About me
Be Your Catalyst - Meaningful change begins within.
What would be different if you felt calmer, more confident and more like yourself?
Perhaps you're overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with confidence, caught in an unhelpful pattern, or going through a period of change or uncertainty. You may know that something needs to change but aren't quite sure where to begin.
I'm Paula, a Clinical Hypnotherapist at Be Your Catalyst. I work online with adults who want to understand what's holding them back, and explore meaningful change in the way they think, feel and respond.
My approach to hypnotherapy is warm, supportive and shaped around you. We start with where you are now, what you would like to be different and where you would like to go next. Together, we can notice what's getting in the way and focus on the changes you want to make.
I believe meaningful change isn't about becoming someone else. It can be about understanding yourself differently, recognising the strengths and resources you already have, and exploring new ways of thinking and responding.
How I can support you
People choose hypnotherapy for many different reasons. Clients may come to me looking for support with anxiety, everyday stress and overthinking, confidence and self-esteem, unwanted habits, particular fears, motivation, stopping smoking or vaping, or navigating a period of change.
Whatever brings you to hypnotherapy, we'll begin with a simple but important question:
What would you like to be different?
From there, we can explore where you are now and the changes you would like to make, with the focus on helping you move towards what you want.
My approach
I'm naturally curious about what makes us think, feel and respond in the ways we do. I take time to listen and understand what's important to you, helping you notice the thoughts, patterns and responses that may be getting in the way while keeping the focus on the changes you want to make.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. The work we do together is shaped around you, what matters to you and where you would like to go next.
Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process. You remain in control throughout. My role is to guide and support you as we work towards the goals that matter to you.
Our work can focus on greater calm, clarity, confidence and self-trust, alongside insights you can take into everyday life.
I work online with adults throughout the UK, so you can attend sessions from the privacy and comfort of your own space.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, with ongoing professional development in hypnotherapy and related areas of therapeutic practice.
My qualifications and professional memberships include:
- Clinical Hypnotherapy qualification
- Certified Hypnotherapist - International Alliance of Professional Complementary Practitioners (IAPCP)
- Member of the British Association of Therapeutic Hypnotists & NLP Practitioners (BAThH)
- Fully insured
- Ongoing professional development in hypnotherapy
Before becoming a hypnotherapist, I spent many years working with people, change and problem-solving across adult social care, training, business systems, organisational change and compliance.
Although these roles were different, they shared a common thread: listening to people, asking meaningful questions, understanding problems and supporting change. That experience continues to shape the way I work with clients today.
I qualified in Clinical Hypnotherapy in 2023 and continue to invest in professional development to build my knowledge, skills and therapeutic practice.
All of this experience has shaped how I work today: listening carefully, asking meaningful questions and focusing on what matters to you.
Member organisations
The British Association of Therapeutical Hypnotists (BAThH) was the first constituted body for Professional Hypnotherapists in the UK and a founder member of the United Kingdom Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations (UKCHO).
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
Further information
Taking the first step
Choosing the right hypnotherapist is important.
That's why I offer a free 20-30 minute Discovery Call. It's an opportunity to talk about what you'd like to be different, ask questions about hypnotherapy and how I work, and decide whether working together feels right for you.
Book a free Discovery Call: Contact - Be Your Catalyst
Meaningful change begins within. Become your catalyst.
