Ali Salvador

Hello, I'm Ali, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Strategic Psychotherapist and founder of Inner Mind Navigator, based in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex.

I provide an integrative, evidence-informed approach to therapy, with a particular focus on supporting people living with chronic pain, IBS, and people seeking to change addictive patterns or behaviour.

I also work with anxiety, stress, grief and loss, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, smoking cessation, sleep difficulties, fears and phobias, and a range of life's challenges.

People often come to therapy knowing that something needs to change without necessarily knowing exactly where to begin. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

My approach is collaborative, practical, and individually tailored. Together, we can explore patterns in thoughts, emotions, behaviours and responses that may be contributing to difficulties, while identifying practical strategies and building on the strengths and resources you already have.

I integrate Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy with psychological, cognitive and behavioural approaches. Rather than following a single method or rigid formula, therapeutic strategies are selected according to your individual circumstances, needs and goals.

Depending on what brings you to therapy, our work may involve developing practical strategies, exploring different perspectives and responses, strengthening self-regulation and psychological flexibility, and using therapeutic hypnosis where appropriate.

My aim is to provide a professional, compassionate and respectful space where you can develop greater understanding and work towards changes that are meaningful to you.

Chronic Pain Support

I provide complementary therapeutic support for people living with persistent or chronic pain, focusing on psychological, emotional and behavioural factors that can influence the experience of living with and responding to pain.

Our work may include exploring pain-related thoughts and responses, developing coping and self-regulation strategies, and finding different ways of responding to difficult sensations and the impact persistent pain can have on everyday life.

This support does not diagnose or treat the underlying medical cause of pain and is not a replacement for appropriate medical assessment or treatment.

IBS Support

I provide complementary therapeutic support for people living with IBS, with a focus on psychological and behavioural factors, stress responses, coping and wellbeing alongside appropriate medical care.

Therapeutic approaches are tailored to the individual and may include psychological strategies and therapeutic hypnosis where appropriate.

This service does not replace appropriate medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment. New, unexplained or changing gastrointestinal symptoms should be medically assessed.

Addictive Behaviours

I work with people who would like to understand and change addictive, repetitive or difficult to control patterns of behaviour.

Therapy may involve exploring triggers, learned responses, thoughts, emotions and behavioural cycles associated with the pattern, while developing alternative strategies and ways of responding.

Where someone's needs would be more appropriately supported by specialist medical, psychiatric or addiction services, additional or alternative professional support may be recommended.

Specialist Fear of Flying Support

Alongside my wider therapeutic work, I provide specialist support for fear of flying and aviation-related anxiety.

In addition to being a therapist, I am also a pilot. This enables me to combine therapeutic approaches with practical knowledge of aviation and the experience of flying.

Many people experiencing fear of flying understand logically that air travel is generally safe, yet their mind and body can continue to respond as though there is a threat.

Our work may involve understanding the patterns and responses associated with the fear, developing practical strategies for managing anxiety and building greater confidence around flying. Where helpful, we can also explore aviation-related concerns and develop a more realistic understanding of air travel.

Whether you have an upcoming flight, regularly experience anxiety when flying or have avoided flying for many years, support is tailored to your individual experience and goals.

Other Areas I Work With

I also provide therapeutic support for:

• Anxiety and stress
• Grief and loss
• Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours
• Fears and phobias
• Smoking cessation
• Sleep difficulties
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Life transitions and other life challenges

If your particular concern isn't listed, you're welcome to get in touch to discuss what you're experiencing and whether my approach may be appropriate for you.

• Discovery Call — 15 minutes
  Complimentary

Getting Started

You don't need to know exactly what you want to work on before getting in touch.

If you're unsure whether my approach may be right for you, I offer a complimentary 15-minute Discovery Call. This gives you an opportunity to ask questions, briefly discuss what you're looking for support with, and learn more about how I work before deciding whether to begin therapy.

Location & Availability

• In-person sessions - Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
• Online sessions - Available across the UK and internationally, subject to location and professional requirements