Hypnotherapists in Stroud
Therapy offers an important step in discovering the world around us and finding our place in it. For some people, coming to therapy is a big step. It can take courage to identify a need to heal, recover or progress. My approach aims to ensure that you feel safe in the knowledge that you can trust the therapeutic process. Maintaining the core values of empathy, unconditional positive regard for you as well as congruence (being authentic), I also use other modes of therapy.
Therapy offers an important step in discovering the world around us and finding our place in it. For some people, coming to therapy is a big step. It can take courage to identify a need to heal, recover or progress. My approach aims to ensure that you feel safe in the knowledge that you can trust the therapeutic process. Maintaining the core values of empathy, unconditional positive regard for you as well as congruence (being authentic), I also use other modes of therapy.
If you’re going through a difficult time and seeking friendly, professional support, I’m here to help. Together, we can explore what’s going on for you, work through challenges, and move toward your goals using a range of evidence-based psychotherapy approaches.
Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or simply want space to reflect, therapy can help you gain insight into your thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. Through this process, many people find they become more resilient, feel more fulfilled, and are better able to make satisfying life choices—in relationships, at work, and at home.
If you’re going through a difficult time and seeking friendly, professional support, I’m here to help. Together, we can explore what’s going on for you, work through challenges, and move toward your goals using a range of evidence-based psychotherapy approaches.
Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or simply want space to reflect, therapy can help you gain insight into your thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. Through this process, many people find they become more resilient, feel more fulfilled, and are better able to make satisfying life choices—in relationships, at work, and at home.
It is natural to feel unsure or nervous about counselling if you are reading this you have taken the first step to looking after you. There are moments in our lives when we feel lost and overwhelmed. It is OK, to not to be OK. My approach is client centred tailored to your individual needs, I am an Integrative counsellor, you may wonder what that means? By using a combination of disciplines described below we explore the reason for you attending therapy along with the outcome you wish to achieve.
It is natural to feel unsure or nervous about counselling if you are reading this you have taken the first step to looking after you. There are moments in our lives when we feel lost and overwhelmed. It is OK, to not to be OK. My approach is client centred tailored to your individual needs, I am an Integrative counsellor, you may wonder what that means? By using a combination of disciplines described below we explore the reason for you attending therapy along with the outcome you wish to achieve.
Are you struggling to resolve current issues that are creating difficulties in your life and not sure where to turn? I offer a supportive and compassionate safe space for you to talk through and explore your feelings, helping you to find your way to healing and making the positive changes that you seek. Whether you are experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, narcissistic abuse, addiction issues, bereavement and loss, low self esteem, infertility, Long Covid, please contact me so that I can offer you a calming, comforting and confidential Initial Consultation Session to discuss the problems you are facing.
Are you struggling to resolve current issues that are creating difficulties in your life and not sure where to turn? I offer a supportive and compassionate safe space for you to talk through and explore your feelings, helping you to find your way to healing and making the positive changes that you seek. Whether you are experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, narcissistic abuse, addiction issues, bereavement and loss, low self esteem, infertility, Long Covid, please contact me so that I can offer you a calming, comforting and confidential Initial Consultation Session to discuss the problems you are facing.
The evidence-based therapies I apply with clients include; cognitive behavioural therapy, hypnotherapy, and EMDR.
My expertise lies in assessing and treating individuals following one or more traumatic events, which can lead to a number of moderate to severe mental health problems or diagnoses. These include; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, chronic depression and anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem and confidence, and, in some cases, physical disabilities including, chronic fatigue syndrome or ME. I also work with clients experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, which do not have a traumatic origin, including, relationship difficulties and life challenges.
The evidence-based therapies I apply with clients include; cognitive behavioural therapy, hypnotherapy, and EMDR.
My expertise lies in assessing and treating individuals following one or more traumatic events, which can lead to a number of moderate to severe mental health problems or diagnoses. These include; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, chronic depression and anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem and confidence, and, in some cases, physical disabilities including, chronic fatigue syndrome or ME. I also work with clients experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, which do not have a traumatic origin, including, relationship difficulties and life challenges.
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I blend hypnotherapy with integrative psychotherapy to help you navigate challenges and build lasting change.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward?
I help people manage anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions, including challenges linked to ADHD, autism, or PMDD. Whether you’re navigating change, relocating, or adjusting to uncertainty, we’ll work together at your pace to build confidence, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I blend hypnotherapy with integrative psychotherapy to help you navigate challenges and build lasting change.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward?
