Navigating Public Speaking Worry Using Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy
Hi - 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.
As individuals engage in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy sessions and explore ideas such as “emptying the stress bucket,” many people say they begin to access a clearer, more balanced headspace.
This often links to the understanding that when we feel calmer and more settled, the parts of the brain associated with reflection, planning, and problem-solving — such as the left prefrontal cortex — can feel easier to connect with. While SFH does not change or activate specific brain regions, people often describe the experience as helping them access their more rational and resourceful thinking.
Exploring the Ripple Effect on Public Speaking Worry
As individuals gain more awareness of their internal responses, they often notice shifts in the way they relate to public speaking. Many clients describe feeling more grounded, more capable of pausing before reacting, or more in touch with the strengths they already have.
These changes can sometimes extend beyond public speaking itself, influencing wider areas of life. People frequently report feeling more self-assured, more emotionally steady, or more able to approach everyday challenges with clarity.
How Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Supports This Process
Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy uses a blend of gentle reframing, positive imagery, and forward-focused questions to help clients explore what they would like to achieve.
Techniques such as anchoring, the Swish Technique, and visualisation can be used within sessions to support individuals in imagining the version of themselves they want to bring to public speaking situations.
Rather than analysing past events or trying to diagnose the “root cause,” SFH focuses on strengths, resources, and future possibilities. Many people say this helps them approach speaking tasks with a sense of greater calm and confidence.
A Supportive, Future-Focused Journey
For many individuals, working on public speaking is not just about the speaking event itself — it’s about developing a mindset that feels more open, grounded, and capable in everyday life.
Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy offers a compassionate, forward-looking space to explore these possibilities, helping you reconnect with your abilities and approach public speaking in a way that feels more manageable and aligned with who you want to be.
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My name is Andy Selway (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 behaviors for a brighter and more positive future.. I know… It’s awesome!
In 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 member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and National Council for Hypnotherapy.
Hypnotherapy sessions can be done either in my garden therapy room in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire (Near Bicester). Ideally situated, it also serves individuals in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire and I also work online nationwide via Zoom.