Hypnotherapy works with your subconscious mind, which is the part that runs your automatic patterns, beliefs, and habits so change often happens faster and more deeply than with talking therapy alone.

• It helps you bypass the overthinking mind, so we can get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck.

• You’re in a relaxed, focused state where your brain is more open to rewiring old patterns and building new, healthier ones.

• It combines the insight of therapy with the efficiency of subconscious change.

Many clients tell me they’ve spent months or years in traditional therapy and find hypnotherapy helps things shift more quickly. Both approaches have value, it’s about choosing what best supports the change you want.

Not sure if hypnotherapy is right for you? Book a free 20-minute consultation and we’ll talk through your goals.

Most people feel relaxed, focused, and absorbed, similar to being caught up in a book or film. You hear everything, you can speak at any time, and you remain in control throughout.

• You are not asleep. You are aware and can choose to move, open your eyes, or pause whenever you wish.

• Sensations vary. Some people feel light, others feel pleasantly heavy, and many notice time passing differently.

• Thoughts may come and go. That is normal. You do not need a blank mind for hypnosis to work.

• If you are analytical or your mind is busy, that is fine. I guide you step by step so you can settle and focus comfortably.

Your job is simply to follow along and be curious. My job is to make it easy and give you the change you want.

Hypnotherapy is likely a good fit if you:

• Feel stuck in a pattern you have not been able to shift on your own

• Are open to trying something that works at the subconscious level

• Want a process that is collaborative, practical, and evidence-informed

• Can set aside time to listen to your personalised audio between sessions

It may not be the right fit if you:

• Are in acute crisis or need emergency support

• Want a quick fix without participating in the process

• Are not ready to engage with the idea of change or self-reflection
  

If you are unsure, book a free 20-minute consultation. We will talk through your goals and decide together if hypnotherapy is the right next step for you.

Hypnosis is a natural, well-studied state of relaxed focused attention, like being so into a book or film that everything else fades into the background. Most people can enter this hypnotic state. You stay mentally present and in charge the whole time: you hear everything, you can speak, and you can pause or open your eyes whenever you want.

It works best when you’re willing, curious, and able to follow simple steps. Analytical or “busy-minded”? That’s fine, I'll tailor the approach so it suits you.

If you’re unsure whether it’s right for you, book a free 20-minute consultation and we’ll talk it through.

Hypnosis shifts the brain into a state of focused, relaxed absorption that supports deep change. In simple terms, hypnosis quiets the noise, strengthens focus, and opens the brain to rewiring patterns that better serve you, while you remain aware and in control.

In more scientific terms:

• Executive control calms, selective focus sharpens. Activity in parts of the prefrontal cortex (including the dorsolateral PFC that tends to overthink and self-edit) reduces, while the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) becomes more active to sustain attention and reduce distraction. This combination makes it easier to take in and act on helpful suggestions.

• Story loops quiet. The default mode network (DMN), which drives rumination and repetitive self-talk, reduces its activity so new associations can form with less interference.

• Body calm systems engage. The parasympathetic nervous system increases its influence, breathing slows, heart rate variability improves, and the insula processes signals of safety more clearly, helping the body and mind feel calmer.

• Threat reactivity eases. With safety signals established, the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) and ACCregulate the amygdala more effectively, reducing anxiety and over-alert responses.

• Pain pathways shift. Activity in the somatosensory cortex can change how you register pain intensity, and the anterior insula and ACC can shift how unpleasant the pain feels. Pathways that dampen pain signals, such as those involving the periaqueductal grey, can become more active, giving you greater control over your response.

• Brain rhythms favour learning. Alpha and theta brainwave activity often increases, creating a state that supports neural plasticity and long-term learning.

• Predictive processing updates. The brain becomes less rigid with old patterns and more open to new, helpful predictions, which allows for faster and more lasting change.

Yes. Research shows that online hypnotherapy is just as effective as in-person sessions when you have:

• A quiet, private space where you will not be disturbed

• A stable internet connection

• Headphones or earbuds for clear audio

Many clients actually prefer working online. Being in your own environment often makes it easier to relax, and you can go straight into rest or integration afterwards without the need to travel.

If you are unsure whether online sessions will suit you, we can test your setup during your free 20-minute consultation.

