Lewis on Overcoming Performance Anxiety

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Before seeing Zoë, I would develop the most terrible anxiety ahead of any presentations that I would give, and in my line of work, I do a lot of them.

Claire on Insomnia Relief

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I’ve been having problems sleeping for a while, and it started to impact on everything I did, so I was so relieved to work with Tom at Zoë Clews & Associates. I’m now sleeping in …

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I just wanted to say thank you once again for everything you’ve helped me achieve and for the insights you have given me this year. Your work is greatly valued by me!

Zoe, you have no idea how Earth shatteringly fabulous yesterday’s session was with you…

I had the best nights sleep in months. I feel happier, rested and joyful today. I literally will be skipping to our next session. Force Majeure? You are so much more than that and I trust you beyond measure. 
 
Thank you 
Graham, London

My session with Zoe on Monday has had such a profound affect on me. 

The mind-shift I seem to have experienced is hugely significant. it was an emotional experience for me, and I can see how the process is going to help me overcome my negative thought patterns to return to a state of well-being-homeostasis that I was born with.  
 
As I said to you the reason I came to you was that I saw you on a webinar where I thought you were inspirational – and I was not wrong to have that impression. 
 
Thank you for listening to me and helping me understand how to approach my future with a positive outlook
Rebecca, Kent

Thank you for the call and recording the other day Zoe

My son has been falling asleep listening to your recording and I can see his confidence has really grown since last weekend, several parents commented on how well he was playing, looked a lot more confident and suggested he should get man of the match. It has been a slow process but it is finally changing his subconscious mind which is what we wanted. I don’t care about him getting man of the match, I just wanted him to believe in himself. 
June, Bradford

Zoe thank you for this week’s session…

It induced an amazing inner peace, probably just as strong as the first session. I slept more soundly than any time I can remember which just shows how much i have been carrying around for 50 years!

Lucy, Bournemouth

Francis helped me to understand the challenges I was facing, and I believe was the key to making positive change.

He also helped me to develop the skills and confidence to reframe and overcome those challenges. Francis is extremely friendly and non-judgemental which creates a very open and comfortable environment, and I highly recommend him if you’re looking to make positive changes in your life.

John, Enfield

I approached Zoe Clew’s clinic to try and improve my sleep and solve a long problem of teeth grinding (Bruxism). Zoe assigned Francis to my case and I immediately saw results.

I had been given night guards by dentists to stop my nightly teeth grinding from damaging my teeth and after 10 years and several broken mouth guards, the nightly pain in my jaw was affecting my sleep.  I was no longer able to sleep through the night and was constantly tired.

Francis is very calm, reassuring and professional. It was easy to speak to Francis and trust what he was saying and his processes.

After the first session I stopped using my mouthguard which was a huge leap for me, considering my total reliance on them.  Francis helped me unlearn the habit of subconsciously tensing of certain muscles and reactions to thoughts.  I found the sessions and subsequent recording very useful to listen to daily when going to sleep and was amazed that they also helped me get back to sleep again in the early morning.

Although the bruxism was solved almost immediately (astonishing to me!) being able to sleep right through the night took a little longer. However, Francis listened carefully and tweaked the sessions and his recordings to suit me and regularly checked in with me via email.

Eventually the recordings helped me obtain deep refreshing sleep and eventually I stopped using them daily. I am now having much better sleep than I have had in many many years.  Occasionally I wake up in the early mornings and turn them on but generally I’d say that Francis has totally cured my Bruxism and helped improve my sleep patterns massively.  I am both surprised and extremely grateful to him for assisting me to deal with a problem on the subconscious level when I’d tried and tried but failed to deal with them on a conscious level.

James, London

Zoe, I can’t thank you enough for all your help this year…

I was in pieces before I met you, you completely transformed my life. If you ever want me to do a testimonial or be a reference please let me know. Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Lydia, M, Barnet

It’s been a life changing experience in small and big ways. 

Hi Zoe, 

I’d booked in a possible third appointment with you at end of July but I don’t think I need it at the moment. Things have been so different since I saw you in May and I even managed a week in the North dealing with ‘the situation’, I would never have been able to do that without having our sessions. I think there’s still some progress to make but I’m really getting there and recalling the things you said to me during the sessions is still really helping. I just don’t think I need the session after the work we have done as it’s worked so well!  
 
