About me
I'm an experienced hypnotherapist and counsellor based in Edinburgh.
Hypnotherapy gives us another way of working with old patterns of behaviour or thought that we might have, particularly where something feels automatic or where knowing what you should do hasn't been enough to make the change.
You may find yourself overthinking everything, struggling to switch your mind off, feeling constantly on edge, or reacting in ways that don't seem to make sense. You may understand your behaviour perfectly well but still find yourself repeating it. Or perhaps you simply feel that something needs to change and you're not sure where to start.
We can start there.
You don't have to know exactly what's wrong before you come for hypnotherapy. You might simply know that you're anxious, overwhelmed, overthinking everything, struggling to sleep, or stuck in a pattern you can't seem to change.
You may also have reached a point where you're ready to stop smoking or vaping, lose weight, or make a lasting change in the way you approach food and your health.
I have years of experience and training. The clients I work with find long lasting success in the work they bring. My approach is down-to-earth, collaborative and tailored to the person in front of me.
Hypnotherapy can be particularly useful when you understand what you want to change but find yourself continuing to think, feel or behave in the same ways. We can work with the patterns and automatic responses that can make change difficult, rather than relying on willpower alone.
For anxiety, this might mean working with overthinking, feeling constantly on edge, difficulty switching off, or the physical and emotional effects of stress. For smoking and vaping, the focus is on changing the relationship with the habit and becoming comfortable without it. For weight loss, we can explore the thoughts, emotions, desires and patterns around food that may be making change difficult.
My counselling background also informs the way I work. I'm interested in understanding the person as a whole, rather than treating a symptom in isolation, while keeping hypnotherapy at the centre of our work.
We can start wherever you are. There's no expectation that you arrive with everything worked out, and no requirement to have a particular explanation for why you're struggling.
Our work is shaped together, at a pace that feels manageable for you. My aim is to help you understand what's happening, make meaningful lasting changes and develop new patterns that feel realistic and sustainable.
I offer hypnotherapy appointments in Edinburgh, Leith and online.
Training, qualifications & experience
Cert. Hyp CS
Dip CST.
Prof. Dip. Psy C.
Member organisations
The National Hypnotherapy Society is a Learned Society whose primary purpose is the advancement of the knowledge of hypnotherapy and the fostering of professional hypnotherapy expertise through training, accreditation and continued professional development of their members. The Society seeks to contribute to public wellbeing both through the use of hypnotherapy and by ensuring that hypnotherapists are safe, competent and ethical in practice.
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.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£85.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Smoking cessation is £225 and is a longer session.
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Further information
There is no particular way you need to prepare for your first session. You don't need to have everything worked out, and you don't need to know exactly why you're struggling. We start with what's happening for you now and what you'd like to be different.
Our first conversation gives us an opportunity to understand what has brought you to hypnotherapy, what you've already tried and what you would like to get from our work together. From there, we'll consider what approach is likely to be most useful.
You remain involved in the process throughout. We'll agree what we're working towards and regularly consider how things are developing.
My practice is based in Edinburgh, where I offer comfortable, private face-to-face appointments in the city centre and Leith, and I also work online. Online hypnotherapy can be just as straightforward as meeting in person, and I'll explain everything you need to know before we begin.
If you're unsure whether hypnotherapy is appropriate for what you're experiencing, you're welcome to get in touch. You don't need to have decided exactly what you need before making contact. We can discuss what is happening and whether I am the right person to help.
