About me
If you, your child or teenager needs help to move forward, to overcome challenges with anxiety, fear, confidence, body-image, pain or phobias, and be the person you know you can be, please get in touch. I can help.
I will work with you to achieve your goals, using gentle, caring and supportive techniques including talk therapy, accessible explanations to help you understand why you are feeling as you do and what we can do to help, and relaxing solution-focused hypnotherapy to recruit your subconscious mind onto your side.
Our work together will look forward in a completely practical, realistic and achievable way. We will clarify and articulate the meaningful changes you want to make, and find the ways to get you there. We will look forward, focusing on solutions, tools, techniques and strategies. You will NOT need to justify your feelings by dwelling on past experiences or re-live any painful history. Our starting point is where you are now, our goal is where do you want to get to.
I will help you understand and recognise all the resources you have at your disposal, and to understand how and why we can all fall victim to anxieties, fears, depression, anger and inabilities to cope. Our work will empower you to understand yourself and make the changes you want to make. Hypnosis will employ your subconscious mind to help you realise your goals.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified and experienced clinical psychotherapist and solution-focused hypnotherapist. I trained with CPHT, widely regarded as the Gold Standard in solution-focused hypnotherapy training, and also hold the National Council for Hypnotherapy accredited Diploma, the Diploma in Medical Hypnotherapy, and am an accredited NLP Practitioner.
I am currently studying for an MSc in Psychology. In addition I have many years of experience in business, as a manager in global management consultancies, and hold an MSc in Information Science and a BA in History.
I am also a mum and have experienced and supported others through serious mental and physical health challenges and so have first hand experience of the difficulties (and joys) of parenting, work and life.
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.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £90.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
We will start with an entirely free discussion where you can explain how you want to take control of your life and become the person you know you can be.
Then we will have a very in-depth initial consultation at a cost of £50 lasting one hour. We will explore what you need to achieve and I will give you a detailed understanding of how our minds can be either our worst enemy, or best friend, and how we will use that knowledge to help you regain control.
Our sessions together thereafter will also include hypnosis to cement all the intentions, goals and strategies will will discuss in each session. These sessions will last one hour and cost £90 each.
Solution-focused hypnotherapy is comparatively quick, usually requiring around 8-12 sessions.
A stop vaping/smoking/snus session lasts 3 hours and costs £250, we can break this into 2x1.5 hour sessions if that is more convenient for you.
If you are on a low income or in receipt of benefits I may be able to offer reduced price sessions.
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | |||||||
| Morning | |||||||
| Early afternoon | |||||||
| Late afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
I aim to be as flexible as I can be to suit both your and my schedule. Please contact me on +44 (0) 7515 877336 or via email and we will find a time.
Further information
Please contact me if you are struggling with anxiety, however it manifests. This may be include some of the following, however we are all unique so please do not hesitate to contact me and we will talk about how I can help you:
- poor sleep
- negative mindset
- fears including social anxiety, school anxiety
- nervousness at performing
- panic attacks
- depression
- irritable bowel syndrome or disease
- body image or weight management
- phobias
- unwanted habits or behaviours
- anger management
Our sessions can be in-person Totnes, TQ9, or from the comfort of your own home online via Zoom.
Testimonials From Clients:
C, Civil Servant: "Working with Jackie has been truly transformational! Before meeting her, I had convinced myself I was beyond help. However, Jackie helped me gain a deeper understanding of my brain and taught me practical skills to work with it rather than against it. The most powerful outcome has been this lasting boost in confidence, which continues to shape my life for the better. Beyond her expertise, Jackie is wonderfully kind, making you feel comfortable, supported and truly heard. I cannot thank or recommend her enough - she has helped me reclaim so much of my life"
C, Artist: "In my experience, Jackie is a joy to work with. I love the positivity at the core of her method. I was delighted to reap huge rewards starting from the very first session. Jackie is warm and welcoming and a true professional who completely tailored each session to find and meet my needs. I totally recommended her without a second thought." 🌻🌿🎈🎉🌹🥳😍✨
K, Journalist: "I had two sessions with Jackie, to help me overcome my fear of heights. Her explanations and thoughtful advice, before the hypnosis, were so very helpful in helping me to understand and ultimately begin to conquer my fear. Got to say the results were far better than I expected, and I’ve literally been resetting my brain and thought processes to not be afraid. Jackie’s sessions have given me the ability to continue to reprogramme my brain and I feel able to enjoy activities that I struggled with before. Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Jackie."
P, Actor/Artist: "Jackie guided me with great skill, confidence and kindness to shift my perspective. I can honestly say that from the very first session I began to feel better. The (panic) attacks decreased in both frequency and severity and over and above this I just began to feel a lot happier in myself; also more self confident than I had ever felt before. After roughly ten sessions the attacks had completely stopped and I had, with Jackie’s help, developed an ability to recognise when I was vulnerable and prevent myself from succumbing. A month or so on from my last session I am in an excellent place, improving all the time and see no reason for this to change.
J, Retired Pilot: Jackie was the exact kind of professional I needed when I seeking help with my sleeping issues. I was very reluctant to approach a hypnotherapist at the beginning because I have never been with one before. When we met, she came across as sometime who is very caring, friendly, gentle, reassuring and professional. My nervousness upon meeting her disappeared instantly. We had several sessions together and every time I felt that there was some positive charge at the end of the sessions. Jackie helped me with her hypnotherapy techniques to see through a problem that's causing me lots of unnecessary stress and anxiety. I enjoyed working with Jackie thoroughly. I would highly recommend Jackie to help you manage whatever problems you may have.
