About me
My name is Darren Carter, and I'm an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist. I help people build lasting change through hypnotherapy from my practice in Wokingham, Berkshire, and online across the UK.
After more than 25 years in the corporate world, working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, I saw first-hand how stress and anxiety affect people's lives — and began mentoring and supporting colleagues through it. That experience led me to train as a hypnotherapist, and it's been my focus for the past ten years.
Since then I've worked with over 3,790 clients, with 134 five-star Google reviews, specialising in anxiety and addiction hypnotherapy under my own framework, The Darren Carter Method™.
My sessions are longer than most: a 90-minute first session (including your first experience of hypnosis), followed by sessions built around 60 minutes of hypnosis — giving proper time for the work that matters, rather than rushing it into a 30-minute slot.
I work with people facing generalised anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, overthinking, and workplace stress, as well as those looking to support their recovery from patterns around alcohol, vaping, smoking, gambling and other dependencies. Every programme is built around you — your triggers, your goals, your pace — rather than a generic script.
Sessions are available in person at my practice, or online via video call for clients across the UK. I'm registered with the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR) and the National Hypnotherapy Society, a UK Accredited Register recognised by the Professional Standards Authority.
If you'd like to talk about whether hypnotherapy is right for you, I'm always happy to help.
Training, qualifications & experience
🎓 AIM Award in Hypnotherapy & Counselling Skills
🎓 Diploma in Advanced Hypnotherapy
🎓 Certificate in Hypnotherapy & Counselling Skills (CERT. HYP CS), Chrysalis
🏅 Cocaine Addiction Therapy Practitioner
🏅 Smoking & Vaping Cessation Specialist
🏅 CPD Certified in Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Addiction & Stress Management
🏅 CPD Hypnotherapy Regression Masterclass
🏅 Hypno-Gastric Band Registered Practitioner, HSOH
🏅 Smoking Cessation Practitioner, HSOH
🏅 CPD Hypnosis for Quit Smoking & Vaping
🏅 CPD Weight Management & Emotional Eating
🏅 CPD Pain Management & Hypno-Oncology Masterclass
🏅 CPD IBS and Gut Health
🏅 CPD Dental Phobias & Medical Anxiety
🏅 CPD Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
🏅 CPD Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
🏅 CPD Hypno Antidepressant & Stress Reduction
This list is always growing as I am committed to Continuous Professional Development. On average, I take part in over 10 courses per year.
Member organisations
The National Hypnotherapy Society is a Learned Society whose primary purpose is the advancement of the knowledge of hypnotherapy and the fostering of professional hypnotherapy expertise through training, accreditation and continued professional development of their members. The Society seeks to contribute to public wellbeing both through the use of hypnotherapy and by ensuring that hypnotherapists are safe, competent and ethical in practice.
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
Regression
Parts Therapy
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £150.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I charge by the session, not by the hour — so if we need more than the standard time to reach an objective, we take it. Pricing depends on what we're working on: general anxiety and everyday habits sit at the lower end, while addiction recovery, and my specialist wellbeing and performance work, are priced higher to reflect the additional depth and number of sessions typically involved. Packages are available combining a consultation with multiple sessions at a saving versus pay-as-you-go. Full current pricing for your specific situation is on my website, or I'm happy to talk it through on a free initial call.
When I work
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Further information
My practice is based at Markham House, 20 Broad Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1AH — a calm, comfortable, private space with parking nearby. I also work online across the whole of the UK via video call, and many clients choose a mix of both: an in-person first session followed by online follow-ups, or vice versa.
Every programme starts with understanding your specific situation, then sessions are shaped around you rather than a fixed script. I keep session numbers realistic — most clients see meaningful change within three to four sessions, with a clear structure rather than open-ended ongoing therapy.
I'm registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), registration number ZC190096, and all client information is handled in the strictest confidence.
