Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a very versatile therapy. Over the past, very difficult, year it has become widely used as an online rather than a face-to-face therapy. Find out more about the benefits.
A New Approach to Anxiety So one year on from when the pandemic hit we are slowly emerging from another lockdown. Getting ready to leave the security of our homes and face the world again. Many of us have experienced some negative or unsettling thoughts at the...
What a year 2020 has been! We could never have imagined the dramatic events and changes to normal life that have taken place. I’ve been looking back over my blogs this year to see how 2020 has affected me and my clients. How it began I started the year writing about...
The Rewind technique was created by Dr. David Muss to treat people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. He has for the past 20 years held the position of Director of the PTSD Unit at the BMI Edgbaston Hospital, Birmingham and is Founder of...
Sleep problems? Are you desperate for a good nght’s sleep? You are not alone. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you.
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one more responsive to change” Charles Darwin Change is happening every moment of every day. Change is a constant. One thing in life we can be sure of, is that there will be...
This post is also published on the official blog page of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapists Imagine if there was a pill that would make you healthier, smarter, and happier! A pill that made you age more slowly and even improved your memory! I think...
Practising gratitude can have a major positive influence on your mental health. Learn 4 ways to practise gratitude in your life
In accordance with Public Health England guidelines, I can no longer provide a face-to-face service. So I am moving my services online. My priority is to ensure the safety of my clients during this fast-changing and challenging period. Sarah Stanley Hypnotherapy is...
The essence of Solution Focused Brief Therapy is to have a hope-filled conversation and to explore a client’s preferred future. We work together to identify the possible resources and strengths they have to attain that future.
Positive social interaction with others is good for our health and wellbeing. Find out how to make the most of your social interactions.
Continuing my ‘Happy Brain’ series, in this post I look at the power of Positive Thinking and how it contributes to a Happy Brain! My Story In my previous post I shared some of my positive actions and how I benefit from them. One positive action was my plan to run a...
Find out how positive action takes you beyond positive thinking and creates real progress towards achieving your goals.
The human brain is amazing! Find out how you can use your brain to help you feel happier, calmer, more confident and in control.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you quit smoking in just one session! Find out how it works.
Find out about the science behind hypnosis and hypnotherapy and how hypnosis combined with positive coaching can help to create long-lasting change in your life.
Spring is the season of growth. Increased sunlight exposure promotes production of serotonin in our brains. We may feel more optimistic, and open to change in our lives.
Exam stress is normal and for some it is a motivator. Here are some ways to reduce exam stress and keep you confident and focused.
The festive season is behind us and it’s ‘Back to Normal’ now. Here we are at the end of January already. For a lot of people a dreary, long month.
It’s almost the end of the year. Christmas is just days away now and life can feel pretty frantic as we try to get organised for the Big Day! Thankfully, Christmas can also be a time when life slows down a little, giving us an opportunity to relax. And to reflect on...
"Visited Sarah one month ago for a stop smoking session. So far so good! Really great, professional service. Thanks." Mike, December 2020 "I don’t know how to even put into a review how Sarah has helped me! She is so calm, positive and really listens and just totally...
Hypnotherapy is a highly effective way to encourage your brain’s RAS to move you towards your goals. Hypnosis can empower you to bring about the positive changes and positive outcomes that you desire.
We often blame the weather or the dark evenings, or other events, for our unhappiness. For causing our stress and anxiety. But you don’t have to respond this way. It is actually our thought processes or our response to these conditions and events, that causes anxiety.
When I first meet a client, they are often surprised and relieved when I tell them we don’t need to talk about the problems. It doesn’t matter how you got here. We don’t need to analyse it. We find solutions. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. We look for strengths and positive moments. Above all, we find your desire to change and to feel better.
What is a ‘Phobia’ and why do some people suffer from them? Find out how solution focused hypnotherapy can help you conquer your fears and phobias.
It’s exam time in the UK and many stressed-out teenagers need support. Find out how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help reduce stress and improve performance.
What is The Best You Expo About?The Best You Expo is all about personal development and health and wellness. It included some of the top names in the health and wellness industry, including Paul McKenna, Judy May Murphy, Marie Diamond, Bernardo Moyà, Jason Vale and many more.
Do you get enough sleep? Do you sleep through the night without waking? Do you wake up feeling refreshed? Sadly, for so many people the answer to these questions is NO!