New Year, New Possibilities: Embrace Change with Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy in Oxfordshire and Online

Hi - My name is Andy Selway-Woolley (he/him) and I’m a Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. I run HeadFirst Hypnotherapy, based in Upper Heyford (near Bicester), Oxfordshire and also work online nationally.

The new year often brings a sense of renewal — a moment when many people begin thinking about what they want more of, or what they’re ready to leave behind.

Resolutions can be motivating, but they can also feel overwhelming. Sometimes the pressure to “do more” or “be better” becomes heavy, making change feel out of reach.

But the truth is: wanting change doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.
Often, it’s simply about growth, feeling more aligned, or wanting life to feel a little easier or more fulfilling. If the idea of change feels positive for you, that’s a great place to begin.

And that’s where Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy can gently come in — offering a supportive, practical way to explore what’s possible without pressure or self-criticism.

How Does Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Work?

Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy blends two approaches:

1. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

SFBT is grounded in the idea that you don’t need to revisit the past to make progress. Instead, it focuses on:

• your strengths

• your resources

• what’s already working

• what you’d like to move towards

It encourages achievable, realistic steps — helping you identify what you want rather than what you’re trying to get away from.

2. Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy involves guiding you into a relaxed, focused state.
This calm state can make it easier to explore new perspectives, reflect on your goals, and gently reconnect with a more settled, resourceful version of yourself.

Rather than “reprogramming the mind,” it simply creates a space where your subconscious and conscious thinking can work together in a calmer, more supportive way.

How These Approaches Work Together

The blend of SFBT and hypnotherapy supports you to:

• think about what you want more of

• explore helpful patterns and possibilities

• visualise a preferred future

• gently shift your internal focus

• reconnect with your existing strengths

Many people find this combination encourages a calm, steady mindset that supports them as they move towards their goals. It’s not about forcing change — it’s about allowing space for new, more helpful ways of thinking to emerge.

It’s Okay to Be Who You Are — And Still Want More

New Year often creates pressure to reinvent yourself — but meaningful change doesn’t come from rejecting who you are. It comes from recognising your strengths and deciding what you’d like to build on.

With Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, you and I work together to identify:

• what you want

• what already helps

• what small changes might support you

• what a more settled, balanced future could look like

Whether you want to feel calmer, more confident, less overwhelmed, or simply more grounded, this approach supports gradual, sustainable shifts.

You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

We all have times where we feel stuck — in our thinking, habits, or feelings. Sometimes knowing what needs to change is the easy part; knowing how to begin is harder.

Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy offers:

• a calm, supportive space

• a future-focused way of working

• gentle encouragement

• time to think differently

• a structured approach to exploring change

Together, we focus on what’s possible for you — at a pace that feels manageable and right.

If you’re curious about embracing positive change this year, I’d be happy to explore it with you.

Let’s make this year more about progress than perfection — small steps, steady movement, and plenty of self-compassion along the way.

If you’d like to find out more, feel free to reach out and arrange a free initial consultation.

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Want to find out more about how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy could support you?

The next step is booking a FREE 45 Minute Initial Consultation / Hypnotherapy Discovery Session (no half-measures here).

In-person at my Oxfordshire Therapy Room (Upper Heyford, near Bicester or Online via Zoom).

The first step to setting yourself free and living the life you want.

My name is Andy Selway-Woolley (he/him) and I am a fully qualified Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. I run HeadFirst Hypnotherapy®, based in Upper Heyford (near Bicester), Oxfordshire. 

I assist people in regaining control of their lives by retraining their brains to overcome limiting thought patterns, master their emotions, and cultivate resilient behaviours for a brighter and more positive future.. I know… It’s awesome!

a nutshell, I ‘get you out of your own way’. Because, let’s face it, a lot of us are.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy taps into the power of your subconscious mind so you can move forward towards the life you’ve always wanted to live. It’s a quick, practical way to address thought patterns, emotions and behaviours that are holding you back in life.

I’m a registered and accredited member of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) and National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH).

I service the main towns and cities around Upper Heyford, including Bicester, Banbury, Oxford, Kidlington, Witney, Brackley, Charlbury, Northampton, Buckingham, Chipping Norton, Thame, Didcot, Abingdon, Henley-on-Thames, and Aylesbury, along with other local areas.

I also work nationally and offer remote hypnotherapy services online, so no matter where you're based, support is just a click away!