Helping learning disorders with Hypnotherapy

Learning disorders such as dyslexia, ADHD, and processing difficulties can affect confidence, academic performance, and emotional wellbeing. While hypnotherapy doesn’t replace educational support or clinical diagnosis, it offers a complementary approach that helps unlock focus, reduce anxiety, and build self-belief.
In hypnosis, we work with the subconscious to shift limiting beliefs, enhance concentration, and improve emotional regulation. Many learning challenges are compounded by stress, frustration, or negative self-talk — and hypnotherapy helps reframe those patterns. We also use imagery and suggestion to support memory, attention, and task persistence.
Clients often report feeling calmer, more focused, and more capable. Children and teens, in particular, tend to respond well to hypnosis because it engages imagination and bypasses resistance. It’s not about forcing change — it’s about creating a more supportive inner environment for learning to flourish.
Research shows that hypnotherapy can improve attention, reduce test anxiety, and enhance academic performance when used alongside other interventions. It’s a gentle but powerful tool for building confidence and cognitive flexibility.

Cited Studies:

•     Barabasz & Barabasz (1996), American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis: Hypnosis improved attention and reduced hyperactivity in children with ADHD.

•     Milling & Costantino (2000), Journal of Instructional Psychology: Hypnotherapy reduced test anxiety and improved academic performance.

•     Smith (2005), Contemporary Hypnosis: Hypnosis enhanced reading and spelling outcomes in children with dyslexia.

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