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Case Study: How RTT® Helped a Woman Overcome Alcohol Misuse and Restore Self-Esteem in Midlife

The Connection Between Alcohol Misuse and Low Self-Esteem

Many women in midlife silently struggle with alcohol misuse and low self-worth, and often don’t realise how closely the two can be linked. In this case study, you’ll read how RTT® for alcohol misuse and self-esteem supported one woman in her 40s to begin breaking free from patterns of dependency and regain a sense of confidence during the emotional challenges of perimenopause.

Her experience highlights how RTT® can provide insights and support, even when other approaches haven’t helped.

How RTT Helped Her Heal

When this client, a woman in her mid-40s, first reached out, she felt utterly lost. She had tried many routes in search of support, but hadn’t yet found something that felt effective. Alcohol misuse, deep self-doubt, and what she described as “some very dark thoughts” had left her feeling stuck and overwhelmed.

Perimenopause only made things harder; she didn’t recognise herself anymore. She grieved the version of her she used to be and felt unsure how to move forward.

Over the course of six months, we worked together using Rapid Transformational Therapy® to gently explore the deeper emotional roots of her struggles. What began as a focus on alcohol and self-esteem opened up space to address longstanding beliefs and patterns that had quietly shaped her inner world for years.

She reported gaining more clarity with each session. Emotions that had been buried were acknowledged, understood, and transformed. She described the journey as “life-changing.”

The Transformation

Piece by piece, her confidence returned. Her thinking shifted. Her outlook on life began to change.

Gradually, she started reconnecting with the strong, joyful, self-assured woman she had always been beneath the surface. She felt that RTT gave her the space to let go of the shame, fear, and guilt that had kept her stuck, and in doing so, she began to feel more like herself again.

Client Feedback: In Her Own Words

"After seeking pretty much every sort of help, I contacted Joanna due to my low self-esteem and some very dark thoughts. I was also peri-menopausal and didn’t recognise myself, I felt like I had lost who I was and mourned the person I used to be. What I hadn’t expected was how many deeper issues would come up during the process and be gently worked through. Joanna is perceptive, caring, and encouraging. It has been a long journey, but after nearly 6 months I feel unrecognisably happier, more self-confident, and more hopeful about the future. I finally feel more like myself again, and I’m so grateful for Joanna’s support throughout this journey.”
Kirsty
London Online
Woman in midlife smiling after RTT therapy – alcohol misuse and self-esteem transformation case study

Find Your Way Back to Confidence and Clarity

If this story resonates with you, you’re not alone. Whether you’re struggling with low self-worth, feeling stuck in negative thinking, or simply feel like you’ve lost yourself, help is here.

Book a free consultation to explore how RTT for self-esteem could support your journey back to confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.

Related Support and Next Steps

This transformation was made possible through:
Addictions – Hypnotherapy

Feeling stuck in your head? Read: How Hypnotherapy Can Help with Self-Esteem
Similar success story: Case Study: Feeling ‘Not Good Enough’

Explore how RTT can gently help you break the cycle and start feeling in control again.

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