Hypnotherapy Counselling in South London, London
I studied for over 15 years in Bioenergetics, Counselling, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Relational and Psychosexual relationship therapies and run a private practice in South London.
It is not uncommon at some point in our lives to feel stuck or disempowered and to experience a sense of uncertainty, loss or despair with emotions that seem difficult to process. It is part of the therapeutic process to help us understand why events and emotions impact the way we see and experience life, affecting our relationships with others and with ourselves. Therapy provides a safe and grounding space to explore behaviours or beliefs, possibly rooted in early life experiences, and how these may still affect how we feel, think and react today.
I studied for over 15 years in Bioenergetics, Counselling, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Relational and Psychosexual relationship therapies and run a private practice in South London.
It is not uncommon at some point in our lives to feel stuck or disempowered and to experience a sense of uncertainty, loss or despair with emotions that seem difficult to process. It is part of the therapeutic process to help us understand why events and emotions impact the way we see and experience life, affecting our relationships with others and with ourselves. Therapy provides a safe and grounding space to explore behaviours or beliefs, possibly rooted in early life experiences, and how these may still affect how we feel, think and react today.
John uses brief solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and clinical hypnotherapy, and his daily practice is informed by the Human Givens approach to mental health and wellbeing.
How long would you like to be in the dark, telling me how dark it is? When shall we look for the light? Each of us is born with a powerful set of tools which we use to seek out and satisfy our needs for emotional nourishment. If those needs are being met in healthy, balanced and sustainable ways it is very much easier to maintain good emotional health. However, if that guidance system is not properly programmed, or if it has been damaged in some way, perhaps through trauma or poor skills development, it will be difficult to build a firm foundation for emotional well-being. Really good therapy will address those issues, quickly.
John uses brief solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and clinical hypnotherapy, and his daily practice is informed by the Human Givens approach to mental health and wellbeing.
How long would you like to be in the dark, telling me how dark it is? When shall we look for the light? Each of us is born with a powerful set of tools which we use to seek out and satisfy our needs for emotional nourishment. If those needs are being met in healthy, balanced and sustainable ways it is very much easier to maintain good emotional health. However, if that guidance system is not properly programmed, or if it has been damaged in some way, perhaps through trauma or poor skills development, it will be difficult to build a firm foundation for emotional well-being. Really good therapy will address those issues, quickly.
Through hypnotherapy, you can access your subconscious mind to gain profound insights and resolve issues at the root.
I work by helping you to uncover deep subconscious blocks, including trauma held by your inner child, using a unique blend of hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and spiritual techniques. My holistic approach guides you through emotional wounds, past life experiences, and personal growth barriers to create lasting transformation and restore emotional wholeness.
Through hypnotherapy, you can access your subconscious mind to gain profound insights and resolve issues at the root.
I work by helping you to uncover deep subconscious blocks, including trauma held by your inner child, using a unique blend of hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and spiritual techniques. My holistic approach guides you through emotional wounds, past life experiences, and personal growth barriers to create lasting transformation and restore emotional wholeness.
My approach combines the proven techniques of CBT with hypnotherapy and spiritual life coaching to offer a holistic experience that meets each client where they are.
Do you want to heal from trauma, build confidence, and create healthier relationships with yourself and others?
Do you want to feel empowered, develop coping strategies, and finally break free from the cycles holding you back?
Together we will work on breaking unhealthy maladaptive cycles in your life, we will restore balance and develop the confidence and self-worth that you long for. So that following treatment, you are able to move forwards on your life journey in a positive way.
My approach combines the proven techniques of CBT with hypnotherapy and spiritual life coaching to offer a holistic experience that meets each client where they are.
Do you want to heal from trauma, build confidence, and create healthier relationships with yourself and others?
Do you want to feel empowered, develop coping strategies, and finally break free from the cycles holding you back?
Together we will work on breaking unhealthy maladaptive cycles in your life, we will restore balance and develop the confidence and self-worth that you long for. So that following treatment, you are able to move forwards on your life journey in a positive way.
Combining hypnotherapy, CBT, NLP, Havening, Eye Movement Reconsolidation, IFS-informed parts work and person-centred psychotherapy, I offer evidence-based short-term support or deeper, long-term therapy—whatever feels right for you.
It can be really daunting taking the first steps to find a therapist. Reaching out for help is a courageous start and choosing the right therapist is an important part of your journey. To help you decide whether I might be the right person for you, I offer a free 20 minute discovery call, with no obligation, so you can explore this further.
