About Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a powerful and enjoyable therapy that will support you to take control of your life, discover your inner strengths and resources, achieve your goals and live life to the full.

About Hypnotherapy

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If anxiety or stress is affecting your daily life – constant worry, sleepless nights, panic attacks, or that overwhelming feeling of never being able to switch off – hypnotherapy can help you find relief and regain a sense of control.

Hypnotherapy combines guided relaxation with focused attention to create a naturally calm, receptive state. When you’re deeply relaxed in hypnosis, your subconscious mind becomes more open to positive suggestions and lasting change.

Sometimes people think hypnotherapy means falling asleep or losing control. In reality, you remain fully aware throughout – more like peaceful, focused daydreaming than sleep. And you stay in control at all times.

Ready for change?I’d love to support you on your journey.

Take the first step and contact me to book your free consultation.

The Science Behind Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis is a natural state of deep relaxation similar to meditation or being in a “flow state.” Your brainwaves gradually shift from Beta (normal waking awareness) through Alpha (the relaxed state of daydreaming) and into Theta (a deeper, restorative state where time seems to fade away).

During hypnosis, your attention becomes so keenly focused that everyday worries simply fall away. This focused inner awareness opens your mind to new experiences and positive transformation.

From a neuroscience perspective, hypnosis activates your brain’s creative centre – the Default Mode Network. This is the part responsible for creativity, insight, and new understanding. At the same time, your Prefrontal Cortex accesses previously learned information and forges new connections, helping you discover solutions and perspectives you couldn’t access before.

How Hypnotherapy Helps Anxiety and Stress

Anxiety and stress sit at the root of many issues we struggle with – poor sleep, low confidence, unhealthy habits, physical tension, and relationship difficulties, to name just a few. When you address the underlying anxiety, the benefits ripple through every area of your life.

Using Hypnotherapy, I help you:
  • Calm your nervous system and break the cycle of constant worry
  • Quiet critical thoughts and self-doubt
  • Sleep better and wake feeling more rested
  • Feel more confident and in control
  • Respond to challenges with greater resilience

I also work with clients experiencing many other concerns including phobias, weight management and IBS.

Many clients tell me their first session is the deepest relaxation they’ve ever experienced.

Your Hypnotherapy Journey

Free Consultation (40 minutes)

The first step is a free consultation, with no pressure I promise. My aim is to offer a relaxed, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can share what’s been difficult for you. 

I’ll ask gentle questions to understand what’s holding you back, when things began to feel harder, and how this is affecting you now. We’ll explore what you’d like to change, and I’ll explain how hypnotherapy can help you to move forward, and achieve the goals you’re aiming for.

This is also your opportunity to find out how I work and whether you feel I’m the right therapist for you.  I want you to feel confident and comfortable before making the decision to begin therapy.

Hypnotherapy Sessions

Every hypnotherapy session is planned specifically for you, combining proven techniques with an intuitive approach.

We always begin with your feedback, and then I’ll guide you into hypnosis. In every hypnotherapy session, we begin with deep relaxation and pleasant imagery.

Once you’re fully relaxed in hypnosis, we focus on the deeper work using a combination of psychological therapies. I draw on cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness, NLP and self-compassion techniques to support you in achieving your goals.

I may also introduce supportive techniques like journaling or breathwork when they’re helpful. You’ll leave with practical tools to use at home, plus a recording of your session.

Your Timeline

Most clients experience significant improvements within 6 sessions, though this varies depending on your individual situation. We’ll discuss what’s realistic for you during your initial consultation.

Why Choose Me?

✓ Over 10 years of experience helping clients overcome anxiety and stress

✓ Specialist training in anxiety management, trauma, sleep, IBS, and more

✓ Tailored approach that combines proven therapies with hypnotherapy

✓ Compassionate and non-judgmental support

✓ Practical tools you can use beyond our sessions

✓ Comfortable, welcoming environment near Ashburton

✓ Online sessions available for those who prefer remote support

✓ Fully qualified and insured – registered with the General Hypnotherapy Register

Ready to Feel Calmer and More in Control?

You don’t have to struggle alone. Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, effective way to find relief and build lasting confidence and calmness.

Book your free 40-minute online consultation today.

We’ll discuss your concerns, answer any questions about hypnotherapy, and explore how I can help you feel better.  There’s no pressure and no obligation – just an informal chat about your next steps forward.

Serving Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Buckfastleigh, and surrounding areas in Devon.

Online hypnotherapy sessions also available throughout the UK.

Call today on 07809 447720 or email me or simply fill in the form below.

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"Hypnotherapy has had a significant impact on my life - I no longer allow the fear of what may happen with my tummy to stop me planning and doing things. I feel I am now more in control and in tune with my body. My friends and family have all noticed that I am calmer and happier. Your empathy, support and encouragement have made the whole process an exciting journey of discovery and healing. Thank you so much – I feel like I have got my life back.”

