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Diane Jennings Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

I am a qualified, professionally accredited clinical hypnotherapist

I am a qualified paediatric nurse and specialist practitioner in public health (health visitor), working in the NHS for nearly 20 years. I am a clinical hypnotherapist and feel passionate about supporting people to find solutions to their own problems or difficulties.

09/09/2026

🧠 Which One Sounds Most Like You?

Sometimes understanding ourselves starts with recognising our patterns.

So which of these sounds most familiar?

💭 I overthink everything.

💭 I struggle to switch off.

💭 I put everyone else's needs before my own.

💭 I worry about things that haven't happened yet.

💭 I constantly feel guilty for resting.

💭 I tell everyone I'm fine when I'm really not.

There's no right or wrong answer.

Just curiosity.

Pop the emoji that best describes you in the comments.

Diane 💕

07/09/2026

🎒 "I Don't Want To Go To School"

The first few weeks of a new school year can be tough.

As parents, we often expect things to settle once the school gates have reopened. But for some children, the anxiety doesn't disappear once they've started.

In fact, this is often when it becomes more noticeable.

You may find your child is suddenly more emotional in the mornings.

Perhaps they're exhausted after school.

Maybe they're becoming clingy, tearful, frustrated or unusually quiet.

You might hear things like:

💭 "I don't want to go."

💭 "I feel poorly."

💭 "Can I stay home today?"

It's important to remember that children are adjusting to a lot.

New routines.

New expectations.

New friendships.

New teachers.

New environments.

Even positive change can feel overwhelming.

Rather than rushing to reassure or solve the problem, try creating space for conversation.

Ask open questions.

Listen without judgement.

And remind them that it's okay to find change difficult.

Most importantly, let them know that they don't have to face those worries alone.

Sometimes the greatest gift we can give our children is simply feeling heard.

Diane 💕

04/09/2026

🌙 Be Honest...

When was the last time you truly switched off?

Not scrolling on your phone.

Not watching television while thinking about tomorrow.

Not answering emails.

Not mentally running through your to-do list.

I mean genuinely switched off.

For many people, the answer is "I can't remember."

We live in a world that encourages us to keep going, keep doing and keep achieving.

But our minds need rest too.

So tell me...

What helps you switch off and recharge?

A walk?
A bath?
A good book?
A coffee in peace?

I'd love some inspiration from you all. 💕

Diane

02/09/2026

🏫 School Anxiety Isn't Always About School

As parents, when a child says they don't want to go to school, our first thought is often:

"What happened at school?"

And sometimes there is a school-related reason.

But often, school anxiety isn't really about school at all.

It can be about:

💭 Worrying about making friends

💭 Fear of not fitting in

💭 Changes to routine

💭 Fear of failure or getting things wrong

💭 Feeling different from others

💭 Lack of confidence

💭 Separation from parents

💭 Worrying about situations they can't control

For children moving from primary school to secondary school, these worries can feel enormous.

What seems like a small concern to an adult can feel like the biggest challenge in the world to a child.

Starting a new school, finding classrooms, making new friends, managing homework, meeting new teachers... it's a lot.

Sometimes children don't have the words to explain what they're worried about.

Instead, their anxiety shows up through behaviour.

They become withdrawn.

Emotional.

Angry.

Quiet.

Or reluctant to go to school.

Rather than asking, "What's wrong?" sometimes a better question is:

"What feels difficult right now?"

That small shift can open up a completely different conversation.

Diane 💕

31/08/2026

🧠 The Mental Load Nobody Talks About

It's remembering the school trip form.

Booking the dentist appointment.

Buying the birthday present.

Knowing when the milk is running low.

Remembering the family plans.

Checking on elderly parents.

Managing work deadlines.

Planning meals.

Thinking about everyone else's needs before your own.

It's exhausting.

And the thing about mental load is that much of it is invisible.

Nobody sees it.

Nobody thanks you for remembering it.

Yet your brain is carrying it all day, every day.

Many women tell me they feel permanently overwhelmed but can't explain why.

Often it's not one big thing.

It's hundreds of little things.

Tiny responsibilities quietly piling up until their brain feels completely overloaded.

If you've ever thought, "I don't know why I'm so tired," this may be part of the answer.

Mental exhaustion is real.

