Hypnotherapy in London, in person and online

Prices for hypnotherapy in London vary with the therapist's experience, training and location. A session with me costs £150 for 60 minutes, whether in person in London or online. If you know you'd like several sessions, bundles reduce the price to £140 per session (3 sessions) or £130 per session (6 sessions). I also run a low-income clinic with a limited number of reduced-rate sessions each month. When comparing prices, check what's included: session length, whether sessions are tailored or scripted, and whether the therapist is registered with a professional body.

Hypnosis is a natural state of consciousness, different from the ordinary waking state in the same way that dreaming and meditation are. It is generally very pleasant, and a powerful way to strengthen communication between mind and body. Hypnosis acts on several brain regions involved in perception and regulation, allowing a different dialogue between how you process the senses and how you respond emotionally.

Hypnotherapy works by guiding you into hypnosis, a state of focused attention in which the mind becomes more open to new perspectives and less driven by habitual patterns. Many of the patterns behind anxiety, sleep problems or procrastination run automatically, below conscious decision-making. That's why insight alone often isn't enough to change them. In hypnosis, we can work with these patterns directly: helping to regulate stress, loosen habitual reactions, and strengthen access to your own inner resources.

Neuroimaging research, including studies at Stanford University, has found that hypnosis changes activity in brain networks linked to attention, self-monitoring and body awareness.

Read more about what happens in the brain during hypnosis

Yes. Hypnotherapy is a safe and effective way to understand your emotional responses and regulate your inner states, especially at times of stress or anxiety. It is not a new therapy: it has existed under different names across cultures for thousands of years, and in Europe and the UK since the 18th century, making it older than modern psychotherapy.

Anyone who is looking for change in their life. Hypnosis allows for deep self-exploration and healing, and it works well on physical, emotional and behavioural issues alike, bringing a greater sense of fulfilment and a more meaningful experience of life.

Almost everyone. Hypnosis is a natural ability, and anyone who can think can be hypnotised. The only exception is people with severe brain damage.

It depends on what you want to change and how long the pattern has been in place. Some clients notice a clear shift within one to three sessions, particularly with specific issues such as sleep or a habit. Deeper or longer-standing challenges, like chronic anxiety or low self-esteem, usually benefit from a series of sessions. We will discuss a realistic plan in your first session.

Each session lasts one hour. Most clients come once a week or once a fortnight, and some once a month, depending on the issue, the progress we make and your circumstances.

No. Therapeutic hypnosis isn't sleep and it isn't stage hypnosis. You remain aware of where you are, you can hear everything and you can open your eyes or stop at any time. Hypnosis can't make you do anything against your values. Most people simply feel deeply relaxed and focused. Hypnotherapy is a complementary approach and doesn't replace medical care, so if you have a diagnosed physical or mental health condition, please let me know before we start.

Yes, online sessions follow the same structure as sessions at my London practice, and many clients find it easier to relax in their own space. I work regularly with clients in the US and other countries who see me exclusively online, as well as clients who alternate between online and in-person sessions. All you need is a quiet, private room, a stable internet connection and headphones.

More about online hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy isn't statutorily regulated in the UK, so it's worth checking a practitioner's background before you book. Look for:

• Recognised training
• Membership of a professional register such as the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)
• Professional insurance
• Verifiable client reviews

I'm registered with the GHR and GHSC, fully insured, and have been practising since 2010.