Hypnotherapy with Gabrielle

31/03/2026

Sometimes, it’s the first and last few minutes that stay with someone the longest. The therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. Trust and rapport are all built on language used. Not everyone can name a feeling either, its easy to slip into automatic responses from day to day social interactions. You only have the therapeutic hour to truly hear someone. Here are some Person Centred openers and closers that give clients the space to explore emotions openly.

Open, gentle beginnings like “Where would you like to start today?” can offer autonomy and signal that the space truly belongs to the client. Similarly, ending with “time’s up” can feel abrupt, leaving someone carrying emotion without space to process or ground.

31/03/2026

Sometimes its easy to let your mind lead you into overthinking, over analysing,, thoughts such as 'im not good enough', 'no one wants to hear what I have to say' 'they must have thought I was an idiot', 'I must get this done so I can relax' 'my stomach is huge, no one would want me'. To- do lists repeated on a loop, starting a task, getting distracted and starting another, to just keep going and keep doing. And no wonder- society demands high output. Im here to guide you into habits that stop this automatic thought pattern, to control your 'monkey mind' to take time for yourself to de- stress and manage workloads realistically. I give you the tools and techniques to input back to yourself, and this is possible in our modern society, you've just never been taught how. I teach you how your brain works, why it might seem like its working against you and help you become best friends with your subconscious- (where up to 90% of your thoughts come from) and not a passive recipient of it. I use my background in Psychology, my mindfulness practice and my therapeutic training to combine bespoke packages just for you- no AI.

I am offering a discount for online sessions, the link is www.gabriellesguidance.co.uk to book your free consultation or message me to start your journey to inner peace today. 🧠😌

If you would like to spring clean your mind comment 'my brain is my home' for your free PDF workbook. Lets start April with a new zest for life, lets thrive- not just survive.

Yes- I could call it a buzz word such as a nervous system reset or a wellbeing workshop, etc but its just words and im here for the science of studied techniques. Plus my sessions are much more than that.
Yes- you could go to a sound bath or massages etc, to relax and regulate but thats temporary. You need to know how to maintain that inner peace, in your home (your brain) and that starts with psychoeducation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapeutic techniques and hypnotherapy in a powerful and unique combination that you can only find with Hypnotherapy with Gabrielle. My sessions requires work and effort from your part, so if your not ready to work in collaboration then my sessions are not for you.

28/03/2026

Hypnotherapy is recognised by the NHS as a complementary therapy tool, and in some parts of the country available under the NHS for irritable bowel syndrome, with trials in Somerset using Hypnotherapy for pain management in the NHS. Apart from winning Hypnotherapist of the Year, I am also registered with the National Hypnotherapy Society. I have a degree in Psychology and have a Chrysalis Level 3 Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills. I also have an enhanced DBS and I am registered with the ISO.

Every day more studies are contributing to debunking myths around Hypnotherapy, why wait for Society to catch up? This technique has been around since the beginning of human civilisation, used by celebrities and royals alike.

I take private medical insurance too, so if you would like to book a free consultation with me, visit www.gabriellesguidance.co.uk to get yours now 😊

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/hypnotherapy/

Read more about hypnotherapy, which is a type of complementary therapy that uses hypnosis – an altered state of consciousness.

27/03/2026

Milton H. Erickson (1901–1980) is considered the "father of modern hypnotherapy". Unlike traditional hypnotherapy, Ericksonian hypnotherapy uses indirect suggestion, metaphor and storytelling to alter behaviour, rather than direct suggestion.

At the age of 17, he was paralysed by polio. Immobilised by his condition, Erickson began to observe the people around him.

By concentrating on the memory of his body’s previous muscular activity, he was able to slowly regain control and movement of his body. Eventually, he was able to talk and regained the use of his arms. While he never regained full use of his legs, he was able to walk with a cane.

