May 2023 - please note I am not taking on new clients
Pain Management Hypno-coaching Package
"Pain is whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever and wherever the person says it does." Margo McCaffery
Pain in any form can be tiring, debilitating, frustrating, anger making and scary. Sometimes all at once. You may also feel alone and misunderstood. Hypno-coaching addresses the difficulties of living with chronic/persistent pain.
I have lived with and managed intractable pain because I have scoliosis plus an ileo-transverse pseudarthrosis (often called Bertolotti) combined with sacroiliac issues from an out of line pelvis. During surgery to stabilise my sacroiliac joints the surgeon pushed a surgical screw into my L5 nerve root (you couldn't make it up). This left me disabled with foot drop, neuropathy, spinal arthritis and a variety of other issues.
Using the techniques that I share with clients I am able to have a full-ish life as an ambulatory wheelchair user.
I have lived with and managed intractable pain because I have scoliosis plus an ileo-transverse pseudarthrosis (often called Bertolotti) combined with sacroiliac issues from an out of line pelvis. During surgery to stabilise my sacroiliac joints the surgeon pushed a surgical screw into my L5 nerve root (you couldn't make it up). This left me disabled with foot drop, neuropathy, spinal arthritis and a variety of other issues.
Using the techniques that I share with clients I am able to have a full-ish life as an ambulatory wheelchair user.
From Pain into Comfort
What a strange effect words can have ~ pain for example. Just the word can almost make you hurt and if you already are then it can make it worse. However, I do not suggest we ignore the word or pretend it doesn't exist. The reality is that is does, it is real and we must manage we what we have. I am not a member of the 'pain does not equal harm' club.
One of the most annoying things about pain is that it fills your thoughts and if you are suffering with chronic pain it takes over everything you do because you have to think about the affect it might have on you: if you’ll hurt more or if you are unable to participate in something. It is hard to be spontaneous when you are hurting.
Another difficulty can be that if you haven’t got an obvious injury or disability it can be difficult for people you associate with to understand how debilitating it can be. And if they see you smile on one day they tend to assume that all is well.
How can hypno-coaching help?
You might have goals, ideas, frustrations, confusion and just want a sense of direction while managing (your condition/s or limitations) with a workable plan. It might be that you are in the midst of grief of your expected life. Or, you are unsure of what you really want you just know you'd like something different or to manage better.
You might not want to talk to your family or friends because you feel embarrassed or that you are burdening them or they have their own stuff going on. Maybe you have no-one to talk to about your personal experiences and feelings that are bubbling inside you.
Whatever you are experiencing is ok and I am here to listen, gently guide and help you.
What a strange effect words can have ~ pain for example. Just the word can almost make you hurt and if you already are then it can make it worse. However, I do not suggest we ignore the word or pretend it doesn't exist. The reality is that is does, it is real and we must manage we what we have. I am not a member of the 'pain does not equal harm' club.
One of the most annoying things about pain is that it fills your thoughts and if you are suffering with chronic pain it takes over everything you do because you have to think about the affect it might have on you: if you’ll hurt more or if you are unable to participate in something. It is hard to be spontaneous when you are hurting.
Another difficulty can be that if you haven’t got an obvious injury or disability it can be difficult for people you associate with to understand how debilitating it can be. And if they see you smile on one day they tend to assume that all is well.
How can hypno-coaching help?
You might have goals, ideas, frustrations, confusion and just want a sense of direction while managing (your condition/s or limitations) with a workable plan. It might be that you are in the midst of grief of your expected life. Or, you are unsure of what you really want you just know you'd like something different or to manage better.
You might not want to talk to your family or friends because you feel embarrassed or that you are burdening them or they have their own stuff going on. Maybe you have no-one to talk to about your personal experiences and feelings that are bubbling inside you.
Whatever you are experiencing is ok and I am here to listen, gently guide and help you.
Using hypnotic techniques combined with coaching ticks all the boxes.
