Client Stories
Here are some reviews from previous clients. I really enjoy receiving these, hearing how much impact the sessions have had and learning about the positive changes that have taken place in a short time. Working in close partnership with clients, using tailored hypnotherapy techniques, really does bring about amazing results.
Helen - Trauma
“I think it is important to give Karen a massive recommendation for helping me. I suffered a traumatic experience in a relationship and hadn’t really considered Hypnotherapy for such a thing before. Karen made the whole experience relaxing and I felt she had my back every step of the way. I have felt so much happier and at ease since I started having sessions.
Karen is the sense to all the nonsense in your head!
Thank you and I will be eternally grateful.”
Andrew - Anxiety
“I’ve now had 6 sessions with Karen and I cannot thank her enough. As a confident person I started struggling with anxiety out of the blue last year. At my worst point I couldn’t even go to the local shop or do anything normal from having a haircut or going for a meal.
I was recommended Karen and was at the point I had tried everything else. Karen made me feel welcome from the start and I was very relaxed in her company. The results from where I was to where I am now has given me normality back.
I’m so glad I got to experience hypnotherapy and can’t recommend highly enough.
Thanks Karen”
Jan’s Story
I have the clients permission to share her story, I don't think there can ever be a more important story than this one to share.
This lovely lady has had a fair few health problems and needs to have a life saving operation. She has her consultation coming up soon where by a decision will made about an operation she desperately needs. Jan needed to give up smoking to be able to have the operation. She had literally tried everything she could but could not completely kick the habit.
Jan has smoked since the age of 11 years old and is now 64. A grand total of 53 years! That was until the day she came to see me for her smoking cessation session. She was completely blown away by the power of the session and her first words were "I don't want to smoke anymore, I don't even want my e-cigerette".
Jan is no longer a smoker and she can be so proud when she goes for her consultation to let them know.
Wishing you all the luck in the world Jan & it was my pleasure to help you. Together we did it
Caroline - Fear of Needles
Caroline came to see me due to an upcoming operation. She had an existing fear of needles and her anxiety was building. It was so lovely to see her anxiety released and she went ahead with the operation she needed being able to stay calm and in control.
“I had a fear of needles for many years and so when Karen suggested she could help and hopefully get my head around my pending operation, I jumped at the chance. Before my first visit, I was anxious and nervous about what the operation and everything that would be happening to me. Karen explained what the session would be about and the plan going forward. After our initial consultation I was asked to relax and get comfy and was talked through a scenario to calm my mind. Afterwards I felt very emotional, almost like a huge weight had been lifted, Karen assured me this was normal. She explained I should continue with breathing techniques along with other areas of self control. She contacted me the next day to check how I was feeling and to book in my second session. After two sessions I now feel much less anxious and less scared about my pending operation. I have had three occasions in the last few weeks that involve needles and I feel much more in control. Highly recommend.”
Katie - Health Anxiety
Katie came to see me and she was suffering with health anxiety - she even had a date in her mind where something bad was going to happen. We worked together, released her anxiety and I'm so pleased to say she now lives life to the full. Go Katie!
“Opening a New Door can open life up to a new you (or gain some of the old you back). 6 weeks ago I started a journey I needed to take. My anxiety was at a high, mostly around my own health. I was frantic pretty much all the time over general life things, I over thought most situations and put gigantic obstacles in my way (that were irrational) and I had my own death day scheduled in!! I walked through this door, barely able to speak, crying and feeling pretty helpless! 6 weeks later and commitment on my part in Karen’s own words “I do not have a magic wand: I am in control, I am alive”, I have gained back confidence, my fear of my own death has left me, I’m not constantly over thinking situations and I can say I am happy in myself and feel I have gained some old me back and learnt about a new me. A way to be able to move forward with life and live each day as it comes and know that the future does hold good things. I have to thank Hypnotherapy for this and the voice and listening ears of Karen, who has helped and guided me to a better place.”
Hollie - Loss of Confidence
Hollie is one of my youngest clients and came to me after losing her confidence. After just a few sessions it was back and she has come on leaps and bounds. She entered the BHS championships which is outstanding for a 9-year old!
“My name is Hollie and I am 9. I have had a hard time recently with bullies and felt very sad. My Mum talked to me about Karen and hypnotherapy. I wanted to try it but I was a little nervous. When I first met Karen, she seemed really nice and made me smile. Karen talked to me about what would happen. I felt happy to try hypnotherapy. After my first session I couldn’t wait to go back again. I felt very calm after my sessions and Karen has helped me become a lot more confident and relaxed. Karen is really easy to talk to and a very smiley person. I would like to thank Karen a lot for helping me and I will miss her, the marshmallow chair and twinkle very much.”
