Hypnosis · NLP · Coaching
My Approach
No two minds are the same, so no two sessions are the same. I draw on several proven coaching methods and combine them in the way that suits you best.
Working with the subconscious
Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention and deep relaxation. You’ve experienced it before: driving somewhere on “autopilot”, or losing track of time in a good book. In this state the subconscious mind, where habits and automatic responses live, is more open to positive suggestion. I use hypnosis to help you relax deeply, reinforce new beliefs and make healthy choices feel automatic.
Working with the conscious mind
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
NLP is a practical coaching approach for understanding how your thoughts, words and habits connect, and how to change the patterns that no longer help you. The name has three parts:
Neuro
Your nervous system, and how your mind takes in and makes sense of what you see, hear and feel.
Linguistic
The language you use, both the words you say to others and the way you talk to yourself.
Programming
The habits of thinking and behaving you’ve learned over time, which can be noticed and changed to help you reach your goals.
NLP in practice
NLP Techniques I Use
Anchoring
We link a positive feeling, such as calm or confidence, to a simple gesture like pressing your thumb and finger together. With practice, the gesture helps you bring that feeling back when you need it: before a presentation, in traffic or at the start of a game.
The Swish Pattern
A visualisation technique for unwanted habits and cravings. You picture the old habit, let the image shrink and fade, then quickly replace it with a bright, clear picture of the person you want to be. Repeating it helps the new response feel more natural.
Reframing
Looking at a situation from a different angle so it feels less heavy. For example, “I always fail at this” becomes “I’m still learning how to do this.” A small shift in words can change how you feel and what you do next.
NLP coaching
Where NLP Helps
Building confidence and self-belief
Changing habits and cravings
Managing stress and calming anxious thoughts
Communicating clearly with others
Staying motivated and focused on your goals
- Communication
Communication Coaching
The way we speak to others, and to ourselves, shapes how we feel and what we achieve. Communication coaching helps you build confident self-talk, set boundaries, express yourself clearly and feel more at ease in conversations, meetings and presentations.
- Cognitive
Cognitive Techniques
Our thoughts influence our feelings and actions. Cognitive techniques help you notice unhelpful thinking patterns, like catastrophising, all-or-nothing thinking or harsh self-criticism, and replace them with more balanced, helpful ones.
Making it last
Goal Coaching
Hypnosis opens the door; coaching helps you walk through it.
We set clear goals, break them into achievable steps and check in on your progress so the change lasts.
The big picture
How It All Fits Together
Conscious mind
Coaching, NLP, communication and cognitive tools give you understanding, strategies and a plan
Subconscious mind
Hypnosis reinforces new beliefs, responses and habits at a deeper level
Result
Change that makes sense and feels natural
Hypnosis coaching suits people who are motivated to make a change and open to trying something new. It’s a complementary approach, not a replacement for medical or psychological care.
If you’re experiencing severe anxiety, depression or other significant health concerns, please speak with your GP or a psychologist first. I’m happy to work alongside your healthcare team.