Fiona Murray
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About me
I’m Fiona Murray, a BACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with extensive experience helping people understand and change patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour. I also have specialist training and a particular interest in clinical hypnotherapy, and I use hypnosis as part of a thoughtful, individualised therapeutic approach.
I’m especially interested in working with people experiencing anxiety, stress and overwhelm, as well as autistic and ADHD clients, highly sensitive people and those who have often felt different or misunderstood. Hypnosis can provide a different way of working with the mind and nervous system, helping you develop greater calm, flexibility and a sense of control.
I have a particular interest in the use of hypnotherapy alongside support for conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional neurological disorder (FND). These conditions can have a significant impact on everyday life, and symptoms may be influenced by stress, attention, the nervous system, and the way the brain processes bodily signals. Hypnotherapy can offer a way of working with these processes and with the emotional and psychological impact of living with persistent or unpredictable symptoms.
My wider psychotherapy experience means that we can look beyond the symptom itself. We can explore what may be maintaining difficulties, develop practical strategies for managing them, and use hypnosis where it is likely to be helpful.
I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Your experience, your goals, and the way your mind works will shape our work together. Whether you are looking for hypnosis for anxiety, IBS, FND, neurodiversity-related difficulties, confidence, habits, or simply want to feel more in control of your life, I offer a calm, collaborative, and non-judgemental space to begin.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a BACP-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist and a registered member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the UK voluntary regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners. CNHC registration provides additional reassurance that my practice meets recognised standards of training, professional conduct and continuing professional development.
Over seven years of working with clients, I have developed experience supporting people through a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions and difficulties associated with neurodiversity. I particularly value understanding each person's individual experience, recognising that what helps one person may not necessarily help another.
My training spans clinical hypnotherapy and hypnopsychotherapy, EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, psychodynamic approaches and solution-focused therapy. This breadth allows me to adapt our work to your needs, whether you want to address a particular symptom, explore longstanding patterns or develop practical ways of managing everyday challenges.
I am currently completing the final stage of my professional training in hypnopsychotherapy with the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (NCHP), as part of the pathway towards UKCP registration. This involves substantial supervised clinical practice, academic study, personal development and ongoing professional reflection.
My aim is to offer a therapeutic relationship in which you feel genuinely listened to, understood and accepted. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, shaped around you rather than a predetermined method. I continue to develop my knowledge and skills through regular supervision and professional development so that I can offer thoughtful, ethical, and individually tailored support.
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.
Accredited register membership
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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
Fees
£60.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fees and Session Length
Individual hypnotherapy and psychotherapy sessions cost £60 and last 50 minutes. Couples sessions cost £80 and last one hour.
Fees are discussed openly before therapy begins, so you know what to expect and can make an informed decision about working together. If you have any questions about session arrangements or would like to discuss whether therapy is right for you, please feel free to get in touch for a FREE 15-minute call.
Further information
Finding the right support can make a real difference, whatever stage of life you are at. My aim is to help you feel understood, develop a clearer understanding of what is happening for you, and find ways forward that feel manageable and meaningful. I work with adults, children, young people and couples, tailoring therapy to individual needs and circumstances.
When working with children and young people, I help them find ways to express difficult feelings, make sense of their experiences, build confidence and develop resources to manage challenges at home, at school and in their relationships.
In couples work, I provide a space where both partners can feel heard, explore recurring patterns and misunderstandings, improve communication and discover new ways of relating to one another.
I offer face-to-face and online appointments, as well as telephone sessions and Walk and Talk therapy.
Whether you are looking for help with a specific difficulty, hoping to improve a relationship, or wanting to understand yourself better, you are welcome to get in touch to explore whether working together might be right for you.
