But lets break it all down and start with what Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines a type of evidence based psychotherapy (SFBT) and clinical hypnosis.

Hypnosis is used because it's an excellent, comfortable and easy way to help a person access the power of their own mind and by doing so that person can sort through and clear many things much quicker than by using some other methods.

The state of hypnosis, known as trance state, is in fact a very natural and common occurrence. People go into trance—this focused sate of attention—many times a day. It happens all the time, whilst reading, listening, watching TV, driving and doing most routine tasks. Hypnotherapy uses this natural and powerful state of trance for therapeutic purposes.

So, I hear you thinking “If I'm going into trance naturally, why am I not fixing all my issues naturally myself?”

Well, the short answer is, sometimes you are but sometimes (often when you're not at your best) you're not. It really depends on the suggestions and messages you've got going on in your mind at the time—something which you're probably not fully in control of. Unfortunately, we often go into a 'negative trance' and we use those powerful moments of access to the subconscious mind, to affirm all the wrong stuff. “I'm such a...”, “I can't believe I keep doing that”, “this is ridiculous”, “I'm never going to...” etc.

The bottom line is when we're unaware of a process, we can't make it work for us. If you don't know you have a tool you won't know to use it or how to use it. If you haven't learnt how to use a tool, you'll use it ineffectively at best or possibly even unintentionally against yourself. Most of the time, because of certain beliefs, plus certain structures in our brain (we'll call the 'primitive brain' for simplicity) this tool we have is working against us in our modern day lives.

What Solution Focused Hypnotherapy does is teach us to pull ourselves consciously out of and above the 'primitive brain' and uses hypnosis—that powerful natural state of trance, that important access to the subconscious mind, that space where the brain can be rewired—to big positive effect.

We could say, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is Hypnotherapy PLUS.

Neuroscience and clinical studies have been demystifying things for us for a number of decades now. And what makes Solution Focused Hypnotherapy a sort of 'Hypnotherapy PLUS', is that it brings together many knowledge streams; the latest knowledge of brain structure and brain chemistry, the most proven aspects of psychotherapy including SFBT, CBT, some tested NLP tools and a modern understanding of hypnosis. The result is a power-charged not only therapy but an education, beneficial to the vast majority of ordinary people; business people, medical professionals, people who're struggling but also people at the top of their game looking to keep their edge. The neuroscientific understanding of how the brain works means almost anyone can benefit from Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.

So, to answer that question again of what's it's all about in a different way, we could say it's about you, me, your boss, a friend down on their 'luck', the healthcare professional wanting to maximise their effectiveness and really anyone who wants to create changes in their everyday reality, learning to use the power of their own mind to bring about those positive changes into their lives now.

It's all about seeing functional positive change in our everyday lives, which is what most of us need.

Now, this positive change can take different forms. For someone it can be coping with stress better, for another not being so frustrated or angry, for another overcoming a fear or phobia, another having the confidence to speak up at meetings or public speaking, another to stop addictions to drinking,smoking, shoplifting, screens etc... For others these positive changes may mean becoming a more serene mum, overcoming anxiety, enjoying a better relationship, easing the impact of health issues, healthy eating or weight loss, finding motivation, sleeping better... We could go on and on, because almost every person you know, from people you may think haven't got it quite together, to people you look up to, almost everyone has something they would like to see improved in their lives. Yet many of us either go about it the hard way or ignore it because it seems too hard to change.

Most people see change as something that's going to take a lot out of them and many may feel they don't have the time or the energy to dedicate to a process of change. They imagine either endless talking in talking therapies or if they imagine hypnosis, they may think it's about giving up control, something unfamiliar, scary, quackery...

These things couldn't be further away from Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.

What's great about Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is there's no endless talking about problems and digging into the past. We spend our precious time learning to focus on the solution instead of the problem, Another great thing is that the client is front and centre, taking control, utilising their own resources to construct a clear vision of their own preferred future, The therapist's role is to help to strengthen and imprint the client's vision.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is not something that's done to you. It's an education. It's learning how 'up-there' works and becoming the boss of your mind.

Fortunately, this doesn't have to take long. Of course we need willingness and repetition to learn things, but neuroscience has shown us that the old saying “you can't teach an old dog new tricks” is not true for people. Research has shown that far from being hardwired, the brain is constantly being rewired, that means that when we want to learn a 'new trick' we can! This is great news for us all. Furthermore, what research has also shown is that new neural pathways can develop and become established within about 45 days. So, the time-frames previously thought to be needed for effective therapy have been reassessed and based on this fact and on clinical evidence, we can be confident that brief therapy—done the right way with a willing client committed to themselves—can be effective and lasting.

A brief closing note about the success rate of Hypnotherapy.
An established peer-review journal Psychotherapy of the American Psychological Association published a study conducted by the prestigious clinical psychologist Dr. Alfred A. Barrios looking at the overall lasting success of various psychological approaches. Barrios (1970) found Hypnotherapy to have a 93% success rate after only 6 sessions, compared to Behaviour Therapy which had 72% success rate after 22 sessions and ordinary Psychotherapy only 38% success rate after a massive 600 sessions.

So, you can see that far from hypnotherapy being some airy fairy, wishy washy, look into my eyes and magic happens sort of thing. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a serious golden nugget and a great way forward to greater well-being.


Remember, we all deserve to be well.