I help people manage anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions, including challenges linked to ADHD, autism, or PMDD. Whether you’re navigating change, relocating, or adjusting to uncertainty, we’ll work together at your pace to build confidence, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Even when you’re thoughtful and self-aware, certain patterns can continue to shape your relationships in ways that don’t feel good. You may find yourself cycling through the same reactions, fears, or dynamics, leading to conflict, distance, or not feeling fully met. You might be carrying pain from childhood, navigating stress or anxiety, or facing challenges around intimacy or sexuality. You’re seeking more than insight—you want real change. Ultimately, you want relationships where you feel emotionally secure, connected, and confident.
Even when you’re thoughtful and self-aware, certain patterns can continue to shape your relationships in ways that don’t feel good. You may find yourself cycling through the same reactions, fears, or dynamics, leading to conflict, distance, or not feeling fully met. You might be carrying pain from childhood, navigating stress or anxiety, or facing challenges around intimacy or sexuality. You’re seeking more than insight—you want real change. Ultimately, you want relationships where you feel emotionally secure, connected, and confident.
Hi, my name is Dr. John Pates, and I am a performance psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping people in sport, business and life unlock their full potential.
I have coached 5 Major winners in golf, the 2014 Ryder Cup team, over 30 PGA tour winners, World champions, Olympic champions, National and International Sports teams, and athletes from almost every sport. I am the author of 5 books and have worked in institutions and teams that require high-performance skills and knowledge throughout the world.
I have trained some of the most renowned names in sports history, and I hold the secrets to their success.
Hi, my name is Dr. John Pates, and I am a performance psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping people in sport, business and life unlock their full potential.
I have coached 5 Major winners in golf, the 2014 Ryder Cup team, over 30 PGA tour winners, World champions, Olympic champions, National and International Sports teams, and athletes from almost every sport. I am the author of 5 books and have worked in institutions and teams that require high-performance skills and knowledge throughout the world.
I have trained some of the most renowned names in sports history, and I hold the secrets to their success.
I offer hypnotherapy and integrative therapy, gently shaped around you.
Are you navigating anxiety, burnout, or feeling stuck in some way?
I work alongside you with warmth, honesty, and care, offering empathy alongside gentle challenge to help bring awareness to what may feel hidden or difficult to reach. Informed by lived experience and years of working with diverse communities, I approach therapy without assumptions. My work is grounded in justice, integrity, creativity, and nurture, supporting not only personal growth but deeper connection to yourself, others, and the world around you.
I offer hypnotherapy and integrative therapy, gently shaped around you.
Are you navigating anxiety, burnout, or feeling stuck in some way?
I work alongside you with warmth, honesty, and care, offering empathy alongside gentle challenge to help bring awareness to what may feel hidden or difficult to reach. Informed by lived experience and years of working with diverse communities, I approach therapy without assumptions. My work is grounded in justice, integrity, creativity, and nurture, supporting not only personal growth but deeper connection to yourself, others, and the world around you.
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Hi. I'm Sally, aged 60, from Somerset and I offer face to face therapy and online sessions nationally. I have been in Private Practice for ten years. In 2021 I was diagnosed autistic, and since then, I have learned more about my multiple neurodivergences. I'm predominantly ADHD (combined).
I have worked solely with neurodivergent clients for four and a half years and have made the decision to go even more niche - to support women going through the menopause and their families.
Perimenopause can begin in our early thirties, in some cases, even earlier. For people with ADHD and autism (or both - AuDHD) the menopause can be an extremel
Soc MNCS (Accred) and National Hypnotherapy Soc, Hyp.
Hi. I'm Sally, aged 60, from Somerset and I offer face to face therapy and online sessions nationally. I have been in Private Practice for ten years. In 2021 I was diagnosed autistic, and since then, I have learned more about my multiple neurodivergences. I'm predominantly ADHD (combined).
I have worked solely with neurodivergent clients for four and a half years and have made the decision to go even more niche - to support women going through the menopause and their families.
Perimenopause can begin in our early thirties, in some cases, even earlier. For people with ADHD and autism (or both - AuDHD) the menopause can be an extremel
My approach blends coaching, hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy.
We all long to live well. But have you ever asked yourself what that truly means? You may have tried various self-help methods or even AI tools to improve your life, only to feel as though it’s like pouring a teapot of water over a burning house. You might find yourself caught in tangled thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that seem to repeat again and again. Perhaps you’ve asked, why is this happening, and how do I stop it? Yet nothing seems to work.
You are in the right place. I offer a safe, yet honest space where we can look beneath the surface and, with surgical precision, forgive and release everything that no longer serves you
My approach blends coaching, hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy.
