When you have an idea…..!!! We go with it….
Alright, gather 'round for a moment of honesty (and a healthy dose of self-roasting),
So, here's the scoop: I've been on a bit of a cyber-spree lately, sprucing up wellness online directories with all the hypnotherapy goodness I bring to the table.
But guess what? It dawned on me like a lightning bolt of realisation that while I'm out there, my own website is sometimes a little neglected.
I know, I know, cue the facepalm! 🤦♂️ But fear not, I've decided it's high time to sprinkle a little of that directory-updating magic right here on my blog.
So here goes….
Hey! I'm Andy (he/him) and I'm a friendly, fully qualified (HPD, DSFH), accredited and insured Clinical Hypnotherapist | Psychotherapist based in Upper Heyford nr Bicester, Oxfordshire (but also work online).
I offer everyone a FREE 45 Minute Hypnotherapy Initial Consultation / Discovery Session - for that CLICK HERE
In a nutshell, how can I help you...
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I assist people like you, who are feeling like you, to regain control of their life and improve their mental health, by retraining your brain to overcome limiting negative thought patterns, reduce your fear and anxiety, master your emotions, and cultivate resilient behaviours for a brighter, more positive fulfilling life, that you want.. It’s awesome! 🤩
I provide hypnotherapy to adults and children (young people / teenagers, aged 15+ years).
As a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist I am a professional member of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) and National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH).
Does any of this sound familiar?
Has anxiety, worry taken control of your life? Are you constantly feeling stressed?
Have you lost your confidence, have low self-esteem and/or lost motivation?
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a not very helpful cycle (a funk, a rut?)
Is fear or a phobia holding you back from living the life you want?
Does life feel really overwhelming right now and you're just plain tired of feeling the stress?
Are you stuck in a never ending procrastination cycle, lost your motivation, direction and drive, feeling lost either in your personal or professional life?
Do you wish you could find a way to cope better with anxiety, worry and fear and know things shouldn't be as hard as this?
Do you feel you are standing on the sideline of your own life right now?
You are not the person you want to be (and know you can be), whether that's how you feel about life, or even yourself around self-image, your weight, confidence at home or at work /career.
If you're like "uh huh, uh huh.. to any of these." - the good news is, I can help you! 💪
What is my hypnotherapy approach and what tools do I use to support this change?
I used an integrated, solution focused approach, which is based on the latest evidence-based research from neuroscience and incorporates the very best elements of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with Clinical Hypnotherapy.
Areas I support, include:
Anxiety, excessive worry & panic attacks
Depression / low mood
Stress and overwhelm (family, work, relationships)
Fears and phobias (i.e fear of flying, fear of driving, social phobia, fear of needles, fear of being sick / vomit (emetophobia), fear of public speaking, claustrophobia, agoraphobia, fear of the dentist etc)
Health anxiety / worries
Self-confidence & self-esteem, image perception, self-worth etc
Negative habits / behaviour (stuck in a negative cycle), repetitive behaviours, procrastination, imposter syndrome.
Eating problems / disordered eating
Addictions i.e sex, gambling, pornography and abuse of drugs and alcohol
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Sleep problems - insomnia, poor sleep quality
Sexual issues i.e non-medical erectile dysfunction, intimacy issues, relationship issues
Managing your emotions i.e anger management, jealousy, frustration, overwhelm
Menopause symptom management
Weight management / weight loss / food addiction, binge eating - getting away from yo-yo dieting (I used to be a Personal Trainer so know a thing or two about weight loss).
Blushing and non-medical excessive sweating problems
OCD
Stressful, anxiety, worry inducing life events (weddings, funerals, public speaking, speeches, exam and test nerves (GCSEs, A-Levels, Qualifications), including driving exam and tests) to name a few and much more...
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines a non-invasive form of ‘talking therapy' / psychotherapy (SFBT) with a gentle trance-like state (hypnosis) that puts you in control, replacing negative, anxious thoughts, allowing your mind to be open to positive changes.
This allows you to reshape your thought patterns, emotions (i.e Anxiety) and behaviours towards a desired outcome (feeling better and coping better). We focus on the solution, rather than the problem. Whether this be personal, relationships or even your career.
At this point you're likely feeling a bit overwhelmed and I know reaching out to a therapist can be a bit daunting, let alone reading everyone's profiles on here 🤯
Where to start right?
That's why I offer a FREE (no obligation) 45 Minute Initial Consultation / Hypnotherapy Discovery Session (no ½ measures here!) - in-person (Upper Heyford, nr Bicester, Oxfordshire, or online.
This gives you the opportunity to be heard in a secure, non-judgemental and therapeutic space and together we can explore what you would like support with/or to work on, what you want to achieve, how I work and the process and for you to ask me any questions you like. With absolutely know obligation to continue. Therapy is very personal choice.
So just jump over to my website and book your FREE Initial Consultation / Hypnotherapy Discovery Session (face to face in Oxfordshire) or just have a nose at my FAQs or even download a freebie! 👇
www.headfirsthypnotherapy.co.uk
My passion is to help you feel better, cope better and to find a new positive path, to get you back on track!
How many sessions do people need on average:
It's a quick therapy, usually 6-12 sessions (but can vary) and doesn't involve talking about the past. Simple phobias are usually around 4 sessions.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy harnesses the principles of neuroplasticity to facilitate positive neural pathway changes, allowing you to reshape your thought patterns, emotions and behaviours towards a desired outcome (feeling better and coping better).
If you want to find out more and have a nose..
You will also find lots more helpful information on my website, including a FAQs section all about hypnotherapy, the process etc. I aim to be totally transparent, including session costs, duration, what it is and what it isn't etc, so that you can make the right informed decision for you.
Or....
📲 Just drop me a call with any questions - I'd love to speak with you to understand how I can help and what I can do to support you.
Oh and it's okay...
It's perfectly normal to feel a bit apprehensive when reaching out to a therapist for more information. Taking this step is a powerful choice, and I want you to know that it's absolutely okay to feel that way. I’m here to provide support and guidance every step of the way and to make you feel totally at ease. 🤗
I have a cosy and comfortable therapy room in Upper Heyford, nr Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 (with easy, off-street parking), and therefore easy driving distance from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire, but I also work online nationally.
Want to find out more about how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can you?
In-person at my Oxfordshire Therapy Room (Upper Heyford, near Bicester or Online via Zoom).
The first step to setting yourself free and living the life you want.
It's perfectly normal to feel a bit apprehensive when reaching out to a therapist for more information. Taking this step is a powerful choice, and I want you to know that it's absolutely okay to feel that way. I’m here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
My name is Andy Selway (he/him) and I am a fully qualified Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. I run HeadFirst Hypnotherapy®, based in Upper Heyford (near Bicester), Oxfordshire.
I assist people in regaining control of their lives by retraining their brains to overcome limiting thought patterns, master their emotions, and cultivate resilient behaviors for a brighter and more positive future.. I know… It’s awesome!
In a nutshell, I ‘get you out of your own way’. Because, let’s face it, a lot of us are.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy taps into the power of your subconscious mind so you can move forward towards the life you’ve always wanted to live. It’s a quick, practical way to address thought patterns, emotions and behaviours that are holding you back in life.
I’m a member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and National Council for Hypnotherapy.
Hypnotherapy sessions can be done either in my garden therapy room in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire (Near Bicester). Ideally situated, it also serves individuals in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire and I also work online nationwide via Zoom.
