Denise Lester

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BSc Nurse(Hons), Hypnotherapist. DipHE. Trauma Coach. ICF.

About me

Registered Nurse | Clinical Hypnotherapist | 10+ Years’ Experience

Have you ever found yourself wondering…

“Why am I like this?”

Why do I overthink?

Why do I people please?

Why do I keep repeating the same patterns, even when I know they no longer serve me?

The more I work with people, the more convinced I become that our behaviour makes sense.

The way we think, feel and respond is shaped by our experiences, our relationships, the beliefs we’ve formed and the roles we’ve learned to play.

The patterns that once protected us can quietly become the very things that hold us back.

The constant self-doubt.

The need to keep everyone happy.

The fear of getting it wrong.

The overthinking.

The self-sabotage.

Understanding those patterns isn’t about blaming the past or staying stuck in it.

It’s about understanding yourself differently, so you can stop fighting yourself and start moving forward with greater clarity, confidence and choice.

As a Registered Nurse and Clinical Hypnotherapist with over 10 years’ experience, I combine clinical understanding with hypnotherapy and trauma-informed practice to support lasting change.

I work with anxiety, confidence, stress, self-sabotage, smoking cessation, weight management and life transitions, but more than anything, I help people make sense of themselves.

Because when your behaviour finally makes sense, change no longer feels like a battle.

You are not your patterns.

You are the person they’ve been protecting.

Sessions are available online or face to face in Poulton-le-Fylde.

If you’ve spent years asking yourself, “Why am I like this?”, perhaps it’s time we explored that question together.

No pressure.

Just a conversation to see whether we’re the right fit.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
  • NMC
  • Level 7 Mentorship in Practice
  • Clinical Hypnotherapy Practitioner (CPD-accredited)
  • Positive Psychology
  • ICF-accredited Life Coach
  • Certified NLP Practitioner
  • Mindfulness Practitioner
  • Certified Trauma-Informed Practitioner
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed
  • Nervous System Regulation and Somatic Skills Training
  • Former NHS Nurse with extensive clinical background
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshop Facilitator (CPD-accredited)
  • Fully insured and committed to ongoing professional development

Member organisations

GHR
The General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)

Hypnotherapists may become members of the General Hypnotherapy Register if they satisfy certain criteria with regard to both training and ongoing requirements as determined from time to time by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC). Members are either registered at Practitioner status (which confirms that the GHR acknowledges their qualification to practice), or Affiliate status. Although Affiliate level registrants will have completed a sufficient number of training hours to equip them to commence seeing clients on a limited basis, the GHR does not acknowledge them to have yet been trained to full practitioner level. All GHR Registered Practitioners are required to accept the published Code of Ethics and Complaints & Disciplinary Procedure.

Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with

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.

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Additional information

Sessions from £60
6-session package available (£349)

Every session is personalised to you. Together we’ll explore the patterns behind your thoughts, emotions and behaviours, creating meaningful change rather than temporary relief.

There are no scripts. No one-size-fits-all approach. Just support that meets you where you are.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

I offer a safe and confidential space online, but also meet with clients face to face.

I blend all of my nurse, coaching and hypnotherapy experience to get the best outcomes.  The hypnotherapy sessions are recorded and sent to you so that you can continue the work outside of our sessions.

In addition to my hypnotherapy service I bring a trauma informed and positive psychology approach to my work too.

Book a call let's see if we are a good fit.

Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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