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From Surviving to Thriving

With Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy

Is it time to make that change? Are you ready to live life on your own terms? Do you want to be able to thrive, no matter what life throws at you?

Step into a new way of living, managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm with confidence. Break the cycle of overeating, feeling burnt out or anxious and embrace confidence in your own skin.

I'm here to help you move from surviving to thriving. Offering confidential and safe support, I use scientifically-backed methods to ensure powerful and lasting change.

Are you looking to improve your life, handle stress and anxiety better, overcome beliefs that are holding you back, control overeating or feel confident about your yourself?

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Smiling hypnotherapist in Wigan, Greater Manchester wearing a pink shirt

Hi, I’m Sophie

I'm a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Hypnotherapist using Hypno-CBT® living in Wigan, Greater Manchester. I specialise in helping adults and children with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, worry, weight and eating and low confidence. My aim is to empower both adults and children to not just survive but to thrive by giving you the tools you need to cope better and support you to take back control. 

I'm here to guide you towards a life you deserve..

Combining cognitive behavioural therapy with hypnotherapy offers a highly effective approach to transforming habits, thoughts, and feelings. Helping you move beyond your challenges and back to living your life.

Remember, You Are Enough.

ANXIETY THERAPY | STRESS MANAGEMENT | LOW SELF-ESTEEM CONFIDENCE ISSUES | PHOBIAS | PAIN MANAGEMENT | BINGE EATING OVERWHELM | PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | BREAKING HABITS

How does it work?

Some clients want CBT, some hypnotherapy and others want a mix of both, it’s 100% up to you. During your sessions, the focus is entirely on you and your unique needs. The approach is carefully tailored to facilitate quick and effective change, guiding you towards a more fulfilling and resilient future.

  • There are two ways we can make the initial contact:

    1. Free Consultation: This a 20 minute call (Zoom or over the phone) where we can get to know each other and find out if we can work together.

    2. Get in touch via email: I will send you a form to fill in and some info about me, from there we can decide if we are a good fit.

    You are under no obligation to book sessions with me after. You can take your time to make a decision, and if you decide later on that you want to proceed with sessions we can jump straight into the assessment session and get started.

    Please note: If during our initial consultation, it becomes evident that the support you require falls outside my area of expertise, I am at liberty to decline to work with you.

  • An informal conversation that can last up to 1 hour. Here we talk about what you would like help with and what your goals are.

    You will learn all about hypnotherapy and how it can help you. You will have the chance to ask any questions or voice any concerns.

  • These sessions last about 50-60 minutes.

    By using a combination of talking therapy, CBT and hypnosis techniques we focus on finding solutions to your problems without dwelling on the past.

The Potential Benefits of Hypnotherapy

  • Reframe negative perceptions, develop a positive self-image and boost self-confidence, fostering a healthier sense of self-worth.

  • Manage anxiety through relaxation, positive suggestion, guided imagery and coping mechanisms

  • Through a blend of exposure exercises, visualisation, and positive suggestion, you can gradually confront and overcome your phobias by envisioning successful outcomes and desensitising yourself.

  • Reprogram negative patterns for lasting change—overcome phobias, manage weight, quit smoking, nail biting and more

  • Addressing both psychological factors influencing pain perception and promoting relaxation.

  • By identifying the triggers to your emotional or binge eating, Hypnotherapy can help to manage stress, increase motivation and help you look at food in a different way.

  • Reduce stress, improve sleep, and foster a positive mindset for a fulfilling life.

  • Enhance focus, organisational skills, and self-regulation to thrive in life with ADHD. As someone who has ADHD, I understand the impact of it can have on your life

  • I was suffering with depression and severe anxiety 12 months ago. I was prescribed medication which helped but not fully. I then went on to have counselling and CBT which again, improved my mood slightly but not completely. In desperation, I reached out to Sophie for help and am so glad I did. Sophie is a very welcoming, pleasant and very easy to confide in. During our sessions, I felt I was listened to, not judged and reassured that if I worked with her, then things should improve. Sophie is a true professional without being patronising and we also had some light-hearted conversations which again, put me at ease . I am now feeling much more relaxed and confident and by using the tools that Sophie has given to me and our hypnotherapy sessions, I am now in a good place and so grateful that we met.

    Sue, Wigan

  • Sophie has been working with me on my anxiety and overthinking. Straight away she was incredibly warm, a great listener and always held a non-judgemental space. I can’t quite believe the transformation I’ve had and I am so grateful to of had these sessions with Sophie. Thank you so much for your help and guidance! Sophie is a great therapist!" Thank you so much again Sophie, I'll be recommending you!

    Sofe, London

  • Sophie is a brilliant hypnotherapist who tailors the sessions to your needs and goals. I found the sessions really interesting, learning tools and techniques that have helped me massively. These were then consolidated into my mind through the hypno part of the session. Sophie made me feel comfortable and able to really get the most out of the sessions. She also did extra recordings between sessions for free, as well as summarising the tools and resources in notes. Definitely would recommend a hypno session with Sophie!

    Sam, Chesire

  • My sessions with Sophie were not only fantastic but fascinating. I have dealt with certain anxieties that at times prevented me from sleeping and needed to be addressed. Sophie introduced me to tapping techniques that, along with reinforcing meditation, have changed my outlook on the issues and I am amazed at how effective they have been. Tapping was not something I knew much about but some of the things that I learnt from Sophie were really amazing. Thanks Sophie!

    Colin, Devon

  • I’d really love to thank Sophie for her help. I had a terrible phobia that I’d never thought I’d be over. I can now face my fear without batting an eyelid. I never thought I would be there. Thank you so much for your help. You’ve changed something massive in me.

    LH, Kent

What can we achieve toghether?

Do you need help with…

  • Hypnotherapy can help reduce stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation and emotional well-being.

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  • Whether it's boosting self-esteem or building confidence, hypnotherapy can empower you to believe in yourself and your abilities.

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  • Hypnotherapy can address negative body image by promoting self-acceptance and fostering a more positive relationship with one's body.

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  • Struggling with weight management or food-related challenges? Discover how hypnotherapy can help you achieve your wellness goals and overcome obstacles in your journey towards healthier eating habits.

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  • Hypnotherapy may help individuals with ADHD in improving focus and attention, helping them manage their symptoms more effectively.

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  • Hypnotherapy can enhance motivation and goal-setting, making it easier for you to stay on track and achieve your desired outcomes.

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  • Whether it's self-doubt or a belief in your limitations, hypnotherapy can help you break free from these limiting beliefs, enabling personal growth.

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  • Hypnotherapy is effective in supporting behavior change, whether it's overcoming addiction or adopting healthier habits.

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  • Hypnotherapy can assist you in addressing and processing feelings of shame, promoting self-forgiveness and self-compassion.

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  • Hypnotherapy is often used to help individuals quit smoking by addressing the psychological aspects of addiction and reinforcing a smoke-free mindset.

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