*Disclaimer: All testimonials are genuine accounts published with written client consent to protect confidentiality. Because Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a tailored, collaborative process, individual experiences and timelines naturally vary.
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Anxiety, Stress & Panic
“After just 1 session my partner watched me get on an escalator with my little one in the buggy”
“So far I have had just 2 sessions with Heather and in this time I have seen dramatic changes to parts of my life I have struggled with for over 15 years. I went to Heather suffering from panic attacks which began when I was 18 and stopped me being able to drive. The panic attacks continued over the years and on moving to London 7 years ago I found I had an attack everytime I needed to use an escalator (as most Londoners will recognise this makes getting about pretty difficult!). After the birth of my little girl the symptoms got worse and when I returned to work I was having 3 panic attacks a day on average, mainly whilst walking down the street. I realised if I continued in this manner I would eventually be unable to leave the house. This is when I contacted Heather. After just 1 session my partner watched me get on an escalator with my little one in the buggy. This is something not even I would have believed possible and seeing his reaction he clearly didn’t believe it either! Since then I have a newfound freedom and the thought of commuting no longer fills me with so much dread that I actively avoid it. I feel calmer, more positive and more confident. In addition other dreams I have been wishing for but never believed would happen have also opened up for me. I have begun the process of starting my own business and an opportunity to get a mortgage has also sprung up literally out of nowhere! I would not hesitate in recommending Heather. She has a warm, friendly manner and her methods work!”
— Client review (Panic Attacks & Travel Anxiety)
“Heather helped me understand better how our unconscious mind works to protect us”
“As I suffered from severe insomnia (barely sleeping 2 hours per nights) as a symptoms of post-traumatic stress, I was advised to try hypnotherapy. From the very first session Heather helped me understand better how our unconscious mind works to protect us and that those protection mechanisms can sometimes create uncomfortable side effects. The first session was about my experience and symptoms before proceeding to the hypnosis itself. Described succinctly, my experience of hypnotherapy was about reaching a stage of deep relaxation/semi- sleeping mode which allowed to uncover unconscious causes of my condition; we would later talk about them and Heather helped me solve and release them. Her patience and understanding made the sessions powerfully healing. I could see improvement from the 2nd session; I continued for a bit longer and can now sleep easily and restfully.”
— Client review (Severe Insomnia & PTSD)
“I feel I’ve somewhat mended my relationship with myself”
“I was struggling with relationship anxiety. I felt anxious a lot of the time, had low self esteem. I’d sort out other therapy before, CBT therapy from the NHS and private healthcare and things seemed to help but I always felt like it wasn’t fully gone. It felt as though I had treated a lot of the symptoms and some of the problem, but the problem ultimately was still present.
I felt sceptical about hypnotherapy feeling it may be a bit ‘airy fairy’. My dad actually noticed how much this anxiety was taking a toll on my life, my work, just everything and he booked the sessions.
The sessions felt structured, personal and helpful. It felt like Heather listened to how I felt, empathised with my emotion and made me feel like I was in good hands, that I wasn’t alone in how I felt.
After the sessions, I noticed that my general demeanour was far more relaxed, I felt far more in control without really doing too much other than committing to the process mentally. My self-esteem shot up and the best way to describe it is that I feel I’ve somewhat mended my relationship with myself, which is exactly what we did in our sessions.
If I could describe our sessions it would be empathetic, insightful and safe. I cannot recommend Heather enough for how she has helped me. Thank you Heather.”
— Client review (Relationship Anxiety & Self-Esteem)
“I’m glad I took the hypnotherapy route instead of visiting my GP”
“For as long as I can remember I have suffered from OCD, a few of my issues were: over turning taps, continuous light switching, checking doors, amongst others. I had 3 sessions in total with Heather and noticed a change in my behaviour after the 1st session and continued on for 2 more sessions to make sure the changes had become permanent. After the sessions I felt less stressed at night time and slept better. I’m glad I took the hypnotherapy route instead of visiting my GP, I was very embarrassed about my OCD and I’m thankful this is now resolved, thanks to Heather.”
— Client review (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder / OCD)
“Three sessions… that’s all it took to free me”
“I went to see Heather because I had given up on life. I had been depressed for 10 years, tried four different medications over the years, had counselling with 3 different people, had help from Mind, went through a year of psychotherapy, had CBT and NOTHING worked.