We all long to live well. But have you ever asked yourself what that truly means? You may have tried various self-help methods or even AI tools to improve your life, only to feel as though it’s like pouring a teapot of water over a burning house. You might find yourself caught in tangled thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that seem to repeat again and again. Perhaps you’ve asked, why is this happening, and how do I stop it? Yet nothing seems to work.
You are in the right place. I offer a safe, yet honest space where we can look beneath the surface and, with surgical precision, forgive and release everything that no longer serves you
I use use evidenced based treatments like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Hypnotherapy to accompany Psychotherapy because they work and support change with the above conditions using a solution focused approach, where you will feel valued and understood whatever you need to bring to me to explore within your life.
Bristol/online Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, (CBT), Psychotherapist/Hypnotherapist. 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in the NHS (CAMHS) and other settings. I will offer a range of approaches specific to your needs in a relaxed and calm setting.
My specialisms are working with adults and adolescents who need support with Anxiety, Trauma , Phobias, Social Anxiety, Emotionally Based School Avoidance, Depression and low mood, Stress management, Panic Attacks, OCD and Addictions. ( I offer bespoke support if requested for ADHD and ASC sensitive treatment needs).
I use use evidenced based treatments like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Hypnotherapy to accompany Psychotherapy because they work and support change with the above conditions using a solution focused approach, where you will feel valued and understood whatever you need to bring to me to explore within your life.
Bristol/online Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, (CBT), Psychotherapist/Hypnotherapist. 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in the NHS (CAMHS) and other settings. I will offer a range of approaches specific to your needs in a relaxed and calm setting.
My specialisms are working with adults and adolescents who need support with Anxiety, Trauma , Phobias, Social Anxiety, Emotionally Based School Avoidance, Depression and low mood, Stress management, Panic Attacks, OCD and Addictions. ( I offer bespoke support if requested for ADHD and ASC sensitive treatment needs).
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
Hi, I’m Cat, a registered therapist with over 15-years of experience supporting people to un-hook from the difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are holding them back so they can live the life they want.
Perhaps you've lost your way. You feel scared, stuck or overwhelmed by anxiety and self-doubt. Everyone around you says you have so much to offer, but you’ve lost that spark of belief and don’t know how to pull yourself out of this rut.
You might have tried other therapists before, but find that nothing out there seems quite right.
Well, with a solution-focused approach akin to life coaching, that's where I come in!
Hi, I’m Cat, a registered therapist with over 15-years of experience supporting people to un-hook from the difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are holding them back so they can live the life they want.
Perhaps you've lost your way. You feel scared, stuck or overwhelmed by anxiety and self-doubt. Everyone around you says you have so much to offer, but you’ve lost that spark of belief and don’t know how to pull yourself out of this rut.
You might have tried other therapists before, but find that nothing out there seems quite right.
Well, with a solution-focused approach akin to life coaching, that's where I come in!
My specialized approach, blending counselling, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy, is designed for anyone seeking significant emotional and mental transformation.
My interest in psychology and therapeutical approaches sparked about twenty years ago. Going through various adverse childhood experiences, being surrounded by unhealthy behaviours, and displaying unhealthy behaviours, understanding the mind and behaviours become something of high interest. Hence, I went to study psychology. Years later, after much academic training and personal development, I understand that growing is a process that takes time and effort. Still, we can learn to manage it if we become curious about ourselves. Feeling safe and contained with our therapist is essential for our transformative process.
My specialized approach, blending counselling, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy, is designed for anyone seeking significant emotional and mental transformation.
My interest in psychology and therapeutical approaches sparked about twenty years ago. Going through various adverse childhood experiences, being surrounded by unhealthy behaviours, and displaying unhealthy behaviours, understanding the mind and behaviours become something of high interest. Hence, I went to study psychology. Years later, after much academic training and personal development, I understand that growing is a process that takes time and effort. Still, we can learn to manage it if we become curious about ourselves. Feeling safe and contained with our therapist is essential for our transformative process.
Welcome. During the 25 years I've been in practice I've come to think of my way of working with individuals and couples as creating a unique space that is facilitating for recovery or growth. I draw on a wide range of techniques and approaches to fulfil this way of working. Psychotherapy and counselling with me is a confidential and non-judgemental process. I won’t tell you what to do but we will talk about whatever you need to and we will work on ways of developing a useful route through your issues, however difficult. (My practice is neurodiverse informed and kink friendly). I am the founder of Attention Allies therapist for ADHD.
