Best Self Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

14/08/2026

✨ While I’m in a celebratory mood… this message made my day! ✨
18 months ago, I helped this client overcome their fear of flying — and they’ve continued using the tools they learned with me ever since. ❤️
This week they sent me this:
“We have enjoyed another family villa holiday again, this time in Mallorca. It was wonderful and even a 15-hour delay at Palma airport on our return did not spoil it.
Once again I used my hypnotherapy tools to ensure a panic-free experience throughout.
I think the family thought my strategy may not work this year and you were credited with having worked a miracle!
So thank you again Amanda.” ✈️☀️

This is exactly why I love what I do. 🥰
Overcoming a phobia isn’t just about getting through the thing you fear — it can open up holidays, adventures and experiences that might otherwise have been missed.
And I love the ripple effect too… one person overcoming their fear can create more opportunities for the whole family to enjoy life together. ❤️
Feeling incredibly privileged to play a small part in that.

13/08/2026

🌑✨ What can a solar eclipse teach us about the brain? 🧠
There’s something extraordinary about watching the world around us change during an eclipse. The light fades, the temperature can drop, animals may behave differently — and for a few moments, our attention is completely captured by what’s happening in the sky.
From a neuroscience perspective, this is a lovely reminder of just how powerful attention and perception can be.
Our brains are constantly filtering an enormous amount of information, deciding what deserves our attention and what can safely fade into the background. When something unusual and emotionally significant happens, our attention system switches focus — we become more alert, curious and present.
And this matters in everyday life too.
We can't always control what happens around us, but we can learn to influence where we place our attention and how we respond to what we're experiencing.
✨ Change your focus, and you can change your experience.
This is one of the reasons I love neuroscience-informed hypnotherapy. By understanding how the brain and nervous system work, we can learn practical ways to interrupt unhelpful patterns, regulate our responses and create new, more helpful ones.
Just as an eclipse temporarily changes the way we experience the world around us, sometimes a small shift in perspective can change the way we experience our world. 🌿

13/08/2026

11/08/2026

🌟 45 FIVE-STAR GOOGLE REVIEWS! 🌟
I’m feeling incredibly grateful and genuinely honoured to have reached 45 five-star Google reviews! ❤️
Behind every review is someone who trusted me to be part of their journey — and I never take that trust for granted.
For some, a single session has made a significant impact. Others have taken the longer Mind Reboot journey, (typically 8-10 sessions) experiencing changes and feeling more like themselves again along the way.
Every journey is different, but it’s such a privilege to help people overcome challenges, build confidence, reduce stress and move towards becoming their best self. 💫
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a review and share your experience. Your words mean so much to me. 🥰
Here’s to many more people discovering just what their mind is capable of! ❤️

10/08/2026

Today I’m celebrating another client completing their Mind Reboot program - and I’ve also submitted their (anonymised) results as part of the ongoing research study.
One moment really touched me…
When I read back their original “current issue” and “desired outcome” statements from the beginning of their journey, they laughed and said:
“That sounds like a completely different person.” and "I can't even remeber what its like to feel like like that"❤️
What a privilege it is to help people feel more like themselves again.
I’m also incredibly honoured to be contributing to the research that could help Mind Reboot become a more widely recognised and accepted approach within mental health services.
Being able to contribute to that bigger picture while seeing clients feel better along the way makes this work incredibly rewarding. 💫

08/08/2026

Did you know?

Many people describe hypnosis as feeling similar to becoming completely absorbed in a good book or film.

You're relaxed, focused and aware of what's happening around you, while distractions fade into the background.

03/08/2026

✨ My August newsletter is here! ✨
If you're looking for practical ways to feel calmer, sleep better, understand your mind, and build emotional resilience, my monthly newsletter is packed with neuroscience-backed insights, wellbeing tips, and updates from Best Self Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.
This month's edition includes:
🌿 Practical wellbeing advice you can start using today
🧠 Insights into how your brain and nervous system work
💙 News, events, and what's happening at Best Self
🎉 Plus, you'll receive my FREE guided hypnosis relaxation track when you subscribe – helping you relax, unwind, and give your mind the opportunity to recharge.
If you'd like to receive future newsletters straight to your inbox (and claim your free relaxation track), simply subscribe using this link: https://www.bestself.solutions
I'd love to welcome you to the Best Self community. 💙

29/07/2026

Myth: You have to be "put under" for hypnotherapy to work.

Fact: Hypnotherapy isn't something that happens to you. It's something you actively take part in.

Your hypnotherapist guides you into a relaxed, focused state where you can work together towards your goals. You remain aware throughout the session.

26/07/2026