I was so hopeless that I had even carefully planned how I would commit suicide.
I went to Heather feeling “well this won’t work either, I will never be happy again” but she CHANGED MY LIFE.
After one session, I was able to be assertive, to realise that I was not paranoid and that I was not dramatic but that the boyfriend I was with was abusive and manipulative and that he was the reason why I was so depressed at the time. I was able to see the positives in life again.
The second session I got scared again because I felt it did not work as much but by the third, I can honestly say I was back to my empowered, confident and depression free self.
I quit my job (which was a really tough and scary decision but somehow I had the strength to know that it would be okay, that I would be okay), I moved out and dumped that horrible guy despite how dependent I had been of him due to his mental/emotional abuse.
My friends could not believe how happy I looked, how much lighter I seemed to be; and neither could I.
I was scared it was temporary but a year later I was still confident, strong and happy on my own and when I felt down again due to another relationship issue, Heather was the first person I turned to.
If you are down, if you feel hopeless, I promise you, you MUST give hypnotherapy a go. Heather is kind, the environment she works in is soothing and she is very encouraging and not judgmental at all.
I highly recommend her and I’m sorry I did not know her for all of those years I spent crying and thinking about death, feeling this massive weight on my shoulders and as if no one could understand my pain.
Three sessions…that’s all it took to free me and I will never be able to thank her enough for changing my life and bringing ME back in control of my brain rather than the other way around.”
— Client review (Depression & Emotional Trauma)
“I left my second session with a real feeling of enlightenment”
“I booked in with Heather as I always had a feeling I was overly anxious about various aspects of my life to the point where I was unable to stop thinking about them when trying to relax. Although I was a little sceptical of hypnotherapy, after meeting Heather and seeing how calming and relaxed she was, I thought there was no harm in giving it a try. The actual sessions were very thorough and well thought out. I felt very calm throughout which is largely to do with Heather putting me at ease. Heather helped me to find the source of many of my issues and to confront it head on in order to be able to move past it. I left my second session with a real feeling of enlightenment! I found I was seeing the results almost instantly, in that I was much calmer about situations that occurred and was far more aware of things that were within my control and those that were not. It’s made a real difference to my outlook on things and the way I approach what would have been tricky situations. I can highly recommend Heather, she has a really distinct way of getting beneath the surface to the crux of the issue without being invasive. She’s very professional, but super lovely too which always helps! Give it a try, what do you have to lose?”
— Client review (Generalised Anxiety & Overthinking)
“It made me in control again and helped me see positives in my life”
“I went to see Heather after looking for alternative therapies to help me cope with severe anxieties. I worried about everything, didn’t sleep, wasn’t eating right, the list goes on. This built up from severe panic attacks after moving jobs. I’d been to the doctors and been prescribed medication. But I needed to change my mindset. My anxieties were severe, it was causing me relationship problems and I didn’t want to see any friends. I had no confidence and was off work. Life was awful and I tried to take an overdose. Life wasn’t good for me, but it was all in my head, people kept telling me I would be OK, but I needed help.
I was very apprehensive before I started the sessions, didn’t know much about how it works or if it would work. But I had seen some of Heather’s clients comments on her website and they looked so positive I decided to try it. The sessions were very relaxed in a very calming environment. I felt at ease and Heather is really easy to get on with. She is kind and has a very calming positive outlook for you. You don’t feel rushed. She adapts her style to how you are doing or feeling and is a good listener I found it a massive help in my recovery and still listen to the recordings Heather done for me. I don’t understand why hypnotherapy isn’t available on the NHS. It made me in control again and helped me see positives in my life that I knew where there, I just couldn’t feel that in my mind. I would recommend Heather to anyone.”
— Client review (Severe Anxiety & Panic Attacks)
“I would go so far as to say that I am now very mentally healthy”
“For a number of years, I was suffering with anxiety. I attempted to address this issue by going on a course of cognitive behavioural therapy and seeing my GP. However, I did not benefit from this, and continued to think the way I did. My life was limited in numerous ways. I withdrew from life. I first spoke to Heather on the phone before deciding to have hypnotherapy sessions. Heather was always excellent, kind and professional, and I was thus at immediate ease with her. She identified a range of issues and we dealt with them in only six sessions. My confidence progressively grew and I found myself thinking much more positively, which has benefitted my life immeasurably. I would go so far as to say that I am now very mentally healthy. I find myself engaging with life in a way I never have done before. I highly recommend hypnotherapy with Heather to anyone. The sessions are engaging, informative, motivating and positive. She ensures you keep up with your progress through daily listening of the hypnotherapy recordings, which, along with the sessions, is the key to success.”
