Why has exhausted become my new normal?
Many people with chronic fatigue feel dismissed by family or friends, and at times, even by a healthcare system that doesn't seem to fully understand what's happening.
Exhaustion isn't something you're imagining, or something you just have to accept.
It's not 'all in your head' or 'just stress.' It may be that your nervous system has been bracing for a very long time, which is why rest doesn't restore you the way it should, and pushing through only costs you more later.
We won't promise a quick fix, and we won't encourage you to override your limits. Instead, we work gently, at your pace, to settle the nervous system's depleted, on-guard state, so recovery has a calmer foundation to build from.
What happens over our four sessions?
I work within a structured programme of four sessions (usually weekly, where possible) because meaningful change rarely happens in a single appointment. Each session builds on the last, giving your mind and body time to settle, learn and change.
Your first session starts with a conversation. We'll take time to understand what's been happening, what you'd like to be different, and answer any questions you have about the process. I'll then guide you into hypnosis, a calm, inward-focused state, rather like daydreaming, but with a purpose. You remain aware and in control throughout. Many people tell me it's one of the most relaxing experiences they've had in a long time.
Each session is tailored to you and builds on your progress, combining conversation, hypnosis and practical tools where appropriate. You'll also receive personalised audio recordings to listen to between sessions, helping to reinforce the work we're doing together.
What people often notice
People come feeling exhausted, unheard and misunderstood. Together we can begin to create a more sustainable capacity for the things that matter most to you.
Is this the right approach for you?
This work isn't a diagnosis or a cure, and it sits alongside your existing medical care, not in place of it.
Your free consultation is an opportunity for us to understand what's been keeping exhaustion in place and decide together whether this feels like the right approach for you.
Ready to rebuild your energy?
Start with a free, friendly chatMelissa is an HPD Level 4 Clinical Hypnotherapist, registered with the NCH, BSCH and CNHC, working with adults, children and teens in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, and online.