Richard Harris
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About me
🏆 Prestige Awards Winner – Best Online Hypnotherapy in London & the South East, 2025/26
Helping professionals, busy minds, and those facing addiction find clarity, calm, and lasting change.
Welcome
I’m Richard Harris, founder of Polestar Hypnotherapy. I offer professional, compassionate, and results-driven online hypnotherapy for people struggling with anxiety, stress, low confidence, phobias, and addictions, including cocaine use.
I help individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of control to take back the reins of their lives - calmly, safely, and at a pace that suits them. Whether you're feeling trapped in cycles of overthinking, battling unhelpful habits, or simply worn out by the pace of life, you're not alone - and change is possible.
Why Work With Me?
I’ve been where you are. After two decades working in high-stakes corporate leadership and sales, I experienced burnout, anxiety, and the emotional fallout of pushing too hard for too long. That turning point led me to retrain in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and brain-based coaching.
I now specialise in helping others reconnect with their strengths, find their calm, and unlock meaningful, sustainable transformation - without digging through past trauma or endlessly analysing problems.
I work with people from all walks of life, especially:
- Professionals in high-pressure careers
- Individuals facing cocaine addiction or compulsive habits
- People struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, low mood, or emotional overwhelm
- Clients who are neurodivergent (including ADHD and autism) seeking tailored, practical support
My Award-Winning Online Practice
I was proud to receive the Prestige Award for Best Online Hypnotherapy in London & the South East for 2025/26. This recognised my commitment to accessible, ethical, and effective therapy that empowers people - wherever they are - to make lasting change.
All sessions are held online via Zoom, offering convenience, privacy, and a calm, safe space for real results. Clients often tell me how surprising it is that deep transformation can happen so naturally and effectively in the comfort of their own home.
What I Help With
My work combines neuroscience, solution-focused talking therapy, guided hypnosis, and mindset coaching to help you:
- Lower anxiety, stress, and emotional overload
- Improve sleep quality and cognitive clarity
- Rebuild self-confidence and self-trust
- Break free from limiting beliefs and self-sabotage
- Conquer phobias (e.g., flying, needles, public speaking)
- Overcome addictions and habits, especially cocaine, smoking, and binge behaviours
- Enhance motivation, focus, and emotional resilience
Everything we do is forward-focused. You don’t need to relive the past or “dig up” trauma. Instead, we build on what’s already working, using the latest insights from brain science, hypnotherapy, and positive psychology.
Addiction & Cocaine Use
Many people I work with find themselves stuck in cycles of addiction - especially cocaine use, which often begins as a form of stress relief or escapism and slowly becomes a source of shame, fear, and anxiety.
If this resonates with you, please know you’re not broken or weak. Addiction is not a moral failing - it's a pattern, often rooted in stress, unmet needs, or pain.
My approach to cocaine addiction is compassionate, science-based, and solution-focused. I help you:
- Understand how your brain processes cravings and habits
- Regain control and restore self-trust
- Rebuild your sense of identity beyond addiction
- Develop healthier ways to meet your emotional needs
- Make lasting, empowering change - free of judgement or labels
This is a confidential, private space. You do not have to do this alone.
What Happens in Sessions?
Our work together begins with a free 30-minute initial consultation where I’ll:
- Listen to your concerns and goals
- Explain how the brain works, why you feel the way you do, and how change happens
- Introduce the techniques we’ll use, including how hypnosis works
- Share a personalised plan that meets you where you are
- Provide a free relaxation audio recording to begin your journey right away
Each session is calm, respectful, and focused on solutions—not on problems. Clients often say they feel clearer, lighter, and more in control after just one or two sessions.
My R.E.S.T. & Relax Programme
My signature R.E.S.T. & Relax™ therapy programme is designed to create lasting change by focusing on four pillars:
- R – Regulate your nervous system
- E – Engage the thinking brain (prefrontal cortex)
- S – Strengthen self-worth and clarity
- T – Take back control with confidence
You’ll gain a toolkit of mindset and emotional regulation strategies to support you long after our sessions end.
Ready to Begin?
Whether you're looking to reduce anxiety, break free from addiction, improve your sleep, or reclaim your confidence, I offer a calm and collaborative space to help you move forward.
The first step is a simple, free, no-pressure consultation. You’ll be met with warmth, clarity, and support.
👉 Book Your Free Consultation Now or visit www.polestarhypnotherapy.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
Five Years of Dedicated Practice
I hold multiple professional qualifications and registrations:
- HPD (Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma)
- DSFH (Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy)
- NLP Practitioner Certification
- Certified Cocaine Addiction Specialist Practitioner
- MNCH(Reg.) - Registered Member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy
- AfSFH(Reg.) - Registered Member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
- CNHC(Reg.) - Registered Member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
Comprehensive Therapeutic Approach
My integrated therapeutic toolkit includes:
- Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Time Line Therapy
- Mindfulness Techniques
- Specialised Addiction Recovery Protocols
This diverse range of techniques allows me to create truly personalised programmes that address your specific needs and circumstances.
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.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 - £160.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Your Personalised Therapy Journey
Every mind works differently, which is why I don't believe in one-size-fits-all approaches. After understanding your unique challenges, goals, and circumstances, I craft a completely bespoke therapy programme designed specifically for you. Your personalised plan may include different techniques, session frequencies, and support elements based on what will work best for your situation.
My fees reflect the individual nature of your programme, taking into account its scope and your specific needs. We'll discuss all fee details during our free 30-minute initial phone call, ensuring complete transparency before you make any commitment. My goal is to provide exceptional value whilst helping you achieve lasting transformation
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