I have many years experience in working with clients living with cancer, receiving treatments such chemotherapy, radiotherapy, as well as those preparing and recovering from surgery.  It’s an incredibly important area of my work and one which I find particularly rewarding.

A cancer diagnosis can be a huge shock to the system. After the initial shock, other psychological responses kick in like confusion, disbelief, denial, anger, depression and fear. Hypnosis can help make chemotherapy more bearable and also promote recovery.

Hypnotherapy has been shown to help people feel calmer, more in control of their treatment and can help speed up the recovery process. Pain management is another area in which hypnotherapy can be extremely useful. Rather than trying to convince you that your pain doesn’t exist, hypnotherapy aims to alleviate the fear and anxiety associate with the pain, helping the nervous system become less reactive to it. Hypnosis still plays a role in the treatment of cancer and is often used to reduce stress and anxiety as well as minimize the side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea and vomiting.

Fast forward to recovery – hypnotherapy can improve self-confidence, body image and help boost the immune system. Managing stress effectively and developing a positive outlook has a positive effect on the nervous system and by default, a positive effect on your immune system.

In addition to in-clinic consultations, I offer remote consultations which is particularly helpful for those who are feeling unwell, immobile or live far from London. Please contact me directly to discuss further.

Here’s a link to an interesting article on Hypnotherapy from Oncology Nursing Advisor: 

https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/from-cancercare/hypnosis-and-its-use-in-cancer-treatment/

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