About Hypnotherapy
What is hypnotherapy?
The leading name in science, pioneering researcher and hypno-psychotherapist Dr David Spiegel at Stanford University, simply states this:
“Hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention – a little like looking through a telephoto lens of a camera, shutting off all your peripheral attention.
What you see, you see in great detail, but devoid of context.”
When we use hypnosis for the purpose of therapy, we can enter a state of mind where we see ourselves and our lives with that highly focused attention, but without self-judgement.
We see concerns and problems more objectively, from a distance, and we can evaluate situations with less emotion and seek out solutions to those issues.
Of course, this all happens subconsciously, meaning we’re unaware of it while we’re in a relaxed state of quiet rest.
When combined with therapy, this can be a powerful, natural tool, helping you to accelerate progress towards your preferred way of being.
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How does hypnotherapy work?
Once you’re in a relaxed, focused state, your mind becomes more open to exploring new ideas and patterns. This creates the space to consider different perspectives, let go of unhelpful responses and move towards more useful ways of thinking and feeling.
Rather than analysing the problem in depth, the focus is on change. We explore what you would like to experience instead, what is already working, and how we can build on that. The suggestions offered during this process are designed to support those shifts gently and effectively, often at a pace that feels natural and manageable.
Hypnosis is very relaxing, and included with your sessions will be free tools to practise self-hypnosis at home. The nervous system is soothed, the fight-or-flight response settles, and you are left with a calmer, more peaceful frame of mind and body.
Each session is a collaboration. You are fully involved, even in a relaxed state, and everything is tailored to you, your aims, your experiences and what feels right for you.
I have been working with Nick for several months now and find him to be extremely professional, supportive and motivational. Each of our sessions were positive and enjoyable and despite being slightly apprehensive at first, I began to feel the benefits almost straight away and continue to do so now. With Nick’s help and support I have become more positive and self confident, managing to deal with my negative self beliefs once and for all, after years of letting them control my life. I would recommend Nick to anyone.
I can’t recommend Nick enough. I wasn’t too sure whether he could help but he definitely did! I saw him as, after a nasty incident, I was having panic attacks during open water swim races and they are completely gone now. Nick has a great manner about him which puts you at ease and I think it really helped that he’s a keen sportsman himself. Thoroughly recommended!
Nick has been the best therapist that I have had. A great guy, and I recommend him to anyone going through something and trying to make it better. Cheers Nick.
I have been seeing Nick now for 9 sessions and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the first session he made me feel at ease and I have really enjoyed the experience. It has helped to improve my sleep patterns as well as my patience! I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nick for all his work so far – I know that we have even bigger plans in the future to help with self development and I am really excited by this!
Working with Nick was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Slightly hesitant/sceptical of hypnotherapy to begin with, Nick put me at ease from the outset and made truly transformative changes to my thinking and approach to certain day to day activities that I was struggling with. Would recommend!
I had bad anxiety and was always overthinking. But after just one session I started to notice a difference. Never thought hypnotherapy could help me with my anxiety AND insomnia but all have changed and I’m now doing so much better all round.
The best hypnotherapist I have been working with. Nick is compassionate, present and will certainly help you relax and feel nourished. Highly recommended!
Grazie Nick!
As soon as I spoke to Nick on the phone, I knew things were about to start being better. His enthusiasm for your progress is infectious and that is a huge part of the process. As a therapist you can be the best deliverer of trance scripts but if the rapport is not there, the therapy will go nowhere. With Nick you immediately get the impression you are being professionally listened to, intensely, and that is so reassuring. He pushes you along and upwards into the right zone, until to get you where you want to be. The sessions were all a delight and they were the highlight of my week!
Cannot recommend Nick enough. I saw him for low mood and low self esteem. Since he treated me I have gone on to start my own business and it’s going really well. I don’t believe I would have been brave enough to do this without Nicks help. He’s a game changer. And a really lovely guy.
Got a question?
It’s completely normal to have questions before starting hypnotherapy. Feel free to reach out. I’m happy to chat and answer anything you’re unsure about.
Hypnotherapy FAQs
I’ve put together some of the most common questions people ask about hypnotherapy and hypnosis. The aim is to give you clear, straightforward answers so you can feel more informed and at ease. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, you’re always welcome to get in touch.