Lipoedema Hypnotherapy

A Practical Approach to Empowering Change

Living with Lipoedema can feel overwhelming. The constant discomfort, emotional strain, and the feeling that others don’t understand can weigh heavily on you. The changes in your body, the pain, the swelling—it can make you feel isolated, frustrated, and even anxious. You might not know where to begin, how to fix it, or where to turn next. Lipoedema alone takes its toll, but when you add in the other stressors of life— work, relationships, daily responsibilities—it can feel paralyzing. Overwhelm, fatigue, and pain combine to drain your motivation and energy, making it harder to keep going. Low self-esteem and confidence may creep in as you begin to feel disconnected from your body and your sense of self. You may feel stuck, as though everything is too much to handle. But you don’t have to face it all alone. Managing Lipoedema requires a practical, solution-focused approach that recognises the importance of taking accountability for how our brains influence our mindset and our ability to manage the condition. Solution-focused hypnotherapy offers a powerful way to regain control over how you think, feel, and respond to Lipoedema. It’s about helping you recognise the role your brain plays in shaping your experience and empowering you to shift your mindset towards one that supports positive change.

What is Lipoedema?

Lipoedema is a condition where fat builds up unevenly, usually around the legs, hips, and sometimes arms. It’s not caused by obesity, and it’s not something that can be fixed with just diet and exercise. The fat can be stubborn and painful, leading to swelling, bruising, and a body shape that doesn’t feel like your own. But the emotional toll can be just as heavy—many people with Lipoedema feel self-conscious, anxious, or even depressed about their bodies. Living with Lipoedema can feel like a constant battle—trying to manage the physical discomfort, dealing with how it affects your body image, and navigating the frustration of feeling misunderstood. The low self-esteem that often accompanies Lipoedema can also prevent you from fully embracing your body, leading to feelings of shame or embarrassment. But it doesn’t have to stay this way. With the right tools and support, you can find relief. A practical approach that includes hypnotherapy, self-care, and a focus on the mind’s role in managing Lipoedema can help you gain better control over both the physical and emotional aspects of the condition.

How Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Can Help

Hypnotherapy is a practical tool that works directly with your subconscious mind to help you manage stress, reduce anxiety, and rebuild a healthier relationship with your body. Rather than dwelling on problems or past struggles, we focus on what you can do now to feel better and take charge of your experience. One of the first steps in hypnotherapy is to calm the amygdala—the part of the brain that triggers the fight, flight, or freeze response. When this part of your brain is overactive due to stress or pain, it can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. But when we quieten this response, we activate your "intelligent" brain, the part of your brain that is solution-oriented and focused on practical steps forward. This helps you move out of feelings of despair and into a mindset that’s focused on finding solutions, no matter how small, and making progress.

Here’s how hypnotherapy can help you:

Reduce stress and anxiety:

Lipoedema can trigger a lot of emotional stress. Hypnotherapy helps you relax, ease your worries, and manage anxiety effectively.

Improve body image

It's common to feel disconnected from your body when living with Lipoedema. Together, we’ll work on rebuilding a positive relationship with your body, so you can feel more confident and at peace with yourself

Boost self-esteem and confidence:

Lipoedema can leave you feeling selfconscious or ashamed of your body. Hypnotherapy helps shift those negative thoughts, rebuilding your self-worth and boosting your confidence.

Shift emotional patterns:

The emotional burden of Lipoedema can sometimes lead to unhealthy habits or negative thinking. Hypnotherapy helps change those patterns, supporting healthier, more positive coping strategies.

Manage pain:

Hypnotherapy helps reduce the perception of pain, making it easier to handle the discomfort that often comes with Lipoedema.

You have the power to create change. Hypnotherapy taps into that power, helping you shift from feeling stuck or frustrated to feeling more in control and at ease with yourself.

What to Expect from Treatment

When you come for hypnotherapy, you can expect a calm, supportive environment where we’ll work together to create a practical plan that works for you. This approach isn’t about digging into the past or expecting immediate results; it’s about creating a future where you feel empowered, strong, and confident in your ability to manage Lipoedema.

Together, we’ll:

Reduce the emotional burden of Lipoedema, helping you cope with stress and anxiety in a healthy, practical way.
Help you embrace your body and the changes it’s going through, letting go of frustration and fear.
Support you in building healthy habits, focusing on what you can do right now to take better care of yourself without pressure.
Shift negative thinking patterns to support long-term well-being, focusing on growth and practical solutions.

A Solution-Focused Path Forward

If you’re ready to feel more in control and less overwhelmed, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy can help. This approach is all about finding what works best for you—so you can feel more relaxed, positive, and confident in how you manage Lipoedema. Every session is focused on you—what you want to achieve, how you can feel better, and the practical steps you can take to create lasting change. Together, we’ll focus on solutions, not problems.

Additional Resources:

Abigail Strike: Certified lymphatic and massage specialist who offers manual lymphatic drainage and Brazilian lymphatic drainage, with an approach based on her personal experience with Lipoedema. (abigailstrike.co.uk)

Virginia’s Health Corner: A nutritional therapist who specializes in Lipoedema, offering personalized support for better nutrition and lifestyle changes. (virginiashealthcorner.ie)

NHS Lipoedema Information: For more information on Lipoedema, visit the NHS website to learn about symptoms, causes, and treatment options. (NHS Lipoedema)

Get in Touch

If you’re ready to start your journey toward healing, I’m here to help. You don’t have to face Lipoedema alone. Let’s work together to help you reclaim your confidence, reduce stress, and move forward with peace of mind.

Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist

Offering In person and online sessions in the UK & Internationally

If you’re seeking a supportive, non-judgmental approach to managing lipoedema challenges, hypnotherapy can be an empowering step towards change.

Solution-focused hypnotherapy blending neuroscience and compassion to help you overcome challenges and achieve emotional well-being.