About me
I am a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, with a particular interest and specialism in supporting women experiencing Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), hormonal transitions, and the emotional patterns that can intensify during different stages of a woman’s life.
My work with PMDD focuses on the emotional and psychological experience surrounding the condition. Many of the women I support experience significant changes in mood during the premenstrual phase, including heightened anxiety, irritability, anger, overwhelm, low mood, loss of confidence, emotional sensitivity and feelings of being unable to cope. These symptoms can have a considerable impact on relationships, family life, work and a woman’s sense of self.
Through hypnotherapy and RTT, I help clients explore underlying emotional patterns and past experiences that may contribute to how they respond to stress and emotional triggers. Common themes within my work include people-pleasing, perfectionism, suppressed anger, difficulties setting boundaries, low self-worth, shame, guilt, body-image difficulties, and feeling responsible for the needs and emotions of others.
My approach combines hypnotherapy with elements of inner-child work, guided imagery, breathwork, somatic awareness, emotional processing and nervous-system regulation. I place particular emphasis on helping clients develop greater self-compassion, recognise their needs, communicate healthier boundaries and feel more emotionally secure and in control.
Where appropriate, clients also receive a personalised therapeutic recording to reinforce the work completed during their session and support continued change between sessions.
Alongside my one-to-one practice, I have developed a strong professional interest in raising awareness of PMDD and creating supportive spaces where women can feel understood rather than judged for the emotional and behavioural changes they experience. I have facilitated PMDD support groups, providing opportunities for women to share experiences, learn practical emotional-regulation strategies and understand the relationship between hormonal sensitivity, stress and emotional wellbeing.
My wider hypnotherapy practice includes anxiety, depression, confidence and self-esteem, trauma and childhood experiences, body image and emotional eating, relationship difficulties, grief, insomnia, phobias, public-speaking anxiety, burnout and emotional overwhelm. This broader experience is particularly valuable in PMDD work because many clients present with overlapping emotional difficulties that become more pronounced during the premenstrual phase.
I work in a compassionate, non-judgemental and individualised way, recognising that PMDD is a complex condition and that hypnotherapy should complement, rather than replace, appropriate medical assessment and treatment. My aim is to help women understand their emotional patterns, develop practical tools for regulating their responses and build a more compassionate and empowered relationship with themselves throughout their cycle.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) therapist with 8 years of experience, having trained with Marisa Peer. I was subsequently invited to support the training of other RTT therapists for 2 years.
I have extensive experience supporting clients with anxiety, trauma, confidence, emotional regulation, phobias, body image and women’s wellbeing, with a particular specialism in PMDD.
Alongside my private practice, I am an FHT Local Support Group Coordinator, supporting professional development and connection within the complementary therapy community. I also have an extensive professional background in SEND education, safeguarding and supporting emotional wellbeing.
Member organisations
Federation of Holistic Therapists
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
PMDD/PMS
Therapies offered
Fees
£295.00 - £500.00
Additional information
- Initial consultation is free.
- Individual hypnotherapy/RTT session (up to 2 hours): £295
- Two-session therapeutic programme: £495
Fees include a personalised therapeutic recording and follow-up support where appropriate.
Sessions are available in person from my private practice in Poole, Dorset, or online via Zoom.
