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People come to hypnotherapy with questions about confidence, everyday stress, habits, and much more. Browse the topics below, then talk with Ashley about the support that fits your circumstances.
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Confidence & public speaking
Find words for what you want to say, and explore what makes speaking up feel difficult.
02 / A closer lookStress & relaxation
Make room to understand the demands you carry and the ways you experience them.
03 / A closer lookHabits & motivation
Get curious about repeated patterns, meaningful goals, and your next small step.
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This is an educational directory of goals and questions associated with hypnotherapy. It is not a promise of results or a list of every service Ashley offers. Medical and clinical topics are grouped separately to help you decide whom to ask.
62 topics across 8 categories
Self confidence
Feeling more comfortable showing up as yourself.
Public speaking
Preparing for a presentation, toast, or speaking role.
Assertiveness
Expressing a preference or need with greater clarity.
Self image
Exploring how you see and speak about yourself.
Self esteem
Reflecting on the value you place on your own needs.
Communication
Noticing patterns in how you express yourself and listen.
Setting boundaries
Thinking through what you want to say yes or no to.
Fear of judgment
Exploring the worry that others will disapprove.
Everyday stress
Exploring how daily demands show up in your experience.
Relaxation
Making time to pause and notice your body.
Worry
Recognizing recurring concerns and how they affect your day.
Overthinking
Noticing when repeated thinking makes decisions feel harder.
Feeling overwhelmed
Giving language to a sense of carrying too much.
Restlessness
Exploring what makes it difficult to settle or pause.
Frustration
Noticing the situations in which patience feels stretched.
Nervous system awareness
Learning to describe bodily sensations without self diagnosis.
Procrastination
Exploring the gap between intending to start and beginning.
Motivation
Clarifying what matters to you about a goal.
Changing habits
Identifying a repeated behavior you would like to understand.
Nail biting
Discussing a familiar habit and the situations around it.
Following through
Thinking about what interrupts plans you care about.
Exercise routines
Exploring the practical and personal barriers to a routine.
Self criticism
Noticing the language you use when something goes wrong.
Goal setting
Turning a broad intention into a specific topic for discussion.
Concentration
Exploring distractions around a task that matters to you.
Study habits
Reflecting on how you begin and sustain study time.
Exam preparation
Considering the experience of preparing for an upcoming test.
Stage fright
Talking about nerves before an audience or performance.
Sports performance
Exploring focus and preparation around a sporting goal.
Creativity
Making room to experiment without judging every first attempt.
Writer’s block
Considering what gets in the way of putting ideas into words.
Career confidence
Preparing to approach a work conversation or new responsibility.
Bedtime routines
Looking at the transition between daily activity and rest.
Difficulty winding down
Describing what keeps your attention busy at bedtime.
Nighttime worry
Exploring thoughts that feel especially present at night.
Rest and permission to pause
Reflecting on how you feel about taking time to rest.
Sleep concerns
Persistent sleep difficulties deserve a conversation with a healthcare professional.
Nightmares
Recurring or distressing nightmares are a topic to discuss with a qualified clinician.
Self awareness
Getting curious about your thoughts, feelings, and patterns.
Life transitions
Finding words for a change in your roles or circumstances.
Indecision
Exploring what makes a choice feel difficult.
Perfectionism
Noticing the pressure to get everything exactly right.
Fear of failure
Thinking about what an unsuccessful attempt means to you.
Self forgiveness
Reflecting on how you relate to past choices.
Relationship patterns
Exploring your own responses and needs within relationships.
Grief and loss
Discussing the support you need while navigating a loss.
Fear of flying
Talking about the worries surrounding air travel.
Fear of heights
Describing situations involving heights that feel difficult.
Dental visits
Asking your dental team about support for appointment anxiety.
Medical appointments
Discussing appointment worries with the clinician providing your care.
Social situations
Exploring discomfort around meeting people or joining a group.
Fear of losing control
Giving language to what uncertainty feels like for you.
Fear of change
Exploring the uncertainty around an unfamiliar next step.
Phobias
Intense or limiting fears call for assessment by a qualified clinician.
Medical & clinical questions
Topics to discuss with the professional responsible for your care.
Chronic pain
Hypnosis has been studied for pain; discuss options with your treating clinician.
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gut-directed hypnotherapy is a specific clinical approach, not a general wellness session.
Smoking cessation
Research findings are mixed; discuss a complete quit plan with a healthcare professional.
Hot flashes
Hypnosis has been studied, with limited favorable evidence for some menopausal symptoms.
Anxiety and panic attacks
A clinical assessment can help identify appropriate care for persistent symptoms.
Trauma
Ask a qualified mental health professional about suitable support and practitioner training.
Substance use and addiction
Treatment planning belongs with qualified addiction and healthcare professionals.
Surgery and childbirth
Any use of hypnosis around a procedure belongs within the medical care plan.
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Lists of possible uses are a starting point for a conversation. The evidence for hypnosis differs by condition and approach, and a topic appearing here does not establish that a particular service is right for you.
For symptoms, diagnoses, medication questions, or medical procedures, speak with the qualified professional responsible for your care. Hypnotherapy does not replace medical or mental health treatment.
Directory inspiration: HMI's possible uses of hypnotherapy. Evidence overview: NCCIH: Hypnosis. Wording and categories have been adapted for this guide.
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