About me
Hello, I’m Ian Franklin, a fully accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner based in Wivenhoe, Colchester. I’ve always believed that each person’s journey is unique, which is why I tailor every session to address your specific challenges and goals.
My passion for hypnotherapy stems not only from professional training but also from personal experience. In 2015, during an operation on my upper back, complications arose that left me in the hospital for weeks, unable to eat, drink, or even swallow. It was during this challenging time that I turned to the very techniques I now use in my practice. Those early experiences helped me overcome the anxiety and trauma I faced and inspired me to help others achieve similar transformations.
Since then, I have dedicated myself to continuously refining my skills and expanding my knowledge to offer modern, caring, and effective therapy. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, unwanted habits, smoking cessation, or other issues, I’m here to support you on your journey towards a healthier, happier life.
I offer both in-person sessions at my welcoming studio in Wivenhoe. Choosing to visit a professional business premises for therapy ensures a more discreet, private, safe, secure and respectful experience for you the client. I also offer online appointments worldwide, ensuring you can access quality hypnotherapy wherever you are. I look forward to working with you and helping you create the positive change you deserve.
Training, qualifications & experience
Ian Franklin is a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner. He is a registered member of several respected professional bodies, including the International Hypnotherapy Association, the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council, and the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council Accredited Practitioner scheme. Fully insured and continually updating his skills through further training, Ian is committed to maintaining the highest professional standards.
The CNHC is the UK’s recognised regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners. The Department of Health mandates that you consult a CNHC‐registered professional in any registered discipline to ensure the highest standards of care.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
Hypnotherapists may become members of the General Hypnotherapy Register if they satisfy certain criteria with regard to both training and ongoing requirements as determined from time to time by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC). Members are either registered at Practitioner status (which confirms that the GHR acknowledges their qualification to practice), or Affiliate status. Although Affiliate level registrants will have completed a sufficient number of training hours to equip them to commence seeing clients on a limited basis, the GHR does not acknowledge them to have yet been trained to full practitioner level. All GHR Registered Practitioners are required to accept the published Code of Ethics and Complaints & Disciplinary Procedure.
The International Hypnotherapy Association is one of the leading organisations supporting hypnotherapists in practice. Established in 1997 and representing several hundred therapists, you can be sure to find the properly qualified, ethical and experienced practitioner to meet your needs, wherever you are in the world.
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 - £120.00
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
First session 80-90 minutes. £120
Further session/s as required 50-60 minutes. £70
Smoking or Vaping Cessation. £195
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Thank You for choosing to visit a professional business premises for therapy. I will work with you to find a day & time that works for us both.
Further information
Why choose my hypnotherapy? I built my practice on genuine care, proven techniques, and a tailored approach to each person’s unique challenges. My personal journey through adversity informs my empathetic, results-focused therapy, ensuring that you’re not just another appointment but a valued partner on your path to change. I also offer a free, no-obligation discovery call, making it easy for you to take the first step towards real, lasting improvement.
What Clients Say About Me
Names have been withheld to respect confidentiality.
5-star Google Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Thanks to Ian I am my self again couldn’t have done it without him he helped me get over my deepest fear. He made me feel very relaxed and at ease while also teaching me strong and helpful techniques to combat what I’ve been going through for years.
Thank you Ian would highly recommend you to anyone that needs help.
I’m a completely different and stronger person after seeing you and will most definitely be using you again for any more of my struggles or needs.
Very professional and a real good listener."
"I had the incredible fortune of working with Ian,A highly skilled hypnotherapist. Thanks to his expertise, I've been smoke-free for over 4 months now.The positive changes in my health, mental well-being, and financial stress relief are truly amazing. Ian's guidance and support have been outstanding, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommended."
