About me
Hi, I’m Jo, founder of Illuminated Minds Clinic.
A place for growth, freedom & creating positive change. I believe everyone deserves a happy, fulfilling life.
I'm a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Integrative Psychotherapist, and Counsellor, and deeply passionate about my work.
I have a wealth of experience helping people with various mental health challenges, such as Anxiety, Depression, and OCD, and also support people in overcoming fears, phobias, addictions, stress, and overwhelm to increase their confidence, well-being and quality of life.
I provide Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, which is a modern talking therapy using the latest neuroscience and hypnosis. The wonderful thing about my approach is that we don't dwell on the past. Instead, we focus on the future and where you want to be.
As a BACP individual member, L5 therapist, and hypnotherapist, I bring neuroscience into a warm, compassionate therapeutic space. By blending talk therapy with brain science, I support you in soothing your nervous system, gently unwinding stress, and reconnecting with yourself with kindness.
My approach is deeply compassionate and integrative, bringing together person-centred counselling, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, CBT tools, and clinical hypnotherapy as part of a safe and Trauma Informed practice.
My practice is also neurodivergent-affirming that respects your unique strengths, honours your processing style, and moves completely at your pace.
With gentle curiosity and deep compassion, we will explore what you are experiencing at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you, ensuring you feel truly listened to, valued, and held every step of the way.
My counselling background forms the warm, person-centred heart of my practice, ensuring you are always met with unconditional kindness and acceptance.
My specialist hypnotherapy training adds solution-focused tools, gentle CBT techniques, and soothing clinical hypnosis.
Together, these modalities help us make sense of what you are going through, gently understand old patterns, and work practically toward the meaningful changes you want to make.
Sessions can be face-to-face at my cosy clinic in Hyde, Cheshire, or online globally via Zoom. Don't hesitate to get in touch for more information and to start your journey back to the real you.
What my clients have said:
"I Could not recommend Jo more! I've had hypnotherapy in the past and felt it wasn't explained or worked for me properly so hearing about Jo through a friend I was apprehensive but felt defeated with my anxiety and OCD and thought there was no coming back.
My experience has been absolutely incredible! I feel listened to and really feel Jo wants me to have an easier way of thinking she really cares about making an impact on my life. Since I started hypnotherapy I can not explain the positive turn around it has on me, I feel brand new! I am able to do things so simple that I never thought possible and all my friends and family have seen such a positive change in my behaviour not just in my actions but my way of thinking and understanding of myself which is incredible as nobody expected there to be a turn around especially one as Jo has been able to help me reach.
I can not recommend Jo enough and cannot and will not stop telling everybody I know. She is such a calm kind open spirit with no judgement. Hypnotherapy should be for everybody not just people who feel there's an issue that needs fixing. Thank you Jo you've quite literally turned my life around!"
"I went into this not expecting much as I had been suffering with my medical problems for soooooo long and I had no hope of this helping me with them. But I couldn’t have been more wrong. I went into my first session crying and had my last session crying but for different reasons. My first session was tears of desperation and despair and my last session was tears of happiness for all that had changed.
I can’t believe that I got my life back!
I got myself back! I genuinely never thought that would happen, I was so far into the rabbit hole and I couldn't pull myself out of it. But Jo was amazing. She's changed my outlook. I don't suffer like I did before.
I can do things I haven't done for months. I can go out on my own. I feel confident. I feel happy. I feel like me! I cannot recommend Jo enough to anyone and everyone as it can and will change your life if you let it. Jo is so amazing and positive and happy and she will absolutely bring out the best in you!
She is awesome and I can't thank her enough!"
Training, qualifications & experience
FdA Degree (with Distinction) in Counselling & Psychotherapy - awarded by Sheffield Hallam University
I’m extremely passionate about Mental Health, so achieving the highest professional hypnotherapy qualification was essential to me. I trained with Clifton Practice (CPHT), considered to be the most prestigious Hypnotherapy Training School in the UK, where I gained my professional qualifications:
HPD (Level 4) Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma - This is considered the Gold Standard professional Hypnotherapy Qualification accredited by the NCFE, awarded by the National Council for Hypnotherapy
DSFH - Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy - awarded by the Clifton Practice
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Integrative Psychotherapist, and Counsellor, my practice is registered with the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) accredited body, ensuring high standards of safety, ethics, and care.
Alongside my private practice, my clinical background includes dedicated work for a charity that operates in partnership with NHS Neighbourhood Mental Health Services.
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.
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.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
I offer a discount for a block of six sessions, priced at £375.
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Further information
With curiosity, we will safely explore racing thoughts, soften your inner critic, and soothe your nervous system. Working together to help you heal from self-doubt, release stress, and meet yourself with deep understanding and clarity.
