For many, Christmas is a time of joy, celebration, and family gatherings. But behind the tinsel and turkey lies a growing undercurrent of stress, exhaustion, and anxiety. From financial pressures to family tensions, it’s no wonder the holiday season often leaves people feeling frazzled and burnt out. But this year, there’s a new solution — and it’s as simple as closing your eyes. Local hypnotherapist Farnoosh Kovily-Minozzi from Liber8YourLife is offering a “Stress-Free Christmas Hypnotherapy Experience”, designed to help people feel calm, present, and fully in control — no matter how chaotic the festivities get. Using gentle hypnosis techniques, this unique programme promises to ease mental overload, reduce stress, and restore balance during one of the most hectic times of the year.

“Christmas is meant to be a joyful celebration, but for many, it’s become the most stressful time of the year,” says Kovilli-Minozzi, a certified hypnotherapist based in Cambridge. “From trying to find the perfect gifts to juggling family expectations, people put so much pressure on themselves. That’s where hypnotherapy can help — it provides a chance to pause, reset, and approach the holidays with a clear, calm mind.”

A Virtual Escape From Holiday Stress

To make this solution accessible to as many people as possible, Kovily-Minozzi is offering a virtual 'Holiday Calm' hypnosis session — a 30-minute relaxation experience that people can access from the comfort of their own homes. Available online, this guided session offers a soothing “mental vacation” for those seeking peace in the lead-up to Christmas Day. The virtual session is designed to feel like a mental retreat, with soothing visualisations that transport participants to serene beaches, peaceful gardens, or tranquil mountain getaways. As participants enter a deep state of relaxation, their stress hormones naturally decrease, and their ability to manage Christmas-related anxiety improves.

“Sometimes, you just need to step away from the chaos — even if it’s only in your mind,” says Kovily-Minozzi. “With hypnotherapy, we create a mini mental escape where people can experience calm, peace, and relaxation. And when they return to their day, they feel more centred, more patient, and much better equipped to deal with the festive hustle and bustle.”

How Hypnotherapy Reduces Christmas Stress

Hypnotherapy works by guiding people into a deep state of relaxation — a state where the mind becomes highly receptive to positive suggestions. In this relaxed state, people can release mental tension, challenge negative thoughts, and develop calm, confident responses to stress triggers. Unlike meditation, hypnotherapy is active, with the hypnotherapist using guided language techniques to help clients achieve real, lasting change.

According to Kovily-Minozzi, the benefits are immediate:

• Reduced stress and anxiety around Christmas shopping, family gatherings, and holiday deadlines.

• Improved patience and emotional balance when dealing with difficult relatives.

• A stronger sense of calm that lasts long after the session ends.

“For many people, it’s like pressing a reset button on their mind,” says Kovily-Minozzi. “They walk away feeling lighter, calmer, and far more capable of handling Christmas with ease.”

How to Book a Stress-Free Christmas Experience

The "Stress-Free Christmas Hypnotherapy Experience" can be accessed here as a pre-recorded experience. Participants can access the session from anywhere — whether they’re at home, on a lunch break, or hiding from family drama in the kitchen.