Jo H-Gilbert Hypnotherapy

Jo H-Gilbert Hypnotherapy Clinical Hypnotherapist & Solution-Focused Psychotherapist. EMDR Practitioner. Practices in Hilperton Wiltshire, Bath, London and also online.

I work with adults and children/teens.

Sometimes anxiety isn’t something you need to fight.It’s something your mind has learned to doin an effort to protect yo...
20/04/2026

Sometimes anxiety isn’t something you need to fight.

It’s something your mind has learned to do
in an effort to protect you.

And what if, instead of trying to switch it off,
you simply noticed it differently today?

A small step:
Next time you feel that familiar feeling rising,
pause, and take one slower breath out.

Not to fix it.
Just to show your nervous system
that you are safe enough in this moment.

Change often begins quietly, like this.

If you’re looking for support, I offer calm, solution-focused hypnotherapy in Bath and Hilperton, Trowbridge.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

It’s not always the flying itself, it’s the way your mind and body react to it.The racing thoughts before you even get ...
20/04/2026

It’s not always the flying itself, it’s the way your mind and body react to it.

The racing thoughts before you even get to the airport.
The tension building as the plane doors close.
The feeling of being trapped, out of control, or on edge.

Fear of flying can feel very real in your body, even when logically, you know you’re safe.

And that’s because this response isn’t about logic.
It’s your brain trying to protect you.

The good news is, your brain can also learn a different response.

Through solution-focused hypnotherapy, I help you:
– Calm the nervous system
– Reduce anticipatory anxiety
– Feel more in control during travel
– Build a new, more relaxed association with flying

We don’t focus on everything that’s gone wrong.
Instead, we gently train your mind towards how you want to feel.

✨ Imagine arriving at the airport feeling calm
✨ Sitting on the plane more at ease
✨ Being able to travel freely again

I offer sessions in my peaceful therapy spaces in Bath, Trowbridge, Hilperton, as well as online.

If fear of flying has been holding you back, you don’t have to manage it alone.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

Hello, I’m Jo 👋I’m a solution-focused hypnotherapist working with adults and children who are ready to feel calmer, more...
19/04/2026

Hello, I’m Jo 👋

I’m a solution-focused hypnotherapist working with adults and children who are ready to feel calmer, more in control, and able to move forward in their lives.

Many of the people I support come to me feeling:
– Overwhelmed or anxious
– Stuck in unhelpful patterns
– Struggling with sleep or confidence
– Ready for change, but unsure how to get there

My approach is gentle, practical, and forward-focused.
We don’t spend sessions going over everything that’s gone wrong.
Instead, we work together to help your mind build new, more helpful patterns.

I work from welcoming, private therapy spaces in:
📍 Bath
📍 Trowbridge, Hilperton
💻 And online sessions are also available

If you’re curious about how hypnotherapy works or wondering if it could help you, you’re very welcome to take a look at my website or send me a message.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

17/04/2026

You might notice:
– Overthinking everything
– Feeling on edge or emotionally drained
– Wanting change, but struggling to take that first step

And underneath it all, a quiet desire for calm, clarity, and to feel more like yourself again.

Solution-focused hypnotherapy works gently with your mind and body, helping you move forward without needing to relive everything from the past.

It’s not about “fixing” you.
It’s about helping your brain do what it’s naturally designed to do, reset, refocus, and move towards a better place.

✨ Imagine feeling calmer
✨ Sleeping more deeply
✨ Responding, rather than reacting

I offer sessions in my peaceful therapy spaces in Bath, Trowbridge, and Hilperton, as well as online.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

Sometimes, past experiences don’t stay in the past.They show up in how you feel, react, and cope, even when you don’t wa...
17/04/2026

Sometimes, past experiences don’t stay in the past.

They show up in how you feel, react, and cope, even when you don’t want them to.

This is where EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) can help.

EMDR works by helping the brain process and “file away” difficult experiences, so they no longer feel as intense or overwhelming.

I support clients with:
✨ Trauma and PTSD
✨ Anxiety and panic
✨ Phobias
✨ Low confidence and self-worth
✨ Stress and overwhelm

Therapy doesn’t have to mean reliving everything, it can be a gentle, structured way to move forward.

If you’re curious about how this could help you, you’re very welcome to reach out.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

Not all anxiety looks the same.Sometimes it’s obvious… racing thoughts, panic, overwhelm.But sometimes it’s quieter.It m...
15/04/2026

Not all anxiety looks the same.

Sometimes it’s obvious… racing thoughts, panic, overwhelm.
But sometimes it’s quieter.

