Acorn2oak Hypnotherapy

13/06/2026

One of the things I love most about Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is seeing people regain their confidence and freedom.

Recently, I worked with a lady whose claustrophobia had a significant impact on her life, particularly when travelling on public transport and flying. The thought of being confined in a plane would trigger intense anxiety and stop her from enjoying family holidays abroad.

We began by focusing on reducing stress levels through our initial sessions. By emptying her “stress bucket,” she started sleeping better, feeling calmer, and operating more from her intellectual brain rather than her emotional, survival-based responses.

Once those foundations were in place, we used the Rewind Technique to help desensitise the emotional response linked to past experiences. Following that, we focused on creating a positive future through a reframe session, where she described exactly how she wanted her ideal flight experience to be.

Last week I received the most wonderful message and photo. She was sitting on a plane with her son, smiling and relaxed. Even when the flight was delayed on the runway, she remained completely calm.

This week, a beautiful thank-you card arrived through my letterbox. Moments like these remind me why I do what I do. ❤️

If unhelpful thoughts, feelings, or behaviours are holding you back from living the life you want, know that change is possible.

Reach out if you’d like to learn more about how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy works and how it could help you move towards the life you deserve.

MentalWellbeing

06/06/2026

I’m delighted to share that my article, From Fight or Flight to Rest and Repair: How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Supports the Nervous System, has been published in a magazine supporting people living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

When we live with persistent pain, the nervous system can become stuck in a heightened state of alertness, making it harder for the body and mind to access the calm, restorative state needed for recovery and wellbeing.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps people understand how stress, anxiety and the nervous system influence their experience of pain. Through relaxation, focused attention and positive therapeutic conversations, clients can learn to reduce stress, improve sleep, build resilience and support their brain in responding differently to pain.

While hypnotherapy is not a cure for chronic pain conditions, many people find it a valuable part of their pain management toolkit, helping them regain a greater sense of control and improve their quality of life.

I’m honoured to contribute to this important conversation and grateful for the opportunity to share how hypnotherapy can support those living with CRPS and other chronic pain conditions.

02/06/2026

Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing.

It often means you’ve been carrying more stress, pressure, and responsibility than your mind and body were designed to hold for so long.

When we’re under constant stress, we can become stuck in survival mode focused on getting through each day rather than truly living it. In that state, even the smallest tasks can feel overwhelming.

The good news is that survival mode is not a permanent state. As your nervous system begins to relax and feel safe again, clarity, motivation, and resilience can return.

As a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, I help people reduce stress, quiet an overactive mind, and move forward with greater confidence and calm. By working with the brain in a positive, solution-focused way, it becomes easier to step out of survival mode and reconnect with the version of yourself that feels capable, motivated, and in control.

You don’t need to have all the answers today. Sometimes the first step is simply giving yourself permission to slow down and recover.

💚If you’re feeling overwhelmed, support is available.

26/05/2026

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Warrington Wellbeing Festival on 11th July!

I’ve just completed my first Instagram Live with Becca, which has made me even more excited for what’s going to be a fantastic event.

Tickets are now on sale, and the festival is shaping up to be an inspiring day filled with a variety of wellbeing practitioners offering workshops, demonstrations, and experiences to support health and wellbeing.

I’m really looking forward to being part of it and meeting everyone on the day!

Let's meet Rachel from Acorn2oak Hypnotherapy

Rachel provides solution focused Hypnotherapy - she helps clients overcome anxiety, stress related issues, phobias and habits.

At the festival, Rachel will be sharing her story, giving a few nuggets about how the brain works and finihing off with delivering a beautiful guided relaxation also known as the trance part of the hypnotherapy session.

Go along and see her at 10:30am in the Elevation Station - it will definitely be a lovely session!

11th July 2026
10am - 4pm
The Engine Rooms, Birchwood Park

Marketplace tickets are £10 and all access tickets are £15 (£20 on the day) and under 18s are freeee

To book your tickets, click the link below:

www.warringtonwellbeingfestival.co.uk

22/05/2026

Stress doesn’t just affect how you feel, it changes how your brain functions.

When the brain is stuck in survival mode, the primitive part of the brain takes over, making it harder to think clearly, sleep well, stay motivated, or feel emotionally balanced.

That’s why anxiety, overwhelm, overthinking, and emotional exhaustion can feel impossible to “switch off.” Your brain is focused on protection, not performance.

The good news? The brain can learn to feel safe again.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress hormones, and create healthier thought patterns so you can start feeling more like yourself again.

Calm brain = clearer thinking, better sleep, and more emotional resilience.

19/05/2026

If you’re tired of feeling stuck with a chronic health condition, struggling to break unhealthy habits, or caught in negative thought patterns, hypnotherapy may be able to help.

By working with the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy can support positive change in a gentle, natural way with no harmful side effects.

If you’re open to trying a complementary therapy and would like to learn more, let’s have a conversation.

18/05/2026

Thank you, Gary from Warrington worldwide for your time and support. It was great to chat with you, and I’m really glad you raised the question about the difference between stage hypnosis and hypnotherapy - it’s important to challenge a few myths and misconceptions around hypnosis.

And just to clarify… no, I won’t make you cluck like a chicken. 🐔

17/05/2026

Big transformations rarely happen overnight.
It’s the small shifts (the tiny moments of choosing differently) that create real, lasting change.

One calmer reaction.
One better night’s sleep.
One moment of believing in yourself again.

Small changes build confidence, confidence builds momentum, and momentum can completely change the direction of your life.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy isn’t about endlessly looking backwards - it’s about helping you move forward, step by step, in a way that feels achievable and empowering.

Because even the smallest positive action today can lead to powerful change tomorrow

SmallStepsBigChanges

14/05/2026

When your mind is constantly racing, it’s hard to feel calm, focused, or in control.
We live in a world that encourages us to keep going, keep thinking, keep doing… but sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is slow down.

A calmer mind creates space for clarity, better decisions, deeper sleep, and emotional balance.

You don’t have to switch everything off overnight, even small moments of pause can make a big difference.

12/05/2026

Feeling so grateful for this lovely review from my client.

I genuinely love supporting people on their journey and seeing the positive changes that can happen through small, consistent steps. It’s not about a quick fix it’s about creating lasting change and a more positive future.

Remember, you are the most important project you will ever work on.

If you’re curious about how hypnotherapy could help you, I’d love to hear from you.