Clinical Hypnotherapy

As a qualified practitioner, I am deeply dedicated and invested in my clients. I go above and beyond to bring about the positive changes a client wants and desires.

However, before training in, and experiencing, hypnotherapy myself, I didn’t really know how it worked or even what to expect from a session. With that in mind, I’ve written this section to answer many of the common questions asked about this type of treatment in an authentic way.

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a natural state of relaxation that we go into daily. Perhaps you’ve found yourself:

Day dreaming?
Reading a book and everything else around you becomes irrelevant?
Driving your car on autopilot whilst thinking of other things?
Watching television and becoming totally focused on the screen?

All the above are natural forms of hypnosis.

How does hypnotherapy work?

Our mind is a powerful tool that has two categories- the conscious and the subconscious. Our conscious mind is very analytical and enables us to think and use logic. In comparison, our subconscious is the powerful part of the mind that controls the stories we tell ourselves daily- these stories impact our beliefs, emotions and actions/reactions. It’s this part of the mind that we work with during hypnotherapy to bring about positive changes.

What happens in a hypnotherapy session?

Initially, we have a free consultation to establish what area of your life you want the hypnotherapy session to focus on. This is a chance for you to ask any questions that you may have relating to the session and for me to get a better understanding of your situation too.

Once a session is ready to take place, I make sure that my client is sat comfortably and is warm enough. Using various methods-such as breathing, imagery and muscle relaxation techniques- I guide my clients into a deeply tranquil state where they are safe and always in complete control. By easily drifting into a deeply relaxed state, the subconscious becomes highly receptive and is open to new ideas- ideas which serve you and allow positive changes to occur.

Parts of the session may require you to answer questions and give feedback to me. Other parts simply require you to listen. As the session continues, I guide you to uncover the root cause(s) of your presenting issue. Together, we release any limiting beliefs and replace them with positive ones in the most supportive and empathetic manner.

By the end of the session, you will feel lighter and brighter, knowing that a powerful transformation has taken place. Post session, you will also be sent a bespoke audio-recording to listen to for 21 days- it’s crucial to do this, so that the positive changes continue to embed in your subconscious.

Many of my clients receive sessions online, via Zoom, which means that you can still receive this truly transformational therapy from the comfort of your own home.

How many hypnotherapy sessions will I need?

Truthfully, that varies from client to client- some require one session, whereas others benefit from a few more. Equally it is dependent on the area of your life that you want the session to focus on. During the consultation, I will be able to give you an indication of how many sessions would be appropriate for you and your situation.

What can hypnotherapy be used for?

Hypnotherapy can used for a multitude of things to offer a better quality of life. Despite listing some of the issues I help with here on the website, this is not an exhaustive list. If you have an obstacle in your life and you are curious if hypnotherapy can help, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Phobias

Fears and Phobias can be devastating things that often hold us back from living life to the full. Using hypnotherapy, we’re able to uncover the cause of your phobia/fear and overcome it in the most empathetic way. Some of the clients I have helped came to me with fears/phobias of:

Driving, Flying, Needles, Heights, Sitting exams, Seeing blood. Spiders, Birds, Snakes, Dogs, Deep water and The dentist.

Whatever your fear/phobia I am here to help.

Anxiety

Do you feel stressed and nervous all the time? Does anxiety keep you captive? Do you constantly feel weighed down by worries? If so, hypnotherapy is here to help you achieve inner peace. Together we’ll unlock your phenomenal coping skills and leave you feeling lighter, brighter and uplifted. Many of my clients who once suffered anxiety, now feel calmer and confident to go about their day with ease.

Depression

Perhaps you feel depleted? Perhaps it feels like that dark cloud just won’t lift? That you can’t see a light at the end of a tunnel? If this resonates, know that better times are possible. I myself have had hypnotherapy to overcome depression in the past and can vouch for the phenomenal changes it offers. Together, we’ll unlock the root cause(s) of your depression and place the power back in your hands.

