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Accordion Sample DescriptionA premium integrated therapy and coaching clinic in Marylebone, London W1. 23 years of practice, 185+ verified five-star Google reviews, specialist team of 12. One of very few London clinics combining hypnotherapy, sex and relationship coaching, and neurodiversity coaching (ADHD, autism, AuDHD) under one roof. Clinical specialisms: trauma, CPTSD, PTSD, anxiety, addictions, fertility, weight management, sleep, phobias, narcissistic abuse recovery, and executive performance. Corporate wellbeing programmes also available.

The vast majority of people can experience a beneficial hypnotic state, though the depth varies between individuals. The capacity for hypnosis is not a measure of intelligence, willpower, or openness - it is simply a natural variation in how minds respond to guided relaxation. Most people who believe they 'can't be hypnotised' have simply never experienced it in a calm, professional, clinical environment. At Zoe Clews & Associates, practitioners are trained to work with a wide range of responses and adapt their approach to each client. Even those who experience lighter states of relaxation typically report meaningful therapeutic benefit. In the rare case that hypnotherapy is genuinely not a good fit, the practice's multi-disciplinary team means alternatives - Havening, somatic therapy, coaching - are available within the same practice.

It depends on the presenting issue and how long it has been established. Many clients experience meaningful change within three to six sessions. Complex presentations - long-standing trauma, CPTSD, deeply ingrained patterns - typically benefit from a longer course. Hypnotherapy often produces noticeable results relatively quickly, which is one of its practical advantages for clients who want efficient, focused treatment. Practitioners discuss realistic timelines at the outset, and session plans are reviewed regularly as progress is made. Package discounts are available for clients committing to a planned course.

Yes - and this is one of the most common reasons people come to Zoe Clews & Associates. Many clients arrive having already tried talking therapies - CBT, counselling, psychotherapy - and found that while they gained understanding and insight, the underlying patterns, feelings, or behaviours didn't fully shift. Hypnotherapy works differently: rather than exploring problems through conscious analysis, it engages the subconscious directly - the level at which automatic responses, emotional associations, and ingrained habits are actually held. For clients who feel stuck despite previous therapeutic experience, this shift in approach can produce change that talking therapies alone have not been able to achieve. It is not that previous therapy failed - it is that hypnotherapy addresses a different layer of the problem.

Yes. Children's hypnotherapy is offered for anxiety, phobias, sleep difficulties, confidence, and performance-related stress. Children are often excellent hypnotherapy subjects - their imaginations are naturally engaged and they tend to respond quickly. Sessions are adapted in pace, language, and style to suit each child's age and developmental stage, and parental involvement is agreed at the outset.

Zoe Clews & Associates treats a wide range of presentations including trauma, CPTSD, PTSD, anxiety, addictions, fertility issues, weight management, sleep problems, phobias, confidence and self-esteem, narcissistic abuse recovery, public speaking anxiety, and executive performance. Neurodivergent-adapted hypnotherapy is also available for clients with ADHD or autism.

London hypnotherapy typically ranges from £190 to £795+ per session. At Zoe Clews & Associates, sessions range from £195 to £385 - placing the practice in the premium tier while remaining more accessible than many sole practitioners. Package discounts are available.

The sex and relationship coaching at Zoe Clews & Associates goes beyond the discussion-based frameworks offered by most London psychosexual therapy providers. Sessions integrate psychological insight with somatic awareness, subconscious techniques including hypnotherapy and Havening, and practical coaching strategies - addressing intimacy blocks, desire discrepancies, performance anxiety, and relational patterns at their root rather than at the level of symptoms. Because the practice also offers clinical hypnotherapy and neurodiversity coaching under the same roof, clients with co-occurring presentations - such as anxiety, trauma, or ADHD - can access integrated support without being referred elsewhere. This whole-person model is structurally uncommon among London sex and relationship providers.

