Finding Strength in Release
Finding Strength in Release
Finding Strength in Release
Letting go is one of the hardest — and most transformative — things we do. It asks us to release control, loosen our grip, and trust that something better might come in its place.
Letting go is one of the hardest — and most transformative — things we do. It asks us to release control, loosen our grip, and trust that something better might come in its place.
Letting go is one of the hardest — and most transformative — things we do. It asks us to release control, loosen our grip, and trust that something better might come in its place.
June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025
Why letting go feels like giving up.
We often hold on tightly — to habits, relationships, expectations — because they’ve helped us feel safe or certain in the past. Letting go can feel like failure or surrender. But more often, it’s an act of quiet strength: a decision to release what no longer serves us and make space for something better.
Letting go is not giving up.
There’s a difference between giving up and choosing peace. Letting go doesn’t mean you stop caring — it means you stop carrying what weighs you down. It’s not about quitting, but about realigning. Sometimes, the strongest move you can make is to walk away with intention.
“You don’t always have to hold it all. Sometimes the bravest thing is to let go.”
What it can open up.
Letting go clears room for clarity, connection, and calm. It helps you return to yourself. Whether it’s releasing a grudge, a goal that no longer fits, or a version of yourself you’ve outgrown — you begin to move through life with less tension and more trust.
How to begin.
Start by noticing what you’re gripping most tightly. Ask yourself why, and whether it still supports who you’re becoming. Talk it through with someone you trust. And when you’re ready, release it with care. Letting go is a process, not a moment — and each step forward is enough.
Why letting go feels like giving up.
We often hold on tightly — to habits, relationships, expectations — because they’ve helped us feel safe or certain in the past. Letting go can feel like failure or surrender. But more often, it’s an act of quiet strength: a decision to release what no longer serves us and make space for something better.
Letting go is not giving up.
There’s a difference between giving up and choosing peace. Letting go doesn’t mean you stop caring — it means you stop carrying what weighs you down. It’s not about quitting, but about realigning. Sometimes, the strongest move you can make is to walk away with intention.
“You don’t always have to hold it all. Sometimes the bravest thing is to let go.”
What it can open up.
Letting go clears room for clarity, connection, and calm. It helps you return to yourself. Whether it’s releasing a grudge, a goal that no longer fits, or a version of yourself you’ve outgrown — you begin to move through life with less tension and more trust.
How to begin.
Start by noticing what you’re gripping most tightly. Ask yourself why, and whether it still supports who you’re becoming. Talk it through with someone you trust. And when you’re ready, release it with care. Letting go is a process, not a moment — and each step forward is enough.
Why letting go feels like giving up.
We often hold on tightly — to habits, relationships, expectations — because they’ve helped us feel safe or certain in the past. Letting go can feel like failure or surrender. But more often, it’s an act of quiet strength: a decision to release what no longer serves us and make space for something better.
Letting go is not giving up.
There’s a difference between giving up and choosing peace. Letting go doesn’t mean you stop caring — it means you stop carrying what weighs you down. It’s not about quitting, but about realigning. Sometimes, the strongest move you can make is to walk away with intention.
“You don’t always have to hold it all. Sometimes the bravest thing is to let go.”
What it can open up.
Letting go clears room for clarity, connection, and calm. It helps you return to yourself. Whether it’s releasing a grudge, a goal that no longer fits, or a version of yourself you’ve outgrown — you begin to move through life with less tension and more trust.
How to begin.
Start by noticing what you’re gripping most tightly. Ask yourself why, and whether it still supports who you’re becoming. Talk it through with someone you trust. And when you’re ready, release it with care. Letting go is a process, not a moment — and each step forward is enough.
— Anna Keller, Therapist & Founder of ClearPath
— Anna Keller, Therapist & Founder of ClearPath
— Anna Keller, Therapist & Founder of ClearPath
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Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s for anyone curious about growth, clarity, or navigating life’s changes with more support and self-awareness.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH)?
