Hi, I’m Betty.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapist | (DSFH, MAfSFH)|Level 4 Counselling Skills| Fully insured | Enhanced DBS checked| North Somerset & Bristol
What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a modern, evidence-based and neuroscience-informed approach that combines effective talking therapy with the deeply relaxing state of hypnosis. It draws on the latest research in brain function to help you understand why you feel the way you do and how to change it.
Rather than focusing on the past or problems, it helps you shift your attention to solutions, identify your own strengths, and take positive steps forward. By working with the brain’s natural processes, including how we think, how we manage stress, and how the brain rewires itself, this approach can reduce anxiety, improve sleep and focus, and support long-lasting change.
Many people turn to Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for support with:
Stress and anxiety relief – feel calmer, lighter, and more in control
Sleep problems – improve relaxation and enjoy more restful nights
Confidence and self-esteem – build belief in yourself and your abilities
Phobias and fears – gently overcome challenges that hold you back
Breaking habits – such as smoking, overeating, or nail biting
Pain management – ease discomfort and support overall wellbeing
Performance enhancement – whether in work, sport, exams, or creative pursuits
Finding balance – restore peace of mind and enjoy life more fully
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore your goals and take practical steps forward—helping you live the life you truly want, one step at a time.
If you’d like to find out how it could help you personally, I’d love to hear from you—please feel free to get in touch for a friendly, no-pressure chat.
How can Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Help?
My Approach
Science Backed. Solution-Focused, Future Forward.
I am a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, having completed my accredited Diploma through the highly regarded Clifton Hypnotherapy Practice. This involved over 450 hours of in-class and practical study, combining theoretical learning with real-world practice to provide safe, effective support grounded in neuroscience which equipped me with the skills and knowledge to support people in a meaningful and professional way.
Fully insured
Enhanced DBS checked
Committed to the professional standards of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
I also hold a Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Skills and a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education and Training, with over 15 years’ experience in support, education, and wellbeing across Further and Higher Education, as well as within the charity sector.
I’m passionate about helping people understand how their brains work and how they can change. Through a combination of practical tools and relaxing hypnosis, I support clients in reconnecting with their inner resources and regaining a sense of control, confidence, and direction.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a gentle and effective way to create positive change. Instead of focusing on what’s gone wrong in the past, it helps you build on your strengths and move towards the future you want. Through a combination of talking therapy and deep relaxation, you can reduce stress, calm anxious thoughts, and feel more in control of your life.
From a neuroscience perspective, when you focus on solutions and imagine positive change, your brain begins to form new, healthier pathways. These small but powerful shifts help you feel calmer, more resilient, and more motivated to reach your goals.
"Meeting with Betty has been like a breath of fresh air. She gently provides the space for a wonderful journey of self-reflection, that offers the tools to unlock a more positive and fulfilled you"
What Clients are Saying*:
"Betty gives time to relax, to completely switch off and focus on the positive"
"I have really enjoyed my sessions with Betty, from the very first conversation I have felt at ease. I felt so welcome in her space at home. Such a beautiful space to be. I have felt the sessions to be so helpful, my sleep has improved, I feel calmer, more confident in my decisions and I really enjoyed learning about how and why our brains work as they do.
I have recommended Betty to friends and family and I would 100% recommend her to anyone interested or even just curious. Give it a go. I did and I loved it"
"Betty’s warm and welcoming sessions make you feel safe, positive and confident"
*Names and location not included to ensure client confidentiality
FAQ
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Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) can help with a wide range of issues by focusing on a client's present and future goals rather than dwelling on past problems. By combining psychotherapy with hypnosis, SFH helps clients make positive changes and build a more optimistic outlook.
