About me
Hi, I'm Neesa, a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist in Clifton, Bristol, and online across the UK.
Anxiety, stress, phobias, low mood, cravings - the habit you keep meaning to quit: they're usually your brain running an old pattern it thinks is helping. Patterns can change, and that's what I can help with.
What I work with:
- General anxiety
- Stress
- Panic attacks
- Health anxiety
- Overwhelm
- Burnout
- Low mood
- Phobias: fear of flying, needle phobia, emetophobia (fear of being sick), driving, dentist and more
- Addictions and habits: alcohol, sugar, food and comfort eating
- Obsessions and compulsions, and overthinking
- Insomnia and sleep problems
- Confidence and low self-esteem
- IBS and stress-related gut symptoms
- Pain management
- Exam stress
If what you're experiencing isn't on this list, get in touch anyway. There's a good chance I can help, and if I can't, I'll point you towards someone who can.
How it works:
We don't spend months going over the past. We focus on what's keeping you stuck now, what you'd like instead, and the small, realistic changes that get you there. Sessions combine talking therapy, a bit of simple brain science, and hypnosis, which is simply a deeply relaxed, focused state. You're aware of everything and in control the whole time.
Many of the people I work with are neurodivergent, so sessions are always adapted to how your brain works, not the other way round.
Next step: book a free online consultation. It's a relaxed chat to see whether this feels right for you, with no pressure and no commitment.
Training, qualifications & experience
I didn't become a hypnotherapist because I'd always planned to. I became one because I know what it feels like when your own brain won't give you a moment's peace.
Having experienced anxiety and OCD myself, I understand how relentless it can be when your mind constantly second-guesses, over-analyses or convinces you that everything is a threat. Like many people, I tried different approaches before discovering Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, and it completely changed how I understood myself and, in turn, how I experienced life.
That experience shapes the way I work today. Not because I think my story is the same as yours (everyone's different), but because I know how powerful it is when someone helps you make sense of what's happening without judgement.
Expect plenty of curiosity, the occasional laugh, and very little sitting in silence waiting for you to say the right thing. Therapy doesn't have to feel heavy all the time.
Training & Qualifications
I trained with The Clifton Practice, where I gained my Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH).
I'm also:
- Registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
- A registered member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH)
- Fully insured
- Enhanced DBS checked
Experience
I've been running my practice, Inner Embers, since 2024, seeing clients in person in Clifton and online across the UK. In that time I've worked with everything from anxiety, panic and phobias to sleep problems, habits and confidence, and many of my clients are neurodivergent.
Alongside my private practice, I work as a Learning & Development Consultant for The Clifton Practice, where I write and design course material and coordinate course structure for trainee hypnotherapists.
Before retraining as a therapist, I spent over eight years as a Learning & Development specialist for one of the UK's largest energy companies. Looking back, it makes perfect sense. I've always loved taking complicated subjects and making them easier to understand.
It turns out I still do exactly that today, only now it's brains instead of business.
Member organisations
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including hypnotherapy. In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers. A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
The Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) was set up to provide information about a modern form of Hypnotherapy and its associated benefits to members of the public. The main aim of the AfSFH is to spread awareness of the benefits of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. Its secondary aim is to support Hypnotherapists in their businesses by encouraging good practice and self-care.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
If what you're dealing with isn't listed here, get in touch anyway, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can often help with more than a checklist suggests, and we can talk it through properly at your free consultation.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 per session
Free initial online session
Additional information
Fees & Availability
Free Initial Consultation (up to 60 minutes, online)
Choosing a therapist is a big decision, so your first chat is free, with no obligation to book anything afterwards. We'll talk about what's been going on, I'll answer any questions, and we'll see whether Solution Focused Hypnotherapy feels like the right fit for you.
- Therapy Sessions (50–60 minutes): £75
- Block of 6 sessions: £430 (saving £20)
Every session is tailored to you, combining practical talking therapy with hypnosis to help you understand what your brain is doing and make real changes. How many sessions you'll need depends on what you're working on, and we'll talk about this in your consultation. Many people come for around 8 –12 sessions.
Where and when
Sessions are available in person at The Clifton Practice in Bristol, or online anywhere in the UK. Initial consultations are always online, and afterwards you can choose whichever suits you. My practice is open Monday - Friday, with some evening availability on Tuesday's and Thursday's (subject to current availability).
Practical information
Payment is made in advance by bank transfer or a secure Stripe payment link. Longer sessions can be arranged where clinically appropriate.
When I work
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Further information
My Way of Working
No two brains are the same, so no two therapy sessions should be either.
Some people arrive with a clear goal, sleeping through the night again, feeling less on edge, finally quieting a loop of intrusive thoughts. Others simply know they're exhausted from feeling the way they do, without a tidy label for it yet. Wherever you're starting from, we'll work together to understand where you'd like to be and begin building towards it, one step at a time.
You won't be put on the spot or expected to have all the answers. Instead, I'll ask thoughtful questions, help you notice what's already working, even if it doesn't feel like much, and explain what's happening in your brain in a way that actually makes sense.
We'll often explore what's gone well since we last met, gently reframe recent experiences, and uncover strengths that your brain may have overlooked. It's amazing how often we dismiss our own progress simply because our brain is so busy scanning for what still needs fixing.
The goal's simple: you leave each session a little lighter than you walked in, with something useful to actually take with you, not just something to think about.
