As the world continues to grapple with the lingering effects of COVID-19, many individuals are finding themselves stuck in the frustrating limbo of Long COVID — a condition marked by persistent symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness, and anxiety weeks or even months after the initial infection.
While medical research is still evolving, one unconventional yet increasingly discussed approach is hypnotherapy. Traditionally used for issues like smoking cessation, anxiety, and chronic pain, hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to change thought patterns and responses. But how does this apply to Long COVID?
Early case studies and anecdotal reports suggest that hypnotherapy may help reduce certain Long COVID symptoms, particularly those related to stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and fatigue. I have also had success in helping patients manage breathlessness — a common Long COVID complaint — using hypnosis-based breathing retraining techniques.
The possible mechanism? Hypnotherapy may help regulate the autonomic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing the “fight or flight” response that can exacerbate chronic symptoms. It also empowers patients to regain a sense of control over their health, which can be psychologically therapeutic.
That said, hypnotherapy is not a cure, nor is it a substitute for medical care. It should be viewed as a complementary therapy — one that might enhance overall well-being when combined with conventional treatment and rehabilitation.
As with any emerging therapy, more robust clinical trials are needed. But for those living with the daily challenges of Long COVID, hypnotherapy may offer a gentle, non-invasive pathway to relief. Drop me an email or give me a call if you would be interested in some help.
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Hypnotherapy has totally changed my outlook on life and changed me to thinking much more positive. Ian was very professional and his treatment room is a lovely relaxing space. I can’t thank Ian enough for everything.
If you struggle with food noise or feel like food thoughts dominate your day, I would definitely recommend giving hypnotherapy with Ian a try. It’s been a surprisingly empowering experience.
Ian very quickly addressed issues I was having with just a conversation this is due to his extensive knowledge within the industry. This allowed him to get straight to work on each muscle group to relieve my pain and symptoms.
From the beginning of the therapy my sleep improved and gradually over the sessions my symptoms reduced. By the end of my course of therapy I felt much stronger and empowered to deal with daily life.
Everything was easy to understand, and he gave me certain activities to complete, through the day, and prior to going to bed in the evening, and the results are amazing. I am sleeping a lot better, find it easier to fall asleep, but the main thing for me was waking up less through the night.
I believe hypnotherapy has helped me to reverse a lot of and allowed my thought patterns to become more positive. This has given me the belief that I will get better.
The way Ian explained the root cause and how hypnotherapy could help made sense and I bought into this from day one. I started to feel improvement after my first session and after 3 sessions the difference was massive.
After a few weeks I felt more positive, relaxed and was sleeping better. I still have some work to do but I feel Ian has provided me with the tools to make positive changes moving forward.
I saw Ian for four hypnotherapy sessions to help with my long-standing fear of flying, and the results were amazing. He created a calm, supportive environment and guided me through techniques that helped shift my mindset.