Psychotherapeutic Counselling & Hypnotherapy

I qualified as a Hypnotherapist in June 2026 after completing a 1 year National Hypnotherapy Society accredited diploma. In addition, I am currently undertaking a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, and I will qualify in 2028. This in-depth training is enriching my current practice and deepening my understanding of integrative, trauma informed approaches to mental health and emotional well-being.

As part of the course’s clinical assessment process, I will be offering 1-to-1 sessions while in training and also be expected to take on a placement in the community. This work will be closely supervised and delivered with the same care, confidentiality, and professionalism that underpin all of my work. This period of training offers a valuable opportunity for clients to experience a supported and evolving therapeutic relationship, while I continue to expand and refine my skillset.

Over time, my intention is to fully integrate psychotherapeutic counselling into my existing somatic, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed offerings, supporting a more holistic, integrative and deeply attuned way of working.

What is pluralistic or integrative psychotherapeutic counselling?

Pluralistic therapy is an integrative and collaborative approach that recognises there is no one-size-fits-all model for helping people. Instead, it emphasises that different clients may benefit from different therapeutic methods at different times. The approach encourages flexibility, client involvement, and collaborative decision-making in the therapy process.

Key principles:

Collaboration is central: Pluralistic or integrative therapy is based on open dialogue between therapist and client, with both working together to determine what methods and techniques might be most helpful. It is based on diverse modalities including psychodamic counselling, humaistic or person-centred counselling and cognintive behavioural therapy.
Clients are active partners: Clients are viewed as experts in their own experience, and their preferences, values, and goals shape the direction and methods of therapy.
Flexibility across modalities: A pluralistic therapist may draw from various frameworks like cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centered approaches, psychodynamic insights, somatic practices, mindfulness, or others, depending on the client’s needs.
Tailored to the individual: The approach is deeply person-centered, recognising the diversity of experiences and that different methods may benefit individuals at different times in their therapy journey.
Transparent and reflective: Pluralistic therapists frequently check in with clients about what’s working or not, fostering a responsive and respectful therapeutic relationship.

Benefits of Pluralistic Psychotherapy:

Allows for personalised care based on the client’s needs and preferences
Encourages empowerment and autonomy for clients
Supports cultural sensitivity by recognising that different people respond to different types of help
Helps build a strong therapeutic alliance through openness and mutual respect

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that uses the natural state of focused attention and deep relaxation, known as hypnosis to support emotional healing, behaviour change, and personal growth. It’s a safe, gentle, and effective method that helps individuals access their subconscious mind, where deeply held beliefs, habits, and emotional patterns often reside.

When in a hypnotic state, you remain awake, aware, and in control, but you are also more open to positive suggestions, insights, and inner guidance. This state of heightened awareness allows the therapist and client to work with deeper layers of the mind, often uncovering root causes of difficulties that may not be accessible through talking therapy alone.

How Does Hypnotherapy Work?
Hypnotherapy helps you bypass the busy, analytical part of the mind (the conscious mind) and connect with your subconscious, the part that stores habits, memories, emotional responses, and automatic patterns.

Some benefits of Hypnotherapy (this list is not exhaustive/these are benefits and I do not claim to cure anything by offering hypnotherapy):

Hypnotherapy is a complementary approach and does not cure or guarantee the treatment of any condition, but may support personal change and wellbeing.

Can reduce anxiety and stress through deep relaxation and reframing
Can support behaviour change (e.g. smoking, overeating, nail-biting)
Can improve sleep and helps manage insomnia
Can buildconfidence and self-esteem by shifting limiting beliefs
Cam enhance ocus and performance in work, study, or sport
Can ease chronic pain and physical tension (e.g. IBS, migraines)
Can promote emotional healing from trauma, phobias, or past experiences
Can strengthen the mind-body connection for overall wellbeing

Want to work with me?

Psychotherapeutic counselling

As part of my 2 year diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling I need to work with volunteers and complete a minimum of 100 hours of practice. I am therefore looking for volunteers; see below for further information:

You would take part as an anonymous client in training practice, meaning your identity would not be shared in any written work or assessments.
You would agree to work with me for a number of sessions (minimum 8) as part of my counselling training requirements.
You would understand that I am a student counsellor in training, not yet a fully qualified or registered psychotherapist.
You would recognise that this work is educational and developmental, and may be supervised as part of my course.
You would be aware that this is not somatic therapy, meaning it does not primarily involve body-based therapeutic techniques.
You would give informed consent for me to use our work together as a case study for academic purposes, such as assignments or supervision discussions.
Any information discussed would be treated as confidential and anonymised, with identifying details changed or removed.
You would understand that you can ask questions or withdraw consent at any time, in line with ethical counselling practice.
Being a volunteer means I will be working with you for FREE.

Hypnotherapy

I am currently taking on hypnotherapy clients

Sessions are 90 minutes long.
You would be required to attend an initial introductory session, followed by a minimum of three further sessions in order to fully benefit from the hypnotherapy process.
I have been qualified in hypnotherapy since June 2025.
At present, I am only offering sessions online.
If you are interested, please contact me to arrange a connection call to discuss your needs and see whether this approach is suitable for you.
The price per session is £90.

My vision for the future:

My intention for the future, once I am fully qualified in both professions, is to offer an integrative, holistic approach to therapy that brings together hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, trauma-informed practice, somatic nervous system regulation, sound as a therapeutic resource, and compassionate mind work.

I aim to create a supportive group setting where this approach can offer the opportunity for reflection and co-regulation. I hope to support clients by working with both mind and body, addressing conscious and subconscious processes to encourage awareness, more resilience and lasting change. I aim to use hypnotherapy to access inner resources and shift limiting beliefs, alongside psychotherapeutic approaches to explore emotional patterns, thoughts, and behaviours in a safe and supportive space. My practice will be firmly grounded in trauma-informed principles, ensuring clients feel safe, empowered, and respected throughout their journey. I also plan to incorporate somatic tools such as breathwork, grounding techniques, and nervous system regulation to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and re-establish a sense of internal safety. In addition, I intend to use sound whether through voice, therapeutic frequencies, or listening practices as a gentle yet powerful resource for calming the nervous system and supporting emotional processing.

Compassionate mind work will underpin the therapeutic process, helping clients to cultivate a kinder relationship with themselves and build emotional resilience. Ultimately, I aspire to create a client-centred, heart-led space where individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered to move towards greater wellbeing.