Calm Waters Hypnotherapy

Calm Waters Hypnotherapy Passionate, caring and friendly Hypnotherapist striving to help others realise their true potential Do you suffer with depression, anger or low moods?

My name is Steph Waters and I'm a Clinical Hypnotherapist specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy in Bristol and Online. This is a very positive therapy which has been clinically researched and proven to be extremely effective whilst also being a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Do you find yourself constantly fighting stress and anxiety? Do you suffer from panic attacks or confidence and

self esteem issues? Is your sleep pattern all over the place? Do you feel a lack of motivation, concentration and decision making? Or maybe you're having relationship problems or struggling to cope with major life events. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you with all of these problems and more.Taking the first step is sometimes the hardest part, but once you've taken that first step you definitely won't regret it! :)

My daughter went to her first festival this weekend… and if I’m honest, I was rather nervous about it. 😬Not because I di...
01/09/2026

My daughter went to her first festival this weekend… and if I’m honest, I was rather nervous about it. 😬

Not because I didn’t trust her, but because I’m a parent of a teenager! 🫣

When we purchased her ticket, I was so excited for her to have the experience. However, the closer we got to it, the more I started to worry about the 'what ifs!' and realising I couldn't be there to keep an eye on her.

My brain, of course, was more than happy to come up with a whole list of things that could go wrong. 😂

But this is where I had to take a leaf out of my own book!
I reminded myself that worrying doesn’t actually keep her safe.
It just keeps me nervous.

So rather than trying to stop the thoughts completely, I acknowledged them, took a breath and brought myself back to what I actually know. (The Facts!)

She’s sensible.
She’s prepared.
She knows what to do if she needs help.
She’s with people she trusts.
And most importantly… she deserves the chance to have these experiences.

I also remind myself that feeling worried doesn’t mean something bad is going to happen, it just means I care.

And actually, letting our children grow, explore and become independent means we have to get comfortable with being a little uncomfortable ourselves.

She had an amazing time, she's home safe and sound and I survived too! 😂❤️

For all the parents out there - I’d love to know, what’s the thing your child has done that made you think, “Oh God, I’m not sure I'm ready for this!”?

Steph 😊✨
Calm Waters Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy & EMDR therapy
Based in Bristol & Online

31/08/2026

I absolutely loved working with this lovely lady. In such a short space of time, watching her go from anxious and overwhelmed to feeling more confident was genuinely uplifting for me too. ✨

Something we talked about regarding how the brain works really resonated with her, so much so that she bought us matching chimp teddy's as a reminder and parting gift! 🐒😂

Helping people understand their brains, feel more in control and realise that change is possible is exactly why I love what I do 💚

And yes… the chimp still sits proudly in my office! 🐒

Steph 😊✨
Calm Waters Hypnotherapy, psychotherapy & EMDR therapy
Based in BS16, BS30 & online

One of the things I love about hypnotherapy is that you don’t always need to know exactly why you’re struggling before y...
29/08/2026

One of the things I love about hypnotherapy is that you don’t always need to know exactly why you’re struggling before you can start making changes.

Sometimes you just know that something isn’t quite right.

You’re overthinking everything.
You’re stuck in the same patterns.
You’re lacking confidence.
You’re putting things off.
You’re worrying about things that haven’t even happened yet.
Or perhaps you simply don’t feel quite like yourself.

And that’s where I think hypnotherapy can be really helpful.

It gives you the opportunity to slow things down, step out of the constant noise for a while, and start looking at the thoughts, habits and patterns that might be keeping you stuck.

There's no swinging watches or mind control...
It’s all about working together to help you understand yourself a little better and make positive changes that feel realistic and achievable for you.

And perhaps one of the biggest benefits? Just feeling a little more confident, calmer, clearer and in control.

That’s the bit I love most about the work I do, seeing someone start to realise that change really is possible.

Sometimes you just need a little help getting started. ❤

If you would like to book a consultation to find out how Hypnotherapy can help you, I would love to hear from you.

Steph 😊
Calm Waters Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy & EMDR therapy.
Based in BS16, BS30 & Online

Does anyone else feel like there’s a constant pressure to be doing something?Achieving something, improving something, p...
26/08/2026

Does anyone else feel like there’s a constant pressure to be doing something?

Achieving something, improving something, planning the next thing, building, being productive.

And sometimes I think we forget that it’s okay to just… exist.

To have a quiet weekend, to leave the chores, to take a break, to spend a day doing absolutely nothing useful, to not have the next five years mapped out.

I’m trying to get better at that.

Because life isn't just the big achievements and exciting milestones, a lot of it is the ordinary stuff in between.

And maybe we should appreciate that a little more.

Love, Steph 😊✨
Calm Waters Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy & EMDR therapy
Based in Bristol, BS16, BS30 & Online

A little reminder that you don't have to be “doing amazing” all the time.You can be grateful for your life and still hav...
24/08/2026

A little reminder that you don't have to be “doing amazing” all the time.

You can be grateful for your life and still have days where you feel completely fed up.

You can love your job and still need a break from it.

You can be excited about the future and still miss parts of the past.

You can have people you love around you and still feel lonely sometimes.

You can be making progress and still feel like you’re standing still.

I think we’re often too quick to put ourselves into one box, happy, sad, struggling, motivated, lost.

When actually, most of us are probably a bit of everything all at once.

So if you’re having one of those weeks where you don’t quite know how you feel or what you’re doing…

Same!

And maybe that’s okay. ❤️

Love Steph 😊✨
Calm Waters Hypnotherapy, Pyschotherapy & EMDR therapy

Four years ago, I lost my dad..I’ve learned that grief doesn’t always show up straight away and it doesn't disappear wit...
19/08/2026

Four years ago, I lost my dad..