Here are a few of the modalities that I use:
If you practice hypnotic-meditation you will find that you can gain better control. When you are in the trance state your brain releases endorphins, which are natural opiates. This creates the ‘feel good’ which can gently soothe pain in a way that you control.
I have over 30 years experience as a therapist/coach and I would love to help you to enjoy your life more.
This is about you. Your needs, your choices, your desires.
After each session I will send you the ‘key points’ email with suggestions for you to follow.
Here are a few of the modalities that I use:
- Hypnotherapy/self-hypnosis to give you a tool for life
- Coaching is a multi-faceted holistic approach to life in general or to work through specific issues or difficulties
- NLP is neuro linguistic programming. This is a selection of teachable tools that can be practised with or without other disciplines
- CBT is cognitive behavioural therapy. This is about acknowledging what is happening and doing something different to elicit change. Repeating behaviours creates alternative neural pathways and forms new habits
- Meditation and mindfulness is being 'in the now' in a calm controlled manner
- Stress management helps you notice triggers that may lead to potential flares ~ with pain or life flare ups
If you practice hypnotic-meditation you will find that you can gain better control. When you are in the trance state your brain releases endorphins, which are natural opiates. This creates the ‘feel good’ which can gently soothe pain in a way that you control.
I have over 30 years experience as a therapist/coach and I would love to help you to enjoy your life more.
This is about you. Your needs, your choices, your desires.
After each session I will send you the ‘key points’ email with suggestions for you to follow.
What is included:
5 x 45 minute sessions (Zoom, Whatsapp or Skype)
Pre-therapy questionnaire
A binaural beats music track
Contact between sessions
5 x 45 minute sessions (Zoom, Whatsapp or Skype)
Pre-therapy questionnaire
A binaural beats music track
Contact between sessions
FAQ
Q - Why do you combine hypnotherapy with coaching?
A - The combo ensures we work through whatever is necessary for you to live your best life.
Q - Where are the sessions?
A - You will be wherever you are comfortable as we meet 'remotely'.
Q - I suffer with anxiety and often have trouble coping. Can you help?
A - I will share techniques to instantly be used and be 'there' for you.
Q - Do I need to inform my doctor?
A - If you are receiving treatment your doctor must be informed as a matter of courtesy either by you or me. Even if you are not in treatment you are welcome to let your primary carer know or, if you prefer, I am happy to send a letter.
Q - Do you accept medical insurance payments?
A - If your Primary Carer or Consultant wishes to refer to me it is your responsibility to check the protocol of your insurance company. If you wish to self-refer you might be able to claim back your payment. I am happy to supply a paid invoice.
Please note: I do not diagnose or prescribe.
A - The combo ensures we work through whatever is necessary for you to live your best life.
Q - Where are the sessions?
A - You will be wherever you are comfortable as we meet 'remotely'.
Q - I suffer with anxiety and often have trouble coping. Can you help?
A - I will share techniques to instantly be used and be 'there' for you.
Q - Do I need to inform my doctor?
A - If you are receiving treatment your doctor must be informed as a matter of courtesy either by you or me. Even if you are not in treatment you are welcome to let your primary carer know or, if you prefer, I am happy to send a letter.
Q - Do you accept medical insurance payments?
A - If your Primary Carer or Consultant wishes to refer to me it is your responsibility to check the protocol of your insurance company. If you wish to self-refer you might be able to claim back your payment. I am happy to supply a paid invoice.
Please note: I do not diagnose or prescribe.
People saying nice thingsIt was so good I became a hypnotherapist myself, JH
Still wondering how it works but pleased it does, JJ Extraordinary. It is like Barbara knows my head and heart inside-out, PB Many tried, many failed but she got me, AM Had a wonderful hypnotherapy session with the lovely Barbara Ford-Hammond recently. All I can say or will say... is that sometimes we just need to let go and open to suggest that comes with a heart felt embrace, PC |
Accredited Practitioner ~ Hypnotherapy, Coaching, Reiki Master
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