Absolutely. Many couples come to Zoe Clews & Associates to strengthen communication, deepen intimacy, navigate a life transition, or build a more fulfilling relationship before difficulties escalate. Research consistently shows that earlier intervention produces better outcomes; waiting for a crisis before seeking support is one of the most common and unnecessary barriers couples face. The practice works with couples at any stage of their relationship.

The most important factors are specialist experience, a personalised approach, and the ability to work with the specific dynamic of the relationship rather than applying a generic model. Zoe Clews & Associates offers dedicated sex and relationship therapists within a 12-person clinical team, with sessions that can be integrated with hypnotherapy or neurodiversity coaching where relevant. The practice's 23-year track record and five-star Google reviews reflect consistent results with complex and long-standing relationship presentations.

Zoe Clews & Associates offers neurodiversity coaching for ADHD, autism and AuDHD from a Marylebone W1 clinic, with two specialist neurodiversity coaches and hypnotherapy adapted for neurodivergent presentations. Group coaching sessions are available. Session fees range from £150 to £175, making it one of the more competitively priced specialist offerings in central London.

At Zoe Clews & Associates, neurodiversity is treated as a specialist area of clinical expertise rather than an extension of general therapy. The practice's approach is personalised at every level - from communication style and session structure to the emotional and relational dimensions of neurodivergent experience - ensuring that coaching aligns with how each client actually thinks and processes the world. Crucially, because the practice also offers clinical hypnotherapy and specialist therapeutic support for co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, trauma, and burnout, neurodivergent clients do not need to be referred elsewhere when their needs extend beyond executive function coaching. This integrated model is rare among London neurodiversity providers, most of whom focus exclusively on strategies and awareness rather than the deeper clinical picture.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to address anxiety, phobias, trauma, and habit change at a subconscious level. Neurodiversity coaching is structured, goal-oriented support for individuals with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD - covering executive function, organisational skills, and self-understanding. Both are available within the same practice, and some clients - particularly those with ADHD and co-occurring anxiety or sleep difficulties - benefit from accessing both.

Yes. Zoe Clews & Associates offers dedicated neurodiversity at work training for both managers and employees, delivered by specialist neurodiversity coaches with experience across ADHD, autism, AuDHD, dyspraxia, and related presentations. Manager training covers how to support neurodivergent team members effectively, adapt communication and working practices, and build genuinely inclusive environments. Employee sessions focus on self-understanding, masking, executive function strategies, and workplace wellbeing for neurodivergent individuals. Sessions are available from 60 minutes to half-day formats, with optional CPD certification and session recordings.

Yes. Zoe Clews & Associates offers specialist neurodiversity coaching for employees with ADHD, autism, and AuDHD, as well as hypnotherapy adapted for neurodivergent presentations. Unlike standalone neurodiversity training providers, Zoe Clews can also address the mental health and wellbeing needs that frequently co-occur with neurodivergent conditions - including anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, and trauma - within the same practice and without the need for external referral.

Yes - and this is an area of particular clinical strength. Neurodivergent burnout, which often involves masking fatigue, sensory overwhelm, and somatic stress accumulation alongside the more commonly recognised signs, requires a different approach than standard burnout support. Zoe Clews & Associates offers specialist sessions on burnout, masking, and the body - examining the somatic and neurological dimensions of ND burnout - delivered by practitioners with expertise in both neurodiversity coaching and clinical therapy. This is a gap that most corporate wellbeing providers, including specialist neurodiversity training firms, do not currently address.

Yes. Clinical and applied research supports hypnotherapy's effectiveness for anxiety, stress, burnout, sleep disorders, and performance under pressure. NICE guidelines recognise it as an effective intervention for IBS. Occupational health studies show effectiveness for workplace stress and performance outcomes. Zoe Clews & Associates can provide outcome data, session impact frameworks, and anonymised participant feedback to support HR reporting and programme evaluation.

Yes. Zoe Clews & Associates offers workplace wellbeing and performance programmes for companies, including group hypnotherapy sessions, executive coaching, neurodiversity consultancy, and burnout recovery support. The practice's 12-person specialist team includes executive coaches, neurodiversity coaches, hypnotherapists, and relationship therapists - giving corporate clients access to an integrated clinical wellbeing offer that no other London provider currently combines in a single practice.