I’ve learned that grief doesn’t always show up straight away and it doesn't disappear with time. Some days it catches you completely off guard, while other days you can think about the person you’ve lost and smile.

Four years on, I find myself choosing to hold onto the happy memories, the laughter, the little moments, the stories, and all the things that made him who he was. ❤️

I’m so grateful that alongside the sadness, I have a lifetime of beautiful memories to look back on and to share with my children.

I like to think that remembering him with a smile is one of the ways I keep his memory alive. 😊

Cheers to you today Dad. 🥂❤️

Grief doesn't always come from losing someone...We often think of grief as something we experience after a death, but gr...
15/08/2026

Grief doesn't always come from losing someone...

We often think of grief as something we experience after a death, but grief can take many different forms.

We can grieve people who are still very much alive. We can grieve a friendship, a relationship, a version of our family, a life we thought we'd have, or even a chapter of our own lives.

Sometimes things change and we're left missing what once was. So what do we do with that?

Perhaps the first step is allowing ourselves to acknowledge that it hurts, rather than trying to push the pain away.

We don't necessarily have to find someone to blame, decide who was right or wrong, or convince ourselves that we shouldn't miss them. We can simply recognise that something really mattered to us and that losing or changing that connection is painful.

And perhaps we don't need to rush to “move on” either.

We can allow ourselves to carry the memories, the love and everything that relationship or chapter meant to us, while slowly making space for what comes next.

And that doesn't mean forgetting someone or pretending it wasn't important. It simply means accepting that something has changed, whilst allowing ourselves to keep moving forward too.

Grief is a complex process, some losses take much longer to make peace with than others. Not every emotion can be squashed, solved or understood straight away. So be gentle with yourself, take your time, and remember that it's okay not to have everything figured out.

I hope you found this helpful today...

Steph,
Calm Waters Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy & EMDR therapy.
Based in Bristol BS16, BS30 & online.

Every person who comes to see me brings their own experiences, challenges and hopes with them, and it’s a real privilege...
12/08/2026

Every person who comes to see me brings their own experiences, challenges and hopes with them, and it’s a real privilege to be able to support them.

This testimonial particularly touched me because creating a space where someone feels safe, supported and genuinely listened to is at the heart of what I do.

And being able to watch someone grow in confidence, make changes and recognise their own strengths along the way is something I never take for granted.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has trusted me enough to let me be part of their journey. ❤

If you would like some extra help or support, I would love to hear from you too.

Steph 😊✨
Calm Waters Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy & EMDR therapy.
Based in Bristol BS16, BS30 & online.

Some days, you just wake up feeling... off.I had one of those days recently. I woke up feeling really flat, and no matte...
10/08/2026

Some days, you just wake up feeling... off.

I had one of those days recently. I woke up feeling really flat, and no matter what I did, I just couldn't seem to shift it.

I tried all the usual things. I spent time outside, tried to change my thoughts, kept busy, reminded myself of all the things I have to be grateful for... and although this helped a little, I still felt flat. 🫣

And then the next day, I woke up and I was fine. 🤷‍♀️

No big breakthrough. Nothing had changed. I just felt completely different, back to my normal self.

It made me think about how much pressure we sometimes put on ourselves to 'fix' how we're feeling. We assume there must be a reason, so we search for it. We think we should be able to shift it if we try hard enough. And when we can't, we can end up feeling frustrated with ourselves as well as feeling low.

We won't always find the answers. Sometimes perhaps we're just allowed to have a day where we're not quite ourselves, without needing to analyse it, solve it or turn it into something bigger.

Sometimes I think we just need to give ourselves permission to have an off day, without fighting it or trying so hard to make ourselves feel differently. Maybe we can simply notice it, be a little kinder to ourselves, and trust that tomorrow we may feel different.

I hope you found this helpful today. For regular advice, tips and general positivity, please like or follow my page.

Steph 😊✨
Calm Waters Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy & EMDR therapy.
Based in Bristol BS16, BS30 & online.

Not all relationships are meant to stay the same forever...I think one of the harder things to accept as we walk through...
31/07/2026

Not all relationships are meant to stay the same forever...

I think one of the harder things to accept as we walk through life is that relationships can change, even the ones that once felt unbreakable.

There can be people who were once such a huge part of our lives. The person you spoke to every day, shared everything with, and couldn’t imagine not having around.

And then, slowly, life changes. Different priorities, different experiences, different paths... and sometimes we find ourselves growing in different directions.

I’ve experienced this myself. A friendship that meant so much to me in my 20s gradually became more distant in my 30s. There was no big falling out, no anger or blame... just two lives evolving and changing in ways that meant the connection we once had wasn’t the same anymore.

And honestly, it hurt.

Because sometimes we don’t just miss the person, we miss the memories, the laughter, the feeling of being completely known by someone.

But I’ve also learnt that not every meaningful relationship is meant to stay exactly the same forever. Sometimes we outgrow relationships. Not because someone has done something wrong, but because we are no longer the same people we were when that connection first began.

Some relationships change shape. Some may find their way back to us in a different way, and some may quietly become a beautiful memory.

Whilst we can feel sadness for what has shifted, we can also be grateful for what that relationship gave us.

And there is something beautiful about knowing that our lives can continue to grow, and new connections can be made along the way.

I really hope you found this helpful today, for regular advice and general positivity, please like or follow my page. 😊👍

Steph ✨💚
Calm Waters Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy & EMDR therapy.
Based in Bristol BS16, BS30 & online.

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