Hypnotherapy in Poynton

My clinic at 40 Nursery Lane in Wilmslow is approximately five miles from Poynton — it's one of the closest appointments you could find. The drive takes around ten to twelve minutes via the A5149 through Handforth, which is a straightforward route. You can also come along Park Lane, which is a pleasant alternative. You'll find parking available nearby, and the clinic is in a quiet, residential setting that feels a world away from the stress of daily life.

With over thirty years of clinical experience, I bring a level of expertise that's hard to find. I hold a BA Hons degree, a Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnotherapy, and I'm a Master NLP Practitioner. I'm also a Certified Trainer in both Hypnotherapy and EFT — meaning I train other therapists in the very techniques I use with my clients.

I'm proud to be registered with the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH), the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), and the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR).

For anyone in Poynton who prefers not to travel, I also offer online sessions. These work brilliantly for most issues and give you the flexibility to fit sessions around your family or work commitments.

People come to me with all sorts of challenges. Here are some of the most common issues I treat, though this list is far from exhaustive — if your particular concern isn't listed, please do get in touch, because I've almost certainly worked with it before.

Anxiety, Stress, and Panic Attacks

This is by far the most common reason people contact me. Poynton is a wonderful place to live, but the pressure of commuting, managing a household, and keeping all the plates spinning can take its toll. Hypnotherapy for anxiety gets to the root of what's driving your anxious thoughts and helps your mind learn a calmer, more balanced way of responding. Combined with EFT, it's remarkably effective.

Depression and Low Mood

When everything feels flat and you can't remember the last time you felt genuinely enthusiastic about something, hypnotherapy can help lift you out of that rut. I work gently and at your pace, helping your subconscious mind rediscover a more positive outlook.

Weight Loss

Poynton has some fantastic places to eat, and food is one of life's great pleasures. But when your relationship with food has become unhealthy — whether that's comfort eating, bingeing, or simply not being able to stick to a healthy plan — hypnotherapy for weight loss addresses the subconscious patterns that diets alone can never reach.

Smoking Cessation

My stop smoking programme has helped hundreds of people become permanent non-smokers. Most clients need just one or two sessions. If you're serious about quitting, this approach works because it changes how your subconscious mind thinks about cigarettes.

Phobias and Fears

From fear of flying to phobias around spiders, heights, needles, driving, dogs, or enclosed spaces, I use a gentle combination of hypnotherapy and EFT that resolves phobias without any distressing exposure work. Many phobias clear in just three to four sessions.

Confidence and Self-Esteem

Whether you need more confidence at work, in social situations, or in your personal life, hypnotherapy helps you access the confident person who's already inside you. I work with professionals, parents, teenagers, and anyone who feels held back by self-doubt.

Exam Nerves and Performance Anxiety

If pressure makes your mind go blank — whether in exams, presentations, interviews, or sport — I can help you learn to stay calm and perform at your best when it counts.

Insomnia and Sleep Problems

Living in a peaceful village doesn't always mean peaceful sleep. If your mind races the moment your head hits the pillow, hypnotherapy can retrain your subconscious to let go and drift off naturally.

IBS and Digestive Issues

Hypnotherapy for IBS has strong clinical backing. I help calm the gut-brain connection, reducing bloating, pain, and the anxiety that often makes digestive issues worse.

Fertility and Hypnobirthing

I support women and couples through fertility journeys and birth preparation, reducing the stress and anxiety that can interfere with both conception and labour.

Children's Hypnotherapy

I work with children from age six, helping with anxiety, bedwetting, school worries, confidence issues, and more. Children tend to respond to hypnotherapy quickly because they're naturally imaginative and open.