Hypnotherapy for depression
Depression may present as low mood, lack of motivation, reduced enjoyment, or ongoing mental fatigue. Hypnotherapy for depression can support you in making gradual, manageable changes and help lift the weight that depression can bring.
This approach can be helpful if symptoms feel persistent or if you’re looking for additional support alongside other forms of care.
Hypnosis and depression
Depression isn’t just about mood. It’s closely linked to how the nervous system, attention, and thinking patterns are functioning.
Hypnosis connects to depression in several evidence-supported ways. It encourages a state of deep relaxation, helping calm the stress response and support emotional regulation. By focusing attention, hypnosis can also reduce repetitive thinking and support more flexible thought patterns. Over time, this approach may help improve motivation and make everyday activities feel more manageable.
How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps with depression
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines talking therapy with hypnosis. The focus is on your strengths, resources, and the changes you want to see, rather than analysing the past. During sessions we identify small, practical steps that can support positive change.
Hypnosis helps the nervous system relax, reduces the intensity of unhelpful thinking, and makes the mind more open to new ways of responding. Over time, this can support clearer thinking, improved emotional regulation, and a greater sense of balance.
Next steps
Reaching out for help with depression is a big step. I offer a free 15 minute discovery call so you can decide whether it's right for you.
Hypnotherapy can be used alongside appropriate medical or psychological support. If you are experiencing severe distress or thoughts of self-harm, it’s important to seek additional help. You can speak to your GP, NHS 111 or contact the Samaritans on 116 123 for confidential support, available 24/7.
Fees
Starting from:
£72 per session
The number of sessions required will depend on your personal goals.
About me
Sally Nicholls (SFHD, LPHP, MNRPC). I’m a Clinical Hypnotherapist, specialising in Solution Focused Brief Therapy techniques.
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