Can Hypnotherapy Assist With Compulsive Hoarding?

Hypnotherapy can be a valuable tool in addressing hoarding behavior by targeting the underlying psychological factors that contribute to it. Hoarding often stems from deep-seated emotional issues, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. Through guided hypnosis, a hypnotherapist can help individuals access their subconscious mind to uncover and address these root causes.

In hypnotherapy sessions, individuals are placed in a deeply relaxed state, allowing them to explore their thoughts and feelings more openly. This state can help them identify and challenge the irrational beliefs and fears associated with hoarding, such as the fear of letting go or the need to hold onto items for a sense of security. By reprogramming these negative thought patterns, hypnotherapy can reduce the compulsion to hoard.

Additionally, hypnotherapy can enhance motivation and strengthen coping mechanisms, making it easier for individuals to engage in decluttering and organisational tasks. It can also reduce anxiety and stress, which are often triggers for hoarding behavior. Over time, hypnotherapy can promote healthier habits and thought processes, leading to a more organised and clutter-free living environment.

Overall, hypnotherapy offers a holistic approach to treating hoarding by addressing both the emotional and behavioral aspects of the condition, helping individuals regain control over their living spaces and their lives.

We’ve teamed up with Ailsa Frank, a renowned self-help author and hypnotherapist, to guide you through positive changes with her highly-effective techniques and content-rich hypnotherapy system in her Feel Amazing app. Ailsa's softly spoken messages will filter into your mind, washing away tension and releasing bad habits including root hoarding emotions so you can reach your true potential, live in a clutter free home and feel amazing.

'A cluttered home will make you feel depressed and fuel anxiety as everything is in a muddle which makes daily tasks even more overwhelming. A cluttered home will clutter your mind but a cluttered mind will create a cluttered home, so it is imperative to tackle both your mind to break free mentally as well as physically decluttering to create a tidy living space.' , says Ailsa

'Your past will have affected the way you feel and the way you organise your home. I would recommend listening to the 'Stress free worry less' section of my app; try 'Let it go' and 'Stop worrying' and then in the confidence section, try the 'Get on with it' recording which releases anxiety which may be holding you back from making decisions.', she suggests.

Remember mental health issues starts with stress, anxiety, and worries from upbringing, work, social settings and family pressures. These feelings can lead to excess drinking, lack of sleep, low self-esteem and can contribute to the inability to throw items away.

'Try working on each area of your life by listening to a variety of topics until you make all the changes you need to have a well balanced happy life.' Ailsa recommends.

In this stressful world, the 'feel amazing' app is your place to relax, stay calm, and let your worries float away. This app offers everyday solutions to reset your mind, relationships, and life. Just close your eyes, relax, and listen.

There are several free titles in the award-winning 'feel amazing' app, with more than 50 individual titles available. You can also buy a membership to access all recordingsfor £45 for the year. Free titles include: Good Night's Sleep, Stop Worrying, Release Daily Stress, Fit & Well, Debt-Free Living, and Fear of Needles, plus a range of relaxing and calming music.

To get the app, click here (from your phone) to go to the App Store or Google Play.

Make deep and lasting changes using a combination of self-hypnosis, meditation, and mindfulness in these beautifully worded recordings.

For more information about Ailsa's hypnotherapy sessions visit www.ailsafrank.com