Read the full Blog article here:
https://www.gabriellesguidance.co.uk/blog/who-was-milton-erikson

26/03/2026

Hey, im running the Brighton Marathon Weekend for the Alzheimer's Society. Massive thank you to everyone who has supported me and donated, and to those who attended my fundraiser. The big day is the 12th of April so there's still time to donate.
If you are able to, any amount will help and the link to donate is :

https://2026brightonmarathonweekend.enthuse.com/pf/gabrielle-james?utm_source=enthuse&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=website&utm_content=BRIpageURL&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTY3MDY3MzQzMzUyNDI3AAGngzENzRI9241ZqgMEgHCkngMkIIo0ff9dO3nVxbzfDPxBqa3heVxGbGCq1qM_aem_0CGpgrSXA-QI6mocxI2OcA

Please feel free to share my post 😊

Today I completed my last long training run, comment below your guess of my full marathon time 🏃‍♀️

For anyone else running I also have a free or donation hypnotherapy recording for running, just enter the codes on my website to download instantly, click here to download the recording;

https://www.gabriellesguidance.co.uk/store/p/running-performance

With all the love,

Gabby

24/03/2026

The NHS acknowledges that hypnotherapy can help with anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), smoking cessation, pain management, and some phobias.
Its reputation is down to years of conditioning that it is part of the occult from the church in the 1700's, today stage hypnosis has further impacted this false belief. Hypnotherapy is not mind control and never has been. It is a natural human state, it is a therapeutic technique used since the beginning of human civilisation and has done a full circle to now being trialled in the NHS. It was used as anaesthetic before modern medicine. The celebrities and royals have known this for centuries. Its not a trance or altered state of consciousness- it is a normal human state, which modern society has deemed it near impossible to access unless your taught how- if you'd like to book in with me the link is in my bio.

Online remote | Bristol & Bath | Mobile

www.gabriellesguidance.co.uk

21/03/2026

Happy # all ☀️

18/03/2026

Milton Erickson was a pioneering psychiatrist and the father of modern hypnotherapy, a man who turned immense personal struggle into profound healing. After being paralysed by polio, he studied his own body and mind with extraordinary focus, using visualisation, micro-movements, and self-hypnosis to gradually regain mobility.
Known for teaching himself (and the world) that the unconscious mind holds powerful resources for healing and change.
His life is a reminder: sometimes the deepest healing begins within.

18/03/2026

Have you ever asked yourself: Who am I?

You might say, “I’m a good mum” or “I enjoy painting”… but do you truly know your lifes purpose?
Do you believe in yourself enough to go after what you really want?
Do you have the confidence to break the habits holding you back from reaching your full potential?

At Gabrielle’s Guidance, I help you reconnect with your true self, building transformative confidence, a kinder inner critic with the self-love you deserve because I believe confidence affects every and all aspects of your life.

Hypnotherapy deals with low confidence from the source- your subconscious.

Your subconscious holds the beliefs you have about yourself, being bullied or being made to feel less than you are, in childhood or adulthood, negatively effects confidence. All you have to do is be open to relax fully for 45 minutes whilst I talk to your subconscious, you will be fully aware and it is not mind control. (Your subconscious will not accept changed you do not want) more information on the science behind this ancient and innovative therapeutic technique can be found on my website.

By living authentically, you thrive not just plod along.

Book your session today and I am here to guide you every step of the way.

I also provide Hypnotherapy for;

Anxiety Relief

Stress Reduction and Burnout

Weight Management

Smoking and Va**ng Cessation

Fears and Phobias

Sport and Athletic Performance Enhancement

Goal Attainment

Pain Management

Habit Control

Award-Winning (Hypnotherapist of the Year 2025)| Regulated by the National Hypnotherapy Society | Insured, DBS checked and ISO data compliant | qualified and experienced (BSc Hons Psychology, Dip Hyp CS, Dip CST) | No AI or chatGPT to create therapy treatment plans.

Bristol | Bath | Remote Online via Zoom | Mobile

I offer a free consultation, enquire below;

www.gabriellesguidance.co.uk

18/03/2026

At Gabrielle’s Guidance, I believe confidence is key. Confidence impacts every aspect of your life. I specialise in helping you feel truly confident by boosting your self-worth and nurturing inner self-belief, starting at the source: your subconscious.
Book a session today to begin your self-love journey and experience the transformative power of unshakable confidence and a kind, supportive inner critic.

To book; visit my website, www.gabriellesguidance.co.uk and complete the contact form, I look forward to hearing from you 😊

17/03/2026

Behind the scenes: regulating and resetting, grounding myself so I can give my best to my clients.