— Client review (Chronic Anxiety & Social Withdrawal)
“Completely changed my life and how I coped with life’s ups and downs”
“I came to Heather whilst suffering from my worst bout of anxiety I had had. Having tried many methods to manage my anxiety, hypnotherapy was new to me and, although cliché, completely changed my life and how I coped with life’s ups and downs. I moved from being unable to manage my anxiety and letting it affect all aspects of my life, to accepting it and managing it in a way that helps me and keeps me positive. Heather is a fantastic hypnotherapist and I would recommend her in a heartbeat. Thank you Heather :)”
— Client review (Severe Anxiety & Coping Strategies)
“No more recurring nightmares and panic attacks”
“On and off for 8 years I was waking in the night with panic attacks, thinking I had lost a ring and searching frantically in the bed for a ring, that I didn’t own. I had 2 sessions of hypnotherapy with Heather and since then there are no more recurring nightmares and panic attacks. I’m sleeping really well now and dreaming new pleasant dreams.”
— Client review (Night Terrors, Panic Attacks & Sleep Disruption)
“The difference after only one session was amazing”
“I had heard lots of positive feedback about hypnotherapy from friends and family and after suffering a long period of severe social anxiety, panic attacks, fear of driving and flying, I decided to give it a go. I had already gone down the route of other programmes, medication and cognitive behavioural therapy but to no avail. I had home visits and the difference after only one session was amazing, particularly in light of me having so much anxiety. Heather even kindly provided me with recordings that I could listen to at my leisure. Hypnotherapy has made so much difference to my life and I would urge anyone encountering any difficulties to try it out. I don’t exactly know how it works but it does and Heather makes you feel so comfortable and has such a calming impact that I am so glad I chose her and would definitely recommend her to anyone and everyone! Thank you Heather.”
— Client review (Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Travel Fear)
“I never once felt judged opening up in her presence”
“Through the cumulative stressful and negative emotional experiences in my working and personal life respectively, I eventually arrived at a point where I was left a tired and empty shell. I had lost all my drive to be successful and had become indifferent emotionally regarding all aspects of my life. I had heard and read about Cognitive Hypnotherapy and some of the techniques it employs and although I was curious it was something I had never pursued. I approached Heather by chance, after seeing her at her presentation stand within the campus where I worked. I loosely enquired about the sessions she offered and we arranged a further chat to discuss whether this was the right thing for me. I instantly felt relaxed and comfortable talking to Heather and I went onto have several very successful sessions addressing how I had become. I would whole heartedly recommend Heather if you are interested in this treatment as I never once felt judged opening up in her presence and there was a noticeable improvement after the first session. My only regret is I should have done it sooner.”
— Client review (Burnout, Emotional Fatigue & Depression)
“Thank you for putting me back to ‘me'”
“I just wanted you to know that I am doing pretty well – I am eating & enjoying my food and slowly gaining back the pounds. I have begun work and don’t feel overtly daunted or shy about it and I have had the ‘energy’ to clear out tonnes of cupboards at home (ready for when we have to move). I’ve felt so good this week I did a work out – something i couldn’t have dreamt doing a month ago because I simply had no energy. I have even changed my maiden name by deed poll! So, thank you for putting me back to ‘me’ – I feel good and hopeful for the future. I am positive coming to see you has helped me greatly & I won’t hesitate to come back to you should I have any more blips along the road or for general self improvement.”
— Client review (Post-Relationship Recovery & Life Rebuilding)
Video Review: How I Beat Social Anxiety with Cognitive Hypnotherapy
John explains how Cognitive Hypnotherapy helped him overcome chronic social anxiety and feel comfortable around people again.
Fears & Phobias
“The race was amazing – I had the most fun I’ve ever had in my life”
“Ever since I could remember, I’ve always had a phobia of heights. Even stepping on a ladder would make me anxious, and I would visualise the most catastrophic scenarios for myself and my loved ones whenever even the smallest drops were involved. My irrational fears had started reflecting on the way my son played, and I didn’t want them to rub off on him. My phobia had also been preventing me from undertaking activities I was drawn to, such as mountain running and bouldering.
