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Diane Jennings Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

I am a qualified, professionally accredited clinical hypnotherapist

I am a qualified paediatric nurse and specialist practitioner in public health (health visitor), working in the NHS for nearly 20 years. I am a clinical hypnotherapist and feel passionate about supporting people to find solutions to their own problems or difficulties.

18/09/2026

🌟 To The Parent Whose Child Is Finding School Hard Right Now...

I want you to know something.

You're not failing.

And neither is your child.

Social media has a funny way of making it look as though everyone else's children skip happily into school every morning without a care in the world.

The reality is often very different.

Many children struggle with the transition back to school.

Some worry about friendships.

Some worry about getting things wrong.

Some miss the comfort and predictability of being at home.

Others simply feel overwhelmed by all the changes around them.

And whilst it can be heartbreaking to watch, it doesn't mean there is something wrong.

It means your child is human.

What they need most right now isn't pressure to "just get on with it."

They need patience.

Understanding.

Reassurance.

And confidence that the adults around them believe they can cope.

Transitions take time.

Confidence takes time.

New routines take time.

Be gentle with yourself and with them.

You may not see it day by day, but they are learning, adapting and growing stronger with every step they take.

Diane 💕

16/09/2026

🌿 "I Don't Know Why I'm So Emotional Lately"

Have you found yourself crying more easily?

Feeling irritated over small things?

Getting overwhelmed by situations you would normally handle with ease?

If so, you're not alone.

When we're stressed, anxious or emotionally exhausted, our tolerance levels become much lower.

Things that we would normally brush off suddenly feel much bigger.

We become less patient.

More reactive.

More emotional.

And often we end up being hard on ourselves because of it.

But here's what I want you to remember:

Being emotional doesn't mean you're weak.

It doesn't mean you're failing.

It doesn't mean you're losing control.

It may simply be a sign that your mind and body have been under pressure for too long.

Sometimes those tears, frustrations and feelings are your brain's way of saying:

"I need a rest."

"I need support."

"I need a little kindness."

So if you've been feeling more emotional than usual lately, try speaking to yourself the way you would speak to a friend.

With understanding.

With compassion.

And without judgement.

Because you're doing the best you can.

Diane 💕

14/09/2026

✨ Fill In The Blank...

I would feel so much calmer if _____________________.

Maybe it's:
..I slept better.
..I stopped overthinking.
..I had more time for myself.
..I worried less about what other people think.
..I could switch my brain off at night.

Sometimes the answer tells us exactly where we need to focus our attention.

So I'd love to know...

How would you finish the sentence?

Diane 💕

11/09/2026

💭 Have You Become Used To Feeling Anxious?

This might sound like a strange question.

But many people have lived with anxiety for so long that they no longer recognise it.

They assume everyone feels the same.

They think it's normal to:

Wake up with a knot in their stomach.

Overthink every decision.

Feel guilty when they rest.

Struggle to switch off.

Replay conversations in their head.

Worry constantly about other people.

Always expect the worst.

But living in a constant state of worry isn't something you simply have to accept.

Life isn't meant to feel like a never-ending list of concerns and responsibilities.

There is another way.

A calmer way.

A lighter way.

A way where your thoughts don't control every part of your day.

If anxiety has become your normal, perhaps it's time to ask yourself an important question:

What would life look like if it didn't have to be?

Diane 💕

09/09/2026

🧠 Which One Sounds Most Like You?

Sometimes understanding ourselves starts with recognising our patterns.

So which of these sounds most familiar?

💭 I overthink everything.

💭 I struggle to switch off.

💭 I put everyone else's needs before my own.

💭 I worry about things that haven't happened yet.

💭 I constantly feel guilty for resting.

💭 I tell everyone I'm fine when I'm really not.

There's no right or wrong answer.

Just curiosity.

Pop the emoji that best describes you in the comments.

Diane 💕

07/09/2026

🎒 "I Don't Want To Go To School"

The first few weeks of a new school year can be tough.

