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Cognitive behavioural therapies focus on practical solutions to dealing with present experiences. We can't undo the past, but we can control the way we respond to the past, present and future.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and thoughtfully structured, with a strong focus on meaningful, lasting change. We’ll work together at a pace that feels right for you, building confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection to yourself. One of the most rewarding parts of this work is witnessing clients gradually feel more in control, more at ease, and more like themselves again.
Hypnosis, in the therapeutic context, is a state of calm, focused attention on a specific idea or intention, most often something soothing, strengthening, or solution-focused. It’s not about losing control or being "put under," but rather entering a relaxed, receptive state where your mind becomes more open to helpful suggestions and insights.
In Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH), hypnosis is a collaborative process. It's not something the therapist does to you; it's something you learn to do for yourself, with guidance and structure. In this sense, all hypnosis is a form of self-hypnosis. This makes it a powerful tool not only for calming the body and mind, but for reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns, shifting perspective, and reinforcing the resilience skills you build through therapy. The use of hypnosis in this way is well supported by decades of evidence-based research, both as a standalone technique and in combination with cognitive and behavioural approaches.
What Issues I Help With
You might be experiencing some of the following:
- Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, waking up feeling unrested
- Feeling "tired but wired", exhausted yet unable to switch off
- Constant overthinking or racing thoughts, especially at night
- A sense of dread or unease that’s hard to explain
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Muscle tension, headaches, or a tight chest with no clear medical cause
- Feeling irritable, on edge, or overwhelmed by everyday tasks
- A harsh inner critic or constant self-doubt
- Avoiding situations or people due to fear or discomfort
- Feeling disconnected from yourself or your emotions
- Fluctuating energy levels, either running on adrenaline or feeling completely flat
- Worrying excessively about things you “shouldn’t” be worried about
- Struggling to relax, even during downtime or holidays
- Feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns and unsure how to change them
- Putting a lot of pressure on yourself to perform, achieve, or “hold it all together”
- Being hard on yourself or berating yourself when you can't meet your own high expectations
- Feeling snappy or short-tempered with people around you, even when you don’t mean to
Expat Relocation
Support to individuals and families transitioning to a new country, addressing the unique challenges of cross-cultural adjustment and life abroad. Helping expats navigate cultural differences, manage disconnection, and maintain a healthy sense of self while adapting to a new environment.
How Therapy With Me Works
Breaking down those mental barriers
Breaking down those mental barriers
CBT is a science-based, well-researched therapy that is a structured way of breaking down complex thoughts and behaviours that can hold us back. CBT helps us to identify and address all the self-doubt and other mental barriers that can prevent us from moving forward. CBT allows you to explore different ways of thinking and helps replace those limiting thoughts and beliefs with more constructive ones.
Hypnotherapy is simply a state of focused attention on one idea while feeling calm and at ease.
In this state, your mind becomes more open to helpful, positive suggestions that align with your goals. You are always in control. Hypnotherapy is not something done to you, but a process you choose to take part in.
Some people experience hypnosis as deeply immersive, where the subconscious mind feels more active. Others feel alert and consciously aware throughout. Both ways are equally valid and effective. There’s no “right” or “wrong” way, only the way that works best for you.
Within Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH), hypnosis is a collaborative tool that can help you calm both body and mind, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and build confidence in the skills you learn in therapy. The techniques we use are supported by decades of peer-reviewed, evidence-based research, both as a standalone approach and in combination with CBT and ACT.
Increasing Motivation and Focus
Increasing Motivation and Focus
You might wake up determined to tick things off your to-do list, only to find yourself reorganising your desk, checking emails, and getting lost in small, easy tasks instead. By the end of the day, the bigger, more important project hasn't been touched, and you're left feeling frustrated and guilty.
Or perhaps you start the week excited about going to the gym or working on a personal goal, but by Wednesday, your enthusiasm has fizzled. Even simple things like replying to a message or finishing a household chore feel like climbing a mountain.
This cycle often comes from a mix of mental overload, self-pressure, and an overactive inner critic that makes starting feel harder. Using CBT, we can break tasks into realistic, achievable steps and challenge the thoughts that stall you. ACT helps you reconnect with why this goal truly matters to you, so you feel pulled toward it rather than pushed by pressure. Hypnotherapy can then be used to mentally “rehearse” success, so focus and follow-through feel natural, even when motivation dips.
