Cancer Hypnosis

Martina McKeough the senior hypnotherapist at Balance Hypnotherapy has considerable experience in working with clients who have cancer. We like to make it very clear that we do not treat our clients for cancer or in any way suggest that we have the ability to cure cancer. Instead our hypnotherapy for cancer is aimed at helping our clients deal with the psychological aspects of disease or helping them to manage their symptoms where possible. Martina spent two years working with clients at Cherry Lodge Cancer care in Barnet to get the experience of working in this highly specialised area. She also trains other hypnotherapists in the protocols that can be used with cancer patients.*

Anyone who is diagnosed with cancer is likely to feel overwhelmed by the news that they are given by their health professionals. They are placed on a treatment protocol which may involve chemotherapy, surgery or radiotherapy to resolve the problem but it is highly likely that these people will not always get the support they need to deal with their mental well-being. Cancer patients may respond brilliantly to the treatments but find it difficult to deal with the anxiety and worry created by their treatments. Anywhere between 10 and 50 percent of cancer patients may experience depression because of their diagnosis. Anxiety disorders are also extremely common with cancer patients. At our clinics we work with our clients to help improve their mental state with hypnosis which we can use as a stand alone treatment or with conventional medicine.*

Hypnosis can also be used to help people to manage other symptoms associated with cancer treatment. These can include:

• Fears and Phobias such as fear of blood, needles or hospitals.
• Anticipatory nausea.
• Pain Management
• Creating a Positive Mindset
• Help with Insomnia
• Managing anger and frustration
• Help with eating linked to feelings of nausea*

Where possible we like to work in conjunction with the doctors and consultants managing your treatments although we understand that some people choose to manage their cancer entirely through natural methods. Generally our sessions are tailored to your particular needs and circumstances. Some of our clients may only need to see us for one or two sessions whilst others may need longer term support. Where cancer is concerned we never put our clients on a program of sessions  but see them on a session by session basis. The exception would be if a client felt that they wanted to weight loss or stop smoking support in order to improve their general health whilst being treated.*

For more details about our Hypnotherapy for Cancer sessions please ring us on the number below to get more information.

01636 650 521

*Disclaimer – Please note that we do not ever offer to treat cancer which is against the law unless you are a medical professional. Our sessions are aimed at improving mental well-being and managing symptoms. The results of this form of hypnotherapy cannot be guaranteed and may vary from person to person.