“Some of the worst things in my life never happened.”
— Mark Twain Anxiety has a way of convincing us that something bad is about to happen — even when there’s no real danger. Over time, this constant state of alert can become exhausting, affecting your confidence, sleep, and enjoyment of everyday life. Phobias are also incredibly common. Whether it’s flying, driving, public speaking, medical procedures, or specific situations, they can feel overwhelming — yet the good news is that phobias are among the most treatable anxiety conditions, and many people experience significant relief in a relatively short time. The British Medical Journal recommends CBT and applied relaxation techniques as two of the most effective treatments for anxiety. When these approaches are combined with clinical hypnotherapy, the results can be even more powerful — helping both the mind and body learn a calmer, more confident response. For many people, anxiety develops as a learned response over time. With the right tools and support, it’s possible to gently retrain these responses and feel more at ease in everyday life. How we work together: 1. Understanding you and your experience
We begin with a conversation. This gives you space to explain how anxiety, stress, or phobias show up in your life, and allows me to understand what you’re dealing with and how best to support you. 2. Therapeutic tools, and hypnotherapy
From the second session onwards, we usually introduce CBT-informed techniques to help you develop practical coping skills and new ways of responding to anxiety. As the work progresses, hypnotherapy may be introduced where appropriate and only if it feels like the right fit for you. Hypnosis is never an obligation. Many people with anxiety find the deeply relaxed hypnotic state calming and restorative in itself — even without specific suggestions — as it allows the nervous system to settle and step out of constant alert. When used, hypnotherapy is combined with relaxation, visualisation, and confidence-building techniques to support a greater sense of ease, safety, and control in situations that previously felt triggering. 3. Lasting change, not just short-term relief
As well as easing anxiety in specific situations, most clients notice a general reduction in overall anxiety levels and physical tension. Many people feel a clear difference after the first session. To ensure these changes last, I usually recommend at least four to six sessions. This gives you the time and confidence to practise and integrate what you’ve learned, so your calmer response becomes automatic — not just a temporary fix.