Angelika Kubisa

Hi, I'm Angelika, an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and Coach. Alongside my private practice, I work within the NHS supporting people experiencing anxiety, depression, habits and related difficulties.

I understand how exhausting it can be when your mind feels constantly busy, your body struggles to relax, or anxiety starts to dictate what you do and don't feel able to do. You might spend hours overthinking, worrying about what could go wrong or trying to make sense of why you feel the way you do. Perhaps you've tried to reassure yourself that everything is fine, but the anxious thoughts and feelings keep coming back.

I specialise in helping people work through unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, including anxiety, panic, overthinking, stress, low confidence and self-doubt. I also have experience supporting people with ADHD, AuDHD and Autism, and adapting support to their individual needs.

You don't have to keep feeling stuck in the same patterns.

How Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy can help

Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with clinical hypnosis, incorporating mindfulness and practical coaching strategies where helpful. It offers a highly evidence based approach to hypnosis that is structured, and a collaborative way to understand what's contributing to your difficulties and practise responding differently. 

Our thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviours are closely connected. When anxiety takes hold, you might anticipate the worst, experience a racing heart or a sense of dread, avoid situations or seek reassurance. Although these responses can feel protective in the moment, they can sometimes reinforce anxiety over time.

Together, we'll explore these patterns and identify practical ways to work with them. This may include learning to respond differently to anxious thoughts, managing physical sensations, building confidence, reducing avoidance and becoming more comfortable with uncertainty.

Due to its highly evidence based nature, CBH follows a non trance based model and Hypnosis is used as a complimentary tool to deliver CBT interventions more deeply, helping to quiet the analytical mind so cognitive and  behavioural strategies can take root faster. Clinical hypnosis complements CBT talk therapy work through focused attention, guided imagery and mental rehearsal. This can give you an opportunity to practise new ways of responding in a focused, supportive setting. You remain aware and involved throughout hypnosis; you aren't unconscious or giving up control.

The aim isn't to force yourself to think positively or never feel anxious again. It's to help you develop a more helpful relationship with your thoughts and feelings, feel better equipped to manage difficult situations and make more room for the things that matter to you.

Support with anxiety, panic and both thought & behaviour based difficulties

Anxiety can show up in many different ways. You might recognise yourself in some of the following:

• Overthinking and excessive worry: replaying conversations, anticipating problems, imagining worst-case scenarios or struggling to switch off.
• Panic and physical anxiety: a racing heart, breathlessness, dizziness, feeling on edge or worrying about when the next panic attack might happen.
• Avoidance and fear: putting things off, avoiding places or situations, seeking reassurance or worrying about being judged.
• Stress and overwhelm: feeling mentally exhausted, struggling to relax, experiencing emotional overload or finding everyday demands difficult to manage.
• Low confidence and self-esteem: doubting yourself, fearing mistakes, being overly self-critical or feeling that you're not coping as well as you should.
• Trauma-related difficulties and PTSD: feeling constantly on alert, struggling with reminders of distressing experiences, experiencing intrusive thoughts or memories, or finding it difficult to feel safe and settled.

You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. We can discuss what you've been experiencing and whether my approach is suitable for your needs. Where PTSD is a concern, it's important to consider the most appropriate treatment and support for you; CBH should not be presented as a replacement for recommended trauma-focused treatment.

A flexible, individual approach

My approach is warm, compassionate, person centered, collaborative and practical. I take the time to understand your experiences, what you'd like to change and what you hope to get out of our work together.

I also have experience supporting people with ADHD, Autism and AuDHD. I recognise that everyone's experiences and needs are different, so I adapt sessions to suit you rather than expecting you to fit a particular way of working.

Depending on your goals, we may focus on understanding thought patterns, managing anxious feelings and physical sensations, practising hypnosis and relaxation, building self-trust or developing more helpful responses to situations you find difficult.

What might you gain from our work together?

Our work will be guided by your individual goals. You may want to feel less overwhelmed by your thoughts, manage panic more confidently, sleep more easily, approach situations you've been avoiding or feel more comfortable being yourself.

