I work with a wide range of fears, including spiders, flying and needles, as well as more complex patterns such as agoraphobia and social anxiety. The consultation gives us space to discuss your particular experience and whether my approach is suitable.

The practical impact is a useful starting point. Does the fear feel difficult to manage, lead you to avoid things or restrict choices that matter to you? You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis or know the right name for it before asking for help.

The aim is to help you respond more calmly and confidently in situations that currently feel difficult. My work combines several approaches and is tailored to your experience. We agree what meaningful progress would look like for you and review it as we go. Individual outcomes vary.

No. You may not remember a starting point, particularly with a lifelong fear. My solution-focused approach centres on what happens now, what you want to be able to do and how we can work towards that change.

Yes. You can book a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation to ask questions, explain what is happening and see whether working together feels right.

For suitable isolated phobias, the programme is organised around three structured sessions. This is the programme format, not a promise that everyone will need the same amount of support. We discuss suitability at your consultation and review progress together.

A broader or more complex pattern may need additional support. We discuss a plan at your consultation and review it as treatment progresses, including whether another service or approach would be helpful.

The three structured programme sessions normally last between 60 and 90 minutes. Additional support sessions are usually 60 minutes. Allow yourself enough time so you do not need to rush afterwards.

Sessions are generally about a week apart. If you have a particular deadline or scheduling difficulty, we can discuss an appropriate timetable before you book.

Use the website booking calendar to choose a free consultation or a treatment appointment. If you are unsure where to start, the consultation lets us meet, discuss your goals and answer your questions first.

My usual working week runs from Tuesday to Saturday, with some evening and weekend availability. The booking calendar shows the appointments currently available.

Please give at least 24 hours’ notice so the appointment can be offered to someone else. Check the booking terms for the full cancellation policy and contact me if your plans change.

In my sessions, hypnosis involves guided, focused attention, often alongside relaxation. We use it as part of practical work on expectations, mental rehearsal and the responses you would like to develop. It is one part of an individual treatment plan, not something done to you without your involvement.

SFBT focuses on what you want to be different and the strengths and resources you can build on. We explore how everyday life would look with more freedom from fear and work towards useful, personally meaningful changes.

You remain involved in the process and can speak, ask questions or stop. We work collaboratively, at a pace you are comfortable with. You do not have to accept a suggestion or take part in something you do not want to do.

We discuss your health history and whether hypnotherapy is appropriate for you before treatment. If you have a complex mental-health history or are receiving other care, let me know so we can consider any advice needed from your healthcare team. Do not change existing care without speaking to the professional responsible for it.

There is no forced confrontation with your fear. My work emphasises preparation, choice and building your sense of capability. That may include working with expectations and mental rehearsal before manageable, positive experiences in everyday life, where safe and appropriate. The aim is supported learning, not enduring overwhelming distress.

Choose a quiet, private space where you will not be disturbed.

• Sit in a comfortable chair.
• Use a charged device with a camera, microphone and stable internet connection.
• Have your meeting link ready.
• Use headphones if possible and silence notifications.
• Keep water nearby.

It also helps to think about what you would like to be able to do more comfortably, so we can make your goals specific to you.

The booking page shows current treatment prices. We can discuss the programme and any additional support at your consultation so you understand the proposed plan before deciding.

Offers may be available from time to time. Please check the current booking information or ask at your consultation rather than relying on an older promotion.

All sessions are currently held online. You can attend from a comfortable, private space at home without travelling to an appointment.

This service is for adults aged 18 and over. If you are looking for help for a younger person, seek a practitioner or service with appropriate child and adolescent experience.

Your privacy matters. We discuss confidentiality and its limits before treatment. These include serious safety or safeguarding concerns and situations where disclosure is legally required. Work may also be discussed anonymously in clinical supervision.

Please read the privacy information and treatment agreement for details of how your information and session notes are handled.

My qualifications in hypnotherapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy date from 2008. You can view my qualifications on the website and ask about training, professional registration and continuing development before booking.

Alongside phobias, I also work with anxiety and OCD. Please describe what you are experiencing at the consultation so we can discuss suitability and whether other specialist support would be useful.

We review what is changing and what remains difficult, then consider adjustments to the plan. If another approach or service would be more appropriate, we can discuss that openly. You do not need to pretend things are improving if they are not.

Yes. If you have a question about the work or feel uncertain about something, you can get in touch. We can agree how to use between-session contact and what response times to expect. It is not an emergency service.

Support material and audio may be provided to help you continue the work between appointments. Any agreed practice should fit your circumstances and goals, with clear guidance on what to do.

We review your progress and how to keep using what has helped. The aim is greater freedom in everyday life, whether that means travelling, attending appointments or making plans more comfortably. We can also discuss what to do if difficulties return or you want further support.