31/07/2026
What have I learned after working with thousands of clients over the past 20 years?
One of the biggest changes I've witnessed during my career has been our growing understanding of how the brain and nervous system respond to stress and trauma.
When I first began practising over 20 years ago, we understood far less about the role the brain plays in anxiety-based conditions. Today, neuroscience has given us a much clearer picture.
We now know that overwhelming or unresolved stressful experiences can become encoded in the brain's emotional centres, particularly the amygdala. When this happens, the nervous system can remain on high alert long after the original event has passed, contributing to symptoms such as anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, PTSD and many other stress-related difficulties.
After working with thousands of clients, one principle has consistently been reinforced.
People naturally want relief from the symptoms they're experiencing. That's understandable. However, I've found that lasting resolution is often achieved by identifying and resolving what is causing the presenting problem, rather than simply trying to manage or cope with the symptoms.
That's why every consultation begins with understanding not only what someone is experiencing, but more importantly, what is causing their presenting problem.
One of the things I enjoy most about my work is seeing clients experience real, tangible changes for themselves. As we begin resolving the underlying causes, clients often notice changes in how they think, feel and respond, both during the sessions and, more importantly, between the sessions as they return to everyday life.
For me, that's one of the most rewarding aspects of this work and one of the reasons I'm still passionate about helping people achieve lasting positive change after more than 20 years in clinical practice.
If you'd like to learn more about my background and approach, visit:
👉 https://stravershypnosis.com/about/