I can help you work towards helping you feel better equipped to manage challenges, respond to yourself with greater understanding and make choices that reflect what matters to you.

Online sessions and fees

• £65 per session
• I offer online sessions via Zoom, Google Meet or telephone, with weekly or fortnightly appointments available.
• Reduced-fee appointments from £45 may be available for people on lower incomes, subject to availability.
  Not sure whether CBH is right for you?

I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation so you can tell me a little about what you've been experiencing, ask questions and explore whether working together might be a good fit.

There's no pressure to have everything figured out before you get in touch. The first step can simply be a conversation about what you'd like help with and what might be possible.

I offer one-on-one therapy sessions via Zoom/google meet priced at £65 per session.

I offer a low-cost service to those on low incomes or benefits, so please ask if you are looking for low cost therapy. 

Testimonials

’“I had been struggling with panic attacks for a long time and had tried counselling and CBT before, but the panic attacks were still happening. You have helped me understand what was triggering my anxiety and how certain things I was doing were actually making it worse. I found it really helpful that we started with exposure in hypnosis before doing things in real life. We took everything at my own pace, starting with small steps, and gradually built from there. I haven't had panic attacks since working with you. I’m now able to leave the house and do things I couldn’t do before. I understand my anxiety much better and have tools that actually help me manage it and overall I have learned so much!.  I’m really grateful to you Angelika for helping me get to this point.”

’Working with Angelika helped me understand the factors that had led to my burnout and gave me practical strategies to recover while making changes to my self care and routines to make sure it doesn’t happen again.’

‘After trying CBT through the NHS, it didnt anything to help stop having panic attacks, I asked a friend for advice who recommended trying hypnosis so I started doing research. I found this website and working with Angelika was quite different. She really understands mental health, she's very empathetic and has a natural warmth to her. We explored what was maintaining my panic similar to CBT, used hypnosis, experiments, rehearse situations and how I would cope, and I learned the correct breathing techniques. And since starting sessions and I had about 23, I haven't had a single panic attack. I felt listened to, understood, and supported throughout, and I would highly recommend trying this to anyone looking for help with panic attacks that has ADHD. You have helped me so much, thank you!"

‘Very approachable. Listened well. Kind and caring. Empathetic. Very helpful. Lots of useful information sent to me. Helped me at a difficult time physically and mentally. It helped me manage my thoughts and coping with stressful situations when returning to work.’

'She has been a catalyst in this part of my journey towards a better and more fulfilling life as when I was referred to her I had no vision of a future where I would be thriving and happy. More of people like herself are needed in this world'

'We worked on different techniques for different types of anxiety and it has helped me to find new ways of dealing with my different types of anxieties'

'Angelika has been fantastic. Very thoughtful, knowledgeable, intelligent & kind. She is very approachable (very easy to talk to), & listens sensitively, intelligently & perceptively. Angelika is non-judgemental, & her buoyant, naturally positive personality, & problem solving, empathetic nature was perfect. Seeing Angelika in itself really helped, she helped me manage my anxiety better but her observation, kindness, recommended reading in topics that interested me, activities (i.e. breathing/self hypnosis) & resources were' exceptionally helpful'. 

'Angelika has helped me so much with my depression. She encouraged me to try new things, helped me understand things better, and gave me lots of tools. My mood is not as bad as it was.Hypnotherapy was also very relaxing and I learned that thoughts can in themselves be hypnosis making me see things in a through a certain filer. I know see the positives more’

'Angelika is a lovely person. She taught me how to quiet my mind, manage thoughts, reducing restless nights, and create healthier sleep habits. I had a bit of CBT and Hypnosis. I now feel more in control, and my sleep has improved significantly. I feel so much more rested and able to handle the day. I continue with the self care, strategies and feel much better day to day and no longer so tired all the time. '

'Angelika has such a lovely and calm way about her. She's a very caring and empathetic person, and I felt supported and understood throughout our sessions. She helped me a lot with my social anxiety, providing practical tools and a safe space to explore everything. She also encouraged me to do things I would have never done on my own, helping me step out of my comfort zone and build more confidence and trust in my abilities.'