In addition to managing anxiety and stress, SFH is a powerful tool for overcoming addictions such as smoking, as it helps to change deeply ingrained subconscious habits. It's also highly effective for improving sports performance by helping athletes manage pre-game nerves, increase focus, and visualize success. For individuals seeking weight loss, SFH can address emotional eating and a negative mindset around food. It can also assist with specific issues like insomnia , phobias and fears, as well as helping to build confidence and self-esteem. The approach is also used to support those dealing with depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and managing chronic pain.
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Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) sessions are a relaxing and collaborative experience, typically lasting around 50 to 60 minutes.
The first half of the session is future focused and helps you understand what is happening in your brain that makes you feel the way you do. Instead of dwelling on past problems, I will ask you solution-focused questions to help you visualize your "preferred future" and set clear goals. This helps to shift your mindset from problem-focused to solution-focused.
In the second half, I will guide you into a hypnotic trance. You'll sit comfortably and be led into a deeply relaxed state. Contrary to what you might see in movies, you will remain aware and in control. This is a very natural state, similar to daydreaming. While you are deeply relaxed, I will use positive, uplifting language to reinforce your goals. You'll leave feeling calm, relaxed, and more positive.
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Trance is a very natural and safe state of mind. It's often described as a focused daydream, a state we all experience several times a day without even realizing it. For example, have you ever driven somewhere and not remembered parts of the journey, or been so engrossed in a book or film that you lose track of time? That's a form of trance.
During a hypnotherapy session, you are simply being guided into this state intentionally. I use relaxing language to help you achieve a deep state of mental and physical calm. While in this state, your mind is more receptive to positive suggestions and ideas. You are always in complete control and can't be made to do anything against your will. You remain fully aware of what's happening and can bring yourself out of the trance at any time. Hypnotic trance is a safe and powerful tool for positive change.
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Sessions & Fees:
Free exploratory phone call (15 mins)
Initial Consultation (40 mins) – £50
Individual Sessions (50 mins) – £65
Smoking Cessation (90–120 mins, single session) – £250
Available in person (North Somerset) or online – so you can access sessions from wherever you feel comfortable.
Guided Relaxation session (30 mins) - £30
Payment is normally taken at the end of each session.
A deposit may be required to book a smoking cessation session.
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Privacy Policy
Keeping Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
Last updated: June 2026
Compliant with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
1. Introduction
I take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit my website or use my hypnotherapy services. It also sets out your rights under UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA).
By using this website and my services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Who I Am (Data Controller)
Trading name: Keeping Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
Data Controller: Elizabeth Keeping
Telephone: 07413 762443
Email: betty@keepingsolutionfocused.co.uk
ICO Registration Number: ZB933631
As a sole trader processing special category health data, I act as the Data Controller for all personal information I handle in connection with my hypnotherapy practice.
3. What Information I Collect
I may collect and process the following personal information:
Contact details – name, email address, telephone number, and postal address
Health information – information you provide during initial consultations and ongoing sessions (this is special category data under UK GDPR and is handled with the highest level of care)
Website usage data – such as IP address, browser type, and how you use this website (collected via cookies or analytics tools – see Section 9)
Payment information – only where invoicing is required. I do not store card details.
4. How I Collect Your Information
I collect information:
When you contact me by phone, email, or website enquiry form
When you book or attend hypnotherapy sessions (in person or online via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet)
When you browse my website (via cookies/analytics – see Section 9)
5. Why I Collect Your Information (Lawful Basis)
Under the UK GDPR and Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, I rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:
Consent – when you choose to share your details with me and agree to receive my services
Provision of health services – processing is necessary to provide hypnotherapy sessions safely and effectively (Article 9(2)(h) UK GDPR for special category health data)
Legal obligations – to comply with insurance, safeguarding, and professional record-keeping requirements
Recognised legitimate interests (new under DUAA 2025) – where processing is necessary to safeguard vulnerable individuals or to comply with public authority requests
You may withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 10). This will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
6. How I Use Your Information
I use your personal information to:
Provide hypnotherapy services safely and effectively
Respond to your enquiries
Maintain client records securely in accordance with professional standards
Send session confirmations and relevant communications
Comply with professional, safeguarding, and legal obligations
Handle any complaints you raise about my services or data processing (see Section 12)
7. How I Store and Protect Your Information
All client records are stored electronically in secure, password-protected, encrypted files
Only I have access to your personal records
Your data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law (for example, in safeguarding situations, under a court order, or where there is a serious risk of harm to you or others)
I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse
8. How Long I Keep Your Information
In line with National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) professional guidance and the principle of data minimisation under UK GDPR:
Adults – records are kept for 8 years after your final session
Children and young people – records are retained until their 25th birthday (or 26th birthday if they were aged 17 at the end of therapy)
Records are securely and permanently destroyed in January following the relevant retention date
Where retention periods are required by law or professional regulation, I will retain data only for as long as necessary and no longer.
9. Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use cookies and basic analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site, helping to improve content and user experience.
Under the updated Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), as amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025:
Analytics cookies used solely for the purposes of generating aggregate, non-identifiable statistics may be used without requiring your prior consent
All other non-essential cookies require your consent before being placed on your device
You can withdraw consent or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings
No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies
A cookie notice will appear when you first visit this website, giving you the opportunity to manage your preferences.
10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR and DUAA 2025
Under UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, you have the following rights:
Right of access – to request a copy of the personal data I hold about you (Data Subject Access Request / DSAR)
Right to rectification – to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to erasure – to request deletion of your data where there is no longer a lawful basis for processing it
Right to restrict processing – to request that I limit how I use your data
Right to object – to object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances
Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
Right to withdraw consent – at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
Right to complain – to lodge a formal complaint with me directly about how I handle your personal data (see Section 12)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details in Section 2. I will respond to your request within one calendar month.
11. Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
You may request access to the personal data I hold about you at any time. In line with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025:
I will carry out a reasonable and proportionate search of my records in response to your request
I may contact you to verify your identity or to clarify the scope of your request before the one-month response period begins
There is no charge for a DSAR in ordinary circumstances
Please direct DSAR requests to: betty@keepingsolutionfocused.co.uk or call 07413 762443.
12. Complaints About My Data Processing
Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, you have a statutory right to raise a complaint directly with me about how I handle your personal data.
If you have a concern, please:
Contact me in the first instance by email or telephone (see Section 2)
I will acknowledge your complaint and keep you informed of progress
I aim to resolve all complaints promptly and without undue delay
You also have the right at any time to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
13. Third-Party Services
Where I use third-party services (for example, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet for online sessions), those providers operate their own privacy policies and data processing arrangements. I will only use services that are GDPR-compliant and provide appropriate data protection safeguards.
If I introduce additional third-party services (such as online booking systems, payment providers, or mailing list tools), I will update this Privacy Policy to reflect this and ensure they meet the required data protection standards.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, professional guidance, or my business practices. The “Last updated” date at the top of this document will always show when the policy was most recently revised.
I encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of my services following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
This policy complies with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
Elizabeth Keeping | Keeping Solution Focused Hypnotherapy | ICO Reg: ZB933631
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I appreciate that life can sometimes be unpredictable, and you may need to change or cancel an appointment. If this happens, please let me know as soon as you can so I can offer the time to someone else.
Notice period: If possible, please give at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or changes.
Late cancellations / missed sessions: If less than 24 hours’ notice is given, or if an appointment is missed, the session fee may still apply.
Emergencies: I completely understand that unexpected situations can arise. If this is the case, please get in touch and we will work out the best solution together.
If I need to cancel: In the rare event I need to reschedule, I will always give you as much notice as possible and offer you an alternative appointment.
This policy is in place to respect both your time and mine, and to help keep sessions available for everyone who needs them.
Get in Touch!
Finding the right therapist is such a personal thing, and it's important to feel a sense of trust and connection. Book in a free, introductory phone call to explore whether Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (or working with me!) might be a good fit.
