Here at Tree of Life Therapies, I offer gentle and effective hypnotherapy in Essex to support clients who want to release unhelpful patterns, overcome fears, build confidence and reconnect with a calmer, more balanced version of themselves. Hypnotherapy is a naturally relaxed state that allows the mind to become more open and receptive to positive change. It is safe, calm and deeply restorative, and many clients find it helps them make progress where they have felt stuck for some time.
As an experienced Hypnotherapist in Essex, my approach is grounded, supportive and always centred around your comfort and emotional safety. Hypnotherapy can be used alongside other therapeutic work or as a standalone treatment for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, habits, confidence and phobias. Whether you have tried therapy before or are exploring hypnosis for the first time, you are welcome here.
I completed a three-year higher diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapeutic Counselling, followed by advanced certificates in weight loss support and past life regression. My desire to understand emotional well-being more deeply led me to complete a first-class BA degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling.
I am an accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which ensures that my work meets the highest ethical standards upheld by professional counsellors and psychotherapists.
with the EMDR Academy UK
in Psychotherapy and Counselling
in Past Life Therapy
in trauma-informed approaches
This combination of clinical training, trauma-focused work and holistic practices allows me to support clients using approaches that honour both mind and body. I work with adults, individuals, couples and clients with a wide variety of emotional needs, offering support through both face-to-face and online sessions.
Hypnotherapy is a relaxed and focused state of awareness where the mind becomes calmer, quieter and more open to gentle guidance. It is not the same as sleep, although it may feel similar to that drifting sensation you experience just before you fall asleep. Throughout the process, you remain aware, comfortable and fully in control.
Most people have entered a hypnotic state naturally without realising it. For example, you may have driven somewhere and reached your destination without remembering every moment of the journey, or become completely absorbed in a book or film. This relaxed yet focused awareness closely mirrors what hypnosis feels like during a session.
Hypnotherapy makes use of this natural state to help the subconscious mind receive positive, supportive suggestions that can encourage emotional, behavioural and psychological change. It is a gentle way of working with the deeper layers of the mind, helping you shift patterns that may have felt difficult to change through willpower alone.
Hypnotherapy works by guiding you into a calm, relaxed state where the conscious mind softens and the subconscious becomes more receptive. The subconscious mind is like a vast filing system that holds memories, patterns and emotional responses from throughout your life. It does not recognise time in the same way the conscious mind does, which is why past experiences can continue to affect us long after events have passed.
During hypnotherapy, clients are guided into a calm and receptive state where the subconscious mind can process suggestions that support meaningful change. As a clinical hypnotherapist, I use techniques that help release old beliefs, fears and emotional responses that no longer serve you. This can be especially helpful for those wanting to stop smoking, shift habits or build confidence in everyday life. Whether you attend sessions online or face to face, the process remains gentle, safe and led at your pace.
Clients often describe the experience as soothing and peaceful, with many noticing positive changes in how they feel, think and behave in daily life.
You will remain aware throughout your session, even when you feel deeply relaxed. Some people naturally drift into a light sleep for a moment, which is harmless and does not interrupt the process. Whether you stay fully conscious or drift slightly, your subconscious mind continues to receive and process the suggestions that support your therapeutic goals. After the session, you may not remember every detail, yet your subconscious will have absorbed what it needs to encourage positive change.
You are always in control during hypnotherapy. Hypnosis cannot make you do anything you do not wish to do, and therapeutic hypnosis is very different from stage performances. People who participate in stage hypnosis do so willingly and happily follow along.
In a therapeutic setting, the focus is on emotional healing and gentle exploration. You remain aware, safe and fully able to pause or stop at any time.
It is not possible to become stuck in hypnosis. Even if you finish the session feeling deeply relaxed, you will naturally return to full awareness within a few moments. Hypnosis is simply a peaceful, focused state that lifts easily when your mind and body are ready. Most people come out of hypnosis feeling calm, refreshed and centred.
Hypnotherapy can support a wide range of emotional, physical and behavioural concerns, especially those influenced by the deeper patterns held within the subconscious mind. Many clients come to hypnotherapy when they feel stuck, overwhelmed or unable to shift an issue through willpower alone. Some of the most common areas hypnotherapy can help with include:
Hypnotherapy in Essex is particularly helpful when emotions or behaviours feel automatic or difficult to fully understand, because it works directly with the subconscious mind, where these patterns are often held. If you are unsure whether hypnotherapy may help with your specific concern, you are always welcome to ask. Many clients seeking hypnotherapy in Colchester and surrounding areas find that even long-standing issues begin to shift once the subconscious becomes part of the healing process.
Please note: There is a £5 surcharge for consultations before 9 am and after 5 pm, and at weekends
My approach to hypnotherapy is gentle, trauma-informed and always adapted to your pace and comfort. Sessions take place in a calm, private and supportive environment where you can explore thoughts, emotions and long-standing patterns without pressure. Many clients appreciate having a space where they can relax fully and allow the subconscious mind to take part in the healing process.
If you are also receiving psychotherapy, hypnotherapy can be integrated to deepen emotional work or support specific goals such as building confidence, easing anxiety or releasing fear-based patterns. Working directly with the subconscious allows shifts to occur more naturally, often helping people move forward when willpower alone has not been enough.
Clients often choose hypnotherapy when they feel stuck, overwhelmed or unable to break a habit despite their best efforts. By working at a subconscious level, change can feel easier, steadier and more lasting, supporting both emotional wellbeing and everyday life.
If you would like to explore related therapies, you can also read about:
Psychotherapy and EMDR
Reiki and Past Life Regression
Yes. Hypnotherapy is a natural and very safe process where you remain aware, comfortable and fully in control at all times. You cannot be made to do anything you do not want to do. Hypnosis simply guides you into a relaxed state so the subconscious mind becomes more open to gentle and positive suggestions.
Many clients find this state soothing, grounding and deeply restorative. It is suitable for a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns and can be adapted to your needs and pace.
The number of sessions varies from person to person, depending on your goals, how long the issue has been present and how you respond to the process. Some people notice a shift after one or two sessions, while others benefit from a slightly longer therapeutic journey. We will explore your progress together and adjust the plan in a way that feels supportive, achievable and aligned with what you hope to change.
Yes. Hypnotherapy is particularly effective for habits that are maintained by the subconscious mind, such as smoking, emotional eating, nail biting or confidence-related behaviours. When the subconscious accepts new and healthier patterns, change often becomes easier and less stressful. Many clients are surprised by how naturally these shifts take place once the deeper mind is involved in the healing process.
Most people describe hypnotherapy as peaceful and soothing, similar to daydreaming or drifting just before sleep. You remain aware of your surroundings, but your mind becomes quieter and more focused. Your body may feel heavy, light or pleasantly relaxed. The experience is different for everyone, but most clients finish the session feeling calm, refreshed and more centred.
Yes. I support clients seeking hypnotherapy in Essex and the surrounding areas. Sessions are available both in person and online, allowing you to choose the format that feels most comfortable and accessible. Many people find online sessions just as effective as face-to-face work, and you are welcome to use whichever option fits your lifestyle best.