Bev - Fear of Flying
Bev came to see me for fear of flying. She had a weekend away in Amsterdam booked and wanted to tackle it for this.
We carried out her initial consultation and then booked in her following treatment session. She had one treatment session and her flying block was released. She was off and away on her holiday, carefree. I wish her many happy adventures in future!
“I have suffered with a fear of flying for about 10 years and it had steadily been getting worse and worse. With two young children and a love for travel, I needed to get it sorted. I had just 1 session with Karen before traveling to Amsterdam and I could not believe the change in how I felt. I would normally feel anxious a couple of days before flying but I felt completely fine and was almost waiting for the fear to start! Whilst up in the air I felt a little worried but not about flying, worrying that this was too good to be true and I was going to fall back into panic mode! After landing myself and my husband could not believe the fact that I had managed a flight with no fear!
Karen is not just a great hypnotherapy practitioner but has a lovely calming and comforting nature. I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
Eve - Anxiety and Confidence
Eve came to see me as she was struggling to secure a job through restructure. This was purely down to pressure and a little lack of confidence.
The pressure on her was building and she was getting more and more anxious about the situation.
We carried out the initial consultation and then booked in her treatment session the night before her interview. Eve secured the job the next morning!
I've also helped Eve for general anxiety and weight loss which she has successfully maintained.
“I can't recommend Karen enough! I first went to Karen after losing my confidence during many unsuccessful job interviews leading to me to experience anxiety, after just 2 sessions with Karen I got the job and my mojo back! I have recently had a few online sessions as I wasn't coping with the lockdown, I was extremely emotional and eating badly. Karen again has helped me turn it around and I feel I can cope with whatever life throws at me, I am also eating healthier and losing weight Karen is calming, understanding and empathetic and I always feel on top of the world after our session.”
Aileen - Giving Up Smoking
Aileen came to see me initially to give up smoking. I advised her that she was also suffering from anxiety so it was unlikely to be successful. We agreed we would deal with the anxiety first. After a couple of sessions Aileen was feeling a lot more like her old self. We then completed the No Smoking Cessation programme and she successfully gave up. It was great to see!
“I initially visited Karen to stop smoking but we agreed to deal with the anxiety I was left with following a major operation. After just a couple of sessions, the majority of my anxiety has gone - amazing after living with it for a few years - thank you Karen. I’ve just done the first part of my smoking session and can’t wait for Tuesday - D-Day. Karen is very professional but also very approachable - for those of you who’ve never tried hypnotherapy, I would highly recommend it.”
Simon - Giving Up Smoking
Simon came to see me to stop smoking . He was suffering with quite bad asthma so this was now a must for the sake of his health.
After the initial session we booked him in for treatment. He is very pleased to say he is now a "non-smoker"!
“I smoked for toooo many years and did the normal 'yeah I can do this on my own' . Thanks to Karen I'm currently £795 richer (increasing every day), haven't smoked over 1,700 cigarettes and the app tells me I'm going to live for an extra 13 days so far. Thanks Karen.”
Young Client - Trichotillomania
This young client was suffering with anxiety causing her to pull out her hair, as well as leading to poor sleeping habits. It was having a really detrimental impact on her day to day activities. It was a pleasure to work with her and see her flourish in such a short space of time.
“Karen has helped my daughter with Trichotillomania (hair pulling) and other anxiety related issues. The first thing we noticed after the very first session was her sleeping - she has struggled for sometime with both falling and staying asleep - this impacted on her behaviour and general well-being, my daughter now is snoring like a baby within 40 mins of going to bed and sleeps right through! Her hair has grown back and within 2 sessions she seemed to be on top of this. Karen has helped her develop coping mechanisms for dealing with general teenage girl issues at school and socially with bullying & friendships. My daughter is noticeably more relaxed and less anxious. In her words she would love to continue her weekly sessions forever as she feels so de-stressed and relaxed afterwards!”
Jess - Anxiety / Self-esteem / Weight Loss
Jess came to speak to me about her weight loss journey and how her weight was affecting her self esteem and confidence. I’ve been astounded by Jess’ progress since coming to see me, below is a snippet from her feedback, if you’d like to read more please visit my Facebook page.
“I've had several sessions with Karen now, and am feeling much more relaxed, positive and confident. My self-esteem is gradually returning and I almost feel 'normal'. I know I still have a long way to go, but this is the first time I've felt that the therapy I've had has actually had a positive and lasting impact on me outside of the therapy room. Even my husband said it had made a difference, and for him to notice it must be good!”