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We caught up with Bridgette Mansfi eld, a hypnotherapist in Grange Park, to ask her our 5 “famous” questions:

Hi Bridgette, so, what got you interested in hypnotherapy in the fi rst place?

After I gave birth to my second son, I read about hypnobirthing. I had never heard of it before but when I read it I realised that I had hypnotised myself whilst giving birth without even realising it. I absolutely loved giving birth, I had such a great experience, it was very empowering and I realised that if I can do it, everyone can do it. So I decided to train as a hypnotherapist and as a Hypnobirthing instructor.

How has hypnotherapy affected your life, personally?

I am a much more positive person than I was before. It’s a very rewarding job helping others to make positive changes to their lives.

What kind of clients do you work with?

I help people to overcome anxieties, fears, negative thoughts, unwanted habits such

as smoking, gambling etc. And most emotional issues. And pregnant ladies helping them to get rid of their fears around birthing.

What would you say to anyone wondering what hypnotherapy is like?

Hypnosis is a very natural state that we go in and out of every day without even realising. Everyone feels differently in hypnosis, some people feel light, others feel heavy. Some may get tingling in their hands or feet, some don’t, it is a wonderful feeling and extremely relaxing.

Also, during this past year, we know that people have struggled with their mental health and increased anxiety, do you have any simple tips they could implement to help with that?

Take time to make sure you are not tensing your body. Very often we are tensing a part of our body without even realising. This will increase anxiety. By making sure you’re not tensing your jaw or clenching your fi st for example will make you feel much more relaxed and in control. Also make sure that you are not holding your breath. Although breathing comes naturally, we sometimes hold our breath when we are anxious. Taking in nice deep breaths whilst relaxing your body will help.

Thanks, Bridgette. If you’d like to talk to Bridgette confi dentially about any concerns, worries or goals you have - simply email her at bridgette@123relax.co.uk or take a look at her website here to fi nd out more

www.123relax.co.uk