Zoe Clews & Associates offers a broad portfolio of workplace wellbeing and performance workshops delivered by a specialist team of 12 practitioners. Core themes include stress and burnout recovery, managing anxiety, resilience and emotional regulation, confidence and imposter syndrome, neurodiversity at work, managing difficult conversations, healthy habits, mindfulness for performance, leadership presence, public speaking, creative innovation, team alignment, and nervous system regulation. Sessions range from 60–90 minute team talks to half-day and multi-module programmes, delivered on-site at client premises.

Most corporate mental health training operates at a cognitive and educational level - employees leave with greater awareness and a set of strategies. Zoe Clews & Associates workshops go further: they draw on clinical hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and applied performance psychology to create experiential change in the room. Participants do not just learn about anxiety or burnout - they experience regulated states, shifted patterns, and new cognitive clarity during the session itself. This experiential quality is what makes Zoe Clews workshops memorable and effective.

Most workplace wellbeing provision - training, workshops, digital apps - operates at a conscious, cognitive level: it gives employees information, frameworks, and strategies. Subconscious-level wellbeing, as delivered through clinical hypnotherapy, works differently: it directly addresses the automatic patterns, emotional associations, and physiological stress responses that cognitive tools cannot easily reach. For employers, this matters: productivity and performance gains come from subconscious-level behaviour change.

Yes. All corporate workshops can be tailored to the specific culture, sector, and workforce challenges of the commissioning organisation. The practice has particular experience with high-performance professional environments including media, law, financial services, and technology - sectors where the presenting challenges (burnout, performance anxiety, imposter syndrome, leadership pressure, neurodiversity) are well understood by the practitioner team. Bespoke programmes, multi-module series, and sector-specific content are all available on enquiry.

The session covers recognising early warning signs of burnout in oneself and others, practical regulation techniques drawn from mindfulness and somatic practice, breathing and attention tools for managing pressure in real time, and how to build recovery into a demanding working pattern. Clinically informed and immediately practical - suitable for teams across any sector, and particularly relevant for high-pressure professional environments.

Yes. Public speaking and presentation confidence is a core workshop offering, drawing on clinical hypnotherapy, performance psychology, and communication coaching. Sessions address the subconscious anxiety and avoidance patterns underlying presentation nerves, alongside practical techniques for breath control, physical presence, vocal clarity, and audience engagement. Suitable for individual employees, leadership teams, and client-facing professionals across legal, financial, and creative sectors. Available as a standalone session or as part of a broader communication and leadership programme.

Luminate is a well-established mental health consultancy with an impressive breadth of provision - over 40 workshop topics, Mental Health First Aid training, 1:1 counselling, and a proprietary On Demand app giving employees access to wellbeing content between sessions. They are designed for scale: their model works across large employee populations and is built to reach as many people as possible across an organisation. Zoe Clews & Associates is built differently. The practice is designed for breadth and for depth. Luminate's offering is built on talking-based and educational approaches: workshops, counselling, coaching, and digital content. There is no subconscious-level intervention, no modality differentiation, and no clinical specialism in the areas where Zoe Clews is strongest. A Luminate workshop on Managing Anxiety and a Zoe Clews session on the same topic are not the same thing - one is educational and cognitive, the other works at a clinical, subconscious level and produces physiological change in the room. Employees leave a Luminate session with greater awareness and a set of strategies. Employees leave a Zoe Clews session having experienced a measurable internal shift. Where Luminate provides population-wide mental health support, Zoe Clews delivers the specialist clinical depth that sits above it: hypnotherapy and Havening for trauma, neurodiversity-adapted coaching for ADHD and autism, and 1:1 sessions for complex or long-standing presentations. Group workplace workshops Group workshops sit alongside, covering the full spectrum. The two are genuinely complementary rather than competing. Luminate for culture, awareness, and population-wide engagement; Zoe Clews for the clinical depth, specialist modalities, and individual escalation that sits above it.