<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Helen's Hypnotherapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dorset Hypnotherapy Practice]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:06:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Rebranding to Dorset Hypnotherapy Practice: A New Chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same practice, new name! From Helen's Hypnotherapy to Dorset Hypnotherapy Practice I’m excited to share an important update! Helen’s Hypnotherapy is now becoming Dorset Hypnotherapy Practice. While the name is changing, the heart of my work remains exactly the same: a personal, professional and confidential service dedicated to helping people feel calmer, more in control, and better equipped to move forward in their lives. Why the change? Over quite a short period of time, my work has...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/rebranding-to-dorset-hypnotherapy-practice-a-new-chapter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d23ba3072d140cb958f342</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:18:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_1e73d94df3334818979e3ef1a77ac5a5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Group Hypnotherapy Workshops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sessions in your workplace, at a local venue, or online. While one-to-one hypnotherapy can be incredibly powerful, there is also something uniquely supportive about working in a group setting, where change happens not just individually, but collectively. A different way to experience change Group hypnotherapy offers a calm, structured space where you can begin to quiet the mind, build resilience, and develop more helpful patterns of thinking. There is no pressure to speak or share anything...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/the-power-of-group-hypnotherapy-workshops</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6657c60f0b8e113502c39</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:46:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9b439e91fbfb42c883e229c448e785f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Racing Mind to Restful Sleep - how to get back to sleep when you wake in the night.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sleep is essential for emptying our 'stress bucket', supporting anxiety reduction and emotional regulation. Many people come to hypnotherapy because they want to improve their sleep. Sometimes this is their main concern: difficulty falling asleep, waking in the night, or never quite feeling rested. But more often, sleep is just one part of a bigger picture. Not sleeping well can become a gentle signal from the mind and body that we are out of balance, an invitation to look a little deeper....]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/from-racing-mind-to-restful-sleep-how-to-get-back-to-sleep-when-you-wake-in-the-night</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c65bdd495b6130434e159e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:59:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a194a8c5b7d44d048169af9d0c54faab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Hypnotherapy Helped Eliminate a 15-Year Fear of Flying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fear of flying (aerophobia) is very common, affecting up to 40% of people with some degree of anxiety. Around 5% of the population experiences severe anxiety, with a debilitating phobia that prevents them from flying at all. Fear of flying - particularly turbulence - is something many people silently struggle with. For some, it becomes progressively worse over time, limiting both personal and professional opportunities. Recently, I worked with a client who had experienced exactly this. Over a...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/how-hypnotherapy-helped-eliminate-a-15-year-fear-of-flying</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b988af2ed53b993db8edaa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:36:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7847f2735afc40378e55175c898e8c6e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why So Many Smokers Are Thinking About Quitting Right Now ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the UK, something interesting is happening: more smokers than ever are thinking seriously about quitting. If you’ve recently caught yourself wondering whether it’s time to stop smoking or vaping, you’re far from alone. In fact, national statistics show that millions of people across Britain are reconsidering their relationship with nicotine. Below are 5 of the key reasons why quitting smoking is on so many people’s minds right now. 1. More People Are Quitting Than Ever Before Recent UK...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/why-so-many-smokers-are-thinking-about-quitting-right-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b43026c0bc1d0b8e9f41c9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:46:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_fd5bf239670a4c058ee28dd3ccad4e79~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking Lasting Change: The Evidence Behind Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the things I love about Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH), and what drew me to studying it in the first place, is that it’s firmly grounded in science. The neuroscience of positive change is fascinating, and studies consistently show that SFH can create meaningful, long-lasting shifts, often in just a few sessions. While hypnotherapy encompasses many techniques and styles, SFH stands out because it is rooted in neuroscience and psychology, with rigorous training, supervision, and...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/unlocking-lasting-change-the-evidence-behind-solution-focused-hypnotherapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ac68f529fc34c427940a34</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:16:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2f69251cb244a16a0c1f7d6f87aba1e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sobo Beach Workshops - Join me at this beautiful location!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am so excited to begin weekly hypnotherapy group workshops at Sobo Beach Cafe . This wonderful location is going to be so relaxing, with gorgeous views and the sounds of the ocean as we get together for an hour's uplifting relaxation and motivation, with the top deck of the bus (at the best cafe location in Dorset!) to ourselves. Once the summer comes, weather and crowds permitting we will be able to move some sessions to the beach and feel the warmth of the sun to add to the experience....]