Hypnotherapy works by guiding you into a calm, focused state of awareness where your mind becomes more open to positive suggestions and change. In this relaxed state, your conscious mind quietens, allowing your subconscious mind - the part responsible for habits, emotions, and automatic responses - to take in new, healthier patterns of thought and behaviour.

At Retrained Minds Hypnotherapy, sessions are designed to help you safely explore what’s been holding you back, release unhelpful patterns, and strengthen your inner resources. Using gentle techniques, you remain completely aware and in control while we work together to retrain your mind for calm, confidence, and lasting change.

Whether you're looking to make positive personal changes, improve emotional wellbeing, or develop greater confidence and clarity in everyday life, hypnotherapy can help you move forward feeling lighter, more balanced, and more in control.

Being in hypnosis feels like a state of deep relaxation and calm focus — much like the peaceful moments before drifting off to sleep or getting lost in thought. You remain fully aware and in control, yet your mind becomes quiet and more receptive to positive suggestions and change.

Most people describe it as a pleasant, natural state where the body feels relaxed and heavy, while the mind feels light, clear, and focused. It’s not about being asleep or unaware; it’s simply a gentle shift in awareness that allows your subconscious mind to take in new, empowering ideas.

At Retrained Minds Hypnotherapy, the experience of hypnosis is always calm, safe, and supportive — helping you create meaningful change while feeling completely comfortable throughout.

Online hypnotherapy via Zoom offers the same effectiveness as in-person sessions, with the added comfort and convenience of working from your own home. You can relax in a familiar space, free from travel time or distractions, making it easier to focus and unwind.

At Retrained Minds Hypnotherapy, your online sessions are private, secure, and personalised — allowing you to connect from anywhere in the UK or beyond. The process is simple: you’ll receive a secure Zoom link, join the session from a quiet space, and be guided safely into a calm, focused state where positive change can take place.

Many clients find that online hypnotherapy helps them feel even more at ease, enabling deeper relaxation and lasting results. Whether you’re seeking support for stress, anxiety, confidence, motivation, or personal growth, online hypnotherapy offers a flexible, accessible way to experience transformation and clarity wherever you are.

No - you will never lose control during hypnosis. Despite what stage shows or movies suggest, hypnotherapy isn’t about being controlled or made to do things against your will. Instead, it’s a calm and focused state where you remain fully aware, relaxed, and in charge at all times.

At Retrained Minds Hypnotherapy, you are always in control of what you say, think, and feel. You can open your eyes, move, or speak whenever you wish. Hypnosis simply helps you access your subconscious mind - the part responsible for habits and emotional responses - so that you can make positive, lasting changes with ease and confidence.

Many clients describe the experience as feeling deeply relaxed yet fully present, with a clear sense of calm and empowerment throughout the session.

Yes - hypnotherapy is completely safe when carried out by a trained and qualified hypnotherapist. You are never asleep, unconscious, or under anyone’s control. Instead, you remain fully aware, relaxed, and in charge of your thoughts and actions at all times.

At Retrained Minds Hypnotherapy, sessions are designed to create a calm and supportive environment where you can explore challenges safely and comfortably. Hypnosis is a natural state that we all experience every day - like daydreaming or becoming deeply focused — and it simply helps your subconscious mind become more open to positive change.

When practised professionally, hypnotherapy is a gentle and effective way to support emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and build confidence - safely and naturally.

Almost everyone can experience hypnosis - it’s a completely natural state of focus and relaxation that we all enter every day, such as when reading, driving, or becoming absorbed in a film. The key is a willingness to participate and follow simple guidance.

At Retrained Minds Hypnotherapy, clients are supported to feel comfortable, safe, and in control from start to finish. You cannot be made to do anything you don’t want to -hypnosis only works when you’re open to it and ready to make positive change.

Some people may take a little longer to relax or find it easier once they understand how hypnotherapy works, but with trust and gentle guidance, most clients quickly find themselves able to enter a calm, focused state that allows effective work with the subconscious mind.

The number of hypnotherapy sessions needed varies from person to person, depending on your goals, experiences, and the changes you want to make. Some clients notice a positive difference after just one or two sessions, while others benefit from a short series to create deeper, longer-lasting results.

At Retrained Minds Hypnotherapy, sessions are tailored to your individual needs rather than a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Together, we’ll agree on a pace that feels comfortable and realistic for you — helping you achieve steady, meaningful progress.

Many clients find that a few sessions are enough to reset patterns, build confidence, and move forward with greater clarity, calm, and control.

Your first hypnotherapy session at Retrained Minds begins with a friendly chat about what you’d like to work on and what you hope to achieve. I’ll explain how hypnosis works and answer any questions before we begin, ensuring you feel completely comfortable. The session itself is calm and relaxing — you’ll simply sit back, listen, and follow gentle guidance as your mind enters a focused, peaceful state. Most clients leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more in control.