Welcome. During the 25 years I've been in practice I've come to think of my way of working with individuals and couples as creating a unique space that is facilitating for recovery or growth. I draw on a wide range of techniques and approaches to fulfil this way of working. Psychotherapy and counselling with me is a confidential and non-judgemental process. I won’t tell you what to do but we will talk about whatever you need to and we will work on ways of developing a useful route through your issues, however difficult. (My practice is neurodiverse informed and kink friendly). I am the founder of Attention Allies therapist for ADHD.
I’m Jodie, an integrative counsellor and hypnotherapist, and I use a gentle, holistic approach that combines talking therapy with techniques such as hypnotherapy, EFT and Reiki.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, emotional ups and downs, or simply feeling like you’re not yourself.
You might be overthinking, struggling to switch off, or finding it hard to cope in the way you used to.
Many of the people I work with come to me feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected and want to feel calmer, clearer, and back in control.
I also support many women navigating the emotional impact of perimenopause and menopause, alongside the wider challenges of stress, identity, and life transitions.
I’m Jodie, an integrative counsellor and hypnotherapist, and I use a gentle, holistic approach that combines talking therapy with techniques such as hypnotherapy, EFT and Reiki.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, emotional ups and downs, or simply feeling like you’re not yourself.
You might be overthinking, struggling to switch off, or finding it hard to cope in the way you used to.
Many of the people I work with come to me feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected and want to feel calmer, clearer, and back in control.
I also support many women navigating the emotional impact of perimenopause and menopause, alongside the wider challenges of stress, identity, and life transitions.
Whilst counselling is at the heart of my therapeutic work my unique combination of Reiki, Hypnotherapy, EFT, Matrix Reimprinting can facilitate healing at a deeper level.
I help Individuals and Couples with many different concerns. They often want to be able to feel and cope better, to improve their relationships, their wellbeing and their lives. Perhaps you are trying to cope with a bereavement or have suffered another loss such as the breakdown of a relationship. You may feel that with support, you are ready to tackle some trauma you have suffered or you may need help with your current situation. Or maybe you just feel a little lost and need some help to get yourself back on track or you don't really know where to start and feel anxious about talking to someone about your problems. I can help.
Whilst counselling is at the heart of my therapeutic work my unique combination of Reiki, Hypnotherapy, EFT, Matrix Reimprinting can facilitate healing at a deeper level.
I help Individuals and Couples with many different concerns. They often want to be able to feel and cope better, to improve their relationships, their wellbeing and their lives. Perhaps you are trying to cope with a bereavement or have suffered another loss such as the breakdown of a relationship. You may feel that with support, you are ready to tackle some trauma you have suffered or you may need help with your current situation. Or maybe you just feel a little lost and need some help to get yourself back on track or you don't really know where to start and feel anxious about talking to someone about your problems. I can help.
If you are worrying more than usual, having nightmares or flashbacks to a traumatic event, suffering from disturbed sleep or are more feeling irritable and hyper-vigilant than usual, you may be suffering from a reaction to trauma. If this strikes a cord, visit the website for more information or get in touch by email or phone. I have spent the last twenty years helping clients resolve trauma and anxiety problems and intend to spend the next twenty doing the same. I may be able to help you in London, Cheltenham or worldwide online.
If you are worrying more than usual, having nightmares or flashbacks to a traumatic event, suffering from disturbed sleep or are more feeling irritable and hyper-vigilant than usual, you may be suffering from a reaction to trauma. If this strikes a cord, visit the website for more information or get in touch by email or phone. I have spent the last twenty years helping clients resolve trauma and anxiety problems and intend to spend the next twenty doing the same. I may be able to help you in London, Cheltenham or worldwide online.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. To provide a space where you feel safe, respected and never judged. I am an trained in various therapies including cbt therapy. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and getting up everyday and doing everyday things is a struggle sometimes we need someone to walk through the dark times with us and to remind us we are not alone and things can and will get better. I am also a qualified coach and work with women that have experienced abuse. Alongside my therapy practice, i am also a supervisor and have 22 years of experience supporting therapists.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. To provide a space where you feel safe, respected and never judged. I am an trained in various therapies including cbt therapy. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and getting up everyday and doing everyday things is a struggle sometimes we need someone to walk through the dark times with us and to remind us we are not alone and things can and will get better. I am also a qualified coach and work with women that have experienced abuse. Alongside my therapy practice, i am also a supervisor and have 22 years of experience supporting therapists.
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- Abingdon
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- Gloucester
- Hereford
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- Swindon
- Witney
- Worcester
Hypnotherapy Counsellors
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.