Hypnotherapy and Meditation in London and Woodstock
Learning to make changes in our lives, no matter how small, has unbelievable ripple effects in every aspect of our lives.
Hypnotherapy is a safe way of bypassing our conscious mind and talking directly to our subconscious. In a state of deep relaxation, our mind will accept suggestions – that’s where the change happens!
A hypnotic state is completely safe; the client is at all times fully aware of what is going on around you, and what is being said and done during the session. You are always in complete control, fully aware and at-choice.
Hypnotherapy is a powerful treatment modality used in psychotherapy and health. A growing body of research now validates hypnosis as a highly effective tool for pain reduction, stress, anxiety, and a range of medical issues.
In the therapeutic relationship, clients access a peaceful state of internal focused concentration, which allows for therapeutic insight and higher awareness — this state of focused concentration is not unlike the brain wave state that is achieved in deep meditation.
In clinical hypnosis with a qualified practitioner, the client is in COMPLETE CONTROL of the entire process. You’ll find clinical hypnosis to be an extremely effective and gentle, healing tool for change. Your session will be recorded for you and emailed to you to assist you in feeling safe, secure and in control. Your session’s recording is then yours to keep for personal use at home and for continued reinforcement of the hypnotic work completed in our session.
In my hypnotherapy practice, I have assisted clients in the following areas:
- habit control
- public speaking
- stress reduction
- insomnia
- pain control
- fears, phobias, anxiety
- memory retrieval
- forgiveness work
- decision making
- resolution of past issues
- smoking cessation
🌩️ CALM IN THE STORM™
Hypnosis & EMDR Program for Storm and Tornado Anxiety
A Guided Nervous System Regulation Program for Children, Teens & Adults
Do storms create overwhelming fear, panic, or shutdown responses?
Do you or your child:
- panic when thunderstorms are forecast?
- hide during storms?
- cover ears or avoid windows?
- obsessively check weather apps?
- fear tornadoes or severe weather?
- struggle with the “not knowing” before storms begin?
You are not alone.
Storm phobia (Astraphobia) and tornado anxiety are real nervous system-based fears that can affect:
- children
- teens
- adults
- entire families
Many people feel trapped in cycles of:
- anticipatory anxiety
- hypervigilance
- avoidance
- panic responses
- reassurance seeking
The good news is:
the nervous system can learn something new.
What Is CALM IN THE STORM™?
CALM IN THE STORM™ is a structured, trauma-informed hypnosis and EMDR-informed regulation program designed to help individuals gradually reduce fear responses related to:
- thunderstorms
- tornadoes
- severe weather
- thunder
- lightning
- weather uncertainty
This program combines:
- hypnosis
- nervous system regulation
- exposure therapy principles
- EMDR-informed future template work
- Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT)-informed approaches
- grounding and resourcing techniques
The goal is not to “force calm.”
The goal is to help the body learn:
“I can stay steady while weather changes.”
🌩️ What This Program Helps With
This program may help individuals who experience:
✔ fear of thunderstorms
✔ tornado anxiety
✔ panic during storms
✔ fear of thunder or lightning
✔ sensory overwhelm from storm sounds
✔ fear of unpredictability
✔ avoidance behaviors
✔ weather-related anxiety
✔ anticipatory anxiety before storms
Suitable for:
- children
- adolescents
- adults
- parents supporting anxious children
Program Includes
Complete Guided Workbook
A structured step-by-step workbook including:
- psychoeducation
- grounding exercises
- storm normalization
- body awareness
- exposure sequencing
- journaling exercises
- future template work
- identity-based confidence building
🎧 15 Guided Audio Recordings
Professionally structured hypnosis and regulation tracks including:
- Calm/Safe Place
- Inner Shelter
- Light Rain Exposure
- Quiet Thunder
- Riding the Excitement
- Calm Preparation
- Moderate Storm Exposure
- Louder Storm Integration
- EMDR-Informed Future Template
- Recovery & Reset
- Identity Integration
- Real Storm Practice
- Grounding & Settling
- Sleep Support
- Final Integration Track
Parent Guide Included
Families receive a comprehensive guide explaining:
- storm phobia
- tornado anxiety
- nervous system responses
- how parents unintentionally reinforce fear
- what helps and what does not
- how to support exposure safely
- how to regulate alongside your child
Clinical Approach
This program integrates principles from:
- Hypnotherapy
- Exposure Therapy
- EMDR-informed interventions
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - Nervous System Regulation
- Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT)-informed methods
- Somatic & sensory regulation approaches
🌩️ Why This Program Is Different
Many people try to manage storm anxiety by:
- avoiding storms
- hiding
- excessive reassurance
- repeatedly checking weather apps
- using distraction only
While these strategies may help temporarily, they often strengthen fear over time.
This program focuses on:
✔ regulation before reassurance
✔ nervous system retraining
✔ gradual exposure
✔ recovery after activation
✔ building confidence and tolerance
Program Options
🌐 ONLINE SELF-GUIDED PROGRAM
$170 CAD
Includes:
- full workbook
- all 15 audio recordings
- parent guide
- lifetime access to materials
Designed for independent use at home.
GUIDED SUPPORT OPTION
Workbook + 3 Counselling Sessions
Includes:
- full online program
- 3 individual counselling sessions
- personalized support and pacing
- guidance through exposure and regulation work
Ideal for:
- children and teens
- high anxiety presentations
- families needing additional support
(Contact for pricing and availability.)
🌩️ Who This Program Is For
This program may be especially helpful for individuals who:
- fear storms even when logically safe
- feel overwhelmed by uncertainty
- experience intense body reactions to thunder
- avoid storms completely
- have developed weather-related panic responses
- feel “stuck” despite reassurance
A Gentle, Supportive Approach
This program is not about forcing exposure.
It is about helping the body learn:
- how to feel safer
- how to stay present
- how to recover after activation
- how to trust itself again
Healing happens gradually.
And every small step matters.
Begin Learning to Stay Steady
Storms may still happen.
But your relationship with them can change.
You can learn to stay steady…
even while the weather changes.
🌩️ From Panic to Steadiness
A Guided Storm Anxiety Recovery Program
It works especially well because it:
- describes the transformation clearly
- feels hopeful without overpromising
- speaks to both adults and parents
- aligns perfectly with your nervous-system regulation model
- fits hypnosis, EMDR, exposure, and RRT language naturally
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🌩️ CALM IN THE STORM™
From Panic to Steadiness: A Guided Storm Anxiety Recovery Program
Hypnosis • EMDR-Informed • Exposure Therapy • Nervous System Regulation
For children, teens, and adults struggling with:
- storm phobia
- tornado anxiety
- thunder fear
- weather-related panic
- anticipatory anxiety
Learn how to reduce fear, regulate the nervous system, and build confidence during storms.
To Learn More or Register
Contact:
The Counselling House
https://www.thecounsellinghouse.ca/
Dr. Laurie Ponsford-Hill, RSW
This program fits well under:
- Hypnosis
- EMDR
- Anxiety Treatment
- Exposure Therapy
- Phobia Treatment
- Nervous System Regulation
- Relationship Regulation Therapy (RRT)
- Child & Adolescent Anxiety
- Panic & Fear Disorders