Insomnia

Sleep deprivation not only leaves you feeling exhausted, but also negatively impacts every other component of your life. Perhaps you lay at night worrying? Maybe you can’t seem to switch off? If so, then help is at hand. Harnessing the deeply relaxing power of hypnotherapy, not only allows your subconscious to easily drift into a soothing state, but it makes having a nourishing night’s sleep achievable. Many of my clients who once suffered sleep issues, now dream easily and can wake rejuvenated, revitalised and ready to face the day.

Confidence

Low confidence not only affects our self-worth, but it restricts us from living an authentic life. Perhaps you worry about what others think about you? Or you’re a permanent people pleaser saying yes to things that you don’t really want to do? Maybe you don’t feel good enough? If any of this sounds familiar, I am here to help. Using the power of hypnotherapy, we’ll discover where this lack of confidence stems from and work together to change the story that you’ve been telling yourself – leaving you feeling empowered in mind, body and soul.

Sports Performance

Are you ready to be the best? Would you like to truly showcase your sports skills against the opposition? Do you desire to perform like a pro? If so, the profound power of hypnotherapy can help. Many of my clients compete in sports events-socially and professionally- and came to me for help with:

Strength and endurance during strong man competitions

Pace and positioning in local football tournaments,

Precision when playing darts

Power when competing in mixed martial arts.

Whatever sport you play/compete in, I am happy to help improve your peak performance.

IBS

The NHS recommends using hypnotherapy to help with several issues, one of which is IBS. Using the power of hypnotherapy, we’ll be able to drastically improve the symptoms of your IBS by uncovering the contributing factors. Many of my clients who once suffered the discomfort and embarrassment of IBS now live a life on their terms- freer, comfortable and balanced in their own body.

Anger Management

Suffering from anger issues is exhausting and isolating. Many of the clients I have helped, once had a short fuse and were prone to seeing the red mist frequently. Using the transformational power of hypnotherapy, these clients now feel calmer and can communicate effectively without loosing their temper. If this resonates with you and you’re ready to unlock you’re phenomenal coping skills-free from frustration, then I am here to help.

Pain Management

Do you feel pain easily? Is your body out of balance? Do you desire a break from feeling uncomfortable? If so, the healing power of hypnotherapy can drastically reduce the symptoms-and pain-associated with some conditions/procedures in the most soothing way.

Some of the clients I have helped once suffered with:

Painful eczema, psoriasis, tinnitus and feeling the pain of needles when at the dentist or being tattooed.

Weight Loss Management

Perhaps you struggle with weight management? Maybe you find yourself eating all the wrong things and feel powerless to curb those cravings? Do you long to love the person you see in the mirror? If this is the case, hypnotherapy can help. Please note, the health and wellbeing of any client is of upmost importance to me as a practitioner. For that reason, I am very selective about who I offer weight management treatments to and only conduct sessions if I feel that it would be in the client’s best interest.

Fertility

Are you struggling to conceive? Do you long to have a child of your own? Have all other options been exhausted? If this is the case, hypnotherapy is here to help prepare your mind, and body, for the perfect pregnancy. Some of my previous clients struggled to carry their pregnancy to full term, however, after experiencing hypnotherapy, were able to have a happy, healthy family of their own.
I have also helped male clients who struggled with sexual performance. Using hypnotherapy, we were able to uncover the cause of the presenting problem and change the belief systems around this. After listening to their bespoke audio recording, each client was left feeling confident and in control of their own body.

Addictions

Many addictions start out as habits that are used to deal with stress or trauma. Over time, these unwanted habits soon progress to dependencies beyond our control. Addictions negatively impact not only our own lives, but the lives of those closest to us too. Using hypnotherapy, we can get to the root cause of the addiction and give you the tools to live a life on your terms- free from unwanted habits.
Some of the clients I have worked with in the past came to me for help with: Smoking, Nail biting,OCD and Alcohol.