Support for Anxiety, stress and fear – Online and In person
I offer compassionate, solution-focused support to help you manage anxiety, stress, and emotional well-being, whether in person or through online video sessions from the comfort of your own home. With a warm, caring approach combined with effective strategies, we work together to empower you with tools that support positive change and improved mental health.
Your First Steps Toward Positive Change – Book Your Consultation & Assessment
The first step is to schedule a consultation, either in person or online. This relaxed, informal session allows us to discuss the challenges you’re facing and explore whether we’re the right fit to work together.
After your consultation, I will send you a self-hypnosis MP3, produced by an award-winning BBC Radio Producer. This guided audio track:
Promotes relaxation and reduces stress Enhances sleep quality Supports progress between sessions
Your Hypnotherapy Sessions
Each session lasts 55 minutes (also known as ‘The Counselling Hour’) and is generally structured into two key parts:
Solution-Focused Coaching & Discussion
We use goal-oriented, positive techniques to help you shift perspectives, focus on solutions, and build hope and optimism for change.
Guided Hypnosis for Deep Relaxation
Hypnosis is a natural, calming trance state where your mind becomes more open to positive change. Through guided imagery and relaxation techniques, we shape your imagination to help you achieve your desired outcome.
Ongoing Support & Resources
Personalised self-help tools to reinforce learning between sessions Supporting resources emailed directly to assist in your progress Number of sessions tailored to your needs – typically 8-12 sessions
Why Choose Hypnotherapy?
Safe & Reliable – Hypnotherapy is a natural, non-invasive treatment with no harmful side effects. Evidence-Based – A powerful therapeutic tool that can work alongside other treatments. Not a Quick Fix – While highly effective, it is not a panacea, but rather a dynamic, solution-focused approach to long-term improvement. Not a Replacement for Medical Treatment – Hypnotherapy can complement but should never replace medical care or prescribed treatments.
Learn More or Book a Consultation
Would you like to explore how online or in-person support can help you manage stress and anxiety?
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What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy, within a Solution-Focused Therapy approach, is a gentle and collaborative process that helps clients enter a relaxed, focused state where positive change becomes easier to achieve. Rather than dwelling on past difficulties, this approach:
Reinforces strengths Builds resilience Guides individuals toward solutions and their desired future
By focusing on what’s possible, hypnotherapy empowers you to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Alcohol Misuse
Hypnotherapy can help you to bring alcohol back into balance, often uncovering the underlying factors driving your alcohol misuse. We work together to come up with a plan to best guide you towards managing alcohol and how to navigate social situations that otherwise would have prompted you to drink in excess. Gain a fresh perspective on your actions and envision a future without a detrimental relationship with alcohol, promote a healthier lifestyle and trigger the release of ‘feel-good’ hormones, ultimately improving your ability to manage life’s obstacles.
Anxiety
Anxiety becomes a mental health problem when it starts affecting daily life. You may be very easily triggered or find you have a level of anxiety constantly throughout the day. Hypnotherapy can enhance feelings of confidence and self-assurance while also lessening feelings of intense fear and worry. We work together to quickly develop the skills you need to manage tricky situations and feel more at ease. Through the power of relaxation and visualisation, hypnosis effectively diminishes anxiety by redirecting the client’s attention to the positive aspects of their life, prompting a change in perception.
Anxiety in Work Meetings
Solution-focused hypnotherapy helps alleviate anxiety in meetings by enhancing feelings of confidence and self-assurance while reducing intense fear and worry. Experiencing anxiety in meetings can stop you from performing at your best. Learning to be more relaxed means you can focus on the job at hand and regulate emotions better. Additionally, SFH teaches you to manage post-event rumination effectively, which can help reduce your dread about future meetings. This approach enables you to learn to feel more relaxed, perform optimally, and face meetings with greater ease and confidence.
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Exam Anxiety
Solution-focused Hypnotherapy can help alleviate exam anxiety by teaching you how to evoke feelings of calm and relaxation, thereby improving your concentration and confidence during examinations. By incorporating stress management techniques and visualisation and empowerment strategies, Hypnotherapy fosters a more optimistic outlook. This leads to enhanced performance and a sense of giving your all. You learn to manage anxiety effectively through tailored sessions, ensuring you can approach exams with a clear mind and a confident, focused attitude, ultimately helping you focus better in an exam environment.
Fear of Flying
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) offers a powerful and effective approach to overcoming the fear of flying by shifting our attention from negative thoughts to empowering, positive beliefs. By visualising successful flights, we can reshape our perceptions of flying, replacing anxiety with confidence. SFH equips us with tools such as positive self-talk, deep breathing, and guided imagery to effectively manage stress and regulate our nervous system. This helps us stay calm before and during flights, making the entire experience more manageable and enjoyable. Ultimately, SFH has the potential to significantly enhance our ability to travel, opening up new and exciting opportunities in both our personal and professional lives.
Public Speaking Anxiety
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help to alleviate fear of public speaking and public speaking anxiety. Whether preparing for a Best Man’s speech, pitch, in-house presentation, or TED talk, you know that nerves can negatively impact your performance. My strategy uses a blend of psychological and physiological tools to manage nerves so you feel more relaxed, in control, and enjoy what you are doing. By incorporating these tailored techniques, you can transform your approach to public speaking, enhancing confidence and performance and delivering your speech with ease and assurance.
Stammering, Speech Anxiety
Stammering is a speech disorder that disrupts normal speech flow, where individuals know what they want to say but struggle to express it. This can lead to communication challenges, damaging self-esteem, and increasing anxiety. Hypnotherapy offers a way to manage stress and enhance relaxation, potentially easing the stammer. It helps individuals handle speaking-related worries and identify specific triggers, whether they are situational, environmental, or personal. By learning grounding techniques and improving response to difficult scenarios, Hypnotherapy can boost confidence and relaxation. It serves well as a supplementary tool alongside traditional speech therapy treatments.
Stress
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is proven to be highly effective for managing stress. We work in partnership to help you feel more empowered and in control. I will assist you in improving your mindset and believing in your ability to manage stress. This approach involves developing personalised techniques that you can continue using in the future, enhancing your resilience to stress. These techniques help the immune system and nervous system function more effectively, promoting overall well-being and a healthier, more balanced life. By incorporating these strategies, you can better manage stress, reduce its negative impact, and achieve a more relaxed and confident state of mind. This partnership ensures that you overcome current stressors and build lasting skills to handle future challenges, leading to a more empowering life.
Weight Management
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) offers a positive and empowering approach to weight management. This method combines talking therapy and hypnosis to help clients modify detrimental habits like overeating or late-night snacking. SFH focuses on enhancing self-confidence and managing stress, empowering individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles sustainably. Through goal-setting, guided visualisation, and positive reinforcement, clients reinforce their competence and determination, boosting motivation. This increase in self-confidence helps maintain consistent action toward achieving and sustaining weight management goals. This holistic approach ensures long-term success in weight management, supporting individuals in their journey towards better health and well-being.