Hypnotherapy for Grief and Loss in Sydney

Sydney Clinical Hypnotherapist & Counsellor Samantha Jones can help you with grief and loss in your life with hypnosis via our proprietary Optimal Evolution Hypnotherapy System™.

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Common Symptoms of Grief and Loss

Grieving a loss presents in various shapes and sizes!

Whatever the reason for your grief or loss, you will probably experience a range of different emotions, highs and lows, and it can take you by surprise when you least expect it too.

Depending on the circumstances you’ll probably feel shock, disbelief, numbness, denial, deep sadness, sorrow, yearning, loneliness, emptiness, guilt, anger, resentment, rage, abandonment, betrayal, fear, helplessness, anxiety, hopelessness, etc.

These feelings can lead to physical symptoms, such as diminished appetite and weight reduction, weight gain, nausea, exhaustion and fatigue, difficulty sleeping and insomnia.

We understand how hard it can be to overcome grief and loss on your own.

Many clients visit North Shore & City Hypnotherapy Sydney to heal themselves, including for:

At North Shore & City Hypnotherapy Sydney, many clients present with issues related to grief and loss of a loved one from a known disease, unknown or undiagnosed disease, accident, or even suicide.

Regardless of the circumstances, losing someone close is very traumatic, and can leave so many unanswered questions about so many things.

Some clients start the grieving process before death has occurred, which can also generate many mixed emotions, including fear, helplessness and guilt.

It can be heart wrenchingly difficult to watch a loved one’s demise through illness or disease, and remain positive, optimistic and loving.

Grief can centre around the loss of a pregnancy through miscarriage or even a termination.

Some clients suffer in silence because life circumstances prevent them from sharing their feelings with others for fear of judgment.

And at times grief can be compounded by words, actions, or inactions of others, and lack of the kind of support needed.

At North Shore & City Hypnotherapy Sydney, increasing numbers of clients seek out our services because of grief and loss over the passing of a beloved pet.

Pets to so many become valuable members of their family, with their own little idiosyncrasies and personalities that bring joy and laughter among other things to our lives.

The void that people feel after a pet passes ‘over the rainbow bridge’, as we animal lovers refer to it as, can be so intense and painful.

Our furry, feathered, shelled, scaled and other friends often hide their ails, until it is too late.

Hindsight can let doubts creep in about all sorts of things that can compound the grief, loss and mourning.

Feelings of grief and loss are not limited to death.

Many clients grieve the loss of a past relationship – intimate, romantic, marriage leading to separation or divorce, friend, acquaintance, relative or work colleague.

The pain and devastation can be so overwhelming, and grief is not just about the present but also grieving the future shared dreams and responsibilities.

It can feel like a piece of you dies, as everything you have projected into the future and imagined is no longer, and you are left with uncertainty.

Over the years, we have seen many clients grieve the loss of a business, job title or occupation.

The idea of retiring can bring on a range of different feelings that can be difficult to deal with.

These feelings of grief can be very complex, and can centre around self-worth, belonging and phase three of the life cycle.

There are many that grieve the loss of health and wellbeing.

It may be a gradual decline in strength, energy and vitality, or there may have been a diagnosis that takes the wind from your sails.

We’ve had clients that were grieving their mobility and what they took for granted, after a stroke, injury or progressive disease such as multiple sclerosis (MS).

And there is also grief and loss associated with finances, dreams, the family home, and personal security after an incident, crime or simply hearing about terrorism.

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Grieving is a Personal Process.

There are no correct ways to grieve.

Grieving and the time it takes to grieve are very individual.

Some cultures have rituals associated with grieving, and others do not.

How you grieve and how long you grieve depends on various factors – your personality, your life experience, your coping style, your faith, cultural influences including rituals, support from others, and the nature of your loss.

At North Shore & City Hypnotherapy Sydney, clients seek out our services when they know they can’t continue as they are.

Their grief and loss may be interfering with daily living, and often they are being given a loving nudge that it is time for change.

Depression may be creeping in, and joyous occasions may be too difficult to face.

The good news is that we can help you with your grief and loss!

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist & Counsellor Samantha Jones has more than 25 years’ experience in helping clients just like you.

We can help you to live the life you want to live.

Whether your grief is from the death of a loved one or pet, loss of a baby in utero, breakdown of a marriage, partnership, union or any kind of significant relationship, or loss of health and wellbeing, security or future dreams… Whatever your grief or loss, we are here to help you move forward.

Mother & son reminiscing after having hypnotherapy for grief & loss
Old woman smiling in garden after having grief hypnosis

Optimal Evolution™: Hypnotherapy for Grief & Loss Tailored to YOU

Every client is different and every Session will be unique, depending on the goal, therapies and techniques used within our Optimal Evolution Hypnotherapy System™.

No two feelings of grief or loss are the same.

