Catherine Clark

How I work

We work together on the issues you’d like to change. I work in a person-centred, strengths-based way, and I bring empathy to everything we do. What that means is — we start from you — from what you already do well and what you want more of — rather than from a fixed idea of what’s wrong. I will guide you into a state of deep, focused relaxation, and we will work together there on the changes you actually want to make. Being solution-focused, I'm more interested in where you’re heading than in going over old ground, and so I build every session around you rather than a standard script.

Most people start online. I’ve found this works well: you can begin from somewhere you already feel comfortable, without the extra hurdle of travelling somewhere new to meet someone you’ve never met. Online sessions suit many people so well that they simply carry on that way. If, after a session or two, you’d like to meet in person, you’re very welcome at my practice near Nailsea — by then we’ll know each other, and that makes a difference.

What I can help with

Stress and anxiety.
Anxiety takes a toll on the body as much as the mind. Hypnotherapy can help reframe the thought patterns that keep it turning over, so calm starts to feel like your default rather than something you have to work at.

Phobias.
Whether it’s spiders, flying, needles, driving or something more particular to you, a phobia is a learned response — and responses can be unlearned.

Sleep.
Poor sleep undermines everything else. Hypnotherapy can help break the cycle of lying awake and re-establish healthier, more restful patterns.

Stopping smoking and vaping.
Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of illness worldwide, and stopping improves health at any age. Hypnotherapy takes a different route from willpower alone, working on the cravings and on the everyday associations that hold the habit in place. This is a single, longer, more intensive session.

Healthy eating.
We work on the cravings behind old habits, so you can build a healthier eating pattern and lifestyle you can actually keep hold of.

Confidence for the moments that matter.
Job interviews, exams and tests, driving, a sporting performance — nerves and self-doubt can undo months of preparation.

Additionally, I work with panic attacks, low self-esteem, procrastination, menopause symptoms, fear of flying and public speaking. If what you’re facing isn’t listed, do ask — the free consultation exists for this exact conversation.

Who I work with

Adults and young people, at any stage of life.

Groups. I run group hypnotherapy sessions on healthy eating and wellbeing, and I work as part of wellbeing retreats through the year — including seasonal gatherings marking the turn of the year. I’ll travel up to 20 miles to facilitate.

Sessions, fees and getting started

Is the first conversation free?
Yes. The initial consultation is free, by phone or video call. We talk about what’s brought you here, I explain how I work, and if it feels right we agree a plan together. There’s no obligation at all.

What do sessions cost?
• Full session, 50 minutes — £65 (students £40).
• Short session, 30 minutes — £35 (students £20).
• Stopping smoking, 90 minutes — £110. A single session.

What’s the difference between the 50 and 30 minute sessions?
Everyone starts with a full 50-minute session. That's where the real work happens — the hypnotic anchoring and suggestion work that helps change settle in. The shorter 30-minute session is for keeping that going: deep relaxation and gentle body scans to reinforce the calm, rather than new suggestion work. We'll decide together which suits you after your first session.

How many sessions will I need?
Most people find 4 to 6 sessions is enough, and sometimes fewer — it depends on what you’re working on and how quickly things shift for you. We’ll review as we go, and you’re never committed beyond the session you’ve booked.

How often?
That’s up to you, but weekly or fortnightly tends to work best. Change builds through repetition, and leaving long gaps means losing some of the ground gained.

How do I pay?
Sessions are paid for in advance to secure the booking. I’ll send payment details when we arrange a time.

Online or in person?
Most people start online, which many find easier and often continue with. In-person sessions are available at my practice near Nailsea once we’ve met a couple of times.

What happens next?
Call, text or email to arrange your free consultation. That’s the whole first step.

My practice is person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed, and anti-racism and social justice enhance how I work with everyone who comes to me. I’m committed to equality, inclusion and belonging, with a particular interest in neurodiversity.

If you’ve found other therapy settings difficult, or you have access needs, please inform me at our initial consultation — I’d far rather adjust the session than have you struggle through one.