About me
Perhaps the anxiety has been there so long you can't remember what you were like before it. Perhaps it arrived suddenly, after an event that changed things. Or perhaps you can't point to a reason at all, only to the tight chest, the racing mind, the sense of bracing for something that never quite arrives.
I'm Thea, a trauma-informed clinical hypnotherapist working with anxiety and trauma in Putney, Battersea and online across the UK.
Most people I see have already tried to think their way out of it. They understand their anxiety, can explain exactly where it came from, and still feel it every morning. That's because anxiety doesn't live in the thinking part of the brain. It lives in a nervous system that learned, often a long time ago, that it needed to stay alert. Insight alone rarely reaches it.
Hypnotherapy works differently. In a relaxed and focused state, we can work directly with the part of you holding the alarm rather than reasoning with it from the outside. It's why hypnotherapy can shift patterns that have held firm against years of effort and willpower.
We all enter a hypnotic state naturally, many times a day. If you've ever been so absorbed in a book or a film that you didn't hear someone speak to you until they said your name, you've been in one. You stay aware and in control throughout - it’s said that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis.
What I work with
I specialise in working with anxiety based issues. That could be a constant, low hum of worry, or something more specific such as panic attacks, health anxiety or phobias. It may also be the result of trauma, whether that’s a single event or something that went on for a long time, including PTSD and CPTSD.
I also work across a much broader range, and I'd encourage you to get in touch even if what's troubling you isn't listed. Insomnia, low confidence, IBS, procrastination, blushing, teeth grinding, exam and performance nerves, and many habits and compulsions are very often anxiety wearing a different coat. Treating the outward behaviour alone tends not to hold. Working with what sits underneath it usually does.
Working in a trauma-informed way
We go at your pace, and you stay in control of what we approach and when. I can offer both short-term and longer-term work, depending on what you need. You won't need to tell me the details of anything you're not ready to talk about. Several of the approaches I use, including Havening Techniques® and Eye Movement Reconsolidation, let us work with how an experience is held in the body without you having to relive it in the telling. Others, such as parts work (I'm IFS-informed), let us get to know the part of you that's been carrying the anxiety, rather than trying to override it.
I'm also a UKCP-registered psychotherapist. My psychotherapy training sits quietly behind my work with hypnosis, providing a depth of experience and technique to draw on in our work together. It doesn't change what we do - you decide what we work on, and how far we take it.
A little about me
Before training as a hypno-psychotherapist, I spent over two decades in the entertainment industry representing a roster of creative professionals. That gave me a close view of the pressures and expectations that come with high-demand, high-visibility work, and a lasting appreciation for what wellbeing and balance actually cost to maintain.
I'm fascinated by the connection between mind and body, and how thoughts, emotions and experiences show up as physical symptoms, habits and patterns. Learning to notice and work with that connection can help you feel calmer, more confident and more in tune with what you need.
Getting started
Reaching out takes courage, and choosing the right practitioner matters. I offer a free 20-minute discovery call with no obligation, so you can ask questions, hear how I work, and get a sense of whether I'm the right fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Advanced Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy from the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy from the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Trauma Therapy from the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Working with Parts from the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy
- Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner
- Member of the National Society of Talking Therapies
- Member of Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
- Member of the National Council of Hypnotherapists
- Full clinical membership of UKCP
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including hypnotherapy. In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers. A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
The National Council for Hypnotherapy holds one of the largest registers of independent Hypnotherapists in the United Kingdom and strives to maintain the highest standards among its members. There is an agreed Code of Conduct, an established Complaints & Disciplinary Procedure and all members are obliged to maintain comprehensive Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance, maintain regular CPD (continuing professional development) hours, and attend Supervision when needed.
The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is an umbrella organisation, with over 80 training, or accrediting organisations in membership. Registration with UKCP is obtained through one of their Member Organisations and each practitioner must maintain membership of a Member Organisation to maintain their UKCP Registration. Members must adhere to approved Codes of Ethics and Practice and be accountable to UKCP Complaints and Appeals Procedures.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
info Information about health conditions (*)
Hypnotherapy can enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting hypnotherapy.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
Social Anxiety
Perfectionism
Performance Anxiety
Therapies offered
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Fees
£95.00 per session
Additional information
My practice rooms are in Putney (a 2 minute walk from Putney East tube) and Northcote Road (4 minute walk from Clapham Junction overground) for those who prefer to meet face-to-face. I also offer online sessions for those who feel more comfortable working remotely.
Appointments can be arranged throughout the week, including early and late sessions.
I offer all prospective clients a free 20 minute discovery call so I can share the way in which I work, my session rates and how I can possibly help.
I offer a number of low-rate sessions as I feel passionately that therapy should be accessible to everyone regardless of their financial background. If this is a concern for you please do mention it when you call and I’ll do my best to make therapy an option for you.
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