Asthma Hypnotherapy, Harley street
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a long-term condition that affects the airways, which are tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. In a non-asthmatic person’s airways, the muscles surrounding the airways are relaxed, and air moves freely. In an asthmatic person’s lungs, the airways become inflamed and are sensitive to allergens, resulting in swelling and the release of thick mucus.
This results in difficulty in breathing, which makes people wheeze, cough and gasp for air. In the UK, 7.2 million people have asthma; that’s about 8 in every 100 people.
Common Problems We Address with Hypnotherapy for Asthma
Asthma hypnosis provides a comprehensive approach to managing asthma, addressing both physical and emotional aspects:
Reducing Frequency of Asthma Attacks
Through stress reduction techniques, asthma hypnosis helps lower the occurrence of asthma attacks triggered by anxiety.
Managing Breathing Difficulties
By learning controlled breathing methods, hypnosis can help manage rapid breathing during asthma episodes.
Reducing Fear and Anxiety
Hypnosis for asthma works to reduce the fear associated with asthma, promoting a calmer mindset during potential triggers.
Stabilising Breathing Patterns
Asthma hypnotherapy can aid individuals in developing regular, controlled breathing patterns, an essential technique, especially for those under stress.
Psychological Support for Chronic Conditions
A hypnotherapist provides emotional support, helping individuals cope with the psychological impact of asthma.
Enhancing Relaxation
Inducing relaxation during hypnosis helps manage stress, improving overall respiratory function.
Boosting Confidence in Physical Activities
Asthma hypnosis can increase confidence when engaging in physical activities, without the constant fear of triggering asthma.
Reducing Medication Dependency
Hypnosis for asthma offers alternative coping strategies, potentially reducing over-reliance on medication.
Improving Sleep Quality
By alleviating asthma symptoms that disrupt sleep, asthma hypnosis can lead to better rest and reduced fatigue.
In essence, hypnosis for asthma targets the root causes and triggers of asthma, providing a holistic solution for improved health and well-being.
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Types of asthma
According to Asthma and Lung UK, there are about 10 types of asthma.
Allergic Asthma
Allergic asthma, also called atopic asthma, is triggered by allergens like pollen, dust mites, and pets. Four out of every five people with asthma have allergies, these allergies can be detected through a blood test or a skin prick test.
Non-Allergic Asthma
Non-allergic or non-atopic asthma is less common than allergic asthma and is not caused due to allergens. However, this type of asthma often develops later in life and is often triggered by damp air, mould, air pollution, colds, flu and chest infections, stress, cigarette smoke, and recreational drugs.
Seasonal Asthma
If you get asthma only during certain times of the year, you may have ‘seasonal’ asthma. This type of asthma often strikes during hay fever season or during cold weather. If you only have symptoms at certain times throughout the year, it’s important to keep track to avoid symptoms from flaring up.
Occupational Asthma
When asthma is triggered by the things you’re exposed to in your workplace, it’s known as occupational asthma. For example, if you’re a baker, the flour dust could be a trigger, or if you work in healthcare, the latex may trigger your asthma symptoms. Occupational asthma affects 1 in 10 people who develop asthma in adulthood. You could experience improved symptoms on the days you’re not at work.
Exercise-Induced Asthma
If you experience tightening of airways due to exercise or any strenuous activity, it could be due to exercise-induced asthma or bronchoconstriction. You experience a tight chest, breathlessness, wheezing, and coughing. This can also affect people without asthma or who are not diagnosed with the condition.
Difficult Asthma and Severe Asthma
Severe asthma is a type of difficult-to-treat asthma where symptoms remain uncontrolled despite high-dose medication. It affects about 1 in 25 adults and often requires a preventer or MART inhaler. You may have severe or difficult asthma if your symptoms are hard to manage, you’ve had two or more steroid-requiring attacks in a year, or your sleep is frequently disrupted.
Adult-Onset Asthma
Asthma often starts in childhood, but you can develop symptoms later in life, known as adult-onset asthma or late-onset asthma. Causes include occupational triggers, smoking or second-hand smoke, obesity, and female sex hormones.
Eosinophilic Asthma
Eosinophilic asthma occurs when there are high levels of eosinophils, a type of blood cell, causing inflammation in your airways. Eosinophilic asthma can be a part of another type of asthma, like severe eosinophilic asthma. This type of asthma doesn’t respond to standard asthma treatment and requires biological therapies to lower the number of eosinophils in your airways.
Childhood Asthma
Around 1 in 11 children in the UK have asthma, making it the most common long-term condition affecting children. It may either improve or disappear completely as they grow into adults, or it can also return later in life.
There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed with proper care and attention. Hypnotherapy for asthma supports treatment for most types of asthma that are triggered by stress and anxiety. Asthma hypnosis can help you control triggers and symptoms and prevent them from affecting your daily life.
Why Choose Dr Kamal for Asthma Hypnotherapy in London?
Dr Kamal is an experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner based in London who offers specialised hypnotherapy services. With over 25 years of experience in mental health, Dr Kamal combines Clinical Hypnosis, psychotherapy, counselling, NLP, and psychology to provide a comprehensive and personalised treatment.
Our Asthma Hypnotherapy sessions are designed to provide comprehensive and personalised support to manage your asthma condition.
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Session Fees and Number of Hypnotherapy Sessions Required
Our Asthma Hypnotherapy sessions are designed to provide comprehensive and personalised support:
Fee Per Session: Each one-hour session is priced at £190. These sessions deliver targeted hypnotherapy techniques and strategies tailored to your asthma-related challenges.
The number of sessions required can vary depending on individual factors, such as the severity of asthma symptoms, personal triggers, and how you respond to hypnotherapy. Some individuals may experience significant improvement within a few sessions, while others might need longer sessions for more profound and lasting results.
Sessions are available either face to face at our clinic in Harley Street, London. Alternatively, we can also arrange sessions remotely online.
Asthma Hypnotherapy FAQs
How do I know if I have asthma?
Asthma is characterised by shortness of breath, coughing, tightness in the chest, and wheezing. This condition needs to be diagnosed and confirmed by a healthcare provider like your GP.
Is hypnosis safe?
Hypnosis is safe as long as you work with a trained professional hypnotherapist, like Dr Kamal. As it’s not any form of medication, there are no side effects whatsoever.
How do I know asthma hypnotherapy is right for me?
It’s completely normal to feel some hesitation around this alternative treatment for asthma, but asthma hypnotherapy has helped many clients manage their symptoms better. If you have any questions or want to understand more about how I work, feel free to give me a call.
How many asthma hypnotherapy sessions do I need?
The number of sessions required can vary depending on individual factors, such as the severity of asthma symptoms, personal triggers, and how you respond to hypnotherapy. Some individuals may experience significant improvement within a few sessions, while others might need longer sessions for more profound and lasting results.
I only see clients for as long as I need to, rarely do I need to see anyone longer than 2 to 3 sessions. Reductions in stress and heightened levels of control around your breath often improve from the very first session!
Dr MKA Bux (Kamal) : Clinical Hypnotherapist
Testimonials
Kamal is very skilled and professional
Kamal is kind, considerate, respectful and polite. I immediately felt at ease talking to him. He listens attentively. I found him to be very astute because he pointed out something that immediately helped me immensely in going forward in my life.
Ranjit