Hypnosis for Weightloss
When Weight Change Isn’t Just about Diets
Many people understand nutrition – they know what to eat, and know what not to eat. They understand exercise – yet still struggle – something deeper keeps pulling them back into old habits.
Losing weight can feel like a constant cycle of trying, stopping, and starting again.
If you have struggled with weight for some time, you are not alone. Many people find that diets alone do not create lasting change.
This is rarely a failure of willpower. It is often the result of conditioned behavioural responses shaped by stress, emotion and nervous system responses.
At Hypnotherapy Dunedin, I work with people to change the patterns, habits and emotional triggers that influence eating behaviours. I offer a confidential, professional and personalised approach tailored to your individual needs.
You May Relate To One Or More Of These
- starting diets with good intentions, but struggling to maintain them
- eating in response to stress, emotions or habits
- feeling out of control around food
- cravings that feel difficult to manage
- cycles of weight loss and regain
- low motivation or frustration with yourself
“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.”
John Dryden
A Different Approach to Weightloss – The Virtual Gastric Band
This is not a diet. Traditional weight loss diets often fail to change the way you think about food, your normal eating habits and the underlying psychological reasons as to why you are overeating, or put on the weight in the first instance. In fact some diets may even leave you feeling hungry and thus create powerful cravings for food.
I use the Virtual Gastric Band program developed by Sheila Granger, a well-established approach used successfully around the world.
Two separate clinical trials in the UK have shown this particular program offers an impressive 95% success rate!
Virtual Gastric Band Background Information and Trial Results
Trial Results: A group of 25 volunteers – of different ages, genders, shapes and sizes underwent 3 one hour sessions that included the ‘fitting’ of a virtual gastric band in the first session. Sheila was astounded to record a 95% success rate and that in total, the group lost over 88.9kg in just three weeks. All but one reported a change in their eating habits. Weight loss averaged at 2 – 3kg during week 1 followed by 0.5 – 1 kg per week.
A second trial was arranged by a general practitioner in East Yorkshire, UK for 12 of his patients who had been removed from the National Health Services waiting list. This trial produced equally successful results as the initial trial with a 95% success rate. Local, national and international media became interested in the results of Sheila’s work and the program has been reported in newspaper articles, magazines and covered by BBC television and radio.
What Our Clients Are Saying
The Approach
This approach works with the mind to:
- reduce portion sizes naturally & reduce cravings
- increase feelings of fullness
- change your relationship with food
- support long-term, sustainable change
I have been successfully implementing this program since 2011, helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting results.
My Approach
My work combines clinical hypnotherapy with a psychologically informed approach and breathing techniques.
With a Master’s degree in Psychology and a degree in Social Work, along with over 20 years of experience, I focus on helping you:
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- change unhelpful patterns around food
- reduce emotional eating
- feel more in control of your choices
- develop a healthier relationship with eating
What is the Process?
The program consists of four one on one private hypnotherapy sessions, tailored to your goals and individual needs.
Session Outline
Session 1: 90 mins – 2 hours
Sessions 2 – 4: 60 – 90 mins
Two recordings and written guidelines are included.
If you would like to explore whether this approach may support your weight loss goals, you are welcome to arrange a complimentary 20-minute introductory consultation.
To book an appointment or make an enquiry, you are welcome to get in touch by phone or via the contact form.
All enquiries are handled with complete confidentiality.
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
Robert Collier
Referrals from health professionals are welcome
I work alongside a number of health professionals. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your client’s or patient’s suitability, and how I may support their care.