I’m sure there will be a time I’ll need a session again whether it’s about this or other things, it’s been a life changing experience in small and big ways. 

 
Thank you again, you do amazing work and I’m SO grateful for your help. 
 
Thanks again 
Louise , Welwyn Garden City

How effective your work is!

Obviously, I came to you (Zoe) in 2020 because of performance anxiety in job interviews and subsequently then ended up with 3 job offers after a session with you; now in 2022 I find myself looking for work again. I have a job interview tomorrow and just wanted to say there is no anxiety in sight! I know that regardless of what happens tomorrow (whether I get the job role or not) I will be fine tomorrow “performing” in that job interview.
 
Thank you again for the amazing work you do – it truly has changed my life and I know it would have the capability to change many others. 
Rachael, Welywn Garden City

We used Angela’s hypnotherapy treatment to help overcome teenage anxiety, insecurity and to build self confidence.

The four sessions have been very effective with clear positive results quickly seen. We are confident that this will be long lasting, with use of the self help tools that are straight forward to learn and apply if needed. Many thanks Angela – highly recommended.

Elena

I came to Angela for my anxiety surrounding learning to drive.

 She was so calming and supportive and I have found a significant change with my driving and my anxiety has become much better. A very positive experience and I highly recommend to anyone. Thank you Angela.

Julia

I came to Angela for hypnotherapy to help me overcome and deal with anxiety.

I had 4 sessions in total and in each one Angela would focus on a specific issue – alongside treating anxiety such as self confidence/esteem issues and overcoming trauma, which helped me find closure from past experiences which had impacted me negatively. Since finishing my weekly sessions with Angela, myself and people around me have seen a significant difference in me. I am much more happy now as I have moved on from the past and allowed myself to live in the present, and I have learned how to cope with anxiety using techniques that Angela has taught me in the sessions. I would 100% recommend Angela to anyone suffering with (teenage) anxiety and self confidence issues as she has helped me so much. Thank yo

Leyla

I had a few sessions with Angie to help with my driving anxiety. Her hypnotherapy treatment really helped me overcome my negative thinking and nerves surrounding taking the driving test. I have recently passed and without a doubt could not have done it without her help. Thank you so much, would highly recommend it.

Emilia

“Thank you for an amazing hypnotherapy session on Wednesday! I walked away from your practice a different person. My anxiety is gone and I feel happy at what life now has to offer me!”

 
Lucy - Wimbledon 

I am absolutely delighted with the results.

“I approached Francis about two issues which I hoped could be bettered or solved through Hypnotherapy. The first is a condition called Misophonia (a disorder in which certain sounds trigger strong emotional or physiological responses which can range from anger and annoyance to a need to flee a certain situation) and the other was anxiety around driving again after 12 years without a car. 

I am absolutely delighted with the results. Since my last session with Francis, I have taken our new car for a test drive on my own and the Misophonia feels so much more under control as I now have a range of techniques to use which either minimise or completely eliminate the extreme responses I used to experience. 

Whatever your issue, small or big, I would really recommend speaking to Francis, he is the ultimate professional and has a gentle yet really efficient manner to “get through” to you. It has worked wonders for me.”

Celine - Cotswolds

I can wholeheartedly recommend working with Francis

I first contacted Francis for help with an issue that has plagued me off and on for years, namely fear of committing to a house purchase. An odd one I know, but it stems from a fairly disrupted childhood that involved divorce and a lot of moving about the country.

 Francis quickly got to grips with the key issues behind my fear of commitment, a lack of feeling that I belong anywhere, and guided me through a journey into the past to heal all the times when I had felt this way.

The result has been a renewed sense of peace at the thought of settling down and indeed a move to the part of the country where we would like to put down roots.

 For a considered, caring and insightful approach, I can wholeheartedly recommend working with Francis.”

Micheal - London

Zoe has successfully helped me in the past with 1:1 sessions to overcome my insomnia.

I am so touched and grateful that she is now offering these feel-good-room sessions at a very affordable price so that also the financially less privileged can experience the powerful methods! The sessions were a soothing companion and have helped me greatly to deal with the complex anxieties that have been triggered through the Covid-19 Pandemic. Thank you so much!

I just want to thank you once again for the session. 