Reducing Stress and Managing Anxiety
Reducing Stress and Managing Anxiety
You might notice your mind racing before an important meeting, playing through every possible worst-case scenario. Your heart beats faster, your palms feel clammy, and no matter how much you tell yourself to “just calm down,” your body doesn’t seem to get the message.
Or maybe you wake up at 3 a.m., your thoughts instantly jumping to all the things you need to do tomorrow, the conversation you’ve been avoiding, the worry that you’re letting people down. You try deep breathing or scrolling on your phone, but sleep doesn’t return.
Anxiety and stress are the body’s way of signalling that it feels unsafe or overloaded, even if there’s no real danger in the moment. In our work together, CBT can help you identify and reshape the unhelpful thought patterns that fuel worry. ACT techniques can support you in letting go of the struggle with anxious thoughts, so they have less control over your day. Hypnotherapy offers a way to calm both body and mind, training your nervous system to respond with steadiness and clarity rather than panic, so you can think clearly, sleep more easily, and feel more at ease in your daily life.
Building Self-Confidence and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Building Self-Confidence and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
You might have a great idea in a meeting, but stop yourself from speaking up, convinced it will sound "stupid" or that others know more than you. Later, you replay the moment in your head, wishing you'd had the courage to contribute.
Or perhaps you’ve been wanting to change careers, start a business, or try something new, but a voice inside says, “You’re not good enough,” or “You’ll fail, so why even try?” Even when you achieve something, you might quickly dismiss it, telling yourself it was just luck or that anyone could have done it.
Low self-confidence often stems from deeply ingrained beliefs shaped by past experiences, critical self-talk, or perfectionism. Using CBT, we work to uncover and challenge these unhelpful beliefs, replacing them with realistic, supportive ways of thinking. ACT can help you take small, values-based actions that prove to yourself you can handle challenges, even in the presence of self-doubt. Hypnotherapy can then reinforce this inner shift, helping you internalise the belief that you are capable, worthy, and allowed to take up space, so confidence becomes not just a feeling, but a natural part of how you live your life.
Enhancing Emotional Regulation and Self-Control
Enhancing Emotional Regulation and Self-Control
You might find yourself snapping at your partner or a colleague over something small, and then instantly regretting it. Or maybe you notice that when stress builds, your patience with your children disappears, leaving you feeling guilty and wondering why you “can’t just stay calm.”
At other times, you might not express the frustration out loud, but feel it simmering under the surface. Your jaw tightens, your shoulders ache, and you replay the triggering moment again and again in your head.
These reactions are often the body’s automatic stress response, not a reflection of who you truly are. In our work together, we explore how your nervous system reacts to pressure, and how to recognise the signs it’s asking for help to shift into a calmer “rest and restore” mode. CBT can help you spot the early warning signs in your thoughts and physical sensations, so you can intervene before emotions take over. ACT supports you in stepping back from the heat of the moment, reconnecting with the kind of person you want to be in that situation. Hypnotherapy can then help retrain your nervous system’s response, making it easier to return to calm and self-control so you can respond with clarity and care, even when emotions run high.
Creating Lasting Behavioural Change
Creating Lasting Behavioural Change
You might decide you're finally going to start a healthy routine, whether it's eating more mindfully, going to bed earlier, or setting boundaries at work, and it goes well for a week or two. But then life gets busy, stress builds, and you find yourself slipping back into old habits, feeling frustrated and wondering why it's so hard to stick to what you know is good for you.
Or maybe you’ve tried to quit an unhelpful habit many times, but it feels like your willpower disappears the moment you’re tired, stressed, or overwhelmed. You start again with good intentions, but the cycle repeats, leaving you feeling stuck.
Lasting change isn’t just about willpower, it’s about understanding your mind, your emotional patterns, and your nervous system. When stress or anxiety is high, your nervous system naturally moves into “survival mode,” making it harder to think clearly or make intentional choices. Together, we’ll work on recognising those moments and learning how to guide your body back into a calmer “rest and restore” state. CBT offers practical strategies for breaking habits into manageable steps and addressing the thinking patterns that derail you. ACT helps you anchor your actions in what truly matters to you, so change feels meaningful and sustainable. Hypnotherapy can reinforce the new behaviours at a subconscious level, making them feel more natural, so you're not just trying to change, you're living that change in a way that lasts.