About me
Hello! I’m Heather Sinfield, a qualified Cognitive Hypnotherapist based in Horam, offering both face-to-face sessions and secure online work via Zoom. If you're struggling with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, or any habit, belief or emotional issue that’s holding you back, I’m here to help you find calm, confidence, and a more fulfilling way of living.
What I Do & How I Work
I practice Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy (QCH), integrating techniques from hypnotherapy, positive psychology, NLP and cognitive theory. This lets me tailor every treatment plan to the individual your worldview, your strengths, your needs.
My aim is to help you reframe how your mind responds—to reduce anxiety, increase confidence, release unhelpful patterns, and move forward with clarity. We’ll work together to develop your own toolkit of strategies and coping techniques so you can continue growing between sessions.
Typical concerns I help with include: anxiety & stress, loss & bereavement, menopause, low self-esteem, confidence issues, phobias, people-pleasing, relationship challenges, smoking cessation, weight management, misophonia and Long Covid.
My Background
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, plus HPD (Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma), a Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy, and I’m an NLP Practitioner.
Before training in Cognitive Hypnotherapy, I worked supporting bereaved parents via the Child Death Helpline at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Later, I gained experience in corporate settings, so I understand how stressors and demands can affect both professional and personal life.
After contracting Covid, I made the decision to train with the Quest Institute (taught by Trevor Silvester, founder of QCH & WordWeaving), which deeply shaped my understanding of how hypnosis and the mind can heal and change.
What You Can Expect
A warm, safe, non-judgemental therapy space–either in my peaceful therapy room in Horam, or via Zoom from the comfort of your own home.
An initial free, no-obligation consultation so we can get to know one another, clarify what you want to achieve, and see how best I can support you.
Bespoke treatments—some clients prefer shorter, specific sessions; others choose longer programmes over several months. We adapt to your pace and what works best for you.
Why Choose Me
Because I believe you already hold many of the answers: my role is to help you access them, strengthen your coping strategies, and support you in making changes that last.
Because my therapy is evidence-informed: Cognitive Hypnotherapy has been researched, showing strong outcomes for anxiety and depression and often faster improvement than many talking therapies alone.
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for things to shift, let’s talk. It could be the start of a new chapter—one where you feel more in control, more resilient, more yourself.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BSc. (Hons) in Psychology
I also studied with the Quest Institute at Regents University, London, and attained:
I am also trained in Sequent Repatterning, which was developed specifically to help people with Misophonia.
Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) NCFE Accredited Level 4
Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy (Dip CH) NCH Accredited
Certified NLP Practitioner (NLPP) BSc (Hons) Psychology
I have worked at The Child Death Helpline at Great Ormond Street Hospital supporting parents who have lost a child.
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 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.
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.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
Loss & Bereavement
Menopause
Therapies offered
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Fees
£85.00 - £3,000.00
Free initial online session
Additional information
£85 - £3000.00
Fees vary from a single session to a programme over a period of time according to what works for you and what will best help you achieve the result you desire.
When I work
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Weekend and evening appointments available on request.
Further information
Professional Association Membership
I am a registered member of the following bodies:
- National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
- Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy Practitioners Association (QCHPA)
- Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
NOTHING IS OUT OF REACH WITH COGNITIVE HYPNOTHERAPY…
Using a large number of interchangeable techniques drawing from Hypnotherapy, Positive Psychology and NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) allows me to treat each client as an individual and create a bespoke treatment plan based on the client’s model of the world.
As a practitioner of Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy, I believe that each client already has the tools they need to help themselves. My job is to work with them to develop those tools and their strengths with coping strategies in order that they can achieve the change they desire.
People enter into a state of trance every day of their lives without realising it. Have you ever driven a familiar journey and when you reach your destination have no recollection of the journey? This is an example of everyday trance and it is this state that I will utilise with you in your sessions with me.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
I offer an free initial consultation via zoom. This allows you to ask me any questions you many have and to give me a brief overview of how you would like your help. I can then tell you a little about me and how I work, this allow us to be sure that we are a good fit to work together. I will not take on a client if I don't genuinely feel I can help them.
Do I offer any guarantees?
I am unable to offer any guarantees other than that I will commit to work with you to the best of my ability to help you achieve your desired outcome.
What do I expect of you?
I expect you to come to me with an open mind and engage in the process to help you get the most out of our sessions. We will work together as a team to help you achieve your end goal.
At times I may set you work to do in between sessions to back up the work we have done together.
How do I book an appointment ?
Telephone or email me and I will arrange to book you in for a free initial online consultation. If we then decide to work together you can see me online or Face to Face.
Other information
I hold therapist insurance (available on request) and have enhanced DBS clearance.