"Went to see Ian after seeing some of his reviews on google , I was a nervous wreck having panic attack and feeling anxious most of the time , after one session with Ian I started to fight back and believe I could get well again , after session two I knew I will be 100% well , can’t wait for session three…"
"I had 4 sessions with Ian to work on a phobia. Ian is extremely patient, compassionate and did not make me feel embarrassed about my phobia. I have made positive life changes which both myself and others have noticed and I continue to make these changes by using techniques that Ian has taught me. I am so glad that I had the courage to contact Ian and I recommend him wholeheartedly"
"Excellent service and great person. Very helpful and extremely friendly, making a very relaxed environment. I can't recommend highly enough"
"Had three sessions so far and I'm already feeling the difference, one of the best things I've done this year. Highly recommended."
"Yes all good thanks – you can add me to your list of ‘winners’!! I have had zero desire to have a cigarette or nicotine chewing gum since I left you on Friday"
"After 30+ years of chronic nail biting, I'd had enough of the discomfort and embarrassment that came with it so I finally asked for some help.
All I wanted was clean, unbitten nails that I could strengthen over time and occasionally paint.
Ian has been brilliant and I have already managed to stop biting 8 out of 10 nails so far! He has been so understanding, positive, and encouraging throughout, offering contact between appointments if I need a boost. I have felt more than comfortable at each appointment, especially as there is a curtain between us, so there are no feelings of being watched whilst relaxing. I have already recommended Ian to friends and family for various phobias, addictions etc.
I am so happy to have finally found a therapy/therapist that works for me. Thanks Ian!"
"Comfortable environment allowing you to open up and confront issues. Very trusting and reliable service thank you"
"If you are thinking of trying hypnotherapy, Ian Franklin is the one. Lovely calm atmosphere, good listener and really cares about helping you. Made me feel at ease on the first session. Noticeable difference for me after three sessions. Not the cheapest but worth every penny"
"Ian has a very caring and calm manner and his studio feels like a very secure and safe place.
He explains everything very clearly and listens to you with interest. He has helped me a great deal with my anxiety and to deal with my personal difficulties.I always look forward to his sessions and always feel more positive and able to cope with life’s problems afterwards"
"My partner & I went to see Ian August 2024. We had seperate appointments - the time flew by. There was plenty to do/eat/see locally whilst we waited for the other. On entering the room there was an immediate calm aura & Ian was very welcoming. He discussed and explained everything & provided a bit of education too. The room is private & comfortable & I welcomed the idea of a curtain being drawn infront of me so I wasn't self conscious during the hypnosis. Our issue was to quit smoking and we have! It's been two months & we are NON SMOKERS. Of course there are occasions when the urge dominates our thoughts but only fleeting because we've utilized some of Ian's techniques moreover we have put the money away that we were previously burning & planning a holiday in the far east early next year"
"I went for a session with Ian to help with my confidence, I had lost my job during lockdown and was becoming increasingly worries and stressed., Thanks to Ian I feel a lot more confident and happy I have changed my career and have a great new job, give Ian a try you, owe it to yourself."
"I had some hypnotherapy sessions with Ian to help me cope with dental procedures. The sessions were so relaxing and I like the safe space that Ian has created, the curtain for privacy helped to reassure and relax and I always left the session feeling very much at peace. Ian taught me techniques to practice outside of the session and they truly helped with two recent visits to the dentist and I know that I can fall back to these techniques to help with situations that are stressful."
“My sleep has improved dramatically & so has my life, its thanks to you.”
"I wanted to let you know It’s now been over a month & I still don’t smoke!
My wife is so proud of me & I’m getting to really enjoy life in so many different ways. You made it happen Ian! I can’t thank you enough"
"After my first amazing session with Ian I could feel my stress levels reducing. My follow up sessions further reduced these and I saw a marked improvement in my anxiety and general well being. Thanks Ian so much for enabling me to start to relax and mend."
"Thank you, Ian for the lovely therapy you were able to offer me. It gave me much to think about and I left feeling far more positive than when I arrived . So looking forward to our next meet."