Yes. Hypnotherapy can be very supportive for neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD or autism, as long as the approach is adapted to your needs.

• For ADHD, hypnotherapy can help with focus, emotional regulation, reducing overwhelm, managing procrastination, and improving sleep.

• For autistic clients, it can support self-regulation, reduce anxiety, and create a calmer space for processing patterns or challenges.

Sessions are flexible and collaborative. We will work together to create an approach that feels safe and comfortable for you, whether that means adjusting the pace, using clear step-by-step guidance, or incorporating sensory-friendly techniques.

If you are unsure how it might work for you, you can book a free 20-minute consultation so we can explore your specific needs together.

Many clients come to hypnotherapy after counselling, CBT, or self-help approaches that did not quite shift things at the root. Hypnotherapy works with the subconscious patterns driving your thoughts, feelings, and habits. That is why the change often feels more embodied and lasting.

It is not a magic fix, but if you are open to the process and willing to use your personalised recording between sessions, hypnotherapy can help even when other approaches have fallen short. Most clients notice meaningful progress in one to three sessions, spaced at least 21 days apart to give the work time to embed.

Hypnotherapy also works well alongside other forms of care. If you are currently in therapy or taking medication, we will work collaboratively and safely, staying within professional guidelines.

If you are unsure, book a free 20-minute consultation so we can discuss your situation and the best next step together.

In the vast majority of cases, yes. Hypnotherapy works well alongside medication and other therapies. Please tell me what you are taking and who you are working with so we can keep everything aligned.

Medication

• Most common medications, such as SSRIs, SNRIs, beta blockers and pain medication, are completely compatible.

• Sedatives and benzodiazepines can make you feel drowsy, which may affect focus. We can adapt the pace and structure if needed.

• Do not change, start or stop any medication without speaking to your prescriber.

If you are in therapy

• Hypnotherapy can complement counselling, CBT and other approaches well.

• With your permission, I can coordinate with your therapist so goals are consistent. This is completely at your discretion.

When hypnotherapy is not suitable

• Active psychosis or a history of psychotic disorders

• Current manic episode

• Uncontrolled epilepsy or a recent history of seizures

• You are in immediate crisis or have active plans to harm yourself or others
  

If any of the above applies to you, please speak with your GP or specialist first. In an emergency call 999 or use your local NHS urgent mental health helpline.

If you are unsure, book a free 20-minute consultation and we will review your situation together and decide the safest next step.

It varies from person to person. Some clients notice a shift straight away, while for others, the change is more gradual, unfolding over the days and weeks after the session.

Most clients experience meaningful progress within one to three sessions, spaced at least 21 days apart to give the brain time to integrate the changes.

Consistency makes a difference. Listening to your personalised audio and using the simple practices we discuss between sessions helps the new patterns embed more deeply.

Change is often described as feeling natural and effortless — like the old pattern simply stops taking up space, and you find yourself responding in a calmer, clearer way.

The changes can be long-lasting because hypnotherapy works with the subconscious patterns that drive your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

When you listen to your personalised audio and apply the integration steps between sessions, the new pathways strengthen, making the changes more deeply embedded.

For many clients, these shifts are permanent. Others may notice the need for a refresher session later, especially if new challenges arise or they want to go deeper.

Think of it as updating your internal settings. Once the update is in place, it stays — but regular practice helps lock it in even more.

That is completely normal, especially if your mind is busy or you are used to being “on alert.” You do not need to feel deeply relaxed for hypnotherapy to work.

Your job is simply to follow along and be open to the process. My job is to guide you into focus in a way that feels natural for you. If your mind wanders, that is fine, you will still be taking in the suggestions and creating change.

For analytical thinkers or people with restless minds, I use adapted techniques to help you settle more comfortably. Many clients are surprised at how quickly they slip into the right state once the session begins.

No. It is not possible to get stuck in hypnosis.

Hypnosis is a natural state of focused relaxation that you enter and exit easily. If at any point you wanted to, you could open your eyes, speak, or move and return to full alertness.

At the end of the session, I guide you out of hypnosis. Even if you were to drift into a light nap during the process, your mind would naturally bring you back to full awareness within minutes.