Viola Berner

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DipHyp, MSc PsychosocRehab

About me

Often, the thing that’s bothering us isn’t quite what it first seems. A habit, a persistent worry, or a knot of stress that won't ease usually has roots sitting below the surface, shaped by experiences, beliefs, and protective reactions we’ve carried for years without really examining them.

My work is about helping you get curious about what’s actually going on underneath, so we address the real root cause rather than just managing symptoms or applying a quick fix.

To do this, I practice hypno-psychotherapy, bringing together integrative counselling, psychology, neuropsychology, and hypnosis. We look not just at what you think and feel, but at how your nervous system has learned to respond, and why. Understanding that gives us far more to work with than hypnosis alone, ensuring the changes we make together are deep, sustainable, and grounded in a genuine understanding of you.

Why Choose Me?

With an MSc in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Human Development alongside advanced clinical and psychotherapeutic training, I bring a deeply informed academic perspective to our sessions. Rather than relying on a single method, I weave together extensive study in human psychology, professional counselling, and clinical hypnotherapy to offer a truly holistic, evidence-based approach, seamlessly combining attentive, compassionate listening with targeted mind-body work.

Your Journey, At Your Pace: We won't be following any rigid formulas or one-size-fits-all tracks. I start by listening to your story, and together we shape each session around what feels right for you. Your autonomy is always fully respected, but you won't be left to figure it out alone. My role is to actively guide, support, and facilitate the process so you can move forward with genuine clarity and confidence.

My Approach:

People sometimes worry that hypnotherapy means losing control. In reality, hypnosis is simply a state of focused, calm awareness, similar to that peaceful feeling right before you drift off to sleep or when you are deeply engrossed in a book.

My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in nervous system regulation. Through a hypnotherapeutic lens, sessions combine this calm, focused state with deep psychotherapeutic insights. By understanding how your brain and body have learned to respond to stress, we can safely examine old patterns and test out new, healthier ones.

What I Can Help With:

Whether you are looking to overcome a specific block or simply need a safe space to decompress, I can help you work through:

  • Stress and anxiety (managing overwhelm, panic, and racing thoughts)
  • Phobias and deep-seated fears
  • Health anxiety
  • Sports performance
  • Unwanted habits (food relationships, smoking, vaping)
  • Sleep problems and insomnia
  • Confidence issues & Imposter syndrome
  • Weight management (focusing on mindset and habits)
  • Public speaking nerves and performance anxiety
  • Low mood
  • The need to simply relax, reset, and switch off

Training, qualifications & experience

  • MSc in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Human Development
  • King's Trust Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (NCPS-backed, completing March 2027)
  • King's Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory
  • Prince's Trust Level 3 Diploma in Hypnotherapy & Introduction to Counselling Skills
  • Three Years' Study in Psychology
  • Professional Memberships: National Hypnotherapy Society 
  • NCPS (Student Member)

Member organisations

Hypnotherapy Society
National Hypnotherapy Society (Hypnotherapy Society)

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

National Hypnotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Hypnotherapy Society

Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with

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

Fees

£75.00 - £110.00
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

  1. Free 15-min consultation
  2. Initial Assessment - 90 minutes £110
  3. Standard Session - 50 minutes £75

Package Sessions:

  • 4-Session Reset 4 × 50 min £280 save (save £20)
  • 6-Session Journey 6 × 50 min £395 (save £55)
  • 10-Session Programme 10 × 50 min £650 (save £100)

*Prices correct as of 2026. Block sessions must be used within 2 months of the first session.

Further information

Sessions take place in person at Havering Therapy Centre in Hornchurch, or online for clients who prefer the flexibility of working from home. In person, you'll have a quiet, private room where you can switch off from the noise of the day; online sessions offer the same calm, focused approach from wherever suits you.

I work collaboratively and at your pace, beginning with a conversation to understand what's brought you here before moving into hypnotherapy and counselling techniques tailored to your goals. My approach is integrative, drawing on hypnotherapy, psychology, and neuropsychology to look not just at what you think and feel, but at how your mind and nervous system have learned to respond - so the work addresses the root of what's going on, not just the symptoms. Sessions are relaxed and unhurried, and I often set practical exercises between sessions to help progress continue to build in everyday life.

I'm also able to offer sessions in Polish, alongside English.

Upminster, Essex, RM14

94 North Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1SR

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

Please note that my physical clinic location has a flight of stairs. If navigating stairs is difficult for you, or if you simply feel much safer and more relaxed doing therapy in your own familiar space, I warmly invite you to book an online session.

Additional languages

Polish

Sesje dostępne również w języku polskim

Online platforms

Google Meet
Microsoft Teams

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