Hypnotherapy is a gentle therapeutic approach that guides you into a deeply relaxed and focused state, similar to daydreaming. In this state, your subconscious mind becomes more open to positive suggestion, insight and emotional release, while you remain fully aware and in control.

It can support change around habits, confidence, anxiety, stress, sleep patterns, self-belief and emotional responses, helping you create new ways of thinking and feeling in everyday life.

During hypnotherapy, the mind moves into a calm, focused state similar to meditation. This is often associated with slower, more relaxed brainwave activity, which helps the subconscious become more open to positive change, while you remain fully aware and in control.

Meditation is typically used to quiet or empty the mind, helping you cultivate inner calm, awareness, and emotional balance.

Hypnotherapy works at a deeper therapeutic level and is goal-focused. You’re guided into a relaxed state where your subconscious mind becomes more receptive to change, so specific habits or emotional responses can be reshaped.

Hypnosis feels different for everyone, and there’s no single ‘right’ way to experience it.

Most people describe it as feeling deeply relaxed and calm, a bit like daydreaming or drifting just before sleep, while still being aware of your surroundings and able to hear everything that’s said.

Some people notice physical sensations, such as:

• arms or legs feeling heavy
• the body feeling light or floaty
• a sense of stillness or softness in the body

All of these are normal. Others simply feel neutral and relaxed with no strong sensations at all, and that is also completely valid.

Some people feel more inwardly focused or aware. Others notice their mind wandering and worry they “weren’t paying attention”, but this is normal too. The subconscious mind is always listening and processing, even when the conscious mind drifts.

People may come out of trance feeling:

• peaceful or emotionally lighter
• clear and reflective
• neutral, with insights arising later

There is no “right” response, change can integrate during the session, or gently in the hours and days afterwards.

You remain in control the entire time.

No, you are always in control during hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis does not take over your mind or make you do anything you don’t want to do, and it cannot make you reveal anything you wish to keep private. You can speak, move, open your eyes, or stop the session at any time.

Rather than “mind-control”, hypnosis gently bypasses the critical faculty , the analytical filter between the conscious and subconscious mind. This allows us to access the deeper beliefs, patterns and emotional imprints that shape how you think, feel and respond.

Sometimes, memories, images or emotional sensations may naturally arise during a session. You are never forced to share them, however, if something meaningful comes up and you feel safe to express it, talking through the experience can be a powerful part of the therapeutic process, particularly in regression or inner-child work, where we explore and release the emotional imprint held in the subconscious.

A small part of the conscious, protective mind always remains present, which means:

• you stay aware
• your personal boundaries remain intact
• your values and free will are always respected

Hypnosis helps you reconnect with your deeper self and reshape old emotional patterns, it does not override your mind or control your behaviour.

YES! But only if you want it to. Hypnotherapy can be highly effective, particularly when you’re genuinely ready for change and willing to engage in the process.

Hypnotherapy doesn’t “override” your willpower. If you’re doing it to prove someone else wrong, or because another person wants you to change (for example, a partner wanting you to stop smoking), your critical mind (critical faculty) will resist, and the work is unlikely to be effective.

When you do want change for yourself, your subconscious becomes much more receptive. In this state we can work with the deeper emotional patterns, beliefs and habits that drive your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Like any therapeutic approach, results vary from person to person, but many clients notice meaningful shifts, sometimes quite quickly especially when they also apply insights and practices between sessions.

Hypnotherapy works best when you’re ready, open, and choosing the change for you.

Yes, hypnotherapy is considered safe when practised by a trained professional.

Hypnosis is simply a natural state of focused relaxation that we all drift in and out of during daily life, such as when daydreaming or just before falling asleep. You remain aware, and in control, throughout the process.

However, hypnotherapy may not be suitable for everyone. If you are currently experiencing severe mental health conditions (such as psychosis or certain dissociative conditions), this approach is unlikely to be the most appropriate route for you. In these cases, I always recommend speaking with your GP or mental health provider first.

If you’re unsure whether hypnotherapy is right for you, feel free to contact me, I’m happy to talk it through.

Most of my hypnotherapy sessions take place face-to-face, as many clients prefer the depth and connection of working together in person.

For clients who are unable to attend in person, I also offer online hypnotherapy sessions via a secure Zoom connection. These run in exactly the same way, and you’ll just need a quiet space, a stable internet connection and somewhere comfortable to sit or lie down.

Some clients find that working from home helps them relax more easily, so online sessions can be just as effective as in-person therapy.

Both hypnotherapy and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) work with the subconscious mind, but they use slightly different tools:

• Hypnotherapy guides you into a deeply relaxed state where your subconscious is more open to change. In this state, we can access root causes, release old patterns, and create new positive associations.

• NLP uses specific language patterns, reframing, and mental strategies to shift your perspective, emotional responses and behaviour.

In my practice, I often blend the two depends on the clients. An NLP technique might be introduced within a hypnotherapy session, so you get the benefits of both approaches. Hypnotherapy creates the deep foundation for lasting change, while NLP adds practical tools to help you shift how you think and feel in everyday life.

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) originates from the Japanese word rei-ki (霊気), meaning “Universal Life Force” or “Spiritual Energy”.

In the West, Reiki is known as a gentle, hands-on complementary therapy that helps the body relax, release tension and restore emotional and energetic balance. The practitioner channels Reiki energy through their hands, while the recipient’s body directs the energy to wherever it is needed most.

Reiki is non-invasive and most clients experience a sense of calm, warmth or deep rest during and after a session.

Yes. Reiki is a completely safe and natural complementary therapy that can be used on its own or alongside other treatments.

Reiki does not replace conventional medical care, and if you have a diagnosed medical condition, you should continue to follow the guidance of your GP or healthcare professional.

Most clients find Reiki deeply calming and supportive as part of their overall wellbeing journey.

During a Reiki session you remain fully clothed and sit or lie comfortably in a supported, relaxed position. I place my hands just above, different areas of the body to support the natural flow of Reiki energy without physical touch.

The experience is calming and deeply relaxing, and you remain awake and aware throughout.

Everyone experiences Reiki differently. Some people feel warmth, tingling or a gentle heaviness in the body, others feel lightness or a floating sensation. Some people experience emotional release, while others simply feel peaceful and rested.

There is no “right” way to feel, whatever you experience is simply your body processing and releasing what it no longer needs at that time.