Guidance

What is this therapy like?

My work is clinically grounded, with a transpersonal perspective where that feels helpful. We start with your lived experience: what you’re feeling, what is happening in your life, and what matters to you. We also pay attention to patterns, relationships, and protective ways of coping, and to the meaning your symptoms may be carrying.

The aim is to support more clarity and choice, and a steadier connection with your inner centre.

What are my professional qualifications?

I’m a clinical hypnotherapist and graduate psychologist, CNHC-registered and NCH-registered, and a member of NRPC and APHPP, as well as a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Who is this for?

I work with adults (18+).

To keep the work safe, I do not offer sessions if you are under the influence of alcohol or non-prescribed/illegal drugs.

This work may not be suitable during periods of severe instability, active psychosis or mania without psychiatric support, or significant dissociation without stabilisation. For substance dependence, I generally ask for two years of abstinence before beginning.

If it seems that medical or specialist support would be more appropriate, I will recommend this and may encourage you to involve your GP or mental health team. Hypnotherapy is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care.

Hypnotherapy: will I lose control?

No. Hypnotherapy here is consent-based and collaborative. You remain aware, you can speak at any time, and you can pause or stop whenever you wish.

Much of the work involves a light trance, an ordinary, focused state of attention—so we can invite the cooperation of your unconscious mind in a gentle, respectful way.

Languages

Sessions are offered in English and Italian. I can also work in Spanish if that feels more comfortable for you.

How do I get started?

Email me with a brief outline of what you are seeking support with. We can then arrange a free introductory call to discuss what you want from therapy, availability, fees, and whether this feels like a good fit.

First session

We clarify what brings you here, your aims, relevant history and current supports, and any key risks. We then agree whether and how we will work together.

Practicalities

Sessions are offered face-to-face, online (Doxy.me/Zoom), or by telephone. Sessions last 50 minutes. I offer appointments seven days a week, typically between 11am and 8pm, subject to availability.

Between sessions, contact is for administrative matters only (for example, scheduling). Please give at least 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling (see Policies).

Fees

My standard fee is £50 per session. If cost feels like a barrier, please still get in touch—especially if you are on a low income. Where appropriate, we can agree a reduced fee. Fees are discussed and agreed in advance.

Confidentiality

What you share in sessions is private, and personal data is handled in line with UK data protection requirements. Confidentiality may be broken only where there is a serious risk of harm to you or others, where safeguarding duties arise, or where disclosure is required by law or court order. Wherever possible, I will discuss this with you first.

Culture and identity

I welcome and respect your identity and lived experience, including your culture, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and language. I aim to offer a space where you can feel seen and understood, and I stay in ongoing self-reflection so I can practise with care, respect, and humility.

Urgent support (UK)

This is not an emergency or crisis service.

If you are worried you might harm yourself, call 999 or go to A&E. You can also contact your GP (or out-of-hours GP service) or call NHS 111 for urgent medical advice.

For confidential listening support (24/7), contact Samaritans: 116 123.

For domestic abuse support, contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7).

For sexual violence support, contact Rape Crisis (UK-wide): 0808 802 9999.