In an all too common case of “sign up first, ask questions later”, last spring I registered for a summer mountain race. I knew it was well outside my comfort zone: I had tried hiking up the same mountain years before, and it led to such an acute anxiety attack I was hysterical.
Heather came highly recommended by a good friend of mine, but I wasn’t sure this type of approach would work on me. My mind tends to wander, and I thought I couldn’t be hypnotised. Nevertheless, this race was a bucket list item for me, and with only four months to go I had to try everything I could to undertake it safely.
Having already tried CBT I knew it wouldn’t be sufficient.I was expecting hypnotherapy to be daunting, but from the get go Heather put me at ease. Her approach is professional, but warm and friendly. It felt like I was opening up to a friend rather than a therapist.
The second session resurfaced feelings that I had buried deep inside me for decades. It was emotional and cathartic, and for me it was a turning point not just for the purpose of my therapy, but overall in my life. Even so, I left each session wondering how it could help me tackle my phobia.
But then, without fail, over the following days, something would click, and I would notice my mindset had shifted. By this point I had taken on bouldering, and I could reach the top of routes that I had been unable to complete before.
The race was amazing. I had the most fun I’ve ever had in my life, running over narrow paths overlooking steep drops, taking in the views, feeling at one with nature. Afterwards I was buzzing for days, to this day it’s the achievement I’m most proud of. It was a brutal course, but I had a happy grin on my face all the way through.
I have always been an anxious person, but I noticed that since attending these sessions I have been more relaxed about life in general. My husband also commented on how much more zen I am. I have already recommended Heather to someone!”
— Client review (Phobia of Heights / Mountain Runner)
“Changing my thought process about the incident made a big difference”
“I had Cognitive Hypnotherapy for a fear of getting on escalators. Before the sessions if I knew I was going shopping or up to London on the tube, I would find myself panicking about the escalators, sweaty palms, raised heart rate, not looking forward to the day ahead. I did have some reservations about the therapy, but had to try something, as I was getting desperate. I booked a session after a day trip to London with the children over the Christmas period, I was totally marred by my phobia and I just thought enough! So I went to see Heather and it was after my second session that everything shifted. I got very emotional about an incident when I was young that I had remembered, but the detail was amazing and then changing my thought process about the incident made a big difference. I am still not totally comfortable with escalators, but don’t avoid them as I did previously (in fact embrace them) and have since gone to London on a couple of occasions and used the London Underground with only slight hesitation, which is 100 times better than I was. I would totally recommend Heather.”
— Client review (Escalator Phobia & London Underground)
“I had just two sessions with Heather and I was back on an escalator again”
“I came to see Heather after developing a sudden fear of escalators on London underground. I was physically afraid and my anxiety was through the roof. I was finding it so hard to travel on public transport and be out in public spaces. My confidence was at an all time low and it was all impacting my work and home life. I had just two sessions with Heather and I was back on an escalator again and able to get to work easily. Everything started to pick up after that and I began feeling better, able to cope and in control again.”
— Client review (Escalator Phobia & London Underground)
“I flew to Dublin recently without any problem”
“After a double hernia operation I felt extremely anxious for a number of weeks afterwards. I was very claustrophobic and could not breathe properly. I had to keep going out and walking around in the fresh air sometimes late at night as I was unable to sleep. I did not want to travel in confined spaces such as trains and planes, the theatre etc. and even had to cancel a holiday I had booked to America by plane as I could not face the journey. My wife suggested hypnotherapy might help and we contacted Heather. Even from the first session, I felt very at ease with Heather and after 2 to 3 sessions I could feel myself gradually getting better. I had approximately 6 sessions in all and now feel the confident person I used to be. I flew to Dublin recently without any problem and am now planning to book another trip to America which I feel I can now do. I cannot thank Heather enough for giving me my life back.”
— Client review (Claustrophobia & Travel Panic)
“My former fear of balloons no longer affects me”
“My fear of balloons has improved so much since my first hypnotherapy session with Heather. I felt physically sick at the thought of touching a balloon, I can now handle, blow up, tie and even have a balloon popped in my hand. My former fear of balloons no longer affects me. It has changed my life radically!”
— Client review (Globophobia / Fear of Balloons)
Video Review: Overcoming Needlephobia & Fear of Needles
Sarah shares how Cognitive Hypnotherapy helped her overcome an intense fear of needles and blood tests.
