Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines practical Solution Focused Brief Therapy with guided clinical hypnosis. Rather than spending session after session analysing everything that has gone wrong, I help you focus on where you would like to be and the small, achievable steps that can help you get there.
As a solution focused therapist, I will help you understand how your brain responds to stress, habits and challenges, while identifying your strengths, resources and goals. It is a positive, structured approach designed to support meaningful change.
Reduced anxiety, stress and overwhelm.
Improved emotional wellbeing and mood.
Greater confidence and motivation.
Healthier thought patterns and coping strategies.
Increased resilience during difficult periods.
Support to change unwanted habits and behaviours.
A clearer sense of direction and control.
Counselling and psychotherapy can be valuable approaches, and different types of support suit different people. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is distinct because it places less emphasis on repeatedly exploring past events, problems or symptoms in detail. While your experiences are always respected and understood, the main focus is on your preferred future: how you want life to look, feel and function.
My role is to help you notice what is already working, recognise your own strengths and build practical progress from there. Conversations are forward-thinking, supportive and focused on realistic change.
This modern hypnotherapy approach also combines solution-focused talking therapy with guided trance. This structured combination can help turn positive intentions into regular thoughts, behaviours and routines. From the very first session, the aim is to create momentum towards the changes that matter to you.
Anxiety can affect your sleep, concentration, relationships, confidence and enjoyment of daily life. I offer solution focused hypnotherapy for anxiety in Essex to help you understand anxiety responses, reduce unhelpful worry patterns and feel more in control.
Together, we will focus on practical ways of moving towards a calmer and more confident future.
Long-term stress can leave you feeling exhausted, irritable, overwhelmed or unable to switch off.
Stress reduction work can help you recognise how stress affects the brain and body, develop healthier responses and make manageable changes that support your wellbeing.
Low mood and depression can make everyday tasks feel difficult. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can provide supportive, future-oriented wellbeing therapy, helping you identify small signs of progress, rebuild routines and work towards goals that feel meaningful to you.
If you are experiencing severe depression or thoughts of harming yourself, please contact your GP, NHS 111, Samaritans on 116 123, or emergency services where appropriate.
Phobias can feel frustrating and limiting, whether they relate to flying, spiders, needles, driving, public speaking or another specific situation.
I use a calm and structured approach to help reduce the anxiety response associated with the phobia and support you in moving towards greater freedom.
If an unwanted habit or substance use is having an impact on your life, I can provide focused support alongside any appropriate medical or specialist care.
My approach helps you look ahead, strengthen motivation and develop strategies that support the changes you want to make.
Stopping smoking can be one of the most positive decisions you make for your health and future.
I can help you focus on your reasons for becoming smoke-free, prepare for triggers and reinforce the habits that support lasting change.
Vaping can become a deeply ingrained routine, particularly when it is linked to stress, breaks, social situations or boredom.
I can help you understand these patterns and develop a clear, positive plan to stop vaping or reduce your dependence.
Cocaine addiction therapy is a specialist area of interest for me. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore the future you want and the practical steps that may help you move towards it.
For substance dependence, I may also encourage you to access appropriate medical, addiction or community
support alongside hypnotherapy.
Whether you are preparing for an interview, exam, presentation, sporting event or important personal goal, I can help you build confidence, reduce self-doubt and focus on performing at your best.
This positive psychotherapy approach supports clearer thinking, motivation and constructive preparation.
Ready to take the first step towards positive change? Book your free 50-minute initial consultation to discuss your goals, ask questions and find out whether Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is right for you.
I offer a free 50-minute initial consultation before treatment begins.
This is an opportunity to discuss your goals, ask questions and understand how solution focused hypnotherapy works.
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In person in Ardleigh, near Colchester, or online via MS Teams
A block booking offers a saving of £80 compared with paying for six individual sessions.
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Focusing on solutions does not mean ignoring difficulties or pretending that problems have not happened. It means giving more attention to the changes you want to create now. Continually revisiting negative experiences can sometimes keep the mind focused on what is wrong, whereas identifying strengths, progress and achievable goals can help build hope and momentum.
At Brian ODonnell Therapy, I help clients break challenges into manageable steps. By noticing what works and building on it, you can develop healthier patterns of thought and behaviour that support long-term positive change.
Your conscious mind is the logical, thinking part of your mind. It helps you make decisions, plan ahead and weigh up choices.
For example, consciously, you may know that you want to stop smoking, feel less anxious or respond differently in stressful situations.
