Do your words sometimes hide when you need them most?
You know the feeling. You have a point to make, you have the idea lined up, then in the moment your voice shrinks or runs too fast, and later you replay the whole thing in your head. Communication sits right next to confidence. When self esteem dips, conversations feel harder. When you feel steady in yourself, it is easier to speak clearly, to listen well, and to hold your ground.
Hypnotherapy for communication works on that link. It helps the part of your mind that runs old stories and quick reactions, so your voice can match what you really want to say.
Hello, I’m Mary Galanis
As an accredited Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, passionate about helping you navigate and resolve life’s challenges with a practical yet compassionate approach. I understand how poor Communication can leave you feeling debilitated, overwhelmed, with deep physical and emotional limitations. I aim to empower you with the tools and treatments that are required to heal and regain control.
With a focus on tangible results, I offer personalised treatment plans using a variety of proven methods like Hypnosis, EMDR for trauma, Psychotherapy, and Somatic Healing, ensuring your holistic well-being is always at the centre of our work together.
Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy are recognised by medical professionals as proven, safe, and effective methods for treating Chronic Pain and many other issues. My goal is to empower you, offering tailored treatments to help you to regain peace of mind, quickly and effectively.
When I’m not helping clients, I enjoy spending time with my two adult daughters, practising yoga, and relaxing with my two cats. I believe in continuous growth—both in my personal life and in my practice—always striving to help you become a well-balanced and the best version of yourself.
We work together on your tailored treatment for your unique journey to better wellness.
Here’s to better and better.
Treating Communication with Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
What communication really involves?
It is not just words. It is the way your face softens when you listen. It is a pause that shows respect. It is tone and pace. And it is the talk that happens inside your head before and after a chat. If that inner voice is kind, you speak with ease. If it is sharp and critical, your mouth tightens and your thoughts race.
Healthy communication is honest and calm. You express yourself clearly, you hear the other side, and you respond rather than react. That is the goal.
Where does self-esteem fits?
Think of three rough patterns.
- When self esteem is low, you second guess every sentence. You look away, apologise too much, say yes when you mean no, and later feel annoyed with yourself.
- When self-esteem is healthy, you can share an opinion, accept feedback, and set a boundary without guilt.
- When self esteem is inflated, the voice is loud but brittle. Conversations feel like a contest. Underneath there is worry about being seen as wrong.
None of this is fixed. These are habits, not fate.
A quick example. Mia is clever and thoughtful, but Monday meetings make her freeze. She knows the numbers and still stays quiet. After a few sessions focused on hypnotherapy for communication, she starts practising a simple script in trance, then in real life. One clear point, one breath, one steady sentence. The room does not change, Mia does.
Common roadblocks
People come in with familiar themes. Fear of speaking up in groups. Saying sorry for every little thing. Feeling small when faced with strong personalities. Struggling to say no. Hearing neutral feedback as criticism. These patterns often began years ago with a harsh teacher, a loud parent, a cruel nickname, or a job that rewarded people pleasing.
You are not broken. You learned a style that once kept you safe. Now it is getting in the way.
How hypnotherapy helps?
Hypnotherapy works with the part of the mind that stores your rules for living. In a relaxed, focused state, you stay awake and in control, while the critical chatter eases. This makes room for new ideas to take root.
Here is what that looks like in plain terms.
- Confidence from the inside out. You learn to notice and soften the thought that says I am not good enough. In its place, a steadier line grows, like I deserve to be heard, and I can take my time.
- Calmer nerves. When the body settles, the voice follows. Hypnosis trains the nervous system to find a slower rhythm before you speak.
- Assertiveness without edge. You practise simple language that is clear and kind. I cannot do that today. I need time to think. Thank you, here is my view.
- Repairing old moments. Past experiences of being mocked or shut down can be revisited and reframed so they stop steering the present.
- Better listening. With less inner noise, you can stay present, hear the full message, and respond thoughtfully.
- Rehearsal that sticks. The mind treats vivid rehearsal like a real experience. Practising a meeting or a difficult chat in trance makes the live version easier.
None of this is about becoming loud. It is about feeling safe in your voice.
What a session feels like
Most people say it is like a calm daydream. You will sit comfortably, close your eyes if you like, and follow gentle guidance. You can speak, you can move, you can stop. While you are settled, you might picture a real scene. A team meeting. A talk with a partner. A phone call you have been putting off. You see yourself breathing evenly, you hear your next sentence, you notice your shoulders drop. The brain learns from that practice.
Between sessions, you use small exercises. A slower breath before you speak. One clear point rather than five. A pause while you listen. These small things compound.
Building blocks you can try now
Nothing fancy. Just simple habits that tend to help.
- One breath in, one breath out, then speak.
- Start with a clear first line. For example, I see it differently, or Here is my concern.
- Use I language. I noticed, I prefer, I need. It keeps blame out and honesty in.
- When you feel heat rising, ask a question. It buys time and cools the room.
- End with a check. Does that make sense, or Shall we agree on the next step.
A few words on self talk
Notice what you say to yourself before and after a conversation. If the line is harsh, do not wrestle it. Replace it with a sentence that is both kind and true. I did not say everything perfectly, and I stayed present. I felt nervous, and I spoke anyway. That is how new grooves are made.
Results to expect
Change is often steady rather than dramatic. First you notice fewer spirals after a chat. Then you take a little more space in a meeting. Later you set a boundary without a rush of guilt. These are signs the deeper work is landing.
Final thought
Good communication is not a talent only a few people are born with. It is a set of skills, supported by a calmer body and a kinder inner voice. Hypnotherapy for communication helps you grow both. Bit by bit you move from overthinking to clarity, from silence or defensiveness to grounded, honest speech.
If you are tired of replaying every conversation, it might be time to change the script. Your words are already there. Hypnotherapy simply helps them come out in a way that feels like you.
Success Stories
My communication was poor until i beame an adult in my 30s. I had low self esteem and was unable to look people in the eye. I suffered bad anxiety and most times was socially awkward. it was awful time of my life. Hypnotherapy and Mary are the best thing ever.