Working With Anxiety: How Hypnotherapy Can Help

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Jun 5
3 min read

By Debbie Vaughan, Clinical Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist

BSc (Hons), DSFH, HPD, MAfSFH, MNCH, CNHC (Accred.)

Anxiety affects so many people—far more than most of us realise. As a clinical psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, I work with clients every single day who are living with anxiety that interferes with their work, sleep, relationships, and overall sense of wellbeing.

Based in Colwyn Bay and offering sessions both online and face-to-face in Colwyn Bay and Caernarfon, I specialise in helping people move forward from anxiety using solution-focused hypnotherapy—a gentle yet powerful approach that supports calm, clarity and confidence without needing to revisit the past.

Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. It’s designed to protect us—but when it becomes excessive, it can feel like it’s taking over your life. Anxiety can present in many ways:

A racing mind that won’t switch off
Trouble sleeping
Physical tension or an unsettled stomach
Feeling constantly on edge or irritable
Avoiding people or situations due to fear or worry

Some clients know exactly what’s triggering their anxiety. Others don’t—and that’s okay. You don’t need to understand why to begin making positive changes. My approach is forward-focused, practical, and empowering.

What Is Hypnotherapy and How Does It Help?

Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy combines modern psychotherapy with guided hypnosis to help you move toward the future you want—without analysing the past.

Hypnosis itself is simply a relaxed, focused state where your subconscious mind is more open to helpful suggestions. You remain in control throughout. Together, we use this state to shift patterns of thinking that may be feeding your anxiety.

Hypnotherapy helps with anxiety by:

Calming your nervous system – reducing physical symptoms like racing thoughts and tension
Building new thought patterns – so you feel more in control, confident, and capable
Equipping you with tools – self-hypnosis and relaxation techniques to use anytime you need
Supporting positive change – without needing to dwell on problems or revisit distressing memories

What Does the Research Say?

A growing body of research supports the use of hypnotherapy for anxiety.

Studies have shown it can significantly reduce symptoms, especially when combined with a forward-focused therapeutic approach.
Hypnotherapy has been found effective for generalised anxiety, panic, and even health-related anxiety (like dental or medical fears).
A 2020 review in Frontiers in Psychology found consistent anxiety-reducing benefits across multiple clinical studies.

In my own clinic, I see first-hand how clients begin to feel better—often quicker than they expected.

Real Support for Real People

Whether you're struggling with constant worry, panic attacks, or the feeling that anxiety is holding you back, I offer a warm, supportive, and professional space to help you move forward.

You can work with me:

Online from anywhere in the UK, using secure video sessions
In person at my clinics in Colwyn Bay and Caernarfon

Every week, I help people just like you find relief from anxiety, regain their confidence, and enjoy life again—without going over old ground.

Let’s Work Together

If anxiety is affecting your life and you're ready to take that first positive step, I invite you to get in touch. I’d be happy to speak with you about how solution-focused hypnotherapy could support you.

🔗 Visit: www.debbievaughanhypnotherapy.co.uk

📍 Clinics: Colwyn Bay | Caernarfon | Online

📱 Instagram & Facebook: @debbievaughanhypnotherapy

Start your journey to calm, clarity, and confidence today.

You don’t need to manage anxiety alone—and with the right support, change is possible.