Hypnotherapy
Online Hypnotherapy Sessions
with Melissa Bradshaw
Take control of your automatic thoughts, emotions and behaviours to move forward with newfound resilience, empowerment, peace and joy.
Spaces are limited. Please get in touch to join the wait list.
Welcome
Do you wonder why you do a certain thing when it isn’t really what you want for yourself?
Do you know exactly what you should be doing, and beat yourself up for being ‘unable’ or unmotivated?
Do you feel like your mind and emotions have control over you?
It’s likely that your subconscious mind is driving your experiences. The good news is that your subconscious processes can be re-wired to become more aligned with what you truly want.
The combination of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy is effective because it addresses issues at their deepest level. Hypnotherapy with conscious talk therapy lets us engage with the total mind, including the subconscious mind which holds and uses memories from the past without us knowing it. This allows us to get to the root of the problem and make changes that last.
Express your interest
I offer a FREE 15-minute phone consultation. This gives you the chance to see whether I am the right person for you and lets me get an idea of what you’re seeking support for. It is my highest priority to offer you a safe, confidential and compassionate space.
Spaces are limited. Please get in touch to join the wait list.
“As long as one doesn’t examine oneself, one is completely subject to whatever one is wired to do, but once you become aware that you have choices, you can exercise those choices.”
– Socrates
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Hi, I’m Mel
I’m a qualified hypno-psychotherapist with a passion for supporting people to improve their quality of life. I’m non-judgemental and pride myself on creating a safe, comfortable space where you will feel welcome and heard.
Drawing from a variety of evidence-based techniques, I’ll help you access your existing resources, skills, knowledge and potential to help you achieve your desired goals for positive change.
What I can help with
Healing from past experiences
Clearing unwanted patterns
Reducing emotional reactivity
Increasing confidence and self-esteem
Achieving peace and clarity of mind
Finding greater resilience and empowerment
Moving beyond a sense of ‘stuck-ness’
Personal development and self-actualisation
… And more. Please get in touch if you’d like to chat about what you’re seeking support for and we can see if I’m the right fit.
“You are a magician… many thanks for changing my life.”
I can never thank you enough for your expertise, encouragement, patience and kindness throughout this journey. I can honestly say I have never been as grateful as I am to you and your skills for the momentous change you have made to my life.
– LJH, 57
“I have pretty much stopped [my bad habit] after only one session.”
I had a great experience with Mel. She provided a welcoming and safe space, making me feel comfortable and at ease to talk about myself and what I needed help with. She explained the process as we went along and it allowed me to truly trust and be guided by her.
– CHARLINE, 30
“Melissa is down to earth, passionate about her work, and very approachable and knowledgeable.”
I can highly recommend Take the Wheel Therapy. I have had a few sessions with Melissa and have found the sessions to be beneficial and to have had very positive outcomes. The therapy process is relaxing and not as confronting as I imagined.
– Wendy, 60
Well done!
Seeking therapy can evoke some uncomfortable emotions and they’re all very natural. You’ve already taken the first step toward change simply by being here, reading this – and that takes courage.
You may not be fully aware of your own inner strengths and resources yet, but I’d like to uncover them and use them to work toward the changes you want to experience.
Unsure about hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is not like it’s portrayed in the movies or stage shows. It is a very relaxing experience where you will remain in total control. Hypnosis requires your participation, so you won’t – and can’t – be made to do anything against your will, nor will you be made to forget anything from your past experiences.
You will simply be guided into a deep state of relaxation where you can gain insight from your deeper mind, learn to interrupt automatic processes and rehearse new responses, and, where appropriate, reframe past experiences that are still negatively affecting your present.
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Asked Questions
Many people don’t know a great deal about hypnotherapy and, as a result, can feel a bit unsure. Below you’ll find answers to some questions that people often ask. If you have any others, please feel free to get in touch with me and I can explain anything else you’d like to know.
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What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a state of relaxation, during which there is an altered state of conscious awareness (a high degree of focussed attention) and heightened suggestibility. During hypnosis the mind relaxes, lowers its guard by minimising interference from the critical, judgmental conscious mind and the hypnotherapist is able to communicate directly with the subconscious mind.
The subconscious is the storehouse of a person’s total experiences; where the memory of everything that ever happened to a person is stored. During hypnosis long forgotten incidents, which are still affecting a person without them knowing, can be brought back into consciousness allowing the presenting symptoms to subside or disappear.
In the case of medical or mental issues, treating ailments with medications aims to provide relief from the symptoms. What sets hypnotherapy apart is that it can locate the exact cause of the presenting symptoms instead of simply treating the symptoms themselves.
How does hypnotherapy work?
Hypnotherapy works by lowering our brain wave state in order to allow our subconscious mind to explore how past experiences are still affecting us and to receive suggestions for change. It is a very natural state of mind.