Video Review: Overcoming Fear of Escalators
Emma explains how she overcame her fear of escalators using Cognitive Hypnotherapy.
Video Review: Overcoming Acrophobia & Fear of Heights
Fay shares how Cognitive Hypnotherapy helped her resolve her fear of heights.
Video Review: Removing Fear of Escalators
Amy explains how Cognitive Hypnotherapy enabled her to use escalators comfortably again.
Video Review: Overcoming Fear of Heights and Flying
Rachel discusses overcoming both fear of heights and flying through hypnotherapy.
Confidence, Performance & Habits
“Initially I realised I was suddenly looking at the mirror and smiling for no reason”
“I came to see Heather for lack of confidence. I felt stuck, depressed and unable to find a purpose.
I have constantly started and stopped applying for jobs because of lack of confidence, was feeling worried about socialising as I felt I had nothing to offer.
I was mostly worried that the hypnotherapy wouldn’t work.
I booked a session because I was feeling hopeless and wanted to feel hopeful again.
Heather was calm and kind, emanated warmth and kindness from the second I met her and instinctively seemed to know what I needed to change even when I wasn’t able to vocalise it.
The effects started slowly – initially I realised I was suddenly looking at the mirror and smiling for no reason rather than being critical – it was a lovely feeling.
I then took up two offers to socialise which I’d normally shy away from.
Then I came up with a business idea and rather than pondering over whether it would work or not I pitched it to friends the next day and am about to launch it next month! I am also able to project the passion for my work that I’ve felt inside without worrying about being judged.
I would describe the sessions as transformational, optimistic and kind.
I would recommend Heather to anyone who feels like they are in a dark place – there is a way out and it is closer than you might anticipate!”
— Client review (Core Confidence, Social Ease & Business Launch)
“2 stone in weight lost… and my happiness and confidence has increased massively”
“I started seeing Heather in May 2015 for weight loss, and also as we uncovered in the first consultation self-esteem and confidence. We did 3 great sessions over the course of 3 months. Heather used a variety of techniques to work on what I wanted to change. Wordweaving was particularly successful, along with time line regression. She has really succeeded in changing how my unconscious mind reacts to food and exercise. The results are stark, 2 stone in weight lost in the 6 months since we started the sessions and my happiness and confidence has increased massively. Thank you Heather http://www.mrsmummypenny.co.uk/weightloss-journey-blog-post-3/“
— Client Review (Weight Management, Self-Esteem & Mindset)
“I experienced fantastic results only after three sessions”
“Before the sessions with Heather I struggled with self-confidence because of blushing and avoided any situations that could lead to that. Heather always made me feel very comfortable and after each session I was leaving full of energy, positive, happy and confident. The sessions with Heather were great, very relaxing and I started feeling better and was encouraged to implement changes in my behaviour. I could talk to her openly with the feeling that she understands my problems. She always knew how to deal with the problem and worked with me to resolve it. I loved Heather’s professionalism, calmness and positivity. I experienced fantastic results only after three sessions. I started feeling much more self confident and assertive. Hypnotherapy with Heather was life changing, gave me happiness and encouragement to succeed whatever I planned to achieve. I was always looking forward to the new session with Heather as I really liked her approach, kindness and professionalism. I could not imagine finding a better therapist.”
— Client review (Blushing & Social Assertiveness)
“I delivered a training course with complete confidence and without any anxiety”
“After 10 years of suffering from anxiety and panic attacks I was skeptical that hypnotherapy would work. I had one session with Heather for treatment for confidence issues around public speaking, as it is a requirement occasionally in my job and it is something that I have struggled with in the past. About a week later I was asked to deliver a training course and without thinking too much about it, I did so with complete confidence and without any anxiety. I’m hoping to have more sessions with Heather to help me progress further. I’m delighted and impressed with what I have been able to achieve with Heather’s help.”
— Client review (Workplace Public Speaking & Training Delivery)
“I have regained much of my old self and even found a new partner”
“I came to see Heather to help me improve my self-confidence, motivation and ability to manage my day-to-day life. My motivation, organisational skills and self-confidence were at a very low level and I was starting to struggle with basic day-to-day tasks. I admit that I was cynical about hypnotherapy before speaking to Heather, however her professionalism and gentle persuasion convinced me that I might benefit from hypnotherapy. By speaking to Heather I learned more about hypnotherapy and felt that I could benefit.
