Sometimes you know exactly what you’d like to change — but knowing isn’t always enough.
Hypnotherapy allows us to work with the unconscious patterns, beliefs and automatic responses that can influence the way we think, feel and behave.
So… What Actually is Hypnotherapy?
Forget swinging watches, losing control and everything you’ve seen in the movies.
Hypnotherapy is actually much more practical than most people imagine.
It’s a guided state of focused attention and relaxation that allows us to work with the unconscious mind — where many of our habits, automatic responses, emotional reactions and deeply held beliefs sit.
And one of the first things people usually want to know:
Yes, you’re aware. And yes, you’re in control.
You can hear me. You can speak. You’re not asleep, and I can’t make you do anything you don’t want to do.
Hypnotherapy is collaborative. We work together towards something you want to change.
Areas I Can Support You With
Performance Enhancement
Whether it’s sport, business, public speaking or another personal goal, our thoughts and automatic responses can have a huge impact on performance.
Hypnotherapy can support focus, confidence and the ability to perform with less internal interference.
Confidence & Success
Sometimes ability isn’t the issue — it’s what we believe about ourselves.
Hypnotherapy can be used to explore beliefs, internal barriers and automatic thought patterns that may be affecting confidence, motivation or performance.
Breaking Unwanted Habits
Some behaviours can feel almost automatic.
Hypnotherapy can support people wanting to change unwanted habits by working with the patterns, triggers and associations connected to the behaviour.
Habits Around Food & Eating
Our relationship with food can involve far more than simply knowing what we “should” eat.
Hypnotherapy may support changes to habits, emotional triggers and automatic behaviours around food as part of a broader approach to wellbeing.
Smoking Cessation
Hypnotherapy can be used as part of an approach to changing the routines, triggers and unconscious associations connected with smoking.
The aim is to support the change you’ve consciously decided you want to make.
Pain Management Support
Hypnotherapy may help some people change the way they experience and respond to discomfort by working with attention, relaxation and the mind-body connection.
Hypnotherapy for pain is complementary and does not replace appropriate medical assessment or treatment.
What Happens First?
Our first appointment is a conversation.
We’ll talk about what has brought you to hypnotherapy, what you’d like to change and what you’d like to achieve.
I’ll explain how hypnosis works, answer any questions you have and gather the information I need to understand you and what you’re hoping to achieve.
You won’t be hypnotised at your first appointment.
If we decide hypnotherapy is an appropriate next step, we’ll then arrange your hypnosis session.
That means when you come back, you already know me, you understand what we’re doing and you know exactly what to expect.
No surprises. No pressure.
Common Questions About Hypnosis
Will I be asleep?
No. Hypnosis isn’t sleep. You’re in a relaxed, focused state and remain aware of what’s happening.
Will I lose control?
No. You remain in control throughout the session and can speak or respond at any time.
Can you make me do something I don’t want to do?
No. Hypnotherapy is collaborative. You’re not surrendering control to the hypnotherapist.
What if I can’t be hypnotised?
Hypnosis isn’t something I “do” to you. It’s a process we work through together, which is another reason I spend time explaining everything before your hypnosis session.
How many sessions will I need?
There isn’t one answer that applies to everyone. It depends on you, what you’d like to work on and how you respond. We’ll discuss the recommended approach before proceeding.
Could Hypnotherapy Help?
Hypnotherapy may be worth exploring if:
- You consciously know what you’d like to change but keep repeating the same pattern.
- You want to change an unwanted habit or behaviour.
- You’d like to strengthen confidence, focus or performance.
- You notice some reactions or behaviours seem almost automatic.
- You’re curious about working with the unconscious mind rather than relying on willpower alone.
You don’t need to know whether hypnotherapy is right for you before getting in touch.
That’s something we can talk about together.
