As well as my counselling work, I am a qualified solution focused hypnotherapist.

Counselling and solution focused hypnotherapy are both types of talking therapy, and there is a considerable amount of overlap - both can be effective for issues such as anxiety and depression.

Counselling is more free ranging - the agenda is completely down to the client, and we can explore any issues you wish to bring. Solution focused hypnotherapy is more structured and therapist led, there is a strong emphasis on the positive aspects of life, and how you would like life to be going forward.

Solution focused hypnotherapy is probably right for you if:

• You want help with a phobia
• You need to stop smoking or manage your weight
• You don't want to talk about the past
• You want to manage chronic pain

Counselling is probably right for you if:

• You want to explore the past
• You want to understand your motivations or relationships
• You want to process your emotions
• You just need someone to listen and empathise

It is possible to mix and match - we can begin with counselling sessions, and later move on to hypnotherapy when you feel ready to take a more direct approach. Or we might occasionally take a week out of hypnotherapy if you have some issues you just want to talk through. If you're still not sure, then feel free to contact me for a no-obligation chat. Or for more information about solution focused hypnotherapy, please see guysnapehypnotherapy.co.uk.