Rewiring Your Brain: A Journey with Nicola Noel
Episode Overview
Solution-focused hypnotherapy helps clients focus on strengths and preferred futures. COVID-19 inspired Nicola to move her mental health services online. Neuroplasticity is crucial for effective therapy, akin to reorganising a cluttered bookshelf. A supportive network and regular exercise are vital for mental wellness. Combining psychiatric nursing with hypnotherapy helps manage complex cases.
You know what's best for you. You know your strengths, even if you might not feel like you do.
In this episode of The Therapy Suite on UK Health Radio, Gavin J welcomes back Nicola Noel, a specialist psychiatric nurse, solution-focused hypnotherapist, and mindset coach. Nicola shares her journey of launching Brainworks Therapy, an online mental health clinic aimed at helping professional women rewire their brains and build resilience. She discusses how COVID-19 inspired her to move her services online, allowing her to reach clients globally, from Dubai to America.
Nicola dives into the benefits of solution-focused hypnotherapy for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Unlike traditional therapies that focus on problems, her approach is forward-looking, helping clients identify their strengths and envision their preferred futures. Nicola explains how neuroplasticity plays a crucial role in her therapeutic methods, likening it to reorganising a cluttered bookshelf so clients can store and recall information more effectively. The episode also touches on the challenges of integrating psychiatric nursing with hypnotherapy and mindset coaching.
Nicola shares how her extensive experience in mental health helps her manage complex cases, including those with comorbidities like alcohol addiction and anxiety. She emphasises the importance of having a supportive network and engaging in regular exercise for mental wellness. One standout moment is Nicola's analogy of the Scooby-Doo villain reveal, where she encourages clients to recognise that they often hold the key to their own problems and solutions.
This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health and personal growth. So, if you're looking for a fresh perspective on mental wellness and want to hear from someone who blends science with holistic approaches, this episode is for you. Why not give it a listen and see how Nicola's insights might help you or someone you know?