I really enjoyed the sessions; Heather helped me to relax and explained the treatment very clearly. After the sessions I felt immediate improvements, my motivation instantly improved and my ability to organise slowly increased. My self-confidence improved gradually over time. It certainly felt easy to open up and let go emotionally. I was very surprised to find such a quick improvement to my motivation, plus several inner, hidden feelings were revealed. My personalised hypnotherapy recording provided much help over several months. I have regained much of my old self and even found a new partner. The sessions were motivating, helpful and surprising! Heather not only helped me with the issues I had asked her to treat, but revealed deeper issues which were the underlying cause of my problems.”
— Client review (Motivation, Day-to-Day Life Management & Confidence)
“It’s very peaceful emotionally to be in a good place”
“Before seeing Heather I was very self-conscious over my image, abilities and how people viewed me (in particular to the sense of being judged). Heather worked well with me in a comfortable and safe environment where I was always at ease and given the space to work with her. Using her skills we worked together to build coping mechanisms and house-keeping of my own emotions and experiences. Heather was supportive and guiding throughout the sessions I had with her and now I am happy to accept my place and my work with happiness and confidence. It’s very peaceful emotionally to be in a good place and not to waste energy on the negatives in life. I would (and have) recommend Heather to those who want to change and simply need a helping hand to do so.”
— Client review (Self-Image, Fear of Judgement & Confidence)
“Afterwards I quickly noticed a significant reduction in the anxiety”
“I would have no hesitation in recommending Heather. I have always found doing presentations and certain social situations very difficult. Heather used a variety of techniques to help me overcome my fears and afterwards I quickly noticed a significant reduction in the anxiety I had previously felt when in these situations. Heather has also given me some simple and effective tips to use in future if I feel anxious again. Come along with an open mind and allow Heather to skilfully guide you to where you want to be.”
— Client review (Presentation Nerves & Social Situations)
“I’ve put a lot of issues to bed now and become comfortable in my own skin”
“I went to see Heather to help with losing weight and finding the willpower to do so. I’ve never felt like I could lose the weight and my health was starting to become affected. I was a little nervous about trying something new but was coming to the end of all other options. On our first session straight away I found Heather very professional, I felt comfortable and relaxed. I started to notice small changes at first but as time went on my partner noticed more than I did. I’ve started to feel so much better and the weight is coming off. My family life is getting better and I’ve put a lot of issues to bed now and become comfortable in my own skin. Even if the weight didn’t come off, I’m happy with who I am now. I can’t thank Heather enough for her help, patience and kindness. I would definitely recommend Heather to anyone wanting to try this and walk away feeling great!”
— Client review (Habit Change, Body Image & Self-Acceptance)
“Confident enough to be a part of life rather than being on the edge looking in”
“The sessions have given me the support to enable me to keep motivated and more confident. Confident enough to be a part of life rather than being on the edge looking in. I would encourage anyone to take that step and to make the call or send an email.”
— Client review (Self-Confidence & Social Engagement)
“Roughly about 7 stone lost in about 6 months”
“It worked! I seen results. I lost quite a lot of weight, roughly about 7 stone and lost it quite quickly in about 6 months. It’s changed my life, I’m like a completely different person.”
— Client review (Weight Loss & Motivation)
Video Review: Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
Lloydie explains how Cognitive Hypnotherapy resolved his fear of public speaking at business networking meetings.
Video Review: Getting Your Life Back on Track
Neil shares how Cognitive Hypnotherapy helped him break free from feeling stuck and regain daily motivation.
Video Review: Lose Weight with Cognitive Hypnotherapy
Lynn discusses her 3-stone weight loss and mindset transformation using Cognitive Hypnotherapy.
Children & Teenagers
“At his last hospital session he said to the nurse ‘oh just hurry up and put it in I’m not even scared, just make sure you let me look!’”
“My son, aged 5 has had two sessions with Heather, both for very different reasons. One to help focus on improving his ability to fall to sleep which he finds incredibly difficult. And secondly, help with anxiety related to monthly hospital day admissions for an infusion which involves him having a cannula inserted. He had got to the point where he was so anxious it would take 5 people to hold him for the procedure and he was incredibly distressed.
