Hypnotherapy can be helpful if you feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to change on your own.
Many people I work with are dealing with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, sleep difficulties, IBS, or long-standing fears and habits that have started to affect their day-to-day life.
The aim is not just short-term relief, but to help you feel calmer, more in control, and better able to respond to situations that would previously have felt overwhelming.
Sessions are gentle, practical, and collaborative. You remain fully aware and in control throughout, and we work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Many people arrive here knowing they want support, but not yet knowing which area best matches what they are experiencing. If that sounds familiar, these pages may be a helpful place to start:
If you are unsure which is most relevant, a free consultation can help clarify the best place to begin.
If you would like to talk things through before deciding, you are very welcome to book a free consultation.
What is hypnotherapy? Literally it is therapy carried out whilst in hypnosis. It is a treatment that has been around for 5000 years, so definitely not a new experimental type of therapy! Hypnotherapy can be used in many ways to help people make positive changes in their lives. Examples are:
The reduction of stress and anxiety
Addressing emotional overeating issues that then leads to healthy weight loss
Boosting self-confidence
Treating poor self esteem
Relationship issues
Better presenting skills
Public speaking
Help to stop smoking
IBS irritable bowel syndrome and pain management
A question I am often asked is what does hypnotherapy feel like? My answer is that you feel absolutely nothing other than very relaxed, laying on a couch or sitting on a chair. Whilst you are in hypnosis you are fully aware of what is going on around you and at no time do you feel you are out of control. Hypnotherapy is a pleasant, safe and relaxing experience.
The first session is an opportunity to understand what you would like help with and how things have been affecting you. From there, we begin to work in a focused and practical way, tailored to your situation.
Sessions are calm and structured, but also flexible. We move at a pace that feels comfortable, building confidence and making gradual, lasting changes over time.
Many people begin to notice a shift within a few sessions, although this can vary depending on what you are working on.
Will I lose control during hypnosis?
No. You remain fully aware and in control throughout. Hypnosis is a focused, relaxed state, not something that is done to you.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on the issue and how long it has been present. Some people need only a few sessions, while others benefit from a slightly longer course of work.
Do I need to believe in hypnosis for it to work?
No. It is not about belief, but about your willingness to engage with the process. A natural level of curiosity or openness is enough.
David Samson is an award-winning hypnotherapist with over 23 years of experience working with adults across a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioural issues. His work focuses on helping people make meaningful and lasting changes using hypnotherapy in a calm and structured way.
David works one to one with adults in confidential online sessions. He supports clients with issues including anxiety, stress, emotional eating, sleep difficulties, confidence, phobias, and long-standing habits that have not responded to other approaches.
His approach to hypnotherapy is practical and evidence informed, with sessions tailored to the individual and focused on addressing underlying patterns rather than surface level symptoms.
Hypnosis is a state of mind that we all experience on a daily basis. Think about those ten seconds just before you nod off to sleep at night, or maybe being totally engrossed in a good book or movie. Hypnosis is just a feeling of deep relaxation and when you are in this beautifully relaxed state it is possible to access the powerful part of the brain known as the subconscious.
There are many issues that hypnotherapy can help including stress and anxiety reduction, weight loss, emotional eating, fears and phobias, self confidence and self esteem issues, relationships, public speaking and presenting issues, insomnia, stopping smoking, exam and driving test nervousness, irritable bowel syndrome and pain management.
It is thought that the subconscious accounts for approximately 90% of the brain’s capacity. The subconscious brain is where all our emotions are stored and therefore is responsible for our reactions, interpretations and general behaviour. The most important role that the subconscious plays is an automatic function that controls our breathing, the circulation of blood around our bodies and the repair of damaged tissue i.e. the healing process.
Hypnotherapy is literally therapy carried out whilst in a state of hypnosis. This is not a new therapy…it has been helping people deal with a vast range of problems for approximately the past 5000 years!
Nothing…absolutely nothing! You sit back in a comfortable chair, close your eyes and enter a state of relaxation and calmness. You are fully aware of what is going on around you and remain totally in control. This is a very pleasant state and can be likened to daydreaming.
For the past six years, I have been specialising in online hypnotherapy. In my experience, online hypnotherapy, when done from the comfort and safety of a person’s home results in a more relaxed state, therefore deeper hypnosis
No…completely the opposite in fact. You will feel very much ‘in control’. You will be fully aware of what you are saying and will remember everything. You cannot be made to do anything against your morals or judgement whilst in hypnosis
Hypnotherapy is completely safe and is a pleasant and relaxing experience.
Everybody can be hypnotised as long as they realise that they are in control. People who think they cannot be hypnotised are those who have a fear of what could happen if they ‘let go’. I am a great believer in self-hypnosis and once a person realises that they remain in control, then they can take themselves into hypnosis very easily.
On average, clients need between three to five sessions. These are one hour in duration and spread about a week apart.
Many people first explore hypnotherapy simply to understand how it works. The next question is usually whether it can help with the specific difficulty they are experiencing.
Over the years I have worked with clients facing a wide range of challenges, many of which are linked to patterns of anxiety, confidence, stress, sleep, or unwanted habits. If you would like to explore how hypnotherapy may help in your particular situation, you may find the following pages useful.
Hypnotherapy for Stress and Anxiety
Learn how hypnotherapy can help calm the mind, reduce persistent worry, and break cycles of overthinking.
Hypnotherapy for Panic Attacks
Understand how subconscious patterns can trigger panic responses and how these can be gently reworked.
Hypnotherapy for Social Anxiety
Discover how hypnotherapy can help reduce fear of judgement and build a more relaxed sense of confidence in social situations.
Explore how hypnotherapy can support healthier habits and a more balanced relationship with food.
Hypnotherapy for Insomnia and Sleep Difficulties
Learn how hypnotherapy can help quiet an overactive mind and support deeper, more restful sleep.
If you are unsure whether hypnotherapy is suitable for your situation, the best starting point is usually a short conversation.
You can arrange a free consultation here to discuss what you are experiencing and whether hypnotherapy may be able to help.
