Katie Elizabeth Joan Guthrie

WHAT CAN I HELP YOU WITH?

WITH OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE, I am a fully qualified Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist running a practice in Corsham, specialising in anxiety, stress, fears and phobia's, confidence issues, sleep issues, low self esteem, depression, weight loss and health manag, teenager anxiety, and healrh management. Hypnotherapy is a great tool to help you reach your full potential and become the person you really want to be, free from anxiety and stressful issues. I thoroughly enjoy working with adults, teenagers and children from the age of 9. 

WHAT IS SOLUTION FOCUSSED HYPNOTHERAPY?

I practise in Solution Focussed Hypnotherapy and it is exactly as the name suggests, the therapy focusses on the solution rather than the problem. It allows you to see the 'wood through the trees', it is a very practical and positive therapy, which is scentific based.

WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?

Hypnosis works by allowing me (the therapist) access to the sub-conscious mind which stores large amounts of information and emotions that we do not always have conscious knowledge of. Although you do not have conscious knowledge of it, it still causes your conscious mind to think and react in a way that can cause you stress or unhappiness in your life.

Sometimes there are conflicts between our conscious and sub-conscious mind which results in us acting irrationally to certain situations or events. When we are in a trance our two minds come together and focus on the same thing. This allows us to change the responses that have caused you problems by enabling you to react in the way our conscious and rational mind is telling you. It can help get rid of unwanted habits that have restricted you from being happy in the past.

WHAT DOES HYPNOSIS FEEL LIKE?

Firstly, you have complete control when you are in a trance. It cannot make you think or do anything you don’t want to do. As with your conscious mind, you abide by your own moral codes and ethics and it is the same when you are in a trance/relaxed state. You will not be made to dance like a chicken or anything else embarrassing! (This type of hypnosis is used for entertainment purposes on stage only). You will feel very similar to when you are relaxing and having an afternoon nap for example, when you are drifting in and out of sleep, aware of what is going on around you but also away in your own thoughts.

Nothing to worry about
You cannot get stuck in hypnosis; the only thing that could happen is for you to fall asleep due to pure relaxation!

HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL YOU NEED?

It depends on the person, however, from experience, between 6 and 12. For fears and Phobia's it can be only 3. Some of my long term clients keep coming once a month as it just realigns them and makes them feel that they looking after their mental health, a bit like going to the gym for their physical health.

MY APPROACH. My sessions are fun, positive and effective. I have a proven track record of helping clients with extreme anxiety and stress, fears, health issues, sleep issues and breaking the negative cycle of unhealthy habits in relationships and life in general.

Do contact me and I will explain the process. I have a huge belief that when we retrain the brain and focus on the right things then life becomes an adventure, you feel free, in control, confidence and content.

TESTIMONIALS (I also have lots on google)

Recent Testimonial - February 2023

"I came to Katie's sessions overwhelmed by life, the situations I was dealing with and my emotional responses to them. I felt my head was about to explode and my body was so tense. Relaxation and self belief were words lost in my vocabulary.

My sessions with Katie have enabled me to turn this completely around. I've regained me; my inner calm and strength, the ability to value myself and have the confidence in myself to deal with life and what it brings. I know how to relax, feel strong and re-grounded and live surrounded by a positive energy. I know and believe "I can and I will".

Adult - General anxiety

'KATIE'S METHOD OF WORKING IS REALLY EASY TO BRING INTO EVERYDAY LIFE. Katie's clear, uncomplicated and focused approach helped me deal with a period in my life that was triggered with a lot of anxiety and self-doubt. Her generous and positive nature made it a really enjoyable process and I found her method of working really easy to bring into my everyday life - Thank you Katie for setting me up with the tools to feel happier, more enthusiastic and in control of my life and feelings. The short period of time I was with you has been a life changing experience...'

Testimonial

"Katie has honestly saved my life.

I had been suicidally depressed and had struggled with diabetes management for 10 years. After the free consultation, I felt I was perfectly comfortable to be in Katie's positive presence. She fully explained how hypnotherapy works, which filled me with the confidence to believe that this really could be the solution. And it was! I looked forward to going to the sessions as I knew I'd come out feeling so blissfully relaxed and beautifully positive.

Now, after completing the sessions, I am a changed person. A happy mind and a happy body! I would honestly recommend anyone wanting to overcome any hurdle in their life to go to Katie!

I cannot put into words how grateful I am to meet you, Katie; from the bottom of my heart, thank you."

TESTIMONIAL - 10 year old boy

My ten year old son suffered from extreme anxiety, to the point where he was too afraid to go to school on most days. Traditional therapies such as counselling and psychotherapy had failed to help. Since undergoing therapy with Katie we have seen a complete turn around in his behaviour. He now goes to school every morning without experiencing any anxiety at all. He is now equipped to deal with any anxieties that arise on his own. He is a much happier child than he has ever been. We are delighted with his progress and wish that we had found Katie years ago. We now no longer worry that he won’t be able to cope with the stresses of life as he progresses into adulthood.’

TESTIMONIAL

“I went to Katie because I am set to give a best man speech and was petrified at the thought! I had suffered from social anxiety most of my adult life and just didn’t think I could go through with it, without help.

I had tried hypnotherapy several years ago for social anxiety but without success. What sets Katie aside from other hypnotherapists is that she firstly listens to what it is you want to achieve and then begins to help you get there, rather than automatically retracing and blaming childhood experiences.

After my sessions with Katie I came out feeling so positive. I felt and acted like I was so much more in control. I am now feeling more relaxed when I’m with people, so am able to think with more clarity and conversations in general seem to come more naturally. I certainly feel the up and coming best man speech isn’t the insurmountable task I once thought it to be!” Steve

The initial consultation is £30 and each session after that is £65

I focus on helping you retrain the brain so you feel more in control, relaxed and able to enjoy life. 

I also specialise in auto immune diseases along with the list above.