Hypnotherapy

Welcome to a safe, supportive space where change begins from within. Hypnotherapy is a gentle, evidence-based approach that uses focused relaxation to access the subconscious mind—helping you break free from limiting beliefs, habits, and emotional blocks. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, stress, insomnia, phobias, or want to boost confidence, hypnotherapy offers a powerful tool for transformation. Sessions are tailored to your goals, grounded in clinical techniques, and designed to empower lasting, meaningful change.

"Change your thoughts, change your life—one session at a time."

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Habit and Behavioural Change

Transform habits at their root. If you're ready to stop smoking, overcome nail biting, or shift emotional eating patterns, hypnotherapy helps rewire the subconscious behaviours that feel automatic. Lasting change begins by working below the surface.

Sleep & Deep Relaxation

Rest well, naturally. Struggling with insomnia or an overactive mind at night? Hypnotherapy promotes deep relaxation and helps uncover the root causes of sleep disturbances, guiding your nervous system back to balance.

Emotional & Mental Wellbeing

Release old patterns and feel more like yourself again.
Hypnotherapy can help you manage anxiety, reduce stress, lift low mood, build confidence, and ease phobias. It’s also a gentle tool for processing grief, letting go of emotional baggage, and supporting overall mental resilience.

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Support your body through the power of the mind.
Hypnosis has been shown to relieve chronic pain, reduce symptoms of IBS, and improve overall well-being. It helps lower stress-related inflammation and promotes healing by shifting your body’s stress response.

Physical Health & Chronic Conditions

Feel grounded through change.
Hypnotherapy supports key life moments—from hypnobirthing and childbirth preparation, to building exam confidence, easing performance anxiety, and enhancing focus for personal or professional goals.

Life Transitions & Personal Growth

Every 90 minute session is confidential, tailored, and focused on your unique needs.

Benefits of Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that employs guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness, often referred to as a trance. In this state, individuals can be more receptive to suggestions, making it a valuable tool for addressing various psychological and physical issues.

Key Benefits include:

1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Hypnotherapy has demonstrated significant efficacy in alleviating PTSD symptoms. A meta-analysis of six studies involving 391 participants revealed a large effect size (Cohen’s d = -1.18, p < .001), indicating substantial symptom reduction.

2. Chronic Pain / Fatigue Management

Hypnotherapy consistently produces significant decreases in pain associated with various chronic-pain conditions like Fibromyalgia and ME. Controlled trials have shown that hypnosis interventions can be more effective than non-hypnotic treatments like physical therapy and education. Conventional treatments for POTS focus on medication, lifestyle changes, and physical therapy, but a growing body of research suggests that the mind-body connection plays a crucial role in symptom management and recovery. Hypnosis is a powerful tool for neuroplasticity and subconscious reprogramming and offers a promising new approach to healing POTS at its root.

3. Smoking Cessation

A systematic review encompassing 63 studies found that approximately 66.7% reported a positive impact of hypnotherapy on smoking cessation. Longer treatment durations and multiple sessions were associated with better outcomes.

4. Snoring

Hypnotherapy can help reduce snoring by encouraging healthier breathing habits, relaxing airway muscles, and supporting positive lifestyle changes. It can also benefit partners by easing frustration, improving sleep quality, and promoting calm responses, helping both people rest more peacefully.

5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Hypnotherapy has been effective in treating IBS symptoms. A systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that hypnotherapy significantly improved IBS symptoms and quality of life compared to control groups.

6. Sleep Disorders

Hypnotherapy can improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia symptoms. A systematic review indicated that hypnosis interventions led to better sleep outcomes, with benefits observed even in group sessions and audio-recorded formats.

7. Anxiety and Stress Reduction

Hypnotherapy has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. Studies suggest that hypnosis can decrease cortisol levels and help individuals manage stress more effectively.

How Hypnotherapy Works

Neuro-imaging studies have shown that hypnosis can alter brain activity, decreasing connectivity between regions involved in self-referential thoughts and increasing receptivity to positive suggestions.

Things to consider:

Individual Variability: Not everyone is equally susceptible to hypnosis; factors like individual suggestibility play a role.
Qualified Practitioners: It's essential to seek hypnotherapy from certified professionals to ensure safety and efficacy.
Adjunctive Use: Hypnotherapy is often most effective when used in conjunction with other treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or medication.

In summary, hypnotherapy is a versatile and evidence-based approach that can address a range of psychological and physical conditions. Its efficacy is supported by numerous studies, making it a valuable tool in integrative healthcare.

References

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