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/sobo-beach-workshops-join-me-at-this-beautiful-location</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698c7257d558b030957be1d3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:15:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_0421a7a9cae44d58a7b2a175f43b5019~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens to Your Brain During Hypnosis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People often ask me what hypnosis actually feels like. Are you asleep? Are you unaware? Are you “under”? The answer is no to all of those - and it's actually far simpler. You are not unconscious, and you are never out of control. In fact, during solution-focused hypnotherapy, you are accessing some of the most capable and intelligent parts of your brain. It is not about switching off, it is about settling down. Most of us live far more in fight, flight or freeze mode than we realise. The...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/what-happens-to-your-brain-during-hypnosis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699cae036a57e93c18598a06</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:59:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_81364d356dfa4b7d976c98717904aee9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you caught in an anxiety loop – and you feel you can’t escape?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I see clients with generalised anxiety, they often have a strong cycle of negative self-talk and self-criticism… a relentless mental loop that keeps anxiety firmly in place. Anxiety is caused by negative thinking about what’s going on for us now, as well as negatively forecasting the future or dwelling on the past. It’s fuelled by an ongoing inner dialogue.  Thoughts race around, such as: 	“I’m not good enough.” 	“I’m going to get this wrong.” 	“Something bad is about to happen.” 	“I...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/are-you-caught-in-an-anxiety-loop-and-you-feel-you-can-t-escape</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69920c87884976137da710d4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:17:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/599d5afdcec7458e9a131b2189cfd232.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Featured in CPHT News February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was delighted to be featured in the CPHT newsletter this month. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out on their site: https://www.cpht.co.uk/news-and-updates/ And the full article below! Embracing a Positive Future: My Journey into SFH and rapid performance improvement February 4, 2026 By Helen Wilks , DSFH, HPD “I’m a brand-new graduate from CPHT Bristol, having recently gained my Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH) and the externally accredited Hypnotherapy Practitioner...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/featured-in-cpht-news-february-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6985cd042764679ea710355b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:18:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_5dd8b89e1f3345afb959a12d9bb181f3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_722,h_790,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Back - Free Workshops for Parents/Carers of SEN children and adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporting a child or adult with additional needs can of course be rewarding, but it can also be emotionally and mentally exhausting. Parents and carers of those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) often carry a level of responsibility, worry, and constant alertness that others may never fully see or experience. I count myself in that group, having an adult daughter with a learning disability. We feel we have to stay strong, keep going, and put ourselves last, sometimes for many years at a...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/giving-back-free-workshops-for-parents-carers-of-sen-children-and-adults</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6985c7927004b37905514aa0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:10:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_cea49ce6e22b475c8ce8517df8515606~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Is Particularly Good for the Teenage Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being a teenager has never been easy - but today’s teens are growing up in a world of constant pressure, comparison and uncertainty. Anxiety, low mood and stress are increasingly common, and with NHS mental health waiting lists currently at an all-time high, many young people are left waiting months (or longer) for support at a time when they need it most. This is where  solution focused hypnotherapy (SFH) can make a powerful difference  - particularly for the teenage brain. Scroll to the end...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/why-solution-focused-hypnotherapy-is-particularly-good-for-the-teenage-brain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697f0e0fafd4a3da35113091</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:43:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_2a1ee45f5f5e4c1697662688109c9128~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedding Anxiety - You Don't Have to Dread the Big Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wedding anxiety is more common than you think When people imagine a wedding day, they often picture excitement, joy and romance. What’s talked about far less is the anxiety that can manifest.  Worries about all sorts of things can build up and take over - for the bride, the groom, or anyone involved in the wedding party: Nervous brides who dread being the centre of attention Grooms lying awake, worrying about vows or speeches Best men feeling physically sick at the thought of standing up and...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/wedding-anxiety-you-don-t-have-to-dread-the-big-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69778d2f8aff15125e7b4254</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:39:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_d89b2588316a4af28770de6f4950c223~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Find the 'Best Hypnotherapist Near Me' - Step-by-Step Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Find the Best Hypnotherapist Near Me in Ferndown, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole &#38; Across Dorset in 2026 – Step-by-Step Guide You’re here because you want real change, whether that’s finally calming anxiety, breaking a phobia, regaining control, or kicking a habit that’s been holding you back. The good news? Hypnotherapy is a fast-growing, modern therapy, and there are excellent hypnotherapists right across Dorset, including many such as myself who are fully registered with respected...