I’m Vana, an IFS-Informed Practitioner, Brief Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, and Psychotherapist. I help people overcome anxiety, fears, phobias, and panic attacks. I have been a hypnotherapist since 2008 and work with clients online and in-person.
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What do you love most about your job?
I specialise in helping people eliminate their phobia in a few online sessions - WITHOUT the anxiety of exposure therapy.
I enjoy quick results for my clients. I always offer a follow-up session to ensure that our work together achieved the desired results.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I always had an interest in behaviour and ways to manage it. Because of that, I studied hypnotherapy, Life-Coaching, Internal Family Systems therapy and completed a Master's degree in Psychology from Derby University.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have expertise on fears and phobias and researched phobias at an academic level. My research was fiunded for open access by the university, it can be found on this link www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24721735.2022.2049103
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can provide services online. I can use services such as Zoom, Skype, and Facebook messenger.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I mainly help people online (Zoom, Facebook messenger, Skype) and I can also see people in office (Portsmouth).
Fear to Freedom: Support for Phobias and Anxiety
Parts Work Coaching & Hypnotherapy
I specialize in combining Parts Work (Internal Family Systems) with hypnotherapy to help clients explore and transform the inner parts that experience fear, leading to lasting relief from phobias.
Techniques Utilized
Parts Dialogue: Facilitates communication among different inner parts for understanding and healing.
Somatic Awareness: Connects clients with emotions and bodily sensations to release tension.
Self-Connection: Empowers clients to access their inner healing resources.
Additional Hypnotherapeutic Methods:
Guided Imagery: Creates a safe mental space for clients to connect with calm.
Containers: Provides a method for managing difficult emotions temporarily.
Submodalities Work: Adjusts memory qualities to alter experiences and reduce intensity.
Session Length
Sessions last 60 minutes, allowing time to explore concerns and potential transformations.
Qualifications
MSc in Psychology from the University of Derby
Published research on hypnotherapy and phobias
Completed IFS training with IFSCA (Stepping Stone)
Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Brief Solution-Focused Psychotherapy from Uncommon Knowledge
Certified Strategic Intervention Coach and advanced training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Clients
I work primarily with adults and teenagers ready to address phobias and anxiety. Free initial consultations are available to discuss specific fears and questions.
Note
While some simple phobias may be resolved in one session, additional sessions may be necessary based on individual circumstances and experiences.
