BowStance Therapy – Hypnotherapy in Winchester & Alton

Hypnosis is a natural and focused state of attention—similar to those moments when you’re completely absorbed in a book, a film, music, or deep in thought while driving. During this state, your mind tunes out distractions and becomes more open to positive suggestions and new perspectives.

Many of us go in and out of trance every day, often without even realising it. Whether you’re daydreaming or fully immersed in something you enjoy, you’re experiencing a form of trance. It’s a completely natural state for humans—and in fact, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The hypnotherapist simply guides the process, but the experience is created by your own mind.

This trance-like state is often compared to the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) phase of sleep, when the brain is highly active, yet the body is deeply relaxed. It’s in this receptive, focused state that hypnotherapy becomes a powerful tool for change.

In Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, hypnosis is used to support positive change by focusing on your strengths, resources, and the future you want to create—rather than dwelling on the past.

During the talking part of the session, you connect with your own intellectual resources for change and create an achievable way forward that is goal – orientated, then you’re guided into a calm, relaxed trance state. While you rest comfortably, your subconscious mind becomes more responsive to helpful suggestions that support your well-being and personal growth. Because this process works in harmony with how the brain naturally learns and adapts, it helps reinforce positive changes in thinking, feeling, and behaviour.

It’s a safe, effective, and empowering approach that helps you move forward with clarity, confidence, and resilience.

In Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, hypnosis is used to support positive change by focusing on your strengths, resources, and the future you want to create—rather than dwelling on the past or revisiting problems. As the name suggests, it’s a solution focused approach, meaning we work together to build on what’s going well and explore the small, manageable steps that lead you closer to your goals.

After a brief, goal-oriented conversation, you’re gently guided into a calm and relaxed trance state. While you rest comfortably, your subconscious mind becomes more
receptive to helpful suggestions that support your well-being and personal growth. Because this process works in harmony with how the brain naturally learns and adapts, it helps reinforce positive changes in thinking, feeling, and behaviour.

It’s a safe, effective, and empowering approach that encourages forward momentum—helping you gain clarity, confidence, and resilience.
What to expect
Your Solution Focused Hypnotherapy session will be calm, empowering, and tailored to your needs. Here’s what to expect:

1. Initial Conversation: We’ll begin by discussing your goals and what you’d like to achieve, focusing on your strengths and resources.

2. Solution-Focused Therapy: Next, we’ll have a conversation where we focus on solutions, helping you identify the positive changes you want to make and how to achieve them.

3. Relaxation & Hypnosis: You’ll then be guided into a deeply relaxed state, allowing your subconscious mind to absorb positive suggestions that support your goals.

4. Positive Suggestions: While relaxed, you’ll receive tailored suggestions to help create new, empowering thought patterns and reinforce the changes you want.

5. Return to Awareness: After the session, you’ll feel calm, refreshed, and with a greater sense of control and clarity.

Experience the Benefits of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

Whether you’re looking to reduce anxiety, build confidence, overcome unwanted habits, or simply feel more in control of life, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy offers a forward-looking, empowering approach. Using modern neuroscience and the natural state of hypnosis, we focus on what’s possible helping you take meaningful steps toward the life you want to live.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re curious about how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy could support you, the next step is easy. You can:

· Book a free initial 15 min consultation to learn more and ask any questions

· Schedule your first session and begin your journey toward positive change

· Get in touch if you’d just like to chat before deciding change doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it starts with a single conversation.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a gentle, forward-thinking approach that can help people from all walks of life make positive and lasting changes. It’s ideal for anyone looking to improve their mental well-being, find calm, and regain a sense of control—without needing to revisit past trauma or problems.

This approach can be especially effective for:

· Smoking cessation – helping to change thought patterns and behaviors around smoking.

· Phobias and fears – such as fear of flying, spiders, needles, public speaking, and more.

· Anxiety and stress – including general anxiety, social anxiety, and feelings of overwhelm.

· Depression and low mood – supporting a more positive mindset and improved motivation.

· OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) – by reducing anxiety and reinforcing helpful coping strategies.

· Weight management – helping to build healthier habits and boost self-control and confidence.

· Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally stuck – finding clarity and direction during life’s challenges.

Whether you’re looking to make a specific change or simply want to feel calmer, more confident, and more resilient, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy offers a supportive and effective way forward.