Jo, Ottery

Taking the First Step

Your therapy begins with a free, confidential, 40 minute consultation. I will listen to what you need help with, and ask questions to help me understand your problems. I’ll explain how I work, what to expect and how I think I can help. You’ll have the opportunity to ask me questions too, of course. I don’t use a ‘one size fits all’ approach, so the questions I ask help me to develop a treatment plan designed specifically for you. You are unique, so every session will be tailored to suit your unique and individual needs.

I’m committed to helping people improve their emotional and physical well-being with hypnotherapy, which ultimately leads to greater fulfilment and joy in life. How can I help you change your life?

Take the first step and contact me to book your free initial consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes I am. I trained at the prestigious Anglo-European College of Therapeutic Hypnosis and am listed under the college directory. I was awarded the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma, considered the gold standard in hypnotherapy qualifications. I’m a member of the General Hypnotherapy Register and the CNHC.

As a professional I’m committed to on-going training and supervision to keep my skills and knowledge up to date. I’ve completed additional specialist hypnotherapy training in anxiety management, sleep disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, metaphor therapy, pain management and weight loss. I’m also a BWRT® practitioner and very excited to bring this rapid and dynamic therapy to Devon.

Hypnosis is an everyday experience that we’re all familiar with. Whenever you’re totally absorbed in reading a good book, driving on autopilot or even just day-dreaming, you’re experiencing a light state of hypnosis. The difference with hypnotherapy is that you are guided into hypnosis and the experience is deeper.

People often believe that hypnosis is a passive process, something that is done to you, but it actually requires your participation. Hypnosis is not like sleep, and you’re not unconscious; it’s similar to the state between sleep and full waking consciousness. Hypnosis is simply a state of focused inner absorption with a heightened sense of awareness.

Most people find hypnosis a very relaxing, calming and enjoyable experience. It’s common to have increased awareness of pleasant feelings and sensations in your body. Many experience a sense of comfortable heaviness, lightness or a floating sensation; although sometimes it feels just like relaxing or day dreaming with your eyes closed. While the majority of people are aware of and remember everything others will find they only have a vague memory of the session. Everyone is different and will experience hypnosis in their own unique way. Most people find hypnosis leaves them with a deep sense of inner peace and harmony.

Each session begins with some talking therapy – not all your time with me will be in hypnosis, though most of it will. I will help you to focus on what you want to achieve, to help you overcome the problems and challenges in your life. My aim is to help you achieve your goals as quickly and painlessly as possible – I don’t dig into the past unless absolutely necessary.

I will guide you in some simple imagination exercises to help you develop a relaxed inner focus. When you’re experiencing hypnosis your mind is more open and suggestible to positive new ideas and different ways of thinking, which then leads to new habits and behaviours. So I will guide you to imagine and mentally rehearse various scenarios and ideas to help you achieve the changes you’re aiming for. In addition to the work we do together, we’ll explore various techniques for you to use at home; for example practising self hypnosis and journaling.

Most clients will need between four and six sessions for effective change. Simple phobias may be resolved in fewer sessions, more complex issues may require longer.

It’s important to bear in mind that hypnosis is not something done to you. It’s a collaborative process in which the hypnotherapist is your guide and, using your imagination as suggested, you make it happen for yourself. Anyone who can understand and follow simple guidance can benefit from hypnotherapy. No-one can be hypnotised against their will, but if you’re ready for change and approach hypnotherapy with an open mind and a positive expectation, then you’ll definitely experience hypnosis.

What is NLP?

NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming. It may sound a complicated title, but it’s actually a very straightforward and down-to-earth method for making powerful personal changes. NLP focuses on what you want to achieve in life, rather than your problems; helping you learn how to use your mind to transform your life. While NLP may be used as a therapy on its own, I combine it with hypnotherapy for powerful results.

What is cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy?

The basis of cognitive behavioural therapy is that our beliefs, thoughts, interpretations and assumptions about the world determines how we feel and act; as opposed to the influence of the world itself. Cognitive behavioural therapy will help you to overcome problems which are perpetuated by unhelpful negative thought patterns. You’ll be assisted to identify distorted, unhelpful and unrealistic thoughts – substituting them with more positive, realistic and constructive thoughts. These are then rehearsed in hypnosis with imagery, and so have a much deeper and lasting impact than just positive thinking alone can achieve. This creates positive changes in the way you think and feel which will change your behaviour, and ultimately your life as a whole.

Change your thoughts and you will transform your world.

During your free online consultation we’ll have…

  • A friendly, relaxed chat about what’s been happening
  • A clear explanation of how hypnotherapy could help
  • Time for you to ask any questions
  • A chance to see whether we're the right fit

Practice Location:

The Hands On Retreat

Pridhamsleigh

Near Ashburton

Devon TQ13 7JJ

07809 447720