Hi Zoe,

I hope you are well.

I just want to thank you once again for the session.

It was mind-blowing! Seriously, in a few hours, you managed to do what years of counselling and alternative therapies did not do. 

I’m so pleased!

I’ll definitely want to work with you again on other issues, but in the meantime, THANK YOU!

Genevieve, London

Months ago I would have had a panic attack…I felt pretty much fine.

Hi Zoe,

I hope you are keeping well. Just thought I would pop you with another quick thank you email but this time with evidence…

This morning I woke up to the news that I came into close contact with someone who has been tested positive for COVID. I was told on the NHS app to self isolate for 11 days. Months ago I would have had a panic attack…I felt pretty much fine.

Thanks so much for your help once again. You’re a legend.

Jon, London

It’s been a bit of a revelation! I slept like a baby that night and woke up feeling different…

Hi Zoe, I just wanted to thank you (so much) for the session. I feel like I was talking gobbledygook when I came round and was kind of excited about the sensations and visuals I’d experienced!!! Anyway I wanted to give you some feedback. It’s been a bit of a revelation! I slept like a baby that night and woke up feeling different… much calmer… I’m still in this space and kind of in a slightly awed ‘observation mode’ 🙂 and although I feel like the therapy is still settling, I’m gobsmacked tbh. It’s almost like i suddenly have quite a bit of mental space!!?

️I guess I’ve been doing so much of the circular thinking over so many years, all totally negative and counter-productive, that I got so used to that loss of mental capacity… and now when I realise I’m not doing it, I can’t quite believe it! It’s like I’m trying to put two positives on a magnet together… it just doesn’t happen. It isn’t happening. It’s a bit breathtaking tbh!

So.. thank you. Truly. I didn’t know what to expect and maybe it’s quite an individual thing… and it’s early days.. and I guess I’ll get used to it… but really, it’s been years I’ve been used to the pain of thinking about all that shit and quite honestly… well.. like I say, I’m currently in a state of disbelief and getting used to it!

Genieve, Yorkshire

I just wanted to take this time to say a massive thank you!!!

Hi Zoe

I came to see you I think back in September. I just wanted to take this time to say a massive thank you!!! My anxiety is still existent at times when I go on periods without listening to your tape but when I go back to consistently listening to your tape it improves up to 90% or so!

I really appreciate the work that you do and how much it has helped me. I no longer panic when I feel ill, no longer panic about COVID and don’t really overthink because the time I usually do this would be just before bed. This would lead me to winding myself up and getting worried just before I sleep (which is really unhealthy in itself and then effects sleep which then has a domino effect with eating and exercise etc). Instead, I listen to your tape, which calms me down before bed, relaxes me and makes me feel good that I am looking after myself and most importantly improves my anxiety!!

I have also been eating a really healthy balanced diet and exercises regularly so the combination of all has made me feel like the man you met is unrecognisable to the one today writing this email.

Neil, Bedford

Graham – I can’t thank you enough

Dear Zoe

It’s difficult to know where to start this. With a ‘thank you’ is in the right ballpark but doesn’t come anywhere close to adequately covering how much you have changed all our lives in the last few months.

When I brought our son to see you that first day back in the spring we – him on one side and we, as parents, on the other – had drifted so far from where we wanted to be in our relationship with each other that it was impossible to see a way back.

We were not the people he wanted to talk to about his problems, but nor was anyone else. Our unsolicited advice wasn’t exactly welcomed.  He was permanently defensive, we were permanently frustrated.

Frustrated. And sad. Because we couldn’t help him. We didn’t know how to help him.

His anxiety manifested itself in acute homesickness and a fear of being away from his immediate family. These have been a dominant factor in his life since birth, but until he went to secondary school they were manageable.

Then they became a source of immense frustration, self-criticism and searingly low self-esteem. Why wasn’t he ‘normal’? Why did no-one else struggle with this? Why couldn’t he be like other people?

The final straw was having to actively prepare for a life at university. This is something he desperately wants, but the fear of being away from home permanently was absolutely paralysing.

The relief when he came to us and asked if hecould come and see you was like a tidal wave. We didn’t expect miracles, but by God we got one. After just two sessions with you he was talking openly with us about his issues and the steps he was taking to deal with them.  He organised trips to uni open days.

