Hypnotherapy is a gentle, evidence-informed approach that uses hypnosis to help create positive change in thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and habits. Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention and concentration, similar to becoming absorbed in a book, film, or daydream. During hypnosis, you remain aware of what is happening and retain full control throughout the process.

In this relaxed and focused state, many people find it easier to access their inner resources, develop new perspectives, and respond differently to challenges such as anxiety, stress, confidence issues, fears, habits, or emotional overwhelm.

Common Myths About Hypnotherapy

Myth: Hypnosis is mind control.
Reality: You cannot be made to do anything against your values or wishes. You remain aware and in control at all times.

Myth: You will be unconscious or asleep.
Reality: Most people are deeply relaxed but fully aware of what is being said.

Myth: Only certain people can be hypnotised.
Reality: Most people can experience hypnosis when they are willing to engage with the process.

At BWRT Surrey, hypnotherapy is tailored to your individual needs, helping you develop practical, lasting change in a safe and supportive environment.

Hypnotherapy works by guiding you into a state of focused attention and deep relaxation, often referred to as a hypnotic trance. In this state, the mind becomes less distracted by everyday thoughts and more receptive to helpful ideas, learning, and positive change.

During hypnosis, the analytical part of the mind tends to become quieter, allowing you to access thoughts, memories, emotions, and personal resources that may not be as readily available in everyday awareness. This does not mean you lose control. You remain aware, able to communicate, and free to accept or reject any suggestion.

Hypnotherapy can help you:

• Develop greater confidence and self-belief
• Reduce anxiety and stress responses
• Change unhelpful habits and behaviours
• Build emotional resilience
• Improve motivation and focus
• Access inner strengths and coping resources
• Create healthier patterns of thinking and responding

Rather than fighting against unwanted thoughts or feelings, hypnotherapy helps your mind learn new ways of responding, making positive change feel more natural and sustainable over time.

At BWRT Surrey, hypnotherapy is tailored to your individual goals, helping you move forward with greater confidence, calm, and clarity.

Hypnotherapy can be used to support a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges. By helping you access a calmer, more focused state of mind, hypnotherapy can support positive change and help you develop healthier patterns of thinking and responding.

Many people seek hypnotherapy for:

• Anxiety and excessive worry
• Stress and overwhelm
• Panic attacks
• Low confidence and self-esteem
• Public speaking anxiety
• Fears and phobias
• Sleep difficulties
• Motivation and procrastination
• Habits and unwanted behaviours
• Emotional resilience
• Cancer-related stress and anxiety

Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply want to feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions, hypnotherapy can help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

Anxiety and stress can affect every area of life, impacting your relationships, work, confidence, sleep, and overall wellbeing.

Hypnotherapy helps calm the mind and reduce the automatic stress responses that often keep anxiety cycles going. Many clients find that they feel more relaxed, resilient, and able to respond to challenges in a balanced way.

If you constantly find yourself overthinking, expecting the worst, or struggling to switch off, hypnotherapy can help you develop a greater sense of calm and control.

A cancer diagnosis can bring uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Hypnotherapy provides a safe and supportive space to help you manage the emotional impact of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Many people use hypnotherapy to help with:

• Anxiety about treatment or test results
• Fear of recurrence
• Stress and emotional overwhelm
• Sleep difficulties
• Confidence and adjustment following treatment
• Relaxation and emotional wellbeing

As a volunteer hypnotherapist at The Fountain Centre at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Kim understands the emotional challenges that can accompany a cancer journey and provides compassionate support tailored to your individual needs.

Choosing the right therapist is an important decision.

Clients choose BWRT Surrey because they are looking for practical, effective support delivered with professionalism, empathy, and experience.

Why clients work with Kim Barden:

• Advanced BWRT Practitioner (MIBWRT Adv)
• Clinical Hypnotherapist
• Volunteer Hypnotherapist at The Fountain Centre
• Specialist training in OCD and Eating Disorders
• Advanced training in Working with ADHD Symptoms
• Online and face-to-face appointments available
• Warm, supportive, and non-judgemental approach
• Clear programmes focused on lasting results

Every client is treated as an individual, with therapy tailored to their specific goals, circumstances, and desired outcomes.

BWRT Surrey offers both face-to-face hypnotherapy sessions in Guildford and secure online appointments throughout the UK.

Online sessions provide the same professional support from the comfort of your own home, making therapy more accessible and convenient for busy professionals, parents, and those unable to travel.