Even if the symptoms appear similar, what is driving them are going to be entirely different because your life experience is unique.

Samantha will help you achieve lasting change quickly, effectively and comfortably with Optimal Evolution™, by customizing therapies and techniques best suited to you.

So how do we help you move on from your grief and loss? 

Easily and gently!

Through hypnotherapeutic counselling, we take a comprehensive history respectfully, and identify key areas that need to be resolved in hypnosis for you to live the life you want to live.

These encompass old beliefs that no longer serve you, as well as thought patterns, feelings and self-talk. In addition, we focus on healing and energizing the mind-body connection, optimizing the functioning of all body systems, so that the body and mind establish healthier ways of being, naturally.

We take you into hypnosis and use various therapies and techniques to help you:

  • Let go of the painful parts of your grief and loss (when you are ready!) and cherish the fond memories;
  • Build/reinforce coping strategies, self-esteem, positivity, and optimism; and
  • Seal the deal with motivation, energy and desire to engage in life once again (when you are ready!)
Woman relaxing on balcony after having grief hypnotherapy in Sydney

ASK YOURSELF:

  • What does your grief and loss cost you?
  • Does it hold you back from advancing in your career?
  • Can you put a monetary value on that?
  • Do you invest time and energy in avoiding certain situations, or concealing it?
  • Do you neglect yourself, family and/or friends because of it?
  • Does it inhibit you in your everyday relationships?
  • What is the cost and impact on your:
    – Health?
    – Physical appearance?
    – Sense of self-worth?
    – Wellbeing?
    – Ability to perform at work/home?
    – Existing relationships?

Does the benefit of investing in a handful of Sessions with us at North Shore & City Hypnotherapy Sydney to be free of the painful aspects of your grief and loss outweigh the ongoing costs of living with it?

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Testimonials on Hypnosis / Hypnotherapy for Grief & Loss

  • “I was hugely skeptical before meeting with Samantha and going down this route as I couldn’t get my head around how it could possibly work. However I can now say with complete confidence that I would 100% recommend her without hesitation to anyone who was struggling to cope with any aspect in their life. At the time my relationship had recently ended and I was left feeling completely empty and without worth. I had found myself living in a City where I didn’t really want to be and not knowing anyone, but mainly filled with regrets of what should have been and not understanding how it had all gone wrong. I felt this option was my last resort in trying to turn things around. Samantha genuinely made a difference from our very first meeting, first helping me to cope and to accept and then to move on. She took me from my lowest ebb where I just couldn’t function properly anymore-and was extremely angry at myself for not coping- and really turned things completely around for me. I clearly remember coming out of even the very first meeting and being surprised at the new found positivity that I felt. Over just a short period of time I came to have a new outlook on life. This testimonial is a follow up from that period as now three years on I am looking forward to get married in a couple of months’ time! I am truly thankful for the help that she provided.”
    P. C. (Chatswood, Sydney)
  • “Hi Samantha,

    Thank you so much for today, it was very therapeutic and I came out better than when I went in.

    You have a very calming manner –

    Your insightful questions were very much appreciated.

    I would recommend your service to others.

    Thanks again.”
    I. A. (Marsfield, Sydney)
  • “Thoroughly enjoyed my session and instantly connected with the lovely Samantha!

    She made me feel very special and at ease!

    Looking forward to my next session!”
    L. L. (St Leonards, Sydney)
  • “Thank you for a very comforting ear to listen and help to get clear what to shift with a calm hypnotherapy session“
    C. L. (Wahroonga, Sydney)
  • “Samantha is lovely and extremely supportive,
    I highly recommend her!”
    H. M. (Pymble, Sydney)

* Individual results may vary.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Studies on hypnosis and hypnotherapy for grief & loss are as follows.

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Clinical Hypnotherapy in Grief Resolution – A Case Report (2020)

[Abstract]
Grief is one’s reaction to any loss, and the coping mechanisms during grief either deplete or become maladaptive. One of the common ways to cope with grief is alcohol or substance intake. The course and resolution of grief vary depending upon many factors. Hypnotherapy has been useful and effective in addressing grief reactions as well as associated manifestation, such as sleep problems, depressive features, or post-traumatic stress disorder. It might be a good choice of treatment while dealing with patients having underlying issues or maladaptive coping mechanisms.

This is a single case study design hypothesized to indicate maladaptive coping of increased alcohol consumption to deal with the death of a young son. The case had been treated as alcohol dependent syndrome with multiple hospitalizations without addressing underlying grief. The treatment approach was changed, and grief was addressed using hypnotherapy. Clinical hypnotherapy helped address grief and facilitated the index case to accept the loss. This resulted in minimizing hospitalizations, abstinence and improved day-to-day functioning along with the use of adaptive mechanisms to cope with the loss. Clinical hypnotherapy is an effective intervention to deal with underlying conflicts or issues that may not be addressed directly in a therapy setting.