‘Solution Focused Hypnotherapy does ‘exactly what it says it does’ to paraphrase a well-known slogan. Jo certainly has helped me to find my own solutions to my anxiety which was the reason I contacted her in March this year, just before lockdown. The added bonus is that I’ve also been able to manage the adverse effects of perfectionism. Yes – there really is such a thing! Then when our family received the most distressing news we could during lockdown, I somehow managed to stay calm and focused when I needed to and to make the best of the precious little time we had.
With Jo’s help, I no longer worry about the things over which I’ve no control. This used to be anything from the latest world events to what I might’ve done or said yesterday and if it was good enough or it was the wrong thing to say.
Most importantly though, I’ll be forever grateful to Jo for helping me find the inner strength to talk to Dad on his mobile with love in my voice but not sadness because that would’ve upset him. I wrote his eulogy and was able to concentrate on the words without worrying about every syllable and punctuation so it could come from the heart. I didn’t get upset when someone thought we were going to a wedding instead of a funeral or anxious when we were diverted off the A1. I also managed to say the eulogy myself – not perfect but definitely heartfelt. Thank you so much for everything Jo’ – Helen