About me
If anxiety, overthinking, low mood or poor sleep are starting to run your life, you’re not alone.
You might know logically that things aren’t as bad as they feel, and yet your mind won’t switch off. Perhaps you’re tired of the constant tension, the mental replay at night, or the sense that you’re not quite yourself anymore.
Hypnotherapy works by calming and retraining the nervous system. When the brain is stuck in stress mode, it becomes harder to think clearly, sleep well, or respond confidently. The good news is that these patterns are learned, and they can be unlearned.
I’m Fergus Findlay, an experienced Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist trained with the Clifton Practice, the gold standard in UK hypnotherapy training. I specialise in anxiety, stress, depression and sleep difficulties, but also help people with performance anxiety, anger, phobias, weight management, and smoking or vaping cessation.
My approach is practical and forward-looking. We don’t spend weeks analysing the past. Instead, we focus on how you want to feel and the specific steps that will help you get there. Each session builds on the last, helping you regain steadiness, clarity, and control.
Before training as a hypnotherapist, I spent 25 years studying how the brain and mind work, first through academic study in physiology, psychology, and neuroscience, and then through almost two decades of advanced meditation training, including four years living and training in Buddhist monasteries in Asia and the UK. This background allows me to blend scientific understanding with a range of practical techniques that genuinely calm and strengthen the mind.
All clients receive a tailored treatment plan. As an added optional bonus, you’ll also have free unlimited access to my weekly mind training (meditation) classes for as long as you wish, even after your course of therapy ends. Meditation is a powerful complement to hypnotherapy, and I teach it in a simple, practical way that fits into daily life.
Sessions are available in person in a comfortable therapy centre, or online.
If you’d like to explore how this could help you, you’re welcome to arrange a free consultation. We’ll talk about what’s been happening, what you’d like to change, and how we can begin moving things forward.
Sample testimonials:
“During my sessions with Fergus, I felt comfortable, listened to and respected. My hypnotherapy sessions helped me to gain a new understanding about myself, made me think more positively about my life, and helped me develop good coping strategies for when I get overwhelmed with my emotions. I feel much more confident, I sleep better and I am so glad I was able to have these hypnotherapy sessions with Fergus..”
— Sarah
“6 months ago I was going through an incredibly rough period, I went on a journey trying everything from self care to Reiki, that’s when I encountered Fergus.
Fergus is intuitive, a great listener and the perfect person to introduce you to the world of hypnotherapy. With his training, plus his varied experience in the past he brings professionalism and compassion. I highly recommend Fergus for anyone.
Thank you for everything and all the help you've given me, it's truly been life changing.”
— David
“The hypnotherapy sessions I had with Fergus were fantastic. He is so good at getting you feeling relaxed, safe and comfortable. I noticed improvements in how much more centred I felt even after the first session and I always looked forward to the next one. The course of Hypnotherapy greatly worked on improving my sense of well-being and I highly recommend receiving these sessions from Fergus to help with your own. Truly a five star treatment.”
— Hannah
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold the Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH) from the prestigious Clifton Practice in Edinburgh, the gold standard in hypnotherapy training in the UK.
Member organisations
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including hypnotherapy. In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers. A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
The Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) was set up to provide information about a modern form of Hypnotherapy and its associated benefits to members of the public. The main aim of the AfSFH is to spread awareness of the benefits of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. Its secondary aim is to support Hypnotherapists in their businesses by encouraging good practice and self-care.
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.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
