Farida Alibhai

Hello, I am Farida, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner) on a mission to transform lives. With a rich background in education spanning 27 years, I have had the privilege of enriching the lives of many.

I specialise in helping adults and children (7+) overcome anxiety, manage panic attacks, social anxiety, toilet anxiety and exam stress. My tailored hypnotherapy sessions support students in improving learning performance and preparing for 11+ exams, GCSEs, and A-Levels.

For adults, I provide effective solutions to stop smoking or vaping, breaking free from addictions (alcohol, drugs), boosting self-confidence, weight management, overcoming phobias and fears, and experiencing a calmer, more positive birth through hypnobirthing.

Employing powerful evidence-based tools and techniques, I facilitate rapid and effective results, helping individuals reach their full potential.

Furthermore, I provide corporate well-being packages aimed at helping employees achieve their best in both their personal lives and work commitments.  This service can be run over 3 months, 6 months, or a year to address the main challenges employees are facing.

My approach is rooted in compassion, and I am committed to holistic well-being. I specialise in empowering individuals to shift their mindset from a 'negative - can't do' to an enhanced 'positive - can do' perspective.

I don't simply provide treatment within the confines of a one-hour session. Instead, I prioritise building a genuine and caring relationship that extends beyond the treatment itself. Through ongoing follow-ups and consistent support, I ensure that your needs are met not only during our sessions but also outside of them, fostering a lasting connection built on trust and concern for your well-being.

I offer treatments at my private clinic or online.

9am - 5pm sessions are £75

After 5pm and weekends, sessions are £85

Smoking/vaping cessation session is £175

Testimonials

Sobia, April 2026:

Farida has been so helpful with my anxiety issues. I’ve only had 3 sessions and can already feel the difference I will be continuing my journey and would recommend her based on her personalised approach in helping me work through my issues.

Carollane, Feb 2026:

I’ve had 1 session with Farida so far and my life has already been impacted so positively ! I’m so excited for my future sessions with her. I’ve seen a few hypnotherapist in the years but Farida is the one I’d recommend.

Lucy,  May 2026:

Farida has been lovely with our son (10) working on his fear of dogs. She has a very calm space for relaxation during hypnotherapy and helps accommodate for younger children.

Aliya, December 2025:

I first sought Farida’s help for insomnia, and from there have continued to book sessions with her as I find each one so beneficial. From the first session I immediately felt comfortable with her, she has a very calm and empathetic way about her which has felt grounding through our (sometimes emotionally heavy) sessions. Although I did find it difficult to relax properly at first, within a couple of sessions I found myself in a state where I’d almost daydream out of full awareness and I felt blissfully relaxed.

I have noticed a big difference in my ability to calm my anxiety before I sleep, and I honestly can say that the each session noticeably shifts my mood, and I always leave feeling positive, calm and lighter.

I would highly recommend Farida for anyone who wants to untangle the root causes of any issues they’re trying to tackle, as you’ll be able to truly shift your subconscious thoughts and beliefs, whilst knowing that you’re in safe hands.

Manju Pillai, Pillai Tutors - Nov 2025:

Farida is absolutely exceptional!

Farida has delivered our Year 6 stress-management course for the past two summers, supporting students preparing for their 11+ exams — and she has been outstanding every single time. Her calm, compassionate approach instantly puts children at ease, and her sessions are packed with practical, easy-to-use strategies that genuinely make a difference.

Parents consistently tell us how much more confident, focused, and emotionally balanced their children feel after working with her. The positive impact on our students’ wellbeing and exam readiness has been remarkable.

Most importantly, the children love her sessions — they are engaging, uplifting, and genuinely fun, which makes the skills she teaches even more effective.

Farida is professional, warm, knowledgeable, and truly gifted at connecting with young people. We are incredibly grateful for the difference she makes and look forward to continuing our partnership with her.

Highly recommended — a five-star service in every way!

Katie, parent:

Thank you to farida. Farida has helped my daughter with non-epileptic seizures. My daughter has not been cured but we certainly have see progress. We will continue to use farida techniques and we will continue to see improvements. For anyone who has doubts about hypnotherapy really should give it a try.

Mark, CEO:

I've had a great experience working with Farida. This was the first time I have used hypnotherapy, so I wasn't sure what to expect.

She has helped me in a couple of key areas where I wanted to make changes in my life. One of these was working on my self-perception as a business leader. I gave Farida a very specific brief on what I wanted to work on, and she very thoughtfully designed three fully customised sessions and executed them skillfully. The work we've done has made a profound difference, and the return on both the time and money I invested has been outstanding.

If you're looking for help in an area of your life where you want to work on your subconscious beliefs and/or shift your mindset, I would advise you to speak with her.

She supplies audio recordings of all sessions for you to playback in your own time. I wasn't expecting this but it has been very helpful.