What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH)?
CBH integrates evidence-based CBT methods with hypnosis and mindfulness techniques.
Hypnosis in CBH helps you enter a calm, focused state of attention where it can feel easier to learn, rehearse, and reinforce the new skills we are working on.
You remain fully conscious and in control at all times. Hypnosis simply creates the mental space and clarity needed to practise change more effectively.
What happens in a CBH session?
What happens in a CBH session?
Sessions generally follow a clear structure:
A brief check-in on how things have been since last time
Exploring what’s been getting in the way of the change you want
Learning a CBH tool tailored to your goal
Guided hypnosis or mindful practice to embed that skill
Agreeing a small, achievable action to practise between sessions
Think of CBH as a training process: each week you gain tools, build confidence, and strengthen new habits with support.
How many sessions will I need?
How many sessions will I need?
This varies depending on your goals and situation.
Many people start noticing progress within 5–12 sessions, especially with consistent practice between sessions.
Together, we review progress regularly and adjust our plan so you feel supported and not overwhelmed.
You are always in charge of how long you continue.
Can CBH be done online?
Can CBH be done online?
Yes, absolutely.
CBH can be just as effective online as in person, because the core elements (learning skills, practising focus, reviewing progress) translate extremely well to video sessions.
All you need is a quiet space, a stable internet connection, and headphones if possible.
Whether you are in Paris or elsewhere, you can access therapy in the language you feel most comfortable with.
Will I be in control during hypnosis?
Will I be in control during hypnosis?
Yes.
Hypnosis used in CBH is not about losing awareness or control; you remain fully conscious and able to stop at any time.
There is no stage hypnosis and nothing happens without your consent.It is simply a guided way of focusing attention so you can practise new responses with less interference from stress or overthinking.
Is CBH right for me?
Is CBH right for me?
CBH is a great fit if you are an adult who wants practical support with:
Anxiety, excessive worry or “what-if” thinking
Stress, tension and difficulty relaxing
Low self-esteem or confidence
Overthinking and rumination
Phobias (flying, animals, etc.)
Habits you want to change
Sleep difficulties
CBH is a supportive, skills-based therapy. It does not diagnose or treat mental illness and is not suitable if you:
Are in an acute mental health crisis
Experience psychosis or hallucinations
Have high-risk clinical depression or active suicidal thoughts
Require medical or psychiatric intervention
Your questions.
Answered.
Not sure what to expect? These answers might help you feel more confident as you begin.
What is CBT and how does it work?
Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s for anyone curious about growth, clarity, or navigating life’s changes with more support and self-awareness.
What is CBT and how does it work?
Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s for anyone curious about growth, clarity, or navigating life’s changes with more support and self-awareness.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH)?
What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH)?
CBH integrates evidence-based CBT methods with hypnosis and mindfulness techniques.
Hypnosis in CBH helps you enter a calm, focused state of attention where it can feel easier to learn, rehearse, and reinforce the new skills we are working on.
You remain fully conscious and in control at all times. Hypnosis simply creates the mental space and clarity needed to practise change more effectively.
What happens in a CBH session?
What happens in a CBH session?
Sessions generally follow a clear structure:
A brief check-in on how things have been since last time
Exploring what’s been getting in the way of the change you want
Learning a CBH tool tailored to your goal
Guided hypnosis or mindful practice to embed that skill
Agreeing a small, achievable action to practise between sessions
Think of CBH as a training process: each week you gain tools, build confidence, and strengthen new habits with support.
How many sessions will I need?
How many sessions will I need?
This varies depending on your goals and situation.
Many people start noticing progress within 5–12 sessions, especially with consistent practice between sessions.
Together, we review progress regularly and adjust our plan so you feel supported and not overwhelmed.
You are always in charge of how long you continue.
Can CBH be done online?
Can CBH be done online?
Yes, absolutely.
