Question 1

Can hypnotherapy help with burnout?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Burnout isn't a character flaw or a sign of weakness. It's what happens when your stress bucket has been overflowing for too long. Solution focused hypnotherapy works directly with the subconscious patterns driving your stress response, helping your brain learn to switch off, sleep properly, and stop running worst-case scenarios on a loop. Most clients notice meaningful changes within the first few sessions.

Question 2

Why can't I switch off from work even when I'm not working?

Accepted Answer

Your primitive mind, the ancient, survival-focused part of your brain, can't tell the difference between a genuine threat and a tricky email. Once it identifies something as a threat, maybe an upcoming meeting at work, it keeps you on high alert regardless of where you are or what time it is.

It doesn't clock off at 5pm. It doesn't take weekends. It doesn't go on holiday. So even when you're physically away from work, your brain is still scanning, still replaying conversations, still running worst-case scenarios, still thinking about that meeting. Still preparing for danger that isn't there.

It's your brain doing exactly what it was built to do. The problem is it doesn't know the working day is over.

Question 3

Why do I keep waking up at 3am?

Accepted Answer

There's a specific reason it tends to be 3am. By that point in the night, your body has finished its physical recovery and your brain shifts into REM sleep where it processes the emotional weight of the day. When your stress bucket is full, there's too much to process and your brain wakes you up. It's a signal, not a coincidence. And it's one of the first things that improves when we start emptying your stress bucket properly.

Question 4

I've tried everything and nothing has worked. Why would hypnotherapy be different?

Accepted Answer

Most approaches to burnout focus on managing symptoms - better sleep habits, meditation apps, time off. These can help at the edges but they don't change the underlying pattern. Solution focused hypnotherapy works at the subconscious level, where those stress patterns are actually stored. What the brain has learned, it can unlearn. It's based on neuroscience.

Question 5

Do I have to be really struggling to reach out?

Accepted Answer

No. Most of the professionals I work with are still functioning. Still showing up. Still delivering. They're not in crisis but they're just exhausted from managing, and tired of how much it's costing them. You don't have to hit rock bottom to deserve support. If something feels off, that's enough.

Question 6

How long will it take to see changes?

Accepted Answer

Everyone is different, but most clients start noticing positive changes within the first few sessions, sometimes even from session one. Small shifts in sleep, mood, clarity, or overthinking often happen quite quickly.

For deeper, long‑term change, my 10‑week programme The Burnout Reset is designed to give you the structure, consistency, and neuroscience‑based tools needed to fully retrain the patterns behind stress, overthinking, and burnout.

Single Sessions can help you feel calmer and more settled in the moment, while The Burnout Reset is where you’ll see the biggest, most lasting transformation.

Question 7

What is Hypnotherapy and Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH)?

Accepted Answer

Hypnotherapy combines talking therapy (psychotherapy) with hypnosis to help you create real, positive change by working with your subconscious mind. It’s a practical way to tackle things like anxiety, stress, self-doubt, or performance blocks.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) takes it a step further. It blends psychotherapy, hypnosis, and the latest neuroscience research. We don’t dwell on the past. Instead, we focus on the future you want, building a clear path to the goals and outcomes that matter to you.

Question 8

What is hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

Forget the movies, hypnosis isn’t mind control. It’s a completely natural state of mind you enter every day. Think about getting lost in a book, a film, a run, or even driving a familiar route on autopilot. That relaxed, focused state? That’s a trance.
In hypnotherapy, your subconscious mind becomes more open to positive suggestions, helping you dissolve limiting beliefs and unwanted behaviours. And don’t worry, you’re always in control and fully aware of your surroundings. Nothing happens without your consent.

Question 9

How is this different from counselling or CBT?

Accepted Answer

Counselling and CBT are valuable, but they primarily work with the conscious mind. Solution focused hypnotherapy combines talking therapy with hypnosis to access the subconscious directly where your stress responses, sleep patterns, and automatic thinking are actually running. It's also forward-focused. We're not spending sessions analysing the past. We're building the version of you that knows how to switch off.

Question 10

Is Hypnotherapy safe?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Hypnotherapy is safe, non-invasive, and relaxing. You remain fully in control at all times. Many clients find SFH sessions uplifting and genuinely enjoyable.

Question 11

Will I have to talk about my past?

Accepted Answer

Nope. With Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, we focus entirely on the future and the solutions you want. You don’t need to analyse or dwell on past experiences, unless you choose to.

Question 12

What happens during a hypnotherapy session?

Accepted Answer

A typical session lasts about an hour and has two parts:
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1. Talking (psychotherapy): We focus on what’s working in your life, your goals, and how you want the future to look.
2. Hypnosis (trance): I guide you into a deep state of relaxation where your subconscious mind can absorb positive, solution-focused suggestions.
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Together, these steps help you make real, lasting change.

Question 13

Is hypnotherapy effective online?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!
Online hypnotherapy is just as effective as in person and for many people, it actually works better. Being in your own environment helps you relax more quickly, which makes the whole process smoother and more comfortable.
All you need is a quiet space, a comfortable chair, and a good internet connection. I’ll guide you through everything, just as I would if we were in the same room.

Question 14

Where will the sessions take place?

Accepted Answer

All sessions are online via Zoom. You just need a laptop, tablet, or smartphone and a quiet space. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person therapy and offer maximum convenience.

Question 15

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

There are two ways to work with me, depending on where you are and what you need.

The Reset Foundation - £550 Six 1:1 online sessions via Zoom. A solid starting point for making meaningful progress with stress and the inability to switch off. Includes the Mindstar Reset Audio and The Reset Foundation Handbook.

The Burnout Reset - £997 My flagship 10-week 1:1 programme for professionals who are exhausted, constantly overthinking, and unable to switch off from work. Includes 10 sessions, the Mindstar Reset Audio, the Client Handbook, email support, a mid-programme check-in at session 5, and a 30-day post-programme call. Payment plans available via Klarna.

The first step for both is a free 60-minute Initial Consultation - a relaxed conversation about what's been going on and whether I can help.

Single sessions are also available at £110 for existing clients or specific one-off support. Get in touch to discuss.

Question 16

How do I book a session?

Accepted Answer

Booking is simple. Everything starts with a Free Consultation.
You can book your 60‑minute consultation directly below:

Book your Free Consultation here

This call gives us time to talk through what you’ve been experiencing, what you want to change, and whether we’re the right fit to work together. There’s no pressure or obligation afterwards.

If you need to reach me for anything else, you can also contact me at:
Email: tom@mindstarhypnotherapy.com
Call/WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7772 689 554

Question 17

What happens if I miss an appointment?

Accepted Answer

Life happens... I get it. I just ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. This allows me to offer your slot to another client. Missed sessions or late cancellations may be subject to a fee. I’ll also give you 24 hours’ notice if I ever need to reschedule.

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