After one session with Heather the difference has been staggering. He now doesn’t need to be held at all other than to steady his arm for the procedure. He uses strategies which Heather taught him in the run up to the procedure and appears very confident. I’m still amazed at the difference in him. At his last hospital session he said to the nurse ‘oh just hurry up and put it in I’m not even scared, just make sure you let me look!’ Even the nurses have been gob smacked! I can’t thank Heather enough. His ability to fall to sleep calmly had also much improved. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Heather again and would definitely recommend her services.”
— Parent review (5-year-old – Medical Procedure Anxiety & Sleep)
“She seems so much lighter and less anxious – it is really wonderful to see”
“My daughter (8) has been scared of storms and noisy weather for the last couple of years since we experienced a bad storm on holiday. She would dive into cupboards or under the bed if there was thunder and lightning, put on headphones and would be incredibly panicky and very hard to comfort.
The same went for fireworks night, noisy exhibitions and cinema viewings – she was becoming very anxious and would get overwhelmed very quickly.
From the first session my daughter was immediately comfortable with Heather and was able to be very open about how she was feeling. As the weeks went on my daughter started trying new things like a football club, which she used to worry about as they play in all weathers – suddenly she was begging me to go!
She was also able to fully enjoy fireworks night for the first time and now talks very positively about thunder and storms. She is really curious about them which is a very positive change. What I didn’t expect was the confidence boost the sessions gave my daughter – she seems so much lighter and less anxious – it is really wonderful to see.”
— Parent review (8-year-old – Fear of Storms & Fireworks)
“The breakthrough came after we went to Paris and he was able to go on the underground and all the way to the top of the Eiffel Tower in a lift”
“I bought my 10 year old child to see Heather about six months ago due to his severe anxiety regarding travelling and lifts in particular but we also had issues with sleeping. After the first couple of sessions, I noticed that he was less anxious in general. I have to say I was sceptical about hypnotherapy on a child however, we really were at our wits end and exhausted other avenues, apart from medication which we were very keen to avoid. The breakthrough came after we went to Paris and he was able to go on the underground and all the way to the top of the Eiffel Tower in a lift. He used the techniques that Heather had taught him and he coped extremely well. I would highly recommend Heather as my child loved the sessions and we all got so much out of them and life is far less stressful.”
— Parent review (10-year-old – Travel Anxiety, Lift Phobia & Sleep)
“Some of the ways of thinking have started to come naturally and, as time has gone on, she’s become less and less worried”
“I booked for my 11-year-old daughter to see Heather because of some anxiety she’d been experiencing. Certain new or different situations had tended to make her ‘feel worried’ for some time but things had started to escalate making life harder than it needed to be. I was getting to the point where I wasn’t sure what else to try when a friend recommended Heather. I didn’t know much about hypnotherapy but after a telephone conversation, I decided it was definitely worth a try so I booked an appointment.
Heather has a very friendly, calm manner that quickly made us feel at ease. She listened with patience and empathy and explained how the body and mind react to situations in an easy to understand way. I could tell that my daughter was starting to understand some of her triggers and that importantly, it isn’t something that only happens to her – the language and terms that Heather used were the ideal pitch for her age.
I waited outside after the initial chat and wondered how much my daughter would open up, not having met Heather before, but she felt reassured by Heather, it was a friendly relaxed environment. Heather explained the therapy process and went through it at the perfect pace always making sure my daughter was comfortable.
My daughter has found the session really useful. It has made her think about things in a different way and her confidence has grown. The coping strategies that Heather taught her have been very useful and she feels better equipped to deal with situations that she finds difficult. Some of the ways of thinking have started to come naturally and, as time has gone on, she’s become less and less worried.
As a parent, I feel relieved that we now have a much better understanding of the anxiety and ways to combat it. I’m so grateful to Heather for helping us.”
— Parent review (11-year-old – Childhood Anxiety & Coping Tools)
“We have all benefitted by the hypnotherapy, as we now all get a good night sleep”
“Heather has recently helped my 8 year old daughter with hypnotherapy to get over her sleeping problems. Heather also supplied a MP3 recording which my daughter listens to at bedtime. We have all benefitted by the hypnotherapy, as we now all get a good night sleep as my daughter no longer wakes us up.”
— Parent review (8-year-old – Bedtime & Sleep Problems)
Video Review: Stop Night Terrors and Parasomnia with Hypnosis
Nicolle discusses how Cognitive Hypnotherapy helped her resolve long-standing night terrors and parasomnia.
