about solution focused hypnotherapy

I often invite clients to imagine their mind as a still lake. When we place a single pebble, a moment of calm, a shift in thought, a small success into that lake, the ripples travel far beyond what we can immediately see. They reach relationships, habits, emotions, and even the way we move through the our daily lives. This is the ripple effect of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH), and it’s one of the most rewarding aspects of this work.

Focusing on What Works

Rather than analysing problems, SFH gently guides clients to notice exceptions, times when things go well, when they feel more like themselves. We build from these moments, reinforcing strengths and cultivating hope. 

Small Changes, Expansive Impact

SFH is grounded in the belief that even the smallest positive change can initiate a cascade of transformation. When we focus on what’s working, we begin to amplify those glimmers of strength, resilience, or joy. That’s where the magic starts.

The First Pebble

Sometimes, the first pebble is subtle: a client choosing to greet their children with warmth, or noticing a moment when anxiety didn’t take hold. These moments may seem small, but they carry immense power. They mark the beginning of a shift, not just in behaviour, but in identity and possibility. 

How the Ripples Unfold

• A cheerful “good morning” leads to a lighter atmosphere at home.
• A relaxed breath opens space for a new perspective.
• A single success builds confidence, which fuels the next.

Each ripple touches another part of life, often in ways the client hadn’t anticipated. This is why SFH feels so organic. It doesn’t force change, it nurtures it.

Empowering the Client

Clients are never passive in this process. They are the ones placing the pebbles, choosing the direction, and shaping their own healing. My role is to hold space, offer guidance, and reflect back the progress they’re already making.

The ripple effect reminds us that healing doesn’t have to be dramatic to be meaningful. It can begin with a single thought or a single choice. And from there, the transformation flows.