HYPNOTHERAPY FOR DEPRESSION IN LONDON
Hi, I’m Steve. I am a Member of the National Council of Hypnotherapy and hold a Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma and Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy awarded by the CPHT, considered the gold standard in hypnotherapy training. I have extensive experience with hypnotherapy for depression in London and online.
If you would like to discuss how I can help with depression please call: 07966 464 005 or via this contact form
Steve Dell BA (Hons) HPD DSFH MNCH (Reg) NCH AFSFH
WHY DO WE FEEL DEPRESSED?
Most of us are familiar with the fight, flight or freeze response. It’s what happens when we’re in survival mode. And because it’s a response to life-threatening situations it’s most useful when it’s instinctive.
There are many well-researched reasons for depression, encompassing trauma, social and stress-related reasons, chemical imbalances, as well as genetics. And all of them have the potential of generating feelings of genuine threat to our own existence. When that happens it can make sense to hide away. We wait it out and conserve energy and resources for a later time when that threat to our existence has receded. So depression can be seen as a very sensible and reasonable adaptation of the Freeze response.
If you’d like to make your first steps towards understanding how hypnosis can help with depression call: 07966 464 005 or via this contact form.
HOW CAN HYPNOSIS CAN HELP WITH DEPRESSION?
However sensible the instinct started out being, staying deep in our metaphorical cave can become self-defeating. The more we “shut down”, the less receptive we are to the threat having reduced or vanished altogether. Being stuck in this state often results in a continuation of, or a worsening of, the depression.
If you feel like that resonates with you in some way, and you’re at a point where you would like to emerge from your cave but are fearful of doing that, here’s how hypnotherapy with me will help.
SOLUTION-FOCUSED HYPNOTHERAPY
First of all, using something called solution-focused techniques, we will co-create difference simply by exploring what the world around you would be like if things were different. Then, with the use of hypnosis, you’d be able to experience that different version of yourself and, at a neurological level, change will have begun. Over however many sessions you feel is needed, we will continue that process so that the positive change you want will become more established.
TREATING TRAUMA & DEPRESSION
If you feel that a traumatic event in your life was the reason for bringing about your depression please visit my page covering Trauma. Processing that trauma so that it becomes a distant memory will allow you to feel that it’s now safe to emerge from your cave and engage in life again.
Results vary from person to person.
WHERE I HOLD MY HYPNTHERAPY SESSIONS
I have a hypnotherapy practice at Muswell Health (North London) and also at The Terapia Consultancy (Central London). I also run a virtual practice, with many of my clients enjoying the process of hypnotherapy online, from the comfort of their own homes.
If this sounds like something you might be interested in discussing further, just call 07966 464 005 or complete this contact form to arrange a free initial consultation.
FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DEPRESSION HYPNOSIS
Depression is a common and treatable disorder that produces a persistent feeling of sadness. Depression is not something you can ‘snap out of’, it can lead to an array of both physical and emotional problems.
This method works on a subconscious level, opening your mind. Doing this can reveal hidden traumas and help find the root causes. Your therapist can then use techniques to offer a more positive mindset, helping alleviate symptoms such as low mood, lack of energy, insomnia.
Depression can stem from a variety of triggers, there is no single cause. Common causes can be stressful life events such as bereavement or a breakup. Family history, childbirth, childhood trauma, brain structure and drug use are all common causes.
Examples of symptoms of depression are:
- Feeling sad
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of interest in normal activities
- Lack of energy
- Insomnia
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Suicidal thoughts
Having support from friends and family whilst dealing with depression is crucial to recovery. It’s easy to feel helpless when someone you love has depression, knowing you can’t fix them can be difficult. Learn what you can about depression to understand how they may be feeling and how best to talk to them. Let them know that it’s OK to talk about their feelings, but don’t force them. Be open and understanding, listen. If you haven’t experienced depression, it can be difficult to understand what they’re going through. Don’t be critical or put too much pressure on them.
Depression and anxiety both come from the same primitive response mechanism. Whereas depression is more likely to invoke the freeze response, anxiety is the result of the flight response.
Hypnosis is effective for anxiety and depression. Depending on your goals, we may need to approach each one differently.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is an effective approach to helping to overcome depression. It works differently from some forms of hypnosis and begins with exploring how your world would be if things were different by talking things through. Then in the second part of the session, while in a trance, you’ll be guided to feel what that different version of you; kickstarting change at a neurological level.
