Hypnotherapy

What Happens in an In-Person Hypnotherapy Session?

When you come to my London clinic, we’ll begin with a conversation. You’ll have space to share what’s on your mind, and I’ll ask thoughtful questions to better understand your experience. If you’re not quite sure what the core issue or goal is, we’ll work together to bring clarity to that—it’s absolutely fine to arrive with uncertainty.

Once we have a focus, you’ll settle comfortably on the sofa, and I’ll guide you into hypnosis using my voice (if you would like to hear how my voice sounds click here). This shift into a focused, creative inner state is natural and pleasant—accessible even to those who find meditation or concentration difficult. From there, we begin the therapeutic work, tailored to support the changes you’re seeking.

What Is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is the therapeutic use of hypnosis to help shift unhelpful behaviours, emotional patterns, physical symptoms, and limiting beliefs—supporting lasting positive change and wellbeing. I fell in love with this approach over fifteen years ago, and I’ve never looked back.

Whether we work together in person at my London clinic or online via Zoom, FaceTime, or WhatsApp, hypnotherapy is a powerful transformative process.

What Is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a natural state—one you likely experience every day. It’s that absorbed, focused feeling you get when you’re lost in a book, playing music, watching a film, daydreaming, playing certain kinds of sports. The outside world fades, and your attention narrows in. In hypnotherapy, we invite this natural focus into a therapeutic setting and potentiate it to help shift thoughts, sensations, and behaviours.

Hypnosis is not just passive perception, you don’t simply listen to suggestions and think about them. It is also not imagination, for your brain it is a real-time experience—one that lets you engage with, and even reshape, how you feel, think, and respond. This is what makes hypnotherapy such an effective tool for change.

How Does Hypnosis Work?

Scientifically, hypnosis is a state of focused attention and reduced mental noise. Brain imaging shows it increases activity in regions tied to focus, emotion regulation, and body awareness—while reducing activity in areas linked to self-criticism, overthinking, and fear.

In this state, brainwave activity shifts too: theta and gamma waves increase (supporting memory and emotional processing), while delta waves drop and alpha and beta waves rise—enhancing clarity, insight, and mental engagement.

What Happens to the mind in Hypnosis?

In hypnosis, you can engage with your inner world more clearly and calmly. Fear responses quiet down, and your mind becomes more open, flexible, and creative. You’re able to recognise patterns that keep you stuck and begin to shift them—gently, and with awareness.

This process allows for new perspectives to emerge. Positive suggestions can land and integrate more deeply, opening up new emotional responses, new insights, and a stronger sense of possibility. It’s not about forcing change, but allowing it to arise from within.

How Does Hypnosis Affect the Body?

Hypnosis also affects the body deeply. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system—your body’s natural rest-and-repair mode—slowing heart rate, deepening breath, and easing muscle tension.

Studies show hypnosis reduces stress hormones like cortisol, lowers blood pressure, and can significantly reduce pain perception. It supports immune function and has been used effectively for conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, and recovery from surgery.

In my own practice, I’ve seen remarkable changes in clients dealing with panic attacks, migraines, back pain, tension, and more—often after other approaches had fallen short.

Can I Be Hypnotised?

Yes. If you can have a thought, you can be hypnotised. You don’t need any special skills or traits—just a willingness to engage in the process. In over 15 years of practice, I’ve found that nearly everyone can benefit meaningfully from hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis isn’t magic, and it’s not just imagination. It’s a natural shift in awareness—something your mind and body already know how to do. My role is to guide you into that state and support you in using it for healing and growth.

A Collaborative Process

As a qualified and experienced hypnotherapist, I work with you as an active partner. Together, we create a safe, respectful therapeutic space where change can take root—whether you’re seeking support for emotional, psychological, or physical wellbeing.