Overcome Stress with Hypnotherapy
Rebalance your mind. Reconnect with calm. Rediscover clarity.
We all experience stress, but when it starts to cloud your thinking, affect your sleep, or leave you feeling on edge all the time, it’s a sign something deeper is going on.
Stress isn’t just a reaction to “too much to do.” It often stems from subconscious patterns: the need to get everything right, the fear of letting others down, the belief that your worth depends on your output.
And that’s exactly where RTT® Hypnotherapy comes in.
As said by psychologist and philosopher William James. RTT® helps you do exactly that, not just once, but in a lasting, empowering way.
What Is Stress, Really? Understanding Stress and Hypnotherapy
Stress is the body’s natural response to pressure, but in a fast-paced world, our internal alarms get stuck in the on position. You might notice:
A racing mind you can’t switch off
Feeling tense or jumpy, even when things seem calm
Overwhelm over small things
Irritability, brain fog, or emotional exhaustion
Physical symptoms like tight chest, jaw clenching, or disrupted sleep
It’s not that you’re “not coping” your nervous system is simply overloaded. And most likely, it’s running on an old programme.
That heavy, hazy brain-fog isn’t laziness, it’s your mind’s warning signal that anxiety, stress or relentless self-pressure are hijacking your clarity. If you’re ready to lift that cloud and restore calm, discover how RTT® Hypnotherapy can help you break free from the fog and reclaim sharp focus.
Why Can’t I Just Relax? Understanding Stress Triggers and Hypnotherapy
You’ve probably tried the usual advice: breathe deeply, go for walks, cut down on caffeine.
Those things can help, but if your stress is rooted in deep-seated beliefs like “I must prove myself” or “I’m only safe when I’m in control,” then your mind will keep defaulting to stress, no matter how many baths you take.
This is the bit no one talks about: Stress often starts in the subconscious.
💡 If you’d like to hear more about turning stress into an ally, check out psychologist Kelly McGonigal’s TED Talk, How to Make Stress Your Friend – she explains how a shift in mindset can change everything.
How RTT® Hypnotherapy Helps You Overcome Stress
Through guided, supportive work together, RTT® helps you shift what’s driving the stress from underneath, often long-held beliefs that quietly shape how you think, feel, and react.
In our sessions, I help you:
Pinpoint the deeper emotional patterns behind your stress
Understand why your mind learned to respond in certain ways (often as a coping strategy from earlier life)
Reframe those beliefs on a subconscious level so they no longer trigger stress responses
Rehearse and reinforce new, calmer responses that become second nature
Clients often say they feel a lightness they haven’t felt in years, not just because the stress eases, but because they finally understand and trust themselves more deeply.
Why RTT® Hypnotherapy Works for Stress Relief
RTT® combines techniques from CBT, hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, all of which are known to change thought patterns by targeting the subconscious.
For example:
Hypnotherapy has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and even cortisol levels, our body’s primary stress hormone (Schnur et al., International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 2008).
Cognitive reframing, a key part of RTT®, helps lower the body’s stress response and boost emotional resilience (Gross & John, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2003).
RTT® brings these tools together in a way that’s tailored to you, addressing the root causes of stress and building calm, confident new pathways.
That’s where lasting change begins.
If stress is keeping your mind racing at night and making it hard to rest, you might also find our guide on how anxiety impacts sleep – and how RTT® can help you rest useful.
You Deserve More Than Just ‘Managing’ Stress, Real Relief with Hypnotherapy
Stress is a signal, not a sentence.
You don’t have to power through or pretend everything’s fine.
You can feel safe, clear-headed, and grounded in yourself again.
RTT® helps you get there.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Let’s talk. I offer a free consultation so we can explore what’s really driving your stress and how we can shift it together.
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❓ FAQ
No. You stay fully aware and in control the entire time. Hypnosis in RTT® is simply a relaxed, focused state, a bit like being absorbed in a daydream, where your mind becomes more open to positive change. You can talk, move, or ask questions at any point. Nothing happens without your consent.
Everyone’s different, but many people notice a meaningful shift after just one RTT® session, especially when stress is the main issue. Some choose a short series to deepen the change. We’ll talk through what you’re experiencing and create a plan that feels right for you, no pressure, no one‑size‑fits‑all approach.
You don’t need to know. Stress often builds up from patterns, beliefs, or experiences that sit below conscious awareness. RTT® is designed to gently uncover the root causes, even if you can’t name them yet. You simply show up as you are, the process does the rest.
People Also Ask
Yes. Stress can affect how clearly you think, how quickly you process information, and how easily you make decisions. Mind UK explains that ongoing stress can lead to mental overload and difficulty concentrating. RTT® helps by calming the underlying patterns that keep your mind in that “stuck” state.
Yes. The NHS notes that people remain fully aware and in control during hypnosis, and can reject any suggestion that doesn’t feel right. RTT® uses this relaxed, focused state to help your mind release tension rather than add to it.
Chronic stress can keep your nervous system in a heightened state, making it hard to switch off even when you’re tired. This is a common pattern, not a personal failing. RTT® helps by shifting the subconscious beliefs and triggers that keep your body on high alert.
Yes. You don’t need a quiet mind for hypnosis to work. Many people with racing thoughts find RTT® especially helpful because it works beneath the surface, where those patterns are stored, making it easier to feel calm and grounded.
What's next?
Please feel free to contact me if you have identified with the comments and suggestions above, why not create real change regarding your feelings of stress, and learn to give yourself some peace, balance and happiness?
Just press the button below to arrange a free chat and to discuss if a session would be helpful with your situation.
Look after yourself, Joanna x
About the Author
Joanna Jewitt is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Advanced RTT® Practitioner, trained personally by Marisa Peer. She helps people overcome anxiety, rebuild confidence, and break free from limiting patterns through online RTT® hypnotherapy sessions worldwide.
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