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/how-to-find-the-best-hypnotherapist-near-me-step-by-step-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6970d8882ebbdbad74e48a6a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:02:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_1e364f50c0cb49e09de3c1b4bdf8199a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_688,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Fear Shrinks Your World...And How It Can Grow Again with SFH]]></title><description><![CDATA[What would life look like without fear holding you back? Without avoiding certain situations? Spending time outdoors helps me look after my wellbeing. Getting fresh air and being in nature reminds me to slow down, appreciate what’s around me, and put things into perspective. I’m lucky to live near the New Forest with its wild horses, and the dramatic cliffs of the Dorset coast, which gives me plenty of chances to get outside, clear my head, and unwind. I also love a break every now and then,...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/when-fear-shrinks-your-world-and-how-it-can-grow-again-with-sfh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6970d2e32ebbdbad74e473d6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:43:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_89102a1963c042bc991cd1424474ca2d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_288,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Christmas Overwhelm: A Gentle Guide to Staying Grounded]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the season picks up speed and we hurtle closer to Christmas and New Year celebrations, I wanted to pause and offer you a quiet anchor, a gentle reminder that calm and connection are always available to you, even amid the bustle and chaos. Christmas has a way of bringing up deep-seated feelings: the urge to please everyone, unspoken family expectations, bittersweet memories, or that nagging sense of falling short, or wanting everything to be perfect. If any of this is surfacing for you...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/navigating-christmas-overwhelm-a-gentle-guide-to-staying-grounded</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6940726c24d4646829ca3eb2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:02:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_d1850dcf756e4f6383bbce9ff7eaf778~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Day My Bike Accident Taught Me the True Power of Self-Hypnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cycling in Copenhagen last year - no accidents that day! As a clinical hypnotherapist, I've spent hundreds of hours helping clients tap into the incredible power of their minds to reduce anxiety and overcome challenges, including managing pain. I have been privileged to support clients to make dramatic changes (and experienced some for myself), but nothing prepared me for the day I had to put hypnosis to the ultimate test. Last week's bike ride started off like any other. I had cycled for a...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/the-day-my-bike-accident-taught-me-the-true-power-of-self-hypnosis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6940674433c5123904ea2b25</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:25:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_fd2c9d39bb9e462daa7acbe3cb93aa2c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking Lasting Change: The Neuroscience of the 3Ps]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're like many of my clients at Helen's Hypnotherapy, you've probably felt that pull toward change but wondered, How do I even get started?, and then  How do I make it stick?   Today, I want to dive deeper into a framework that I talk about a lot with clients, one that's at the heart of Solution Focused practice - the power of the 3Ps . It can sound like simple feel-good advice. However, this concept is grounded in neuroscience, showing us exactly how to harness our brain's incredible...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/unlocking-lasting-change-the-neuroscience-of-the-3ps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6940593b441da91c2d83c493</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:45:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_553fc95a63c844ff95cedd26bb0c55af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Simple Trick to Calm Anxiety in Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety doesn’t care if you’re in a meeting, on a train, or lying awake in bed at 3a.m. When it hits, your primitive brain takes control: maybe your heart is racing, your stomach is churning...your thoughts are definitely spiralling, and suddenly everything feels like a threat. The great news is that you can gently hand control back to your intelligent, rational brain in under two minutes with an incredibly simple technique. It’s called the 3-3-3 Rule , and it’s one of the many tools I teach...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/a-simple-trick-to-calm-anxiety-in-minutes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69358f9ba3040818e61429ff</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:50:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_10aa89483509426e81b3e872ed23eabf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does the NHS Recognise Hypnotherapy? The Growing Embrace of Hypnosis in Mainstream Medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are all acutely aware that the UK's National Health Service (NHS) is struggling with a lack of funding and constant staffing pressures – and we know that mental health challenges are on the rise. If a therapy presents itself that’s able to deliver fast and provide long-lasting results, then surely the NHS would leap on that? Enter clinical hypnotherapy. Scepticism Has Held It Back Hypnosis has long been associated with stage shows, and the science behind it has been a mystery to the...]]></description><link>https://www.dorsethypnotherapypractice.co.uk/post/does-the-nhs-recognise-hypnotherapy-the-growing-embrace-of-hypnosis-in-mainstream-medicine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6935862d79a98c627a605b8b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:08:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/939cb2_189d58d0e9dc4d37bcde0d4485bb00e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Wilks</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>