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Focus and concentration · In person in London & online
Hypnotherapy for Focus and Concentration
Clear mental fog and train sustained attention for work, study and creative projects. Ericksonian hypnotherapy with Michele Occelli, in London or online.
- Postgraduate diploma, DistinctionEricksonian Hypnotherapy
- Diploma, DistinctionNLP, Advanced Level
- Registered and insuredGHR and GHSC
- 5.0 from 69 Google reviews
- Since 2010 15+ years' clinical practice
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The short answer
Can hypnotherapy help with focus and concentration?
In brief
Yes. Hypnotherapy can help improve focus and concentration by calming the stress and mental noise that scatter your attention, and by training the mind to settle into one task and stay there.
Hypnosis is itself a state of focused, absorbed attention, so every session is also practice in concentrating. It works with the automatic habits that pull you away from a task, which is why it can help when willpower, apps and to-do lists have not been enough to keep you on track.
I am Michele Occelli, a London hypnotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. Many of my clients come to me because stress, worry or tiredness has left their thinking foggy and scattered. My aim is to help you clear that fog, so you can give your full attention to your work, your studies and the creative projects that matter to you.
Recognise yourself?
How poor focus can show up in your life
Difficulty concentrating often builds up quietly. You might recognise some of these:
In your mind
- Reading the same paragraph several times without taking it in
- A foggy, heavy feeling that makes clear thinking hard work
- Your mind wandering to worries or to-do lists mid-task
In your behaviour
- Jumping between tasks, tabs and emails without finishing any
- Checking your phone the moment something feels difficult
- Leaving study or creative work until the pressure is unbearable
In your body
- Restlessness or fidgeting when you try to sit and work
- Feeling tired or drained after only a short stretch of effort
- Tension in your shoulders, jaw or head at your desk
Struggling to focus is very common, especially under stress or when sleep suffers. You do not need to wait until it is affecting your work or studies to get support.
Book a first session → The method
How hypnotherapy for focus and concentration works
In hypnosis, your attention becomes focused and absorbed, and the critical, analytical part of the mind steps back. In this state, the nervous system settles and the mind becomes more open to new responses. In our sessions, that allows us to work on four levels:
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Clearing the mental noise
Stress and worry keep part of your attention on alert, which leaves less for the task in front of you. Hypnosis settles the body and quietens that background noise, so your thinking can become clearer and less foggy.
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Training sustained attention
Every session is practice in giving your full attention to one thing. With repetition, the calm, absorbed state of hypnosis becomes easier to recognise and easier to return to when you sit down to work, study or create.
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Changing the habits that distract you
We look at what pulls you away, from phone checking to jumping between tasks or putting off the hard part, and rehearse in hypnosis starting a task and staying with it, so focus becomes more automatic.
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Building your own resources
You leave with a short self-hypnosis routine you can use before a work session, a revision block or a creative project, so you can find your focus on your own between sessions.
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Book a first session
In person in London or online. Each session lasts 60 minutes.
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We start with a conversation
About where your focus slips, what tends to distract you, how you are sleeping and managing stress, and what you would like to be able to concentrate on instead.
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Hypnosis
I guide you into a relaxed, focused state. You stay aware and in control, can hear everything and can stop at any time.
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A plan that fits you
Many clients notice clearer thinking after the first sessions. Long-standing difficulties with focus, especially when linked to stress or sleep, usually benefit from a series of sessions, often between 4 and 6, reviewed together as we go.
The research
What does the research say about hypnotherapy for focus?
Research into hypnosis and attention is interesting but still developing. Laboratory studies and brain imaging show that hypnosis changes activity in brain regions involved in attention and cognitive control, and that hypnotic suggestion can change how some people filter out distracting information. Research into hypnotherapy for everyday concentration is limited, so it is fair to say the evidence is more indirect. What is better established is that hypnosis can reduce anxiety: a 2019 meta-analysis in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, which pooled results from 15 controlled studies, found a substantial reduction in anxiety compared with control conditions, and stress and worry are among the most common reasons concentration slips.
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In London or online
Hypnotherapy for focus and concentration in London or online
Online, wherever you are
Online sessions follow the same structure as in-person work, and many clients find it easier to relax at home.
- Over Zoom, FaceTime or WhatsApp
- Anywhere in the UK, or abroad while you travel
Low-income clinic: a limited number of reduced-rate sessions each month. Ask about availability · All fees and gift certificates
Your hypnotherapist
About Michele Occelli
I am a registered hypnotherapist practising since 2010, with postgraduate diplomas in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and NLP from the British Hypnosis Research and Training Institute. I trained with Dr Ernest L. Rossi and Dr Stephen Gilligan, both direct students of Milton H. Erickson.
- Practising since
- 2010
- Registration
- GHR & GHSC, fully insured
- Method
- Ericksonian & clinical hypnotherapy
- Locations
- London, NW1 & online
- GHR
- GHSC
FAQ
FAQs about hypnotherapy for focus and concentration
Still have a question? Get in touch or call 07939 228 212.
Can hypnotherapy improve my concentration?
Many clients find that they can settle into work more easily, stay with a task for longer and feel less scattered by the end of the day. Hypnotherapy does not turn attention into something fixed and perfect, as everyone drifts sometimes. The aim is to make focus easier to find and easier to return to. Results vary from person to person, and I will always be honest with you about what is realistic.
How many sessions of hypnotherapy for focus will I need?
It depends on what is getting in the way of your focus and how long it has been that way. Preparing for a specific exam or project may take only a few sessions. Where concentration has been affected for a long time by stress, poor sleep or ingrained habits, a series of sessions over several weeks usually works best. We will review your progress together as we go.
How much does hypnotherapy for focus cost in London?
A 60-minute session costs £150, whether in person in London or online. If you would like to commit to a series of sessions, bundles bring the price down to £140 per session (3 sessions) or £130 per session (6 sessions). A limited number of reduced-rate sessions are available each month through my low-income clinic.
Can hypnotherapy help with ADHD?
Hypnotherapy is not a treatment for ADHD and cannot diagnose it. If you think you may have ADHD, please speak to your GP about an assessment. Some adults with a diagnosis find hypnotherapy helpful alongside their usual care, for example with stress, sleep or the frustration that can build up around focus, but it does not replace specialist support or medication.
Can hypnotherapy help me focus for exams or study?
Yes. Many students come to me in the months or weeks before exams, when revision feels hard to start and anxiety makes it hard to recall what they know. We work on settling into study sessions, staying calm in the exam room and trusting your memory under pressure. It is best to start well before the exam date rather than the night before.
Should I see my GP about brain fog first?
Occasional mental fog is common when you are stressed or sleeping badly. If your brain fog is persistent, came on suddenly, or comes with other symptoms such as exhaustion, memory problems, low mood or changes in your health, please see your GP first to rule out a physical cause. Please let me know about any medication or diagnosis before we start. If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of harming yourself, contact your GP or call NHS 111 for immediate support.
Book hypnotherapy for focus and concentration
You do not need to wait for a deadline or an exam to get in touch. If a scattered, foggy mind is keeping you from the work you want to do, that is reason enough to start.