Your subconscious mind is responsible for many automatic responses, habits, emotions, memories and learned behaviours.
This is why it can sometimes feel difficult to change something even when you genuinely want to. Anxiety, cravings and unwanted habits can become automatic patterns.
How solution focused hypnotherapy works is by helping these two parts of the mind work more effectively together. The solution-focused discussion engages your logical, conscious thinking, while guided trance supports relaxation and receptiveness to positive, goal-oriented change.
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Trance is a natural state of focused attention and deep relaxation. Most people experience light trance every day, such as when becoming absorbed in a book, daydreaming, watching television or driving a familiar route safely while thinking about something else.
During hypnosis, you remain aware, comfortable and in control. You are not asleep, unconscious or “under” anyone's control. I cannot make you do anything against your wishes. Guided trance simply creates a calm, focused state in which the mind may be more receptive to helpful suggestions, positive imagery and new ways of thinking.
Each hypnotherapy session begins with around 30 minutes of solution-focused conversation.
I will ask about the progress you have noticed since our previous session, including positive changes, successes and moments when you have coped well. We will discuss your goals and identify practical, achievable next steps.
The second part of the session involves approximately 25 minutes of guided trance. You can sit comfortably, relax and listen to my voice as I guide you into a peaceful state of focused attention.
The trance work is designed to reinforce the positive thinking and goals developed in our discussion. It supports the conscious and subconscious mind in working together, making it easier to develop new responses, habits and perspectives over time.
The number of sessions needed varies from person to person. It depends on your goals, the nature of the difficulty and how long it has been affecting you. Many clients work with me for approximately 8 to 12 sessions, although some concerns may improve sooner and others may benefit from longer-term support.
I will review progress with you regularly, and we will work at a pace that feels appropriate. Therapy continues only while it remains useful and beneficial to you. Every treatment plan at Brian ODonnell Therapy is tailored to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all process.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines Solution Focused Brief Therapy with guided clinical hypnosis. It helps you identify the future you want, recognise your strengths and take manageable steps towards change. Relaxing trance work reinforces the positive goals and helpful patterns discussed during the session.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a structured, future-oriented approach that combines practical solution-focused conversation with guided trance. Rather than extensively analysing past difficulties, it focuses on your goals, progress, resources and the small actions that can move you towards a preferred future.
Sessions usually begin with around 30 minutes of solution-focused discussion, exploring progress, goals and practical next steps. This is followed by approximately 25 minutes of guided trance, where you relax comfortably and listen to supportive, goal-oriented suggestions.
The solution-focused conversation engages your conscious, logical thinking, while guided trance supports a calm state of focused attention. This may help make the mind more receptive to helpful imagery, positive suggestions and new responses to automatic habits, stress or anxiety patterns.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is informed by Solution Focused Brief Therapy principles, modern neuroscience and evidence supporting clinical hypnosis for areas such as stress, anxiety and habit change. It also draws on neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to develop and strengthen new patterns over time.
The number of sessions varies according to your goals and circumstances. Many clients benefit from around 8 to 12 sessions, although some concerns may improve sooner and others may need longer-term support. Progress is reviewed regularly, and therapy is tailored to you.
No. During hypnosis, you remain aware, comfortable and in control. You are not unconscious or under anyone else’s control, and you cannot be made to do anything against your wishes. You only share what you feel comfortable discussing.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy may suit people seeking support with anxiety, stress, low mood, phobias, unwanted habits, smoking, vaping, confidence or performance goals. It is also helpful for people who prefer a practical, forward-looking approach. Severe mental health or substance dependence may require additional medical or specialist support.
Yes. Brian ODonnell Therapy offers face-to-face hypnotherapy appointments in Ardleigh, near Colchester, and online hypnotherapy sessions via MS Teams. Online sessions can provide a flexible option for clients across Essex, Suffolk and further afield.
Your first appointment is a free 50-minute initial consultation. You can discuss what you would like to change, ask questions and learn how the approach works. If you decide to continue, subsequent sessions focus on noticing progress, setting practical goals and using guided trance to support positive change.
If you are looking for solution focused hypnotherapy near Colchester, I am here to offer a welcoming, professional and confidential space to begin. You do not need to have everything figured out before getting in touch. The first step is simply a conversation about what you would like to change.
Your free 50-minute initial consultation gives you the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about the process and decide whether working with a hypnotherapist in Colchester is right for you. I offer appointments in Ardleigh for clients across East Essex and South Suffolk, as well as flexible online sessions via MS Teams.
