New Year, New Possibilities: Embrace Change with Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy in Oxfordshire and Online
Hi - My name is Andy Selway-Woolley (he/him) and I’m a Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. I run HeadFirst Hypnotherapy, based in Upper Heyford (near Bicester), Oxfordshire and also work online nationally.
New Year, New Possibilities: Embrace Change with Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy in Oxfordshire and Online
The new year is a time when many of us feel a sense of renewal, ready to leave behind what no longer serves us and start fresh.
We often set resolutions with the goal of improving ourselves or our lives in some way, but let’s be honest—sometimes those goals can feel overwhelming or even out of reach. The pressure to "do more" or "be better" can start to feel like a burden.
Here’s the thing: change doesn’t always mean there’s something wrong with us. Sometimes, it’s about growing, evolving, or simply improving on what’s already great. And if you feel like change could bring something positive to your life, that’s fantastic. It’s all about moving forward, but doing it in a way that feels good and achievable.
That’s where Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy comes in. It's a powerful blend of two approaches—Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Hypnotherapy—that works together to bring you positive change in a way that feels gentle and empowering.
If you’re ready to embrace change but want to do it in a way that is practical, kind, and sustainable, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy might be just what you need to create the changes you want this year.
How Does Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Work?
First, let’s talk about what Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is all about. This approach is grounded in the idea that you don’t need to revisit the past to solve current challenges. Instead, SFBT focuses on your strengths, resources, and the positive things you’re already doing. It helps you identify clear, achievable goals and solutions, focusing on what you can do today to move forward.
Now, add Hypnotherapy to that mix. Hypnotherapy is a deeply relaxing therapeutic technique that taps into the power of your subconscious mind. By guiding you into a relaxed, trance-like state, hypnotherapy allows us to work with your subconscious mind to remove any mental blocks, negative thought patterns, or limiting beliefs that might be holding you back from achieving your goals.
So, how do these two approaches come together?
The magic happens when we combine the power of Solution-Focused Therapy, which gets you thinking about what you want to achieve and the positive changes you’re ready to make, with the calming, deeply focused state of Hypnotherapy, which helps remove mental barriers that might stop you from reaching those goals. Together, they create a space where you can visualize success, access inner resources, and build a pathway forward.
It’s Okay to Be Who You Are—And Still Make Positive Changes
While it’s natural to want to make changes in the new year, it’s also important to embrace who you are right now. Change isn’t about becoming someone you’re not; it’s about finding ways to build on what’s already inside you and creating a life that feels fulfilling and balanced.
With Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, we work together to identify what you truly want to achieve. If you want to reduce stress, feel more confident, break free from old habits, or simply feel more at peace, this approach helps you tap into your strengths and make meaningful, forward-focused changes.
And here’s the best part—hypnotherapy helps you make those changes in a way that feels natural and sustainable. It’s not about forcing yourself to take big, overwhelming steps. It’s about gently shifting your mindset, removing old barriers, and moving forward in a way that feels empowering.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
We all have areas of our lives where we’d like to see change, whether that’s improving self-esteem, managing stress, or building healthier habits. But sometimes, we get stuck in the same patterns of thinking, and that can make it difficult to move forward.
If you’re feeling ready to make positive changes in your life, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy can help. It’s a compassionate, forward-thinking approach that allows you to move toward your goals with support and encouragement. Together, we’ll focus on the solutions that work best for you, and hypnotherapy will help remove any subconscious blocks that might be standing in your way.
If you’re ready to embrace positive change and want to explore how Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy can help you get there, I’d love to support you on this journey.
Let’s make this year about progress, not perfection—small steps, big results, and a lot of self-compassion along the way.
Reach out today to see how we can work together to create the life you deserve.
Want to find out more about how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can support you?
The next step is booking a FREE 45 Minute Initial Consultation / Hypnotherapy Discovery Session (no half-measures here).
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.
My name is Andy Selway-Woolley (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 behaviours for a brighter and more positive future.. I know… It’s awesome!
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 registered and accredited member of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) and National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH).
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, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire and I also work online nationwide via Zoom.