About me
Are you curious about hypnotherapy and how it may be able to help you with a number of challenges, limiting beliefs or behaviours? You'll be pleased to learn it's a completely natural, evidence-based approach using focused relaxation to access your subconscious, empowering positive life changes. It's not about losing control, but gaining insight to manage anxiety, stress, sleep problems, boost confidence, and address issues like IBS, chronic pain or phobias.
My name is Patsy, and as a highly experienced and accredited hypnotherapist, I offer in-person sessions from private therapy rooms based in Stockbridge and Romsey, Hampshire and online via Zoom. If you have questions about how hypnotherapy can help, please feel free to email me: unfoldingminds@outlook.com
Areas of specialism:
Pain - Chronic and persistent
Imagine a life where pain doesn't dictate your every move. Where you wake up feeling more in control, and able to engage more fully with the activities you love. If you're living with chronic or persistent pain, you know how debilitating it can be, impacting not just your physical well-being, but your emotional health, relationships, possibly your career and overall quality of life.
While traditional medical approaches are essential, many individuals find themselves still struggling with the ongoing burden of pain. This is where hypnotherapy offers a powerful yet gentle complementary path to reclaiming your comfort and confidence.
My approach is rooted in understanding that pain is a complex experience, influenced by both physical sensations and your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. Through gentle yet profound hypnotic techniques, we can work together to:
- Shift your perception of pain: By reframing how your brain processes pain signals, we can reduce their intensity and impact.
- Boost your body's natural healing abilities: Hypnosis can encourage relaxation and activate your innate capacity for self-regulation and healing.
- Reduce associated stress and anxiety: The chronic nature of pain often leads to heightened stress, which can, in turn, worsen pain. Hypnotherapy provides tools for deep relaxation and emotional calm.
- Enhance your coping strategies: Learn powerful self-hypnosis techniques to use anytime, anywhere, empowering you to manage discomfort independently.
- Improve sleep and energy levels: When pain disrupts sleep, hypnotherapy can help re-establish healthy sleep patterns, leading to greater vitality.
IBS using Gut-directed hypnotherapy
If you suffer from IBS, gut-directed hypnotherapy offers proven relief by targeting the gut-brain axis. This specialised approach guides you into a relaxed state, where positive suggestions normalise gut function, reduce visceral hypersensitivity, and regulate bowel movements. By calming an overactive gut and decreasing associated anxiety, it significantly lessens abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort. This re-establishes a healthy mind-gut connection, providing long-lasting symptom relief and improving quality of life for IBS sufferers.
My practice offers a safe, confidential, and supportive environment where you can explore a new way to relate to your pain. This isn't about ignoring your pain, but about empowering you to reduce its grip and live a more fulfilling life.
Take the first step towards a calmer, more comfortable future. Contact me today for a free 20 minute initial consultation to discuss how hypnotherapy can help you manage your chronic and persistent pain. I work face to face, online via Zoom or WhatsApp and aim to respond to your enquiry within 48 hours.
"Take advantage of this free, no-obligation discovery call; I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals."
Training, qualifications & experience
Patsy Cain, HPD, DSFH, CHS Dip.Med, MNCH Reg. CNHC Reg.
- Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD)
- Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH)
- Diploma in Medical Hypnotherapy (CHS Dip. Med)
- Pain Management
- Certificate in treatment of IBS using Gut Directed Hypnotherapy
- Hypno Weight Loss Jab
- Diploma in Weight Loss Programme
- Certificate in treatment of Emetophobia
- HypnoIBS® Practitioner Course
- Certificate in CBT-Hypnotherapy
- National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
- Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) Registered
- Enhanced DBS Checked
- Volunteer hypnotherapist at Wessex Cancer Charity - April '24-May '25
I use the Solution Focused Model of hypnotherapy which combines a variety of techniques including Ericksonian hypnosis, indirect suggestion, solution focused conversation, NLP, CBT, Mindfulness, EFT and life-coaching.
I adhere to the Code of Conduct and Ethics of my professional body and am fully insured with Holistic Insurance Services.
My services are offered face to face in Hampshire or online via Zoom or WhatsApp.
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 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.
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
Other areas of hypnotherapy I work in:
- Child hypnotherapy - KidsMatters
- Health anxiety
- Chronic pain
- Bereavement and loss
- Self hypnosis
- Fast phobia practitioner
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 - £80.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
- Complimentary 20 min discovery call via telephone or Google Meet
- Initial Consultation - £65 (50 mins)
- Subsequent standard sessions - £80 (50 mins)
- Children - all sessions - £55 (45 mins)
- 3 standard sessions - £225
- 6 standard sessions - £450
- 6 session Gut-directed Hypnotherapy - £450
- Individual GDH - £80
- Financial hardship rate available - contact me to discuss further
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Open Saturdays by pre-arranged appointment only.
Closed Sundays (open in special circumstances only).
Online sessions via Zoom.
Further information
- Muss Rewind Technique for deep emotional memories
- Emotional Freedom Technique - Level 1
- Complementary Therapist at a local cancer charity
Complimentary audio available via:
https://soundcloud.com/patsycainrelaxation/relaxation-track-sea-of-tranquility
