Hypnotherapy for Depression in Wolverhampton & West Midlands

What is Depression?

Depression is a complex problem that affects people in a multitude of different ways and with differing degrees of severity.

To some extent it is a form of prolonged sadness which some people find very hard to overcome.

Common Symptoms of Depression

If you experience some of these symptoms for most of the day, every day for more than a couple of weeks then you should seek help from your GP.

  • A continuous low mood or sadness
  • Feeling hopeless or helpless
  • Low self-esteem
  • Tearfulness
  • Irritability & Intolerance
  • Lack of motivation
  • Difficulty making a decision

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How do I know if I have Depression?

It can affect people in a wide variety of ways and produce a large number of different symptoms from feelings of sadness or hopelessness and a loss of interest in things you used to enjoy (including a loss of interest in sex) through to much more significant problems such as total withdrawal from society.

It can also lead to physical symptoms too, for example persistent tiredness, lack of ability to sleep and various feelings of aches and pains.

At worst (although this is actually rarer than most people believe) this problem can lead to such feelings of helplessness that suicide can seem like a viable option.

IF YOU HAVE SERIOUSLY THOUGHT ABOUT ENDING YOUR OWN LIFE THEN WE WOULD URGE YOU TO IMMEDIATELY TALK TO YOUR GP PRIOR TO CONSULTING US FOR HELP.

Is Hypnotherapy suitable?

Hypnotherapy cannot cure depression, and in fact research also sheds doubt on the effectiveness of anti-depressants as a cure.

Despite many claims that depression is caused by chemical imbalances inside a person brain, there has yet to be any empirical evidence to establish this as a fact and whilst depressed people do show low levels of serotonin, the only facts that are scientifically established are that depressed people show this difference in chemical make-up.

It is completely feasible that low serotonin levels are caused by feeling depressed, rather than the other way around.

Where hypnotherapy can be useful is in managing the symptoms associated with feeling down or depressed

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Hypnotherapy for Depression

Hypnotherapy can be useful in helping people to locate and then use many of their own inner strengths and resources to combat the problems associated with Depression.

In this respect, hypnotherapy helps a person to ‘help themselves’ in very much the same way as other therapeutic approaches.

Taking anywhere between 6 and 10 sessions, hypnotherapy for Depression involves understanding how your earlier experiences, core beliefs and values have played a role in forming and reinforcing your problems.

Hypnosis itself is very relaxing and allows you to explore memories and experiences related to your Depression that you might want to re-think in order to produce more positive responses and outcomes.

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Free Initial Consultations

If you'd like to meet and discuss your particular problems with Joan here at the Wolverhampton Hypnotherapy Clinic in Wombourne then please get in touch.

These free consultations last about 50 minutes and are an opportunity to talk about your problems in a non-judgmental and confidential environment.

Joan has more than 12 years clinical experience and can almost certainly offer an effective solution using evidence-based hypnotherapy and psychotherapy.

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About Joan

Joan has been a practicing Hypnotherapist since 2011 when she was awarded her diploma in evidence-based hypnotherapy from the International Association of Hypno-Analysts (IAH).

She is currently studying for her BSc. degree in counselling and psychology and has an Enhanced DBS certificate valid until 2027.

You can get in touch with her by e-mail:

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Or call on: 07434 776504

Are You Depressed?

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Find out if you're experiencing the symptoms associated with Depression by taking the PHQ9 quiz on the Tranceform Psychology site (this link will open in a new window).

Learn how to overcome Depression with CBT at Tranceform Psychology.

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