N, Executive Coach: "In just 1 session my LIFELONG fear of snakes was so minimsed that even on a holiday which involved a trip to the jungle i was fully relaxed and calm. Jackie's nature and energy is really special and her passion and skill clear to see. She also creates a space where you feel calm and happy, even if talking about a fear or phobia! Could not recommend her more highly"
C, Photographer: "Perfect therapist, which helped me a lot to solve my issues. Very nice and patient . Highly recommended if you need someone to help you !"
K, Therapist: "Jackie is brilliant at what she does and her sessions have made such a huge difference to me. I would strongly recommend her to anyone considering hypnotherapy. Jackie has a very calm and positive approach and she always explains her interventions clearly."
A, Surgeon: "I can’t recommend Jackie highly enough. She uses a solution focused approach which I found excellent. She explains the process and how it works so clearly and it is obvious that she knows her specialty very well."
C, Teacher: "Jackie is an exceptionally warm and compassionate person who helped me considerably. I found it particularly useful when Jackie explained the workings of the brain and how certain bodily reactions are triggered. I always left her sessions feeling much lighter and was able to face the situation I had gone to her about originally."
M, Consultant: "A hypnotherapy session with Jackie is like having a deep, restorative sleep. Your mind and body feel so much better for it. Jackie is professional yet completely personable and she always kept our sessions focussed yet I felt never rushed.
Her ability to really listen and empathise really helped me dig deeper into why I faced such a disrupted sleep. I really enjoyed the neuroscience behind how our brains work along with the helpful listening tools and recommendations of podcasts & apps that she shared with me that continued to further help me help myself. Her sessions always left me feeling better about myself and more in control, with my sleep being already improved enough that I’m not reliant on the many crutches I had come to rely on in the past."
N, Therapist: "I had a session with Jackie for sugar cravings and overeating recently. Within a couple of weeks of the session, I felt empowered to bin my sweet snacks and was no longer prepared to let them have that power over me. I don’t have those cravings anymore and now consciously choose to eat a healthy, limited amount without overeating like before. I feel great about it and back in control. Thank you Jackie!"
J, Marketing Executive: "Jackie has been so helpful and kind. She has helped me view life in a more positive way and overcome issues that had troubled me for so long. I would recommend Jackie to anyone."
C, Sports Professional: "I'm a professional sportsman who has been trying to improve certain aspects of my game in high pressure scenarios. I was on the fence about hypnotherapy at the start but eventually thought I'd give it a try. Since contacting her Jackie has been incredibly helpful. She took the time to understand my sport and the specific scenarios that I am faced with, and helped me figure out why I might be struggling. Alongside hypnotherapy she led some decoupling activities which I felt I benefitted hugely from, and I've been able to try on my own since.
She is really good at putting you at ease whilst asking the in depth questions that aid in the process. She also recorded an audio track for me which is extremely detailed around my process for my sport, which I am now able to listen to regularly. Alongside these benefits to my sport, some sessions were more general about decreasing overall stress and worries, and I also feel that I have seen huge benefits in my general stress and anxiety levels. I would highly recommend Jackie to anybody considering hypnotherapy!"
K, Accountant: "Jackie is an absolutely amazing hypnotherapist. She made me feel very comfortable at her sessions, she is a very warm, trustworthy person. I had 6 sessions with Jackie and they helped me massively. I thought there was no way out for me but she helped me to change that. I would higly recommend Jackie and if I ever should need, I will go back to see her"
L, Administrator: "Jackie has been brilliant - I was having trouble falling and staying asleep. Our weekly sessions taught me how my brain worked and I have no trouble falling asleep and staying that way!"
P, Manager: "I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Jackie. She provided a flexible approach and created a safe space which enabled me to focus on my objective and make substantial progress. Jackie is extremely professional and adapted her practice to make sure my needs were met, which made our sessions very impactful. I would highly recommend working with Jackie."
J, Business Owner: "Jackie has been a pleasure to work with and I can’t thank her enough. Her gentle approach to working with clients, helping them navigate life’s stresses and problems is life-changing. Using Hypnotherapy and therapeutic relaxation techniques, Jackie helped me see a way through a serious business problem that was causing me huge anxiety and stress. If you have a problem that needs addressing, don’t hesitate to give her a call. She’s amazing!"
S, Business Owner, Berlin "Brave and helpful hypnotherapy - Jackie helped me understand my stress and anxiety by explaining how stress is created in the brain. The sessions are well structured and give clear explanations about what we are learning and why we are learning it. Everything is explained in a clear and friendly way that helps you relax while also helping you engage with your challenges. Jackie creates a friendly, caring and effective hypnotherapy session that you can explore new perspectives and feel safe in - highly recommend!"
M, Student: "I have found that hypnotherapy with Jackie has shifted my perspective and significantly improved my life and happiness. My aim was to gain control over my anxiety and hopefully reduce the symptoms of it. Jackie’s purposeful but sympathetic nature meant that I felt extremely comfortable during the sessions to be honest and vulnerable whilst maintaining focus. The clear and insightful explanation and reminders of the science of the brain was a key element of hypnotherapy which I found to be immeasurably effective and beneficial. Jackie’s patience and training has equipped her to be an amazing hypnotherapist who I cannot recommend enough."