I once supported a dear friend whose strength continues to inspire me. A few years ago, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, a diagnosis that changed everything for her and those who loved her. We spent many hours together talking openly about what her illness meant—the silent fears, the constant “what ifs,” and the invisible weight of worrying about her family’s future. Her physical symptoms were mirrored by emotional ones: a racing mind, sleepless nights, and the dark cloud of uncertainty about what lay ahead.
She had an exceptional medical team and explored several complementary therapies, each offering its own value. Among them were her hypnotherapy sessions with me. She often told me that these sessions gave her a sense of lightness, calm, and space to breathe more deeply. Sometimes, that meant a better night’s sleep. Other times, it brought relief from the relentless anxiety and a little more energy to face the day. These were not magical cures, but they were tangible changes—small but significant moments of peace in a time of intense challenge.
When we face health conditions that affect our bodies, the medical approach often focuses on the physical, on treatment options and symptom reduction through surgery and medication. Whether reproductive cancer, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, or the changes of menopause, the impact extends beyond the physical. There can be a loss of confidence, a shift in identity, and an overwhelming sense of responsibility for our loved ones’ wellbeing. Even with the best support, it can feel isolating.
Hypnotherapy offers a safe, natural space to address both the physical and emotional toll of these experiences. It works alongside medical care to ease anxiety, improve coping, and restore a sense of control. Research shows that hypnotherapy can reduce symptom severity and lessen psychological distress, which in turn can lower the perception of discomfort. For women living with prolapse or incontinence, for example, releasing feelings of embarrassment and shame can help restore confidence in daily life. For those navigating menopause, hypnotherapy can reduce hot flushes, improve sleep quality, and ease mood fluctuations.
The benefits extend further than symptom relief. Hypnotherapy can help you feel calmer before medical procedures, manage pain and fatigue, and release feelings of guilt about “being a burden” to loved ones. It can lift low mood, build resilience in the face of physical change, and reignite a sense of optimism. The mind and body are deeply connected; when your mind is calmer, your body has more space to heal, and when you cope better, life feels more manageable.
Living with a health challenge does not have to mean losing your sense of comfort or hope. Hypnotherapy works gently and powerfully, helping you reconnect with your body’s own capacity for balance and repair. Wherever you are in your journey, whether newly diagnosed, in recovery, or living long term with your condition, it is possible to feel more at peace, more in control, and more connected to the life you want.
If you are navigating a health challenge such as prolapse, incontinence, menopause, or a serious illness, know that there is support for your whole self, mind and body. You do not have to carry the weight alone.