It might look like:
• Overthinking everything you said
• Struggling to switch off at night
• Feeling on edge for no clear reason
• Saying “yes” when you really mean “no”

And because it’s not always visible, it’s easy to dismiss, or push through.

But your mind and body are always communicating with you.

There are ways to understand it, calm it, and gently move forward.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

A gentle question for today…When was the last time you gave your mind a proper rest?Not scrolling.Not distracting.Just r...
13/04/2026

A gentle question for today…

When was the last time you gave your mind a proper rest?

Not scrolling.
Not distracting.
Just rest.

Even a few minutes of quiet can help your nervous system reset and begin to feel safer.

Today, you might try:
- Stepping outside for 5 minutes
- Taking 10 slow breaths
- Noticing what’s going right (even something small)

Small steps really do count. Your brain responds to them.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

Sometimes, people arrive in my therapy room feeling like they’ve “tried everything”, and nothing has quite worked.That’s...
12/04/2026

Sometimes, people arrive in my therapy room feeling like they’ve “tried everything”, and nothing has quite worked.

That’s often where we begin.

I’m Jo, a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, working with both adults and young people across Bath and Trowbridge. My approach isn’t about going over everything that’s gone wrong, it’s about gently helping you move towards what’s possible.

Together, we focus on:
✨ Understanding how your mind works
✨ Reducing overwhelm and anxiety
✨ Building small, meaningful steps forward

Change doesn’t have to be dramatic to be powerful.

If you’re ready for things to feel different, I’m here to support you.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

Not everything needs fixing today.Sometimes what your mind really needs is a pause.I often see people who are constantly...
11/04/2026

Not everything needs fixing today.

Sometimes what your mind really needs is a pause.

I often see people who are constantly “on”thinking, solving, pushing through.

But your nervous system isn’t designed to stay in that state all the time.

And when it does that’s when anxiety creeps in, sleep is affected,
and everything starts to feel harder than it should.

So today, instead of asking
“What do I need to get done?”

Try asking,
“What would help me feel a little calmer?”

A walk.
Fresh air.
A slower morning.
Even just a few quiet minutes.

Small shifts like these tell your brain:
you’re safe, you can settle.

And from there, everything begins to feel more manageable.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

Not all anxiety looks the same.For some, it’s constant overthinking.For others, it’s a tight chest, poor sleep, or feeli...
10/04/2026

Not all anxiety looks the same.

For some, it’s constant overthinking.
For others, it’s a tight chest, poor sleep, or feeling on edge for no clear reason.

Some people feel stuck, while others feel like they’re coping, but only just.

This is the work I do every day.

Helping people to:
• Quiet a busy mind
• Sleep more deeply
• Feel more in control of emotions
• Build confidence
• Let go of past experiences that still feel present

Not by going over everything again and again, but by focusing on how you want to feel and where you want to go next.

Change doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
It can be gentle. Steady. Possible.

If something here resonates, you’re not alone.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

I’ve been really drawn into watching the Artemis space mission. I keep thinking about the psychological preparation behi...
08/04/2026

I’ve been really drawn into watching the Artemis space mission. I keep thinking about the psychological preparation behind it.

Because imagine sitting on top of a rocket,
knowing what’s ahead requires absolute focus, trust, and calm.

That level of performance doesn’t come from chance.
It’s trained. Rehearsed. Conditioned.

Not just physically, but mentally.

Astronauts don’t eliminate fear.
They learn how to work with their minds, not against them.

And in many ways, it’s no different to everyday life.

Whether it’s exams, anxiety, presentations, or big life changes, your mind needs to feel safe before it can perform well.

That’s exactly what we do in hypnotherapy.
We create that internal steadiness so you can show up as your best self when it matters most.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

Over Easter, I gave myself something I often encourage others to do - space to reset.Walks in nature.Time at the gym.Sau...
07/04/2026

Over Easter, I gave myself something I often encourage others to do - space to reset.

Walks in nature.
Time at the gym.
Sauna and cold water.
Running and training.

And most importantly, slowing my nervous system down.

Because we can’t pour from an empty cup.
And we can’t feel calm if we’re constantly switched on.

What I noticed (and always come back to) is this:
calm isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you practice.

Small moments of rest.
Gentle movement.
Breathing space in your day.

This is the foundation of everything I share in my work.

Not perfection.
Not pressure.
Just learning how to bring your mind and body back to balance.

If you’re feeling stretched right now,
maybe your next step isn’t to do more, but to slow down, just a little.

www.johgilberthypnotherapy.com

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