Maral Kojayan  BA Hons(Dunelm), MA, DHP, DSFH, HPD  
Clinical Hypnotherapist
www.clarityflowhypnotherapy.com

Disclaimer

Do you ever struggle with unwanted and intrusive negative thoughts? Do you sometimes find yourself engaged in small ‘rituals’ whereby you check your car door is definitely locked again and again and again?
Are you tired of this cycle of endless checking and obsessive behaviour? Are you looking for help to break away from it and so embrace a positive way of managing your life?
If the answer is “yes”, you may find Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help to ease your mind away from thinking endless negative thoughts that can lead to, in extreme cases, you struggling to leave your own home.
We often see people who come to seek help with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
As our daily lives are increasingly stressful in the modern world so, sometimes, our brains struggle to adapt to the challenges we face.  As such, it tries to protect us by re-checking things again and again, or introducing obsessive thinking into our lives. Negative thoughts then end up in something we term as a ‘stress bucket’ and people may find themselves re-checking things as part of an unwanted habit.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy aims to empty the stress bucket so allowing the client to have a more relaxed and confident outlook to their life which, in turn, helps them to stop worrying and focus on the positive aspects of life as a whole.
At CFH, we offers a free initial consultation to explain how the brain works and how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can be beneficial for the client. We also provide a free relaxation CD at the initial consultation.
Each session is designed to focus the mind into a mode of positive thinking prior to entering the trance state, which is designed to be relaxing and soothing for the individual.
The number of sessions used by people who have obsessive feelings can vary and, obviously, as with any medical issue, it is important to remember that your GP is also there to help.   
Maral Kojayan was awarded the Hypnotherapy Practitioner’s Diploma (HPD) following extensive training as part of the Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training course. She is a member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH), which ensures its members adhere to a strong ethical code and engage in regular supervision sessions.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can also be used to help improve sleep, aid in weight management, reduce phobias and fears and help people to stop smoking.

93% success rate in only 6 sessions according to comparative study

“Compared to other forms of therapy, hypnosis is the obvious choice for many issues.
Alfred A. Barrios, Ph.D. reviewed the overall lasting success of various psychological approaches. This study revealed the following success rates:

• Hypnotherapy — 93% success rate after 6 sessions
• Behaviour Therapy — 72% success rate after 22 sessions
• Psychotherapy — 38% success rate after 600 sessions” 

(Source: Psychotherapy: Theory Research and Practice, Volume 7, Number 1, Spring, 1970.)

Comment of the day:
"I have found Maral’s method of hypnotherapy very helpful indeed.  [it's not] therapy based on resurrecting difficult problems and disasters from the past... Maral is very positive and it works!"

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Are you affected by stress in the office? Do you find yourself working long hours? Perhaps you feel stressed by too many deadlines? If so, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy(SFH) may well be able to help you feel calmer, brighter, and happier about life.

And if you're thinking "I'm so busy, can I afford the time for this?" the answer is our Skype sessions, perfect for the on-the-go busy client.  And you know, workplace stress can manifest itself in a variety of different ways – not just in the office but also at home and socially.  So the real question is, can you afford not to take care of this issue now, before it gets the better of you?

One of the most common reasons people come to see us is about areas of life connected to stress.

At Clarity Flow Hypnotherapy we provide a free initial consultation for clients, to explain why we sometimes respond negatively to stress and how we can help.

There are parts of our brains that are very adept at dealing with the perception of threats and our negative reactions to stress are an evolutionary coping mechanism, which might not be helpful in our day to day lives.

People who struggle with stress in the office may find they have anger issues or that they struggle with sleep.

Every negative thought a person experiences goes into, what we call the ‘stress bucket’. As the levels increase, so the person struggles to cope.

At Clarity Flow Hypnotherapy, we help empty the stress bucket by encouraging the client to be able to look towards positive solutions, which can help to propel them towards a brighter future.

Some clients have also found that it helps to improve their thinking ability, productivity, and confidence – both in and out of the workplace.  
 
By emptying the stress bucket, we allow the brain a greater degree for flexibility in being able to think positively, act positively, and interact in a productive fashion.

Like meditation, Hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis help you change your brain and become the person you choose to be.

This video explains the science behind how we can change.

Request a free consultation for more information on how Hypnotherapy can help you make the changes you want to make. 

See Video: How Meditation Can Reshape Our Brains: Sara Lazar at TEDx Talks

There is a team of Hypnotherapists servicing the Oncology Ward in Cardiff.
Why?  Because Hypnotherapy is not the 'airy-fairy' 'wierdo-voodoo' thing some still imagine it to be.
It's founded on scientific evidence; not even the quantum kind but completely materialist mainstream neuroscience. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy works in this Hospital, enough to invest in 6 members of staff dedicated to providing the service.

And I'm pleased to note that one of these Hypnotherapists in the image below is a colleague of mine who trained at the same time as I did.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps people find their solutions to their very real life problems.

You can book a free consultation with Maral at Clarity Flow Hypnotherapy
go to www.clarityflowhypnotherapy.com

Maral Kojayan BA, MA, DHP, DSFH, HPD
Clinical Hypnotherapy
t: 07855883967
e: [email protected]

Comment of the day:
"I now understand that I am in control"

Taken from review by AN, London seen via skype for:

• Overcoming negative thoughts
  
• Overcoming depression

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