Supportive and Effective Hypnotherapy for Hebden Bridge, Halifax and West Yorkshire

Choosing to become a parent is one of the biggest steps you can take, be it for the first, second or third time. It may be that you have thought carefully about this decision for a long time, or it may even be a surprise to you. I specialise in supporting you through every step of the journey.

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Family Foundations at Hebden Bridge Hypnotherapy aims to support and enhance your experience of parenting, every step of the way. To get the most from your birthing experience I offer Advanced Hypnobirthing Classes in the centre of Hebden Bridge. Hypnobirthing is empirically proven (see evidence here) to positively affect: incidence of premature labour; calmnesss of baby (even beyond infancy); anxiety, length of labour and post-partum depression. In addition, it promotes lactation. I also offer hypnosis for turning breech babies (almost twice as effective compared with a control group) and hypnotic intervention for Hyperememsis Gravidarum (morning sickness).  Private hypnobirthing appointments are also available.

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Ante-natal Anxieties

There are a range of issues surrounding conception. Although for many, becoming a parent is a joyful prospect, for others there are emotional issues surrounding the event which can make conception itself difficult or unappealing despite desperately wanting a child. It may be that you worry about how good a mother or father you will be to your child, or it may be the pregnancy and birth itself which concerns you. It can be hard to turn to friends and family when coping with these issues. Hypno-psychotherapy is a gentle and effective tool to help you address these issues in a safe and supportive therapy space. Lessening fears and anxieties surrounding childbirth has a profoundly positive effect on the fetus, the birthing process and a child's mental and emotional well-being in years to come.

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Hypnosis for Fertility

Many couples have no problem in conceiving a child but unfortunately, 1 in 7 couples face fertility issues. I am trained in supporting couples and individual men and women to address their fertility issues. You may be surpised to learn that hypnosis can increase chances of natural conception by 110% and when combined with IVF increases chances of conception by up to 55% when compared with control group (See evidence here).

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Hypnosis for Post-natal Emotional Well-being

Having birthed your baby you may find that you need a little extra support, and it's important to acknowledge that becoming a parent in the 21st Century entails its own challenges. Amongst these are: the disintegration of the extended family and community support networks; longer working hours and increased pressure to return to work (for both mothers and fathers) and isolation and loss of identity. Hypnotherapy can help you regain your poise and balance as an individual and quickly connect you to the parent you are becoming.

 

 Although post-natal depression is commonly believed to appear within a few weeks of giving birth (if not at the birth), less well-documented is the post-natal depression that occurs later- anywhere from 4 months onwards. This is often due to the factors stated above but also to restimulation of early traumatic events in parents' lives. It is worth emphasising here that post-natal depression affects both men and women. I am particularly interested in supporting both parents through this challenging but potentially healing and rewarding process. I offer targeted hypnotherapy to help you return to your core-self and to parent calmly and compassionately.

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