough quality sleep, we may find ourselves feeling more anxious, irritable, overwhelmed or less able to cope with everyday challenges.

So this autumn, why not introduce a few small changes?

🍁 Create a calming bedtime routine — Try putting your phone away 30–60 minutes before bed.

🍁 Get outside during daylight hours — Natural light helps support your body’s internal clock.

🍁 Make time for yourself — A warm bath, reading, gentle stretching or listening to relaxing music can help you unwind.

🍁 Keep a regular sleep schedule — Consistency helps your brain recognise when it’s time to rest.

🍁 Notice what’s going well — Before going to sleep, reflect on three positive things from your day, however small.

In Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, we work on developing healthier thought patterns, managing stress and supporting more restorative sleep.

Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s simply giving yourself permission to switch off.

If anxiety, overthinking or poor sleep are affecting your wellbeing, I’m here to help.

🌐 www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

14/10/2026

🌟 Supporting young minds, building confidence and creating positive change 🌟

Did you know that I work with children and teenagers as well as adults?

Alongside my work as a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, I’m also a qualified teacher, with over 16 years of experience working in education.

This gives me a valuable understanding of the pressures young people can face, academically, socially and emotionally.

From exam anxiety and school avoidance to low confidence, worries, sleep difficulties and feeling overwhelmed, growing up can sometimes feel incredibly challenging.

My approach is gentle, positive and empowering.

Rather than focusing solely on what’s going wrong, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy helps young people recognise their strengths, develop confidence and discover practical ways to move forward.

I support:

- Children navigating worries, fears and emotional challenges.

- Teenagers experiencing anxiety, exam stress, low self-esteem or difficulties attending school or college.

- Adults looking for support with anxiety, stress, confidence, sleep and life changes.

Every person is different, and sessions are tailored to their individual needs and stage of life.

My aim is to provide a calm, supportive space where people feel listened to, understood and encouraged to recognise their own capabilities.

📍 Hilperton, near Trowbridge | Bath | Online

🌐 www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

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