Julie Hirst

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About me

I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist & Public Health Specialist.

With over 25 years of experience in the NHS as a Public Health Specialist, I bring a deep understanding of health, wellbeing, and behavioural change to my work as a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist.

I hold a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis and specialise in helping individuals regain control of their lives in a calm, natural, and effective way. My approach is supportive, professional, and tailored to each person’s unique needs - empowering lasting, positive change.

How I Can Help
I have particular expertise in supporting clients with:

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Phobias
  • Insomnia
  • Loss and grief
  • Most clients begin to notice meaningful improvements within just 3–4 sessions.

My Approach

I focus on delivering high-quality, holistic care. Every session is personalised, combining evidence-based hypnotherapy techniques with a compassionate, client-centred approach.

You can expect:

A caring, confidential, and personalised service
Use of up-to-date, evidence-based hypnosis techniques
A safe space where you are heard, understood, and supported
Open, honest communication throughout your journey
For your peace of mind, I am fully insured through specialist providers.

Training, qualifications & experience

I trained with the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH) which only accepts registered health professionals to train and register with them.   

In addition to my 25 years in the NHS promoting health and wellbeing, I have over 10 years experience of hypnotherapy, including working with a charity that provides support to bereaved parents.

Qualifications

  • Graduate Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis
  • MSc in Health Promotion
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
  • Professional Memberships
  • Accredited Member – British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH)
  • Accredited Member – National Hypnotherapy Society

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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Hypnotherapy Society
National Hypnotherapy Society (Hypnotherapy Society)

The National Hypnotherapy Society is a Learned Society whose primary purpose is the advancement of the knowledge of hypnotherapy and the fostering of professional hypnotherapy expertise through training, accreditation and continued professional development of their members. The Society seeks to contribute to public wellbeing both through the use of hypnotherapy and by ensuring that hypnotherapists are safe, competent and ethical in practice.

Accredited register membership

National Hypnotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Hypnotherapy Society

Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with

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

Grief

Loss

Therapies offered

Fees

£75.00 - £90.00
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

I charge £90 for the first session and £75 for subsequent sessions.  Recordings are included in the cost.

Further information

Please get in touch if you would like more information and/or an informal chat on the phone (free of charge) to see if and how I can help you.

Julie Hirst Hypnotherapy Ltd, C/O J H Riley Associates Ltd, Diamond House, Diamond Court, Water Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1EW

Type of session

In person
Online