I combine cognitive hypnotherapy with psychotherapy in order to really serve my clients and achieve solutions.This 'Integrative' model integrates evidence-based elements from Psychotherapy, Cognitive Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Positive Psychology, among others; so I am not limited to one practice and nor is the client, there is something for everyone.Fundamentally, within hypno-psychotherapy we aim to connect with your unconscious memories and feelings as well as what you are experiencing in the here and now, and that's where the next stage of neurological and physiological change work starts. Therefore, it's much more than the client using a session to simply (often still employing their conscious / logical mind) to talk or dwell on their issue with little input by their deeper senses and the therapist.Further info:What is Hypnotherapy exactly?It’s certainly not about being controlled or “put under.” You remain aware, in control, and actively involved throughout.It recognises that:Many of our reactions are automatic and shaped by past experiences;These patterns often have a positive intention (to protect us);But they can become outdated or unhelpful;Is tailored entirely to you;Draws on psychology, neuroscience, and therapeutic techniques;Works with both conscious thinking and unconscious patterns;Focuses on creating practical, lasting change;A Natural State You Already ExperienceThe state used in hypnotherapy—often called “trance”—is something you go into every day.For example:Getting lost in thought while drivingBeing absorbed in a film or bookDaydreaming or replaying conversationsThese are all forms of focused attention, where your mind becomes more engaged with your inner experience than your surroundings .Hypnotherapy simply uses this natural ability deliberately and purposefully.Not Stage HypnosisHypnotherapy is very different from what you might have seen on stage or TV. Stage hypnosis is entertainment, often involving social pressure, suggestion, and performance.Therapy is collaborative and respectful. Therapists such as myself are trained academically, are registered and must be accredited, as well as monitored by UK governing institutions and supervision. We must also continue our professional training and studies to remain up-to-date.You are never made to do anything against your will.You cannot be controlled or lose awareness.In fact, the process is more about helping you regain control, not giving it away.How the Process WorksMany of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours run automatically—like habits or learned responses. In Cognitive Hypnotherapy, we:1. Understand Your PatternWe explore what’s happening for you—how you think, feel, and respond in certain situations.2. Access the PatternUsing focused attention (trance), we help you step into your internal experience—your “story”—in a safe and guided way.This might involve:ImageryMemoryEmotional patternsInternal dialogueConnecting with Body3. Reframe and UpdateFrom this position, we can:See things differentlyChange the meaning of past experiencesUpdate outdated responsesCreate new, more helpful patternsThis works because in a focused state, the mind becomes more open to new perspectives and possibilities .Please feel free to email me via the contact page on any other questions you may have.