Hypnotherapy in Prestbury

My clinic is located at 40 Nursery Lane in Wilmslow, approximately four miles from Prestbury. It's a straightforward drive via the A538, or you can take the route through Macclesfield Road. Either way, you're looking at around eight to ten minutes in the car, depending on traffic.

I've been practising hypnotherapy since 1994 — that's over thirty years of helping people make real, lasting changes in their lives. 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 (Emotional Freedom Techniques), which means I don't just practise these approaches — I teach them to other therapists too.

I'm registered with the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH), the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), and the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR), so you can be confident you're in safe, qualified hands.

If getting to Wilmslow isn't always practical, I also offer online sessions that are just as effective as face-to-face work. Many of my Prestbury clients choose a mix of both.

Over three decades in practice, I've helped people with an enormous range of issues. Here are some of the most common reasons people from Prestbury and the surrounding area come to see me.

Anxiety, Stress, and Panic Attacks

Anxiety is the single most common reason people contact me. Whether it's generalised anxiety that colours everything you do, specific panic attacks that come out of nowhere, or chronic stress that's affecting your health and relationships, hypnotherapy for anxiety can help you find genuine calm again. I combine hypnotherapy with EFT tapping techniques to address anxiety at its root, not just manage the symptoms.

Depression and Low Mood

When you're stuck in a low mood, it can feel like nothing will ever change. Hypnotherapy works with your subconscious mind to shift the patterns of thinking that keep you trapped. I take a gentle, compassionate approach, and many of my clients notice a difference after just a few sessions.

Weight Loss

If you've tried every diet going and nothing has stuck, the issue probably isn't willpower — it's what's happening in your subconscious. Hypnotherapy for weight loss helps you change your relationship with food at a deep level, so healthy choices become natural rather than forced.

Smoking Cessation

I offer a focused stop smoking programme that has helped hundreds of people quit for good. Most clients stop in just one or two sessions. If you're ready to become a non-smoker, this could be the most worthwhile investment you ever make.

Phobias and Fears

Whether it's a fear of flying, heights, spiders, needles, driving, or anything else, phobias respond brilliantly to hypnotherapy combined with EFT. I use a comfortable, gradual approach — there's no flooding or forced exposure. Many phobias can be resolved in as few as three to four sessions.

Confidence and Self-Esteem

From public speaking nerves to deep-seated confidence issues that hold you back in your career or relationships, hypnotherapy can help you access a stronger, more self-assured version of yourself. I work with business professionals, performers, students, and anyone who feels they're not reaching their potential.

Exam Nerves and Performance Anxiety

If your mind goes blank under pressure — whether in exams, job interviews, or sporting competitions — I can help you learn to stay calm and focused when it matters most.

Insomnia and Sleep Problems

Poor sleep affects everything. Hypnotherapy is remarkably effective for insomnia because it works directly with the subconscious patterns that keep your mind racing at night.

IBS and Gut Issues

There's strong clinical evidence for hypnotherapy as a treatment for IBS. I help your mind and gut communicate more effectively, reducing symptoms that conventional medicine often struggles with.

Fertility and Hypnobirthing

I work with women and couples on fertility support and birth preparation, helping to reduce the anxiety and stress that can interfere with conception and create a calmer, more positive birth experience.

Children's Hypnotherapy

I work with children from age six upwards, helping with issues like anxiety, bedwetting, school phobias, and confidence. Children often respond to hypnotherapy very quickly because their imaginations are naturally vivid and engaged.