We actually go into an alpha brain wave state when we are doing a repetitive action that we really don’t need to concentrate on. For example, if you have ever been driving and find you have reached your destination without remembering how you got there, or been so engrossed in a book that you forgot you were reading, you have been in this state of mind.
Theta is a deeper state, and is the state we are in right before drifting off to sleep at night. During these times, our mind is much more responsive to suggestion.
Why are hypnotic suggestions so effective?
The reason for hypnotic suggestions being so much more successful than suggestions made in the waking state is that the subconscious mind has no critical faculty and will accept benevolent suggestions made by the hypnotherapist and control the body accordingly. For example, if you were told in everyday waking life that you’ll find it easy to stick to your diet, your conscious, critical mind will probably have you thinking ‘no I won’t, I’ll get hungry!’ and you’ll reject the suggestion. However, when the subconscious mind is told the same suggestion, most clients are truly amazed at the ease with which they are subsequently able to diet.
Can anyone be hypnotised?
Yes, everybody is capable of falling into a hypnotic trance state (except those who are mentally disabled or under the influence of drugs). In fact we all pass through a state very similar to, if not the same as trance when we fall asleep or wake up (a twilight state). However, hypnosis requires participation, so the ease at which a person falls into hypnosis and the depth they reach depends largely on their level of consent and participation.
Am I ever out of control in hypnosis?
No. You are never out of control during a hypnotherapy session. The only suggestions you will receive will be those we have discussed and agreed to prior to hypnosis. You cannot be made to do anything against your will or personal nature and, in fact, you would be shocked out of the hypnotic state immediately if any such action was suggested to you. The hypnotised person is fully aware of everything happening and is able to leave the hypnotic state at any time should they so wish. You may drift into a deeper state during the session work, and that is fine. You will be very relaxed and comfortable at all times.
Generally you will be aware throughout the hypnotic session. Most people come out of a session remembering everything that happened, but feeling very relaxed and rested.
Is hypnosis safe?
Yes. There is no cause whatsoever for concern; hypnosis is a proven therapeutic aid. Modern therapeutic hypnosis is one of the most effective, quickest and safest forms of treatment for the majority of psychological disturbances and emotional problems. Hypnotic treatment is completely safe, and you will find it a very relaxing and pleasant experience. You do not lose consciousness or in any way lose control. The extreme relaxation can lead some people to fall asleep, which is just fine as your mind will keep listening to my voice.
How many sessions would I need?
Hypnotherapy and psychotherapy sessions are very individualised. Many mild challenges that can be addressed through suggestion therapy can be addressed effectively in as few as three sessions. More deep-rooted issues require analytical therapy and analysis, which typically extends beyond three sessions. Treatment will not surpass twelve sessions for any single issue or topic.
During the first or second session, you will be presented with a treatment plan, which will offer a rough guide to the treatment I’m suggesting. The number of sessions required will depend on the progress made throughout treatment and may be adjusted along the way.
Sometimes the number of visits required can be reduced through the use of hypnotic recordings. With many problems and topics, I will provide a recording of the session to be listened to outside of our appointments, to supplement the consultations.
Is hypno-psychotherapy a quick fix?
Hypnosis does not provide miracle cures, although it is a quick and efficient method of dealing with many problems. Some problems can be helped in only a couple of sessions, but multiple sessions are often required to address deep-seated issues and really cement in the changes.
As with most things in life, you get out what you put in. Although the hypnotic session works by bringing you to a very relaxed state, treatment does require your involvement and participation in both the conscious discussions and the trance sessions. You will be given recordings to listen to at home and invited to continue reflecting on the topic and the work we do together outside of the sessions.
Do you offer remote sessions?
Yes, remote sessions are available for anyone who would prefer to do their hypnotherapy sessions in the privacy of their own home. Remote sessions are safe, effective and confidential. You must have a computer with reliable internet connection, headphones, a microphone, and access to a quiet, private room with comfortable chair and/or bed during the session. A recliner is usually ideal, but not necessary.
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Challenging the therapy stigma
Unfortunately, it’s common for people to feel apprehensive or nervous about going to therapy. I’m passionate about breaking the stigma around therapy because striving to be better, do better and feel better is not only noble, but necessary for improving our quality of life. Seeking help to do this can offer fresh insight, proven effective strategies and support along the way.
After all, we hire a personal fitness trainer for our physical health, utilise professional trainers to improve our working life, hire a teacher to learn a new skill or hobby… Let’s normalise doing the same for our mental health and overall well-being.
x You don’t have to have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder to seek therapy.
x You don’t have to have had a ‘traumatic’ experience to seek therapy.
x You don’t have to be at the point of breakdown to seek therapy.
x Your experience doesn’t have to be ‘worse’ than others’ to seek therapy.
Seeking support before things get overwhelming can save you a lot of anguish and lead to better outcomes.
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