About me
Hi 👋 If you’re reading this, something in your life may feel stuck right now.
Perhaps your mind is caught in cycles of anxiety or overthinking. Perhaps overwhelm, low confidence, or fear are limiting what you feel able to do. Or maybe you’re simply tired of battling with a brain that seems to be working against you.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And things can change.
I’m Frances, a Brighton-based hypnotherapist specialising in anxiety, ADHD, OCD and phobias. I help people understand the patterns driving their thoughts, feelings and reactions, and gently retrain the mind so those patterns begin to loosen their grip.
My approach combines psychotherapy, neuroscience and hypnotherapy to create practical, lasting change. Helping you feel calmer, clearer and more confident in everyday life.
Many of the clients I see are thoughtful, capable people whose brains are constantly scanning, analysing, questioning or anticipating. From the outside, they may look like they’re coping well. But inside, it can be exhausting.
You might recognise some of these experiences:
- Overthinking things long after everyone else has moved on
- Feeling stuck in loops of “what if?” or self-doubt
- Struggling to switch off
- Avoiding certain situations because the anxiety feels overwhelming
- Knowing (logically) that something isn’t dangerous… but your body reacting as if it is
Clients often come to me for support with:
- Anxiety, overwhelm, and chronic overthinking
- ADHD-related challenges and emotional intensity
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- Overwhelming fears and phobias
- Low confidence or persistent self-doubt
Therapy with me is collaborative, down-to-earth, and paced in a way that feels safe for your nervous system. I work in-person from Brighton & Hove. I also love working online with clients all over the world.
If you’re curious about whether this approach might help, I offer a free one-hour consultation where we can talk about what’s been going on for you and what you’d like to change ✨
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc in Biology from the University of Warwick (2005).
- Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Training. CPHT Brighton (Centre of Excellence), started 2023
- Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH)
- Level 4 Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD). Recognised as the gold standard in the field
- 60+ hour ADHD Coaching Qualification. From School of ADHD Coaching
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Regularly engage in CPD courses, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Adult ADHD
- Currently working towards: Level 5 Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma
Member organisations
The National Council for Hypnotherapy holds one of the largest registers of independent Hypnotherapists in the United Kingdom and strives to maintain the highest standards among its members. There is an agreed Code of Conduct, an established Complaints & Disciplinary Procedure and all members are obliged to maintain comprehensive Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance, maintain regular CPD (continuing professional development) hours, and attend Supervision when needed.
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.
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
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- OCD, including intrusive thoughts
- Neurodivergent conditions (including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia)
- Executive function challenges
- Impulsivity and emotional regulation
- Focus and concentration issues
- Time management difficulties
- Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
- Sensory sensitivities
- Anxiety related to ADHD and neurodivergence
- Social anxiety and interpersonal struggles
- Overthinking and overactive thoughts
- Low self-esteem related to neurodivergence
- Imposter syndrome in neurodivergent individuals
- Procrastination and task initiation challenges
- Burnout from masking or overcompensating
- Emotional exhaustion from sustained mental effort
- Perfectionism and self-criticism in neurodivergent individuals
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 - £100.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
I believe in making hypnotherapy accessible to everyone. That's why I offer reduced fees for those who need them. For more information on pricing, please visit the ‘Prices’ page on my website.
When I work
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Weekend sessions can be made available upon request.
Further information
I offer in-person sessions in Brighton & Hove, and online everywhere else.
