When looking for some Men’s Mental Health Support, Hypnotherapy may be the answer you’ve been looking for. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’ll Support You to Become the Person You Wish to Be.
Finding it Difficult to Confront things?
As one client said, “As a male I found it difficult to confront things,” which is a stigma surrounding Men’s Mental Health we need to break.
My Story
Many years ago, my ex-husband had a tremendous amount of work stress which resulted in him turning to alcohol to cope. The long hours, the travel, and missing out on family life, all took its toll. Just before the Christmas break, he was near breaking point, one deal fell out of bed, and it crashed him down.
Christmas was unbearable, drinking to ‘cope’ but ‘it was okay it’s party time, right’?
The day he went back to work in the New Year, he called me after an hour in, and asked me to make him a doctor’s appointment. He was clinically depressed.
Although he underwent counselling and took medication to help, he took a long time to recover. His coping mechanism is to drink, one of the failings of our marriage.
At the time he couldn’t cope with the stigma of needing Mental Health Support and thought he could cope and battle through it. A story told so many times.
I’m pleased to say now many years on, and with the support of his son, he is much more mentally healthy, openly sharing his story to help break the stigma.
Trevor came to me as he was using alcohol to sleep and cope. We worked over zoom as he’s not local which worked really well. “I can now function again, possibly better than I’ve been for years and I’m able to enjoy life to the full whilst appreciating everything around me.”
Craig had ongoing issues with self-confidence, low self-esteem and anxiety at both a personal and professional level. “There has been a massive improvement in my mental health and happiness since beginning the sessions, this has led to, better performance and concentration at work, a far better sleep pattern and importantly for me, the ability to enjoy rest and relaxation”.
Why the stigma on Men’s Mental Health?
Unfortunately, society places stereotypes and expectations onto genders. Both damaging to our Mental Health.
Men are often looked upon to be the breadwinner, to be strong, dominant and in control. This makes it incredibly hard for men to recognise when they aren’t functioning as they should. They struggle to open up and reach out for Support.
Men are more likely to use harmful coping approaches, such as alcohol and drugs.
When Men aren’t coping, they can become angry and irritable, less in control, take higher risks and become aggressive.
The Mental Health Foundation has some great information on Men’s Mental Health Support.
Men’s Health Awareness
There are several awareness days throughout the year. They educate and raise awareness to men and boys surrounding Men’s Health and let them know it is okay to not be okay.
Movember
The only charity addressing some of the biggest health issues faced by men:
Prostate cancer- the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the UK,
Testicular cancer- most common cancer in men aged 25-49,
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention- approximately 13 men each day in the UK take their life by suicide.
Men’s Health Week
Encouraging and highlighting the importance of giving yourself an MOT. Many men find it difficult to confront changes in their body and mind. This is a simple tool to check yourself. If you have any concerns over any symptoms, then do see your GP or use NHS 111.
Ken turned to me for help due to a medical condition, resulting in lack of sleep and suffering with high anxiety. “Having never been to a therapist before, I turned to Jo in desperate need of help when I was suffering from depression and anxiety due to a medical condition, lack of sleep and the feeling that I could not get my life back in control. Her friendly manner made it easy for me to communicate with her. The sessions, which I found calming, got me back in control of my thoughts and actions. I now have a more positive outlook on my life and feel that I am back in control. I have nothing but sincere gratitude for the help Jo gave me.”
Hypnotherapy for Men’s Mental Health Support
I’ve worked with Men who struggle to manage life’s pressures and those who want to change their future – away from an addiction or towards better habits.
A future without stress and anxiety, away from depression, with better sleep patterns and building strength and self-confidence in yourself.
In sessions we can create the change you need in your life, by focusing on the goals which will provide that change. You’ll be able to explore those things in your subconscious which create barriers for you and identify techniques to deal with them.
The Mind Reboot Program is designed for people who are stuck in a rut, have a limiting belief about themselves, or are struggling with extreme stress or anxiety, all stopping you from moving forward with your life.
Over the 7 sessions we take you through a specific program to reduce stress levels, release all trauma, resolve anxious & depressive states, re-program emotional triggers, and collapse any limiting beliefs.
If you Can’t Get to Sleep night after night, this will have a detrimental effect on your Mental and Physical Health. In this blog I will explain the health implications of when you Can’t Get to Sleep and give some Tips to aid a Good Night Sleep.
Follow The Five Steps to Wellbeing. There is evidence to support that there are five simple steps you can take to improve your Mental Wellbeing which include:
- Connect with other people.
- Be physically active.
- Learn new skills.
- Give to others.
- Pay attention to the present moment, be mindful.
Sometimes Hypnotherapy sessions can have some surprising life changing outcomes.
Gavin came to me for help with fear of flying, however the sessions unlocked other revelations about his life. “I had no prior experience of hypnotherapy so really didn’t know what to expect. Following a number of background questions relating to my personal life, work, life, etc, it became very apparent I was a very frustrated, angry person. We delved into the reasons why and it quickly became apparent my work was the issue, I made a very big decision to resign, and I’ve never felt better!! On this occasion the hypnotherapy did not help me fly again but it has helped me so much in other ways I couldn’t have imagined.”
Read more Testimonials to find out how Hypnotherapy has helped other clients.
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Am I the right therapist for you to provide Men’s Mental Health Support?
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Being in a safe relaxing space is essential when you’re experiencing hypnotherapy treatment. If you prefer to be in your own home, I use Zoom. Sessions are just as effective as when I see clients in person.
But if you’d prefer to be in a calm space away from your own concerns, my private room in Great Addington is the perfect place for you.