CBH can be just as effective online as in person, because the core elements (learning skills, practising focus, reviewing progress) translate extremely well to video sessions.
All you need is a quiet space, a stable internet connection, and headphones if possible.
Whether you are in Paris or elsewhere, you can access therapy in the language you feel most comfortable with.
Will I be in control during hypnosis?
Will I be in control during hypnosis?
Yes.
Hypnosis used in CBH is not about losing awareness or control; you remain fully conscious and able to stop at any time.
There is no stage hypnosis and nothing happens without your consent.It is simply a guided way of focusing attention so you can practise new responses with less interference from stress or overthinking.
Is CBH right for me?
Is CBH right for me?
CBH is a great fit if you are an adult who wants practical support with:
Anxiety, excessive worry or “what-if” thinking
Stress, tension and difficulty relaxing
Low self-esteem or confidence
Overthinking and rumination
Phobias (flying, animals, etc.)
Habits you want to change
Sleep difficulties
CBH is a supportive, skills-based therapy. It does not diagnose or treat mental illness and is not suitable if you:
Are in an acute mental health crisis
Experience psychosis or hallucinations
Have high-risk clinical depression or active suicidal thoughts
Require medical or psychiatric intervention
Your questions.
Answered.
Not sure what to expect? These answers might help you feel more confident as you begin.
What is CBT and how does it work?
Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s for anyone curious about growth, clarity, or navigating life’s changes with more support and self-awareness.
What is CBT and how does it work?
Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s for anyone curious about growth, clarity, or navigating life’s changes with more support and self-awareness.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH)?
What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH)?
CBH integrates evidence-based CBT methods with hypnosis and mindfulness techniques.
Hypnosis in CBH helps you enter a calm, focused state of attention where it can feel easier to learn, rehearse, and reinforce the new skills we are working on.
You remain fully conscious and in control at all times. Hypnosis simply creates the mental space and clarity needed to practise change more effectively.
What happens in a CBH session?
What happens in a CBH session?
Sessions generally follow a clear structure:
A brief check-in on how things have been since last time
Exploring what’s been getting in the way of the change you want
Learning a CBH tool tailored to your goal
Guided hypnosis or mindful practice to embed that skill
Agreeing a small, achievable action to practise between sessions
Think of CBH as a training process: each week you gain tools, build confidence, and strengthen new habits with support.
How many sessions will I need?
How many sessions will I need?
This varies depending on your goals and situation.
Many people start noticing progress within 5–12 sessions, especially with consistent practice between sessions.
Together, we review progress regularly and adjust our plan so you feel supported and not overwhelmed.
You are always in charge of how long you continue.
Can CBH be done online?
Can CBH be done online?
Yes, absolutely.
CBH can be just as effective online as in person, because the core elements (learning skills, practising focus, reviewing progress) translate extremely well to video sessions.
All you need is a quiet space, a stable internet connection, and headphones if possible.
Whether you are in Paris or elsewhere, you can access therapy in the language you feel most comfortable with.
Will I be in control during hypnosis?
Will I be in control during hypnosis?
Yes.
Hypnosis used in CBH is not about losing awareness or control; you remain fully conscious and able to stop at any time.
There is no stage hypnosis and nothing happens without your consent.It is simply a guided way of focusing attention so you can practise new responses with less interference from stress or overthinking.
Is CBH right for me?
Is CBH right for me?
CBH is a great fit if you are an adult who wants practical support with:
Anxiety, excessive worry or “what-if” thinking
Stress, tension and difficulty relaxing
Low self-esteem or confidence
Overthinking and rumination
Phobias (flying, animals, etc.)
Habits you want to change
Sleep difficulties
CBH is a supportive, skills-based therapy. It does not diagnose or treat mental illness and is not suitable if you:
Are in an acute mental health crisis
Experience psychosis or hallucinations
Have high-risk clinical depression or active suicidal thoughts
Require medical or psychiatric intervention