About me
I am an experienced mental health professional with a strong background in Mental Health Nursing, having worked across a variety of services, including adult mental health, child and adolescent care, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and eating disorders.
Building on this foundation, I went on to train as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. With a focus on neuroscience and neuroplasticity, I use Solution Focused Hypnotherapy to help clients make lasting changes in their lives. This model is grounded in the evidence that our brains can change and adapt, and I work with clients to harness this potential and create meaningful, long term improvements.
With experience working with clients of all ages I support individuals with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, phobias and life transitions with the goal of empowering them to make positive, lasting changes.
My approach is forward-looking, and solution focused, helping clients take control of their lives and move toward their preferred future in an empowering way.
In addition to Hypnotherapy, I offer Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Muss Rewind Therapy (a highly effective approach for treating trauma, PTSD, and phobias).
I have a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, and I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment offering a person-centred, tailored approach, ensuring that each client receives the care and attention they need to move forward.
I continue to engage in regular professional development and receive ongoing supervision to stay at the forefront of best practices.
Clients tell me they like working with me because I am caring, empathetic and approachable. I listen without judgement and then we work together to find a lasting solution to your problem based on what you need.
My approach is forward looking and solutions-oriented. I am passionate in helping people to regain control of their life and get to where they want to be, rather than delving into the past.
So, if you'd like to know more about how I can help you, please get in touch with any questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy
- Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma
- Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
- Certificate in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Certificate in Rewind Trauma Therapy for PTSD
- Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Level 1
- Safeguarding children
- Basic Life Support
- Applied Suicide and Intervention Skills
- Accredited member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH). As a member of this association I adhere to a strict code of conduct & ethics.
I also hold a current enhanced DBS certificate.
Member organisations
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.
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
Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Session cost £70
Concession rate available on request.
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Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and my current availability.
Further information
A small sample of some of the testimonials I have gathered over the years. I’m honoured to walk alongside my clients and grateful for the trust they place in me. These words reflect their strength and the work we’ve done together.
- "I just wanted to thank you for your help. You have helped improve my confidence enormously, I am in a much better place emotionally! Meeting you has literally been life changing.......Thank you!" - S
- "Hi Laura, you changed my life seems extreme to say but I handle my anxiety and negative thoughts so well now. Many thanks" - SL
- "Just a little message to say a huge thank you. I certainly would not be where I am without having you to get me back on track" - A
- "Laura has really helped me get my confidence back. It was so helpful to speak with her and I found her manner and approach really conducive to prompting self-reflection and personal growth.It was the boost I needed at that time" - EP
- "My life went a bit topsy turvy, I decided to end the relationship I was in. This was absolutely the right decision for me, but led to a whole lot of change. I’m so grateful for the support I got – I felt less alone and more empowered because of it. I can think about how I want to feel, how I might know that I am on track, signs to look for, etc. I’ve been able to start living it, rather than dreaming it" - GS
- “I just wanted to send my biggest thanks for all of your input over the past few months. The holiday to Disneyland was a complete success, I can’t remember feeling so relaxed and at ease going into a holiday EVER and I had the best time. I was able to handle the travelling, the crowded shuttle bus, the food and the endless amount of shows and parades without any pangs of anxiety – I can’t recall any time in my life without anxiety hovering very close by to some extent. Thank you once again, your help has really made me reevaluate what I thought was impossible to do and I cannot wait to create more memories – it feels like a door to all sorts of possibilities is now open” - DP
- "Laura was really good and inspired me- I could feel her belief in me. She has been very compassionate and understanding around my learning disabilities and helped me find confidence and clarity. I moved out of a toxic relationship pattern that broke my confidence and began to build myself all over again" - VH
- “I first saw Laura when it felt like I was falling off a cliff – too stressed to see clearly. With patience and support she enabled me to retrain my brain to focus more on the positive and keep the less positive in better perspective” - H
- “My experience has brought so many positive changes to my life. Without doubt I feel that I have a much happier and more relaxed approach to life and to its challenges. Even after just a few sessions I had learnt techniques that helped me to manage my own thinking. I would highly recommend Laura, she put me at ease straight away and is so knowledgeable and professional and I am so grateful to her for helping me” - CP
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"Just to say that this has helped create change not only in terms of positive outcomes, but in giving me a positive outlook too" - KG
- "Laura is absolutely fantastic. She is so kind and reassuring and has really been helping me with techniques to help manage my anxiety during a very stressful time" - GO
- "Laura is incredible, after our sessions I always feel more optimistic and capable, I look forward to our sessions she’s amazing at what she does" - KL
- "Thank you so much for all your help in the run up to my exams. It was incredibly helpful and I’m pleased to say I got a high 2:1! I am now able to think of the experience positively" - E
- “I have used Laura for the last six years, I came to her because I have always suffered from anxiety, and more specifically health anxiety. My doctor recommended Laura to me and it was the best thing I have ever done. It has changed my life, the way I form my relationships and my patterns of thinking. I was sceptical at first, thinking ‘how can going into trance help me? It’ll never work. . .’ But, here I am 6 years down the line. Managing my mental health in a far more sustainable way than I was. Laura is a source of stability to my mental health and although I manage my anxiety much better than I used to, I continue to go to Laura for mental health ‘top ups’. Continuing to train my brain to be positive and solution focused. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Laura, she has a calm, kind and gentle nature and has a way to word things to suit the way my brain processes and thinks, allowing me to understand why I may feel a certain way or how I can combat those overwhelming feelings” - SJ
- "It’s increased my confidence and made me believe in myself a lot more" - TO
- "Laura helped build positive mindset habits and look forward to a future. I have healed after a horrendous break up and my life has done a complete 360 since January. Finally I am happy" - DD
- "Laura was absolutely amazing! She was so warm and friendly and really helped me see things from a different perspective which made it much easier to apply for jobs which I would have ordinarily just thought I wasn’t good enough for" - AH
- "Laura is really great at making you feel better in the situations you find yourself in, has a lot of empathy and enjoyable to speak with. Good at motivating a positive attitude" - ML
- "Thank you for making me feel more like myself again" - L
- "Hi Laura , having an amazing time, flown to Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, Brisbane and now Fiji and guess what!!! Not ill once. Thank you" - T
- "The sessions really helped me ground myself and realise the things holding me back. With Laura’s help I was able to address this stuff in a supportive and gentle way, equipping me with the confidence to progress in my career" - IM
- "Laura has been very helpful, she has made me feel at ease and feel able to take control. Her way of gently questioning and framing a situation has really helped me, and I hope to use those same questions for myself" - BT
- "Laura responded to what I needed in the moment whilst being ‘stuck’ and that was really worth it. I am very grateful for the experience as it kickstarted a lot of self work for me" - AI
- "It has been transformative for me, very grateful for the sessions! It helped me emotionally troubleshoot, allowed me to have a better mindset" - MH
- "Laura is amazing she has a real passion for her work and has helped me more than she knows. She’s changed my whole perspective and given me a drive to chase my dreams. I always feel ready to conquer the world after a session. It helped me discover my purpose and career path" - PS