And it's okay to acknowledge it.

Diane 💕

28/08/2026

💭 If You Could Give Your Younger Self One Piece Of Advice, What Would It Be?

Life has a wonderful way of teaching us lessons we never expected to learn.

Perhaps you'd tell your younger self:

✨ Stop worrying so much.
✨ Trust yourself.
✨ You don't have to please everyone.
✨ Everything will work out.
✨ Rest is productive too.

I'd probably tell mine:

"Be kinder to yourself. You're doing better than you think."

Now I'd love to hear yours.

What advice would you give your younger self if you had the chance?

Share it below 👇

Diane 💕

26/08/2026

🌿 Anxiety Loves "What If..."

What if I get it wrong?

What if they don't like me?

What if something bad happens?

What if I can't cope?

An anxious mind spends a lot of time living in imaginary futures.

It's constantly trying to predict problems before they happen.

The intention is actually good.

Your brain is trying to protect you.

The trouble is, most of the things we worry about never happen.

And while we're busy worrying about tomorrow, we're missing today.

We miss conversations.

Moments with family.

Opportunities.

Simple joys.

Because our attention is focused on a future that doesn't even exist yet.

Imagine how much energy you would have if your brain wasn't constantly preparing for worst-case scenarios.

That's one of the things I love about Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.

It helps people move away from fear and back towards possibility.

Away from "What if everything goes wrong?"

And towards "What if everything works out?"

Diane 💕

24/08/2026

🎒 Is Your Child Worried About Going Back To School?

As September approaches, many children start thinking about returning to school, moving up a year, or perhaps starting a completely new school.

For some children, this is exciting.

For others, it can feel overwhelming.

The challenge is that anxiety in children doesn't always look the way we expect it to.

It isn't always tears or saying they're worried.

Sometimes it looks like:

💭 Becoming clingy or needing extra reassurance

💭 Complaining of tummy aches or headaches

💭 Difficulty sleeping

💭 Becoming more emotional or irritable

💭 Withdrawing from friends or family

💭 Refusing to talk about school altogether

💭 Becoming unusually quiet

As parents, it's easy to assume they're being difficult or that they'll simply "grow out of it."

But often these behaviours are a child's way of communicating that something feels too big, too uncertain or too frightening for them to manage alone.

Starting a new school year is a significant transition, especially for children moving to secondary school or facing new teachers, friendships and expectations.

Sometimes they simply need support to help them navigate those feelings and build confidence in themselves.

If your child seems a little different as September approaches, trust your instincts.

A little understanding can go a long way.

Diane 💕

21/08/2026

✨ Let's Normalise This...

Which of these do you struggle with most?

A) Switching off at bedtime

B) Overthinking conversations

C) Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list

D) Worrying about things that haven't happened yet

E) Being your own worst critic

F) All of the above 😅

As a hypnotherapist, I can tell you that you're certainly not alone if you answered F.

Our brains are amazing, but sometimes they work a little too hard trying to protect us.

Pop your letter in the comments.

No judgement here, just curiosity.

Diane 💕

19/08/2026

🌷 You're Not Going Mad. Your Hormones Are Changing. 🌷

One of the saddest things I hear from women is:

"I think I'm losing my mind."

They tell me they've become forgetful.

They're crying over things that wouldn't normally upset them.

Their anxiety has appeared out of nowhere.

They're waking at 3am every night.

Their confidence has taken a knock.

They feel overwhelmed, emotional and exhausted.

And because these changes can happen gradually, many women start blaming themselves.

They think they're not coping.

They think they're failing.

They think they're somehow becoming weaker.

But often there is another explanation.

Hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect the chemicals in the brain responsible for mood, sleep, memory and emotional regulation.

In simple terms, the changes happening inside your body can have a huge impact on how you feel day to day.

That doesn't mean it's "all in your head."

It means your mind and body are closely connected.

The good news is that there are ways to support yourself through this transition.

Prioritising sleep.

Managing stress.

Moving your body.

Seeking professional support.

Learning how your brain works during times of change.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can be a valuable part of that support, helping to calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety and improve emotional wellbeing.

If you've been feeling unlike yourself lately, please know this:

You are not going mad.

You are not failing.

You are experiencing change.

And with the right support, you can navigate it with confidence and compassion.

Diane 💕

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