Laura Adlam

Hi, I'm Laura

I'm an experienced Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Mental Health Professional with a background in Mental Health Nursing.

If you're struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma, a phobia, or simply feel like you've lost confidence or become stuck, you're not alone. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, but with the right support, change is possible.
My aim is to help you feel calmer, more in control and better able to cope with life's challenges, so you can move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

I work with adults and young people, supporting people experiencing:

• Constant worry, stress or anxiety
• Low mood or feeling stuck
• Trauma and PTSD
• Phobias
• Low confidence or self-esteem
• Life changes and transitions

Every session is tailored to you and what you would like to achieve.

How I can help with anxiety
Many of the people I work with experience anxiety, often alongside other challenges such as stress, low confidence, trauma or phobias.

Anxiety can affect every part of your life. You may find yourself constantly overthinking, imagining the worst, or feeling on edge even when there's no obvious reason why.

Perhaps you struggle to switch off, avoid situations that once felt manageable, find it difficult to sleep, or feel exhausted by the constant cycle of worry.

Living with anxiety can be exhausting, but it doesn't have to stay this way.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps you focus on where you want to be rather than what's keeping you stuck. Together, we'll work towards reducing the impact anxiety has on your life, helping you feel calmer, think more clearly and regain confidence in yourself. The aim isn't simply to manage anxiety, but to help you build the life you want to live.

Is hypnotherapy right for you?
This may be the first time you've considered hypnotherapy. You may feel like you've tried everything else and are wondering whether this could help.

I'd be happy to talk through your situation, answer any questions you have and explain how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy works, so you can decide whether it feels right for you.

Clients often tell me they value my calm, caring and approachable nature. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and supported. Together, we'll focus on your strengths, build on what's already working and help you make positive, lasting changes.

My background and approach
My background in Mental Health Nursing has given me experience working across a wide range of services, including adult mental health, child and adolescent mental health, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and eating disorder services. This has given me a deep understanding of the challenges people can face and the importance of providing compassionate, personalised support.

Building on this experience, I trained as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. My approach focuses on how the brain works and how it can change. Rather than focusing on what has gone wrong, we work together towards the changes you would like to make and a more positive future.

Alongside Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, I also offer Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and the Rewind Technique, an evidence-informed approach that can be highly effective in helping people recover from trauma and PTSD. 

Taking the next step
Whether you’re ready to make a positive change or simply curious about how hypnotherapy could help, please feel free to get in touch.

You’re welcome to ask any questions or arrange a free initial consultation call (up to 30 minutes), where we can talk through what you’re looking for and whether working together feels right for you.

Although I help clients with a wide range of issues, I specialise in anxiety-related problems, addictions, trauma, and fears or phobias.

My goal is to help you overcome whatever’s been holding you back, so you can get on with life feeling calmer, more confident, and in control.

Every session is tailored to you - drawing on evidence-based hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques to achieve lasting results.

If you’re ready to make a change, get in touch for a free initial chat to see how I can help.

Session cost £70

Concession rate available on request.

Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and my current availability.

A small selection of testimonials from clients I have worked with:

Anxiety, stress & overwhelm

“Anxiety was controlling my life and I had tried other therapies without success. I genuinely believed I couldn’t be helped and had learned to accept that anxiety would always be a big part of me. After starting sessions with Laura, things began to change within a few months. I can now rationalise negative thoughts rather than feel overwhelmed by them. I feel happier, more confident, and more like myself than I have in years.” – CB

“I just wanted to thank you for your help. You have helped improve my confidence enormously and I am in a much better place emotionally. Meeting you has literally been life changing.” – S

“I handle my anxiety and negative thoughts so much better now.” – SL

“I was in a very low place and felt like I was falling off a cliff. With patience and support, Laura helped me retrain my brain to focus more on the positive and keep things in perspective.” – H

Confidence & self-esteem

“It’s increased my confidence and helped me believe in myself again.” – TO

“Laura helped me rebuild my confidence after a toxic relationship and move forward with clarity and self-belief.” – VH

“Laura helped me see things from a different perspective which gave me the confidence to apply for jobs I previously wouldn’t have felt good enough for.” – AH

Life events, performance & practical change

“Even after just a few sessions I noticed positive changes and learnt techniques to manage my thinking. I feel much calmer and more able to cope.” – CP

“My anxiety during travel completely changed — I was able to go on holiday and feel calm and relaxed throughout.” – DP

“The sessions really helped me during a very stressful time with exams and I achieved a high 2:1.” – E

Longer-term impact

“I have used Laura for several years. It has changed the way I manage my anxiety and I continue to return for ‘top up’ sessions to maintain a healthy mindset.” – SJ