Antonia Craster-Heron

Hello, my name is Antonia. I am a qualified hypnotherapist and I would love the opportunity to show you what a powerful tool hypnotherapy can be.  I have experience helping people experiencing stress and anxiety, wanting to manage their weight and helping people become non-smokers as well as other issues such as sleep and self-confidence.

Are you finding it challenging to make changes, whether it is stopping a habit or gaining a skill? This is because your conscious mind tells you change is bad and scary! 
Through hypnosis we can talk directly to the subconscious and rewrite this message. Change can become exciting and something to be looked for.
It’s never too late to alter the way your brain works, remove the negative biases and change the narratives you’ve learnt about yourself, building confidence and self belief in the process.

I offer a free discovery call of around 20 mins to discuss how I can help you. This is followed by an initial consultation of 45 mins to an hour, as are regular consultations. My fee is £85 a session unless it is to quit smoking, in which case there is an initial consultation followed by a single 2 hour session or two 1 hour sessions. As I work from a number of different locations, all bookings are made with me either on the phone or at the end of a session. 

Let me give you the tools you need to be able to continue doing all the amazing things you do, without risking your own health. 

I came to hypnotherapy via a somewhat circuitous route, including archaeological conservation and primary teaching. So why hypnotherapy? I was as sceptical as many of you when I started my course, I thought I wanted to be a counsellor. It did not take long for me to see the possibility for change that hypnotherapy offers. 

As a woman, I have grown up comparing myself to others: 

• Am I too fat?
• Am I doing enough?
• How could I be doing better?
• Why am I not doing as well as X?

The comparison culture we are exposed to every day is designed to make us feel lacking, so that we buy the latest gadget, the latest diet, the latest thing designed to make us feel good.

Thinking about yourself and your needs makes you selfish doesn't it? Would you expect a car with no petrol to get you to your destination? What a ridiculous question, you might say, but this is what we do every day, give to others when we have no reserves ourselves. The fuller the tank, the more you have to give. Self-care is actually the best investment you can make for you and those around you. If you are worn out you are likely to suffer from anxiety and stress as well as being tempted to smoke or develop unhealthily eating habits to try and find some form of enjoyment or control in your life.

So how can hypnotherapy help you break the spiral?

By talking directly to the subconscious suggestions can be used to change your underlying beliefs and develop healthy proactive ways of dealing with stress and anxiety, as well as finding the will power to change your attitude to food or smoking. I am living proof that you can change the habits of a lifetime. I have been someone who would eat when they're happy, sad, bored, tired, angry, stressed, because it's there, any excuse. By changing my inner dialogue I have considerably reduced my snacking and now make a conscious choice about what I eat. It still baffles me when I realise I didn't have that snack I thought I wanted so badly, but completely forgot about.

If you want to start making some time for you, get in touch and see what we can do together.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Please contact me to book a free 20 minute call to discuss hypnotherapy and how I can help you.

I have experience working, both in person and online, one to one with people from all sorts of backgrounds and I use a tailored approach to make sure you are getting exactly what you need from our time together.

I am a registrant member of the National Hypnotherapy Society.

I provide a free 20 minute call to discuss hypnotherapy. Prices and number of sessions vary as treatment is individually tailored to the client. Costs will be agreed before any contract is signed.

If you choose to work with me I would hope to have sessions at the same time each week, where possible.

If you have accessibility requirements, or even if you don't, we can work online. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be equally as effective online as in person and saves you leaving the comfort of your own home. All you need is a computer with internet access, a webcam and speakers.

Testimonials

I had been under considerable strain after some family upsets and was not sleeping well for some time, unable to ‘get my head round the problems’. Friends suggested getting help but I was reluctant about a third party knowing my personal set up.

Eventually I got in touch with Antonia and found her reassuring manner and quiet voice very comforting and handed myself over to her. I had no idea how long I was “under””, but it was a very pleasant experience and I was very cheered. That night I slept quickly, deeply, had happy dreams and was looking at life with an overwhelming sense of hope and positivity!

I arranged a second  appointment with Antonia with the same outcome and can’t thank her enough for her gentle support.

Fiona, Edinburgh

I had no experience of hypnotherapy but was going through a lot of personal family issues so I was up for giving it ago.

As my sessions were after work in an evening I was sometimes a little stressed. I always felt I was entering a calm place where I felt safe. Also I always came away feeling calmer and knowing how I could use the tools Antonia gave me.

I would highly recommend her services.

Nicola, Edinburgh

I was highly sceptical about hypnotherapy before I started my first session with Antonia. There are lots of things that come to mind when you think about being hypnotised, mostly involving ticking clocks and spooky incantations! But I was so quickly reassured and encouraged by Antonia’s approach to this field. She was open, clear and scientific in her explanation of the process. And not a ticking clock in sight! We had a thorough discussion about my goals and expectations at the very beginning and I felt very comfortable. I found the hypnotherapy very revealing for my thoughts and feelings, and it had a profound effect on me. I found the sessions really beneficial to my frame of mind. Each session was really high value and time very well spent. I would highly recommend Antonia to anyone looking into hypnotherapy.

Kirsten Edinburgh