Combining hypnotherapy, CBT, NLP, Havening, Eye Movement Reconsolidation, IFS-informed parts work and person-centred psychotherapy, I offer evidence-based short-term support or deeper, long-term therapy—whatever feels right for you.
It can be really daunting taking the first steps to find a therapist. Reaching out for help is a courageous start and choosing the right therapist is an important part of your journey. To help you decide whether I might be the right person for you, I offer a free 20 minute discovery call, with no obligation, so you can explore this further.
Sessions with me are a unique fusion of hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and mind-body techniques, tailored to your needs.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety and worry, no matter what you do? Are you low in confidence, paralysed by fears about the future, and frustrated that others seem to have it all together while you’re constantly living in fear and panic? You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But now you’re ready to resolve your difficulties so you can be free of fear, stress and worry. You’re ready to learn practical skills and tools, so you can handle whatever life throws at you without overwhelm. Most of all, you’re ready to feel calm, confident to face life’s challenges and comfortable in your own skin.
Sessions with me are a unique fusion of hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and mind-body techniques, tailored to your needs.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety and worry, no matter what you do? Are you low in confidence, paralysed by fears about the future, and frustrated that others seem to have it all together while you’re constantly living in fear and panic? You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But now you’re ready to resolve your difficulties so you can be free of fear, stress and worry. You’re ready to learn practical skills and tools, so you can handle whatever life throws at you without overwhelm. Most of all, you’re ready to feel calm, confident to face life’s challenges and comfortable in your own skin.
Alina Apopei
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South London, London SW19
I am using a combination of psychotherapeutic approaches which aim to deal with the roots of your problems, at the same time as using hypnotherapy and tapping techniques to help you from a more solution focused point of view to cope with more immediate problems and change unhelpful habits.
Is your life affected by issues in your relationships with others, issues in your relationship you have with yourself? Are intrusive and negative thoughts often making you feel down and helpless? Is anxiety stopping you from enjoying your life? There is hope. I can help you explore, challenge and change those unhelpful thought patterns, aiming to help you feel more empowered and confident so you can enjoy your life and have more loving and happier relationships, with yourself and others. Contact me to book an initial appointment and see if my combined psychotherapy&solution focused approach would work for you.
I am using a combination of psychotherapeutic approaches which aim to deal with the roots of your problems, at the same time as using hypnotherapy and tapping techniques to help you from a more solution focused point of view to cope with more immediate problems and change unhelpful habits.
Is your life affected by issues in your relationships with others, issues in your relationship you have with yourself? Are intrusive and negative thoughts often making you feel down and helpless? Is anxiety stopping you from enjoying your life? There is hope. I can help you explore, challenge and change those unhelpful thought patterns, aiming to help you feel more empowered and confident so you can enjoy your life and have more loving and happier relationships, with yourself and others. Contact me to book an initial appointment and see if my combined psychotherapy&solution focused approach would work for you.
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist with an extensive training in CBT, Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness, with many years of experience working in the field of mental health and emotional well-being.
Do you feel anxious, low, angry, disconnected with the world, stuck, depressed and not sure where to turn? Maybe you are experiencing problems with your relationship, your job or your family, maybe you are feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with life in general. Perhaps you have a poor relationship with food and do not allow yourself to feel hunger? In order to get through each day, do you have coping strategies that are becoming a problem in themselves? If so, you are not alone, perhaps it is time for you to take control of your life. Our integrative therapeutic approach can help you get better.
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist with an extensive training in CBT, Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness, with many years of experience working in the field of mental health and emotional well-being.
Do you feel anxious, low, angry, disconnected with the world, stuck, depressed and not sure where to turn? Maybe you are experiencing problems with your relationship, your job or your family, maybe you are feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with life in general. Perhaps you have a poor relationship with food and do not allow yourself to feel hunger? In order to get through each day, do you have coping strategies that are becoming a problem in themselves? If so, you are not alone, perhaps it is time for you to take control of your life. Our integrative therapeutic approach can help you get better.
As a sexologist, I combine tools such as coaching, NLP, hypnotherapy and mind-body connection to help you work through blockages.
Taking the first step to solve intimacy issues can often feel intimidating but from our first call I will help you feel as comfortable as I can. I work as a sexologist through a positive-oriented approach, I help you get to the root cause of the problem and guide you to implement practical solutions.
I work extensively with men, and women struggling with sexual issues such as low sexual desire, performance anxiety, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and sex/porn addiction as well as couples looking to fix relationship problems which include communication difficulties, mismatched libido, conflict and betrayal.
As a sexologist, I combine tools such as coaching, NLP, hypnotherapy and mind-body connection to help you work through blockages.
