Peacock hypnotherapy

When someone we love dies, it is natural to experience overwhelming sadness. We may ask ourselves difficult questions. Could I have done more? Could I have said something different? We may even begin to question our own sense of safety or mortality. Feelings of guilt, regret, or even survivor guilt can arise.

These reactions are part of how the human brain responds to shock and loss.

Grief is deeply personal. There is no single way to experience it. However, when intense thoughts and emotions continue to feel overwhelming, they can begin to affect daily life, relationships, and work.

So how can Solution Focused Hypnotherapy support someone who is grieving?

Grief can become all consuming. It can dominate thoughts, lower mood, and leave a person feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. When this happens, it becomes harder to cope with everyday responsibilities and the needs of others.

Support is not about forgetting the person you love or diminishing their importance. It is about finding a way to carry their memory with warmth, gratitude, and meaning, rather than constant and overwhelming pain.

It is about allowing the depth of sadness to soften over time, while still honouring the relationship and the memories you shared.

Here are some ways Solution Focused Hypnotherapy may help during grief:

It encourages a forward looking perspective. While acknowledging loss, sessions gently focus on coping, resilience, and small steps toward a meaningful future.

It promotes deep relaxation. Grief is often accompanied by stress, anxiety, and emotional intensity. Relaxation helps calm the nervous system and provides a break from constant emotional strain.

It supports healthier thinking patterns. Feelings of guilt, regret, or helplessness can be gently explored and reframed in a balanced and compassionate way.

It provides a safe and supportive space. Clients are able to acknowledge and process emotions at their own pace, without pressure or judgement.

It encourages hope. When loss feels overwhelming, it can be difficult to imagine life feeling lighter again. This approach helps individuals begin to picture a future that includes peace, connection, and moments of joy.

It strengthens confidence in coping. Grief can leave people feeling lost or powerless. Sessions focus on reinforcing inner strengths and existing coping abilities.

It supports acceptance over time. While grief cannot be removed, it can gradually become integrated into life in a way that allows for continued growth.

It helps with emotional balance. By building awareness of inner resources, clients often feel better able to manage emotional fluctuations.

Over time, many people begin to notice increased resilience. They recognise that while loss remains part of their story, it does not have to define every moment of their present or future.

Grief is not something to fix. It is something to move through with care, support, and compassion. Investing in your emotional wellbeing during this time can make a meaningful difference.