Can hypnosis help with menopause anxiety?

Yes. Hypnosis can help manage menopause and anxiety by promoting relaxation, reducing anxious thoughts, and supporting emotional balance. Many women find hypnotherapy for menopause symptoms helps them feel calmer and more in control.

How does hypnotherapy support women during menopause?

Hypnotherapy for menopause symptoms helps reduce anxiety, manage hot flushes, and improve sleep by calming the mind and body. It promotes deep relaxation and emotional resilience.

What causes anxiety during menopause?

Anxiety during menopause is often caused by hormonal changes, particularly falling oestrogen levels, which affect serotonin and mood regulation. Lifestyle factors such as stress or lack of sleep can also contribute.

Is hypnotherapy safe and effective for menopause symptoms?

Yes. Hypnotherapy is a safe, non-invasive therapy that supports women experiencing menopause and anxiety. It helps reduce stress, improve sleep, and increase confidence and wellbeing.

What else can I do to manage anxiety during menopause?

Alongside hypnotherapy for menopause symptoms, you can manage anxiety by eating a balanced diet with protein and healthy fats, getting enough rest, staying connected with others, and practising relaxation techniques.

How to Stop Overthinking: Brain Science + Hypnotherapy

Struggling to stop overthinking? Discover the neuroscience behind it and how hypnotherapy can help calm your mind and retrain your brain for peace.

You replay conversations. You second-guess decisions. You imagine every worst-case scenario. And even when you know it’s not helping, you can’t seem to stop.

Overthinking, anxiety and stress is often a sign that your brain is working hard to protect you, even if it doesn’t feel that way.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone and you’re not broken.

In this article, we’ll explore what causes overthinking, what’s going on in your brain when it happens, and how hypnotherapy can help break the cycle gently and effectively.

The Neuroscience of Overthinking

Overthinking begins in a part of the brain called the amygdala which is your internal alarm system. It constantly scans for signs of danger, even emotional or social threats.

When something feels uncertain or risky (like sending a message or speaking up in a meeting), your amygdala sends an alert. The intellectual brain (your prefrontal cortex) then jumps in to “solve” the problem by going over every detail.

This is your brain trying to keep you safe. But when the system stays switched on too long, your mind loops through the same thoughts without finding resolution. Its a bit like being stuck in neutral and not being able get into first gear. That’s when overthinking becomes a mental trap.

Why You Can’t Just “Switch It Off”

Many people blame themselves for overthinking believing they’re weak or indecisive. But the truth is, your brain is running an old, well-practised pattern.

Through repetition, these neural pathways get stronger. The more you overthink, the easier it becomes for your brain to go back to that state even when there's no real danger.

This often links back to earlier life experiences. For example:

A fear of saying the wrong thing (linked to social anxiety)
Constant self-monitoring (linked to perfectionism or trauma)
Needing to feel in control to feel safe

These patterns live in your subconscious mind, and that’s where hypnotherapy can help.

Try it for yourself

Can Hypnotherapy Help with Overthinking?

Yes, hypnotherapy works by helping your concious and subconscious mind to come together in focus.

In a relaxed, focused state, hypnotherapy helps you:

Calm your nervous system
Reprocess old thought patterns
Replace anxious loops with healthier responses
Feel more confident in your ability to handle uncertainty

Rather than trying to think your way out of overthinking (which rarely works), hypnotherapy supports you in feeling safe enough to let go of the need to overanalyse.

What to Expect from Hypnotherapy for Overthinking

Hypnotherapy isn’t about “mind control” or making your thoughts disappear. It’s about creating a calmer inner environment where your mind no longer feels the need to be constantly on alert.

Many clients describe the experience as:

Feeling more peaceful in situations that used to trigger worry
Gaining clarity without obsessing over every detail
Being able to let thoughts come and go without getting stuck in them

This is possible. And it starts by helping your subconscious feel safe again.

Take the First Step Toward a Quieter Mind

If your mind feels noisy, busy, and hard to calm down, you don’t have to live like this forever.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, empowering way to quiet overthinking, process deeper patterns, and take steps to becoming you again.

Book your free initial consultation today, and find out how I can help.

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FAQ’s

Overthinking often comes from your brain’s natural desire to feel safe and in control. When stress hormones like cortisol are high, the brain’s “problem-solving” areas go into overdrive. This makes it harder to switch off repetitive thoughts, especially when you’re anxious or tired.
When you overthink, the amygdala (your brain’s emotional alarm system) becomes overactive, while the prefrontal cortex the logical, decision-making part struggles to stay in charge. This imbalance can trap you in loops of worry and “what if” thinking, even when there’s no real danger.
You can retrain your brain through practices that calm the nervous system, such as deep breathing, mindfulness, and Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. These techniques lower stress levels, strengthen your ability to focus on solutions, and help the mind feel safe enough to let go of repetitive thoughts.
Yes. Hypnotherapy works by relaxing the mind and accessing the subconscious, where habitual thought patterns are stored. By introducing positive suggestions and reframing unhelpful thinking, hypnotherapy for overthinking and anxiety can reduce mental chatter and promote calm, clear focus.
Very often, yes. Overthinking is closely linked to anxiety because both involve heightened brain activity in the areas responsible for worry and threat detection. If you often replay events or fear the worst, it may be a sign your mind is stuck in an anxious loop, something hypnotherapy can help address.
When your thoughts are racing, grounding yourself in the present moment helps. Try slow breathing, short walks, or guided hypnosis to shift attention away from overanalysis and toward relaxation. With practice, you’ll notice your mind becoming calmer and clearer.
Most people begin noticing positive changes after just a few Solution Focused Hypnotherapy sessions. Over time, the brain learns to respond to stress differently, making it easier to relax, focus on solutions, and let go of excessive thinking. The exact number of sessions varies based on individual needs.