Taking the first step to solve intimacy issues can often feel intimidating but from our first call I will help you feel as comfortable as I can. I work as a sexologist through a positive-oriented approach, I help you get to the root cause of the problem and guide you to implement practical solutions.
I work extensively with men, and women struggling with sexual issues such as low sexual desire, performance anxiety, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and sex/porn addiction as well as couples looking to fix relationship problems which include communication difficulties, mismatched libido, conflict and betrayal.
I use multiple therapies depending on the needs Hypnotherapy, Gestalt, CBT, DBT, Somatic to name a few - some have been rewritten so neurodivergent clients understand the homework .
Amanda has a natural connection with children and young adults, some of whom are on the autism spectrum and has been working for 3 years with various levels of severity of different autistic levels - she also has working with clients with ADHD, helping them with anxieties, Executive dysfunction and Emotional Regulation - she was diagnosed last year so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through transition. a fully trained hypnotherapist who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- www.ajwebstertherapies.co.uk
I use multiple therapies depending on the needs Hypnotherapy, Gestalt, CBT, DBT, Somatic to name a few - some have been rewritten so neurodivergent clients understand the homework .
Amanda has a natural connection with children and young adults, some of whom are on the autism spectrum and has been working for 3 years with various levels of severity of different autistic levels - she also has working with clients with ADHD, helping them with anxieties, Executive dysfunction and Emotional Regulation - she was diagnosed last year so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through transition. a fully trained hypnotherapist who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- www.ajwebstertherapies.co.uk
With a background also as a neuroscience researcher my approach involves combining my therapeutic training in techniques such as CBT, ACT and Hypnotherapy with a strong physiological understanding, ensuring that my approach is 360 and is tailored to each client.
The clients that I work with want to learn how to manage their anxiety and excessive stress whilst also learning how to develop a deeper sense of confidence within themselves. Clients often come to me with specific goals in mind such as being able to finally achieve some long held confidence goals that they have in mind, or finally be able to tackle their social anxiety so they can start to take a proactive approach towards dating.
With a background also as a neuroscience researcher my approach involves combining my therapeutic training in techniques such as CBT, ACT and Hypnotherapy with a strong physiological understanding, ensuring that my approach is 360 and is tailored to each client.
The clients that I work with want to learn how to manage their anxiety and excessive stress whilst also learning how to develop a deeper sense of confidence within themselves. Clients often come to me with specific goals in mind such as being able to finally achieve some long held confidence goals that they have in mind, or finally be able to tackle their social anxiety so they can start to take a proactive approach towards dating.
Meet Our Hypnotherapy Counsellors
I effectively combine CBT, NLP, ACT and clinical hypnotherapy to help you get closer to the life you need to live.
I am a counselling psychologist with over 20 years experience working with children, adults, couples and families. I use solution focused, positive therapies that get you closer to your goals and values, teaching you tools and techniques to manage your life better and live life as you need to. I work with mental health conditions - anxieties/OCD, depression, phobias, confidence issues, relationship breakdowns, smoking cessation and weight loss, just to name a few!
I effectively combine CBT, NLP, ACT and clinical hypnotherapy to help you get closer to the life you need to live.
I am a counselling psychologist with over 20 years experience working with children, adults, couples and families. I use solution focused, positive therapies that get you closer to your goals and values, teaching you tools and techniques to manage your life better and live life as you need to. I work with mental health conditions - anxieties/OCD, depression, phobias, confidence issues, relationship breakdowns, smoking cessation and weight loss, just to name a few!
I specialize in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and Hypnotherapy.
Are you tired of feeling stuck, constantly battling self-doubt and anxiety? Do you find yourself trapped in patterns of negative self-talk or struggling with unhealthy relationships - be it with food, substances, or people? Have you tried to set boundaries, only to fall back into old habits? What if you could break free from these limiting beliefs? Perhaps you've tried traditional methods without success. Are you open to a potentially faster, more profound approach? One that addresses root causes and creates lasting change?
I specialize in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and Hypnotherapy.
Are you tired of feeling stuck, constantly battling self-doubt and anxiety? Do you find yourself trapped in patterns of negative self-talk or struggling with unhealthy relationships - be it with food, substances, or people? Have you tried to set boundaries, only to fall back into old habits? What if you could break free from these limiting beliefs? Perhaps you've tried traditional methods without success. Are you open to a potentially faster, more profound approach? One that addresses root causes and creates lasting change?
Additionally we can offer, life coaching, couples counselling and hypnotherapy.