Laid - Research Pharmacist, March 2025:

I wholeheartedly recommend Farida as a very caring, understanding and skilled therapist. I’ve had several sessions with her so far and I can only note significant improvements on the issues I was consulting her for. She takes all the time needed to ask comprehensive questions to understand the person, the problem and potential origins to tailor her approach. Despite my sessions being difficult to book in due to my personal calendar, she always knows where we left off, re-do a quick assessment and follows on. The sessions are really profound and I was surprised how deeply relaxed I was and the subsequent bodily/mental effects during/after the session. I could really feel hypnosis coming upon me. She records and sends the session in mp3 format so that they can be listened regularly to enhance/maintain the effect, and they prove to be very useful in times of agitation/ self-doubt. Also, she very kindly follows-up to ensure all is ok. She does really care. Thank you Farida.

Vivina - Mother, August 2024:

I went to Farida for my child. She could easily build a relationship with my child, speak to them and address the issue and the psychological reasons. The issue was resolved in two sessions and it's been over a month where my child did not have any of the issues. I am greatly pleased that it was resolved with great ease! Thanks Farida

F.Evans - Mother, March 2024:

Farida was recommended to me for my daughter about 3 months ago. She was struggling with the usual angst and trials of being 14. Farida made her feel really relaxed and at ease and went through the process of what she was doing. My daughter listened to the audio recording for several weeks and bingo - she now feels far better equipped emotionally and physically to face those life challenges in and outside of school. She has started having tennis lessons and socialising more and is generally more confident and focused - rather than fearing being judged by those around her. It’s lovely to see her growing in confidence. It wasn’t an overnight fix - Farida told her to plug the recording in before bed and let the words sink in and that recording has worked wonders. Much thanks Farida for helping my daughter. She’s in a much better place now.

Pedro - Content developer, Nov 2024:

Farida is an exceptional hypnotherapist! I came to her feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and negative thought patterns. She immediately put me at ease with her kindness and reassurance. Throughout the sessions, Farida has been a fantastic guide, helping me to understand my anxieties and develop tools to overcome them.

Megan - Mother, Jan 2025:

Farida has been amazing in helping my daughter overcome her anxiety. She is a completely different child now and noticeably more relaxed and happy. I would highly recommend Farida to anyone who is struggling to overcome issues that are holding them back in life.

Deputy Head teacher - Secondary school, Jan 2024:

'I was consumed by resentfulness and anger, specifically towards my most loved ones. I couldn’t quite understand why, and often I knew I was being unreasonable and unfair. As much as I tried to ‘fix’ it, and sometimes I could for a day or so, bad habits continued. 2. Hypnotherapy allowed me to access a part of me that I didn’t know existed. I had an inner self where I could see, feel, and visualise things that were not apparent beforehand. I was apprehensive initially; I thought I’d be asleep, but I wasn’t. I was almost asleep but very aware of what was being said. It provided clarity. 3. Yes, I would definitely recommend hypnotherapy with Farida because there are some parts of life and our inner conscience that we all need some help accessing.'

Kelly - CEO:

'When I first met Farida, I had been suffering from anxiety for many years. This had a considerable impact on my life. I constantly had negative thoughts about myself, which led to having very little patience with those around me. I found Farida to be exceptionally friendly; I felt totally at ease with her. After my first hypnotherapy session with Farida, I noticed a real difference; I felt like a huge weight had been lifted! This feeling increased after every session. I thoroughly enjoyed Farida’s relaxing hypnosis techniques; she has such an enchanting voice, and I looked forward to every session. I would definitely recommend Farida to any of my friends and family. I am so grateful for the positive change and confidence she has guided me to achieve.'

Beenish - Psychologist:

'Before I started hypnotherapy, I was feeling very sluggish and out of control about my health. I wasn’t able to find time to exercise for myself or to eat well. After the first session, I felt an immediate change where I was motivated to find time for myself and make good choices regarding food and exercise. I paid more attention to my choices and my lifestyle. I was more in control. The hypnotherapy sessions showed an immediate effect on my thoughts and behaviours. I felt a change very quickly, which was not what I was expecting. I would definitely recommend hypnotherapy to others. It does have an effect on your mind and behaviour.'

Nina - Technical Engineer:

1. How would you describe your overall experience with the hypnotherapy service?

Fantastic. At first I felt awkward, but Farida makes you feel so comfortable, you forget the awkwardness and that it's apart of the process. 

2. What was you main concern & in what specific ways has the hypnotherapy service helped you achieve your goals or address your concerns?

At first I didn't know what to expect and thought can this really work? But after taking my first session, I was so surprised how I instantly felt like I was in a dream like state. The therapy has built my confidence in knowing I can achieve my goals and overcome my inner frustrations I was experiencing. With practice and time, it has gotten better and better. I've been given advise on supporting materials I can use to help. 

3. Would you recommend the hypnotherapy service to others seeking similar assistance? If so, why?

Yes! Absolutely. I had tried everything I could think of to try and help my situation, with nothing helping until I tried hypnotherapy. I had nothing left to try and I'm so glad I took the leap to try. 

Thank you Farida for all your help! Nina