Julie Stroud

Specialising in anxiety, stress, overthinking, confidence and behaviour change, with additional specialist training in sexual wellbeing.

Whatever has brought you here, you're probably hoping something in your life could feel different.

Perhaps you're tired of overthinking, feeling anxious or overwhelmed. Maybe your confidence isn't where you'd like it to be, or you've found yourself stuck in a habit or pattern of behaviour that you know isn't helping you, but you're struggling to change.

My aim is to help you understand what's keeping you stuck and support you in making meaningful, lasting changes so you can feel calmer, more confident and more able to enjoy your life.

As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Personal Performance Coach and Mindfulness teacher, I work with the thoughts, beliefs, fears and learned patterns that can influence how we think, feel and behave.

I use a combination of clinical hypnotherapy, coaching and mindfulness, alongside techniques from NLP, cognitive behavioural and solution focused approaches and EFT. Everyone is different, so our work together is tailored to you, what you're experiencing and what you'd like to achieve.

While Hypnotherapy can be useful for a wide range of psychological issues, the areas I commonly support include:

Anxiety and panic
Stress and overwhelm
Overthinking
Confidence and self-esteem
Relaxation
Performance anxiety
Sexual Wellbeing

Habits & Behaviour Change

Smoking cessation
Alcohol and other unwanted habits
Addictive or compulsive patterns of behaviour
Making healthier lifestyle changes
Weight management
Health & Performance

Pain management alongside appropriate medical care

Sports and performance anxiety
Confidence and mindset

A bit more about me and how I work

Before becoming a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I spent over 25 years in the Royal Navy as a Physical Training Instructor, including 12 years working within Defence Primary Healthcare rehabilitation as an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor.

Throughout my career I've supported people through physical, emotional and psychological challenges. One of the things I've learned is that lasting change rarely comes from simply telling ourselves to try harder or relying on willpower.

Often there is a reason we think, feel or behave the way we do. A response may have developed through experience, repetition or because at some point it served a purpose. Understanding those patterns and learning different ways of responding can make change feel much more achievable.

That's why my approach brings together hypnotherapy, coaching and mindfulness. As well as working at a deeper level, I like my clients to leave with practical tools and a greater understanding of themselves that they can continue to use outside our sessions.

Sexual Wellbeing / Psychosexual Issues

I also have additional specialist training in psychosexual hypnotherapy and offer confidential online support to men and women experiencing sexual difficulties where psychological or emotional factors may be involved.

Sexual difficulties can often become caught up with anxiety, pressure, confidence, past experiences and overthinking. The more we monitor whether something is going to happen, worry about what our partner is thinking or put pressure on ourselves to perform, the harder it can become to relax and respond naturally.

I can support concerns including erectile difficulties, premature or delayed ejaculation, performance anxiety, low libido, sexual confidence, vaginismus, painful sex, difficulties reaching orgasm and menopause-related changes to intimacy.

I understand these can be incredibly personal subjects to discuss. Sessions provide a confidential, professional and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what's happening and what you'd like to change.

Sexual wellbeing sessions are online and entirely non-contact.

What you can expect

I don't believe people need fixing. We all experience challenges at different points in our lives, and sometimes we need the right support, a different perspective or new ways of responding to help us move forward.

We'll look at where you are now, where you'd like to be and what may be getting in the way, while building on the strengths and resources you already have. I believe we need to treat the root cause of the issue and not just the symptoms. 

Sessions are available online throughout the UK and in person at Plympton Therapy Rooms, Plymouth.

I offer a free, no-obligation 30 minute consultation, giving us the chance to talk about what's been happening, what you'd like to achieve, how I may be able to help and whether I'm the right person to support you. 

If this feels like the right time for you, I'd love to hear from you.

• Individual sessions are available online (75 mins) or in person (60 mins)  - £70 session
• 3 sessions package - £195 (Save £15)
• 4 sessions package - £260 (Save £20)
• 6 sessions package- £380 (Save £40)
• Free initial 30 min telephone consultation
• You can pay as you go along or pay as a package. 

While some people notice shifts early, meaningful and lasting change often takes place over a number of sessions. It really does depend and everyone is different. I generally recommend a minimum of 3-4 sessions to allow the work to build and create real, lasting results. 

All sessions are confidential and tailored to your individual needs. If you are unsure whether this approach is right for you, you are welcome to arrange a free initial consultation.