At counselling matters Bexley we work with adults and young people (5-18 years) who are experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, self-harm, anger problems and more. Our affordable counselling costs per session are £33 face to face or £28 online/phone. Our affordable CBT sessions cost £40 face to face or £35 online/phone. We also offer affordable sessions with 4th year trainee counsellors for £25 face to face or £20 online/phone. We also offer family therapy at £45 face to face or £40 online. We offer NLP sessions at £40 face to face or £35 online/phone.
Additionally we can offer, life coaching, couples counselling and hypnotherapy.
At counselling matters Bexley we work with adults and young people (5-18 years) who are experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, self-harm, anger problems and more. Our affordable counselling costs per session are £33 face to face or £28 online/phone. Our affordable CBT sessions cost £40 face to face or £35 online/phone. We also offer affordable sessions with 4th year trainee counsellors for £25 face to face or £20 online/phone. We also offer family therapy at £45 face to face or £40 online. We offer NLP sessions at £40 face to face or £35 online/phone.
Sometimes we need to dig deeper into the subconscious and work with integrative hypnotherapy.
You may feel a strong urge to change but don`t know how or where to start; online counselling can be your first step. Perhaps you feel things are just not right and should and could be better. You may have recognised the problem and acknowledged you need someone to lead you through this. I am here to help you if you would like to work together.
Sometimes we need to dig deeper into the subconscious and work with integrative hypnotherapy.
You may feel a strong urge to change but don`t know how or where to start; online counselling can be your first step. Perhaps you feel things are just not right and should and could be better. You may have recognised the problem and acknowledged you need someone to lead you through this. I am here to help you if you would like to work together.
I assess systemically to understand your problems and then apply the most suitable methods, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Hypnotherapy, based on your needs.
Welcome, I’m Songul Guler, and I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. With over 20 years of experience, I provide compassionate, confidential therapy in a safe space where you can explore and work through your difficulties. Whether you are struggling with emotional or relational issues, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs, including EMDR, CBT, and Systemic Therapy. Let’s work together to empower you and make meaningful changes in your life.
I assess systemically to understand your problems and then apply the most suitable methods, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Hypnotherapy, based on your needs.
Welcome, I’m Songul Guler, and I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. With over 20 years of experience, I provide compassionate, confidential therapy in a safe space where you can explore and work through your difficulties. Whether you are struggling with emotional or relational issues, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs, including EMDR, CBT, and Systemic Therapy. Let’s work together to empower you and make meaningful changes in your life.
I use different styles of psychotherapy such as Person Centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Hypnotherapy.
If you're feeling anxious, struggling with self-esteem, lost, or navigating between cultures, I am here to assist as a counsellor and hypnotherapist. I will help you regain clarity, recognise your triggers, and rebuild confidence, guiding you toward a calmer, more satisfying life. With my expertise, skills, and compassion, I will support you every step of the way. Many of my clients have uncovered their inner strengths and creativity, leading to positive changes in their lives. You can achieve the same!
Sessions are available in both English and Arabic.
I use different styles of psychotherapy such as Person Centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Hypnotherapy.
If you're feeling anxious, struggling with self-esteem, lost, or navigating between cultures, I am here to assist as a counsellor and hypnotherapist. I will help you regain clarity, recognise your triggers, and rebuild confidence, guiding you toward a calmer, more satisfying life. With my expertise, skills, and compassion, I will support you every step of the way. Many of my clients have uncovered their inner strengths and creativity, leading to positive changes in their lives. You can achieve the same!
Sessions are available in both English and Arabic.
It incorporates Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Human Givens Psychotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, IFS, DBT, CBT, Bodynamic, Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Hypnotherapy.
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, stress or trauma? Or do you feel that something is missing, or just isn't quite right? Do you want a fast & effective embodied solution from your home/office without a lifetime of therapy? Then email me... Online sessions only. For a limited time only, I am offering new psychotherapy clients a free 15 min clarity telephone call (UK phone numbers only) to see how it feels to work together.
It incorporates Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Human Givens Psychotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, IFS, DBT, CBT, Bodynamic, Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Hypnotherapy.
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, stress or trauma? Or do you feel that something is missing, or just isn't quite right? Do you want a fast & effective embodied solution from your home/office without a lifetime of therapy? Then email me... Online sessions only. For a limited time only, I am offering new psychotherapy clients a free 15 min clarity telephone call (UK phone numbers only) to see how it feels to work together.
Through the use of various techniques such as CBT, NLP, BCT, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and family counselling, I have successfully helped all of my clients reduce their problems or fully recover.