As parents, we often expect things to settle once the school gates have reopened. But for some children, the anxiety doesn't disappear once they've started.

In fact, this is often when it becomes more noticeable.

You may find your child is suddenly more emotional in the mornings.

Perhaps they're exhausted after school.

Maybe they're becoming clingy, tearful, frustrated or unusually quiet.

You might hear things like:

💭 "I don't want to go."

💭 "I feel poorly."

💭 "Can I stay home today?"

It's important to remember that children are adjusting to a lot.

New routines.

New expectations.

New friendships.

New teachers.

New environments.

Even positive change can feel overwhelming.

Rather than rushing to reassure or solve the problem, try creating space for conversation.

Ask open questions.

Listen without judgement.

And remind them that it's okay to find change difficult.

Most importantly, let them know that they don't have to face those worries alone.

Sometimes the greatest gift we can give our children is simply feeling heard.

Diane 💕

04/09/2026

🌙 Be Honest...

When was the last time you truly switched off?

Not scrolling on your phone.

Not watching television while thinking about tomorrow.

Not answering emails.

Not mentally running through your to-do list.

I mean genuinely switched off.

For many people, the answer is "I can't remember."

We live in a world that encourages us to keep going, keep doing and keep achieving.

But our minds need rest too.

So tell me...

What helps you switch off and recharge?

A walk?
A bath?
A good book?
A coffee in peace?

I'd love some inspiration from you all. 💕

Diane

02/09/2026

🏫 School Anxiety Isn't Always About School

As parents, when a child says they don't want to go to school, our first thought is often:

"What happened at school?"

And sometimes there is a school-related reason.

But often, school anxiety isn't really about school at all.

It can be about:

💭 Worrying about making friends

💭 Fear of not fitting in

💭 Changes to routine

💭 Fear of failure or getting things wrong

💭 Feeling different from others

💭 Lack of confidence

💭 Separation from parents

💭 Worrying about situations they can't control

For children moving from primary school to secondary school, these worries can feel enormous.

What seems like a small concern to an adult can feel like the biggest challenge in the world to a child.

Starting a new school, finding classrooms, making new friends, managing homework, meeting new teachers... it's a lot.

Sometimes children don't have the words to explain what they're worried about.

Instead, their anxiety shows up through behaviour.

They become withdrawn.

Emotional.

Angry.

Quiet.

Or reluctant to go to school.

Rather than asking, "What's wrong?" sometimes a better question is:

"What feels difficult right now?"

That small shift can open up a completely different conversation.

Diane 💕

31/08/2026

🧠 The Mental Load Nobody Talks About

It's remembering the school trip form.

Booking the dentist appointment.

Buying the birthday present.

Knowing when the milk is running low.

Remembering the family plans.

Checking on elderly parents.

Managing work deadlines.

Planning meals.

Thinking about everyone else's needs before your own.

It's exhausting.

And the thing about mental load is that much of it is invisible.

Nobody sees it.

Nobody thanks you for remembering it.

Yet your brain is carrying it all day, every day.

Many women tell me they feel permanently overwhelmed but can't explain why.

Often it's not one big thing.

It's hundreds of little things.

Tiny responsibilities quietly piling up until their brain feels completely overloaded.

If you've ever thought, "I don't know why I'm so tired," this may be part of the answer.

Mental exhaustion is real.

And it's okay to acknowledge it.

Diane 💕

28/08/2026

💭 If You Could Give Your Younger Self One Piece Of Advice, What Would It Be?

Life has a wonderful way of teaching us lessons we never expected to learn.

Perhaps you'd tell your younger self:

✨ Stop worrying so much.
✨ Trust yourself.
✨ You don't have to please everyone.
✨ Everything will work out.
✨ Rest is productive too.

I'd probably tell mine:

"Be kinder to yourself. You're doing better than you think."

Now I'd love to hear yours.

What advice would you give your younger self if you had the chance?

Share it below 👇

Diane 💕

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