I have spent several years working with couples therapy, bipolar, depression ,anxiety disorders, addiction, PMS ,infant loss and OCD .I'm committed to providing counselling with the most up-to-date techniques to build a healing and therapeutic relationship with clients. I will help my client to recover from stress, anxiety, trauma and loss. During the sessions I ensure that the relationship between me and the client is a safe and supportive, one in order to allow the client to freely express their problems. Each session will be fully effective in order to help my patients solve or overcome their problem.
Through the use of various techniques such as CBT, NLP, BCT, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and family counselling, I have successfully helped all of my clients reduce their problems or fully recover.
I have spent several years working with couples therapy, bipolar, depression ,anxiety disorders, addiction, PMS ,infant loss and OCD .I'm committed to providing counselling with the most up-to-date techniques to build a healing and therapeutic relationship with clients. I will help my client to recover from stress, anxiety, trauma and loss. During the sessions I ensure that the relationship between me and the client is a safe and supportive, one in order to allow the client to freely express their problems. Each session will be fully effective in order to help my patients solve or overcome their problem.
Whether you feel weighted down by depression, or churn with anxiety at the thought of everyday activities; or you are grieving the loss of a loved one or beloved pet, or you are grappling with your sexuality or religion, trauma or a life-stage concern, many clients over the last 20 years found attachment therapy with hypnotherapy enormously effective.
If you find yourself stuck in repetitive patterns, and your relationships are falling into the "same old, same old" self-defeating groove, attachment-based therapy may help make the difference in your life that you are looking for. Together, in the safe, empathic space of an attachment therapy, we look "under the bonnet" of your life, to help you gain more self-awareness and a stronger sense of self. We will make meaning out of your story and help you get unstuck and find ways to start living in a more personally fulfilling way.
Whether you feel weighted down by depression, or churn with anxiety at the thought of everyday activities; or you are grieving the loss of a loved one or beloved pet, or you are grappling with your sexuality or religion, trauma or a life-stage concern, many clients over the last 20 years found attachment therapy with hypnotherapy enormously effective.
If you find yourself stuck in repetitive patterns, and your relationships are falling into the "same old, same old" self-defeating groove, attachment-based therapy may help make the difference in your life that you are looking for. Together, in the safe, empathic space of an attachment therapy, we look "under the bonnet" of your life, to help you gain more self-awareness and a stronger sense of self. We will make meaning out of your story and help you get unstuck and find ways to start living in a more personally fulfilling way.
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How does hypnotherapy work?
Hypnotherapy works by using guided hypnosis to help you reach a state of focus and concentration through mental imagery and soothing verbal repetition. The state is somewhat like being absorbed in a book, a film, or your own thoughts. You are not under a therapist’s “control,” but they can help you relax and turn your attention inward to discover the resources to achieve behaviour change or better manage psychological concerns. Therapy sessions may involve guiding you through recognising a problem, releasing problematic thoughts about it, and considering and accepting more productive alternatives before returning to normal awareness. Hypnotherapy is typically used by a therapist along with traditional forms of talk therapy. Eventually, your therapist can help you learn hypnotherapy techniques yourself, so you can establish a stronger sense of control on your own in stressful or challenging moments.
Is hypnotherapy the same as hypnosis?
Hypnotherapy, which is sometimes called hypnotic suggestion, is a therapeutic technique in which a therapist uses hypnosis to help patients. It is not the kind of hypnosis portrayed in stage shows, or in movies or on television. You will not be unconscious or asleep during hypnotherapy, you will not lose control of yourself, your thoughts, or your free will, and you will be able to fully recall your experience. And while you will hear your therapist’s suggestions, it is always up to you to decide whether to act on them. Hypnosis by a trained mental-health professional is not a form of mind control, which is impossible to achieve anyway.
Can everyone be hypnotised?
The most common challenge of hypnotherapy is that as many as one in four people cannot be hypnotised. Brain imaging has confirmed differences in patterns of brain connectivity between those who respond to hypnotism and those who do not. Other people who could potentially be hypnotised may not respond to the technique because of their scepticism or resistance to entering a hypnotic state. If a therapist’s “post-hypnotic suggestion” is effective, it’s because they are suggesting something you want to achieve.
Does hypnotherapy work?
Through hypnotherapy, you can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. Like other talk therapy techniques, when hypnotherapy succeeds, it’s a case of mind over matter. Effective hypnotherapy involves self-healing because you access resources you need to change inside of yourself and learn how to tap into them whenever you need. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be an effective therapy for anxiety, phobias, stress, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual dysfunction, and undesirable behaviours like smoking. It can be used to help improve sleep or to address relationship challenges, and to aid with pain management, digestive disorders, skin conditions, and the gastrointestinal side effects of pregnancy or chemotherapy.