Last month, he stayed at home on his own for three nights while took a city break. This would have been inconceivable just three months ago.

He’s decided he wants to go to university

There’s still a way to go.  He still has good days and bad days – but for the first time, I feel like we have our boy back – and I can’t thank you enough.

I would like to give you my heartfelt thanks for the support you have been giving to my son through his recent anxiety issues that have transpired due to his professional exams.

I would like to give you my heartfelt thanks for the support you have been giving to
my son through his recent anxiety issues that have transpired due to his professional
exams.

I am usually the one who is asked to “fix” things but when my son approached my
wife and I with this acute anxiety, I was truly lost. When I calmed down, the first
person I thought of was you. Not only did you take a call at 10.30pm that night but
you arranged an appointment to see him straightaway the next day

I can honestly say that you have gone over and beyond the patient care duty I would
have imagined. Calling him on weekends, on the way to the airport, you have always
been there for him.

A testimonial is the least I can give to you. I will be forever grateful to you and regard
you not only as a colleague but as friend. This means a lot to me!

Thanks so much from the bottom of my heart.

Happy ending is he got through his exams and is now a practising solicitor.

Peter , London

Lewis on Overcoming Performance Anxiety

Before seeing Zoë, I would develop the most terrible anxiety ahead of any presentations that I would give, and in my line of work, I do a lot of them.

Lewis, London

I was recommended by a friend at a very low emotional time following a bereavement.

This dug up past experiences that I had never dealt with. I’ve had one on one counselling sessions in the past, but I always felt as if I was telling a story about my experiences which i could repeat endlessly. With Zoë, hypnotherapy helped me emotionally deal with them and move on.

All of my life I have suffered with low self esteem and low confidence never allowing my self to feel proud of anything I have achieved, but now I feel lighter and brighter, confident and positive.

I have just passed my theory driving test thanks to a session I had with Zoë. I feel proud of myself and I am looking forward to achieving all the other things in life that I used to tell myself I couldn’t do.

Pamela, East London

Just a brief note to let you know I have passed the first stage of my final sign off for this Pilates thing. 

Something moved/changed/ shifted  over the weekend and I now feel I can stand in front of the crowd and have a little fun and smile.  I sorta feel empowered!  Thank you Zoë! 

Mandy, London

Just thought I would share with you my experience following the Overcoming Stage Fright workshop. 

The band I sing with had a gig in the usual pub a couple of weeks ago and I was interested in how I would feel after the session with Zoë Clews. I was nowhere near as nervous on the way to the pub but when I got there I did feel the usual butterflies in my stomach so I thought that maybe it hadn’t worked. However as soon as I stood up behind the microphone the nerves completely disappeared, I felt great, had a really good time singing and we had the best gig ever apparently!! It was amazing how it happened.

Trudie, Worthing

I just wanted to say thank you sooooooo much! Have just done my presentation and although i was a bit nervous it was absolutely miles away from how I was before. I was loads more relaxed, way more myself up there and I couldn’t believe how much better I felt.

I wouldn’t say I was a massive fan of public speaking still but it was fine doing it, no palpitations and no desire to fling myself under a bus beforehand. When i came out, one of my bosses said “you’re a lot more confident in your public speaking than you used to be” – obviously i just laughed and kept my secret to myself!! Thanks a lot again, it is going to make my professional life so much easier going forward.

Joan, Kent

I did some hypnotherapy with you around February or March this year to help with my public speaking.

Hi Zoë,

I didn’t then have an opportunity to test it out because I didn’t have to give any presentations at art school. However, we then did, about a month ago, and I had a go. It should have been in front of 40 people but I managed to get the teachers to allow me to do it with just six. This would have been almost impossible for me a few months ago but this time I made sure I was prepared for it and even started looking forward to it (kind of!) which is something you said would happen.

During the presentation, instead of just getting hotter and hotter till I felt like I was going to explode and stumbling over my words and having to leave the room, I managed to hold it together, I started getting really flushed and flustered but after a few minutes it started to lessen! Which never happens. I wouldn’t say it was the best presentation ever but I just wanted to thank you for helping me. It’s happening slowly but it’s definitely happening!

Lisa, Wimbledon

I presented yesterday and I was slightly (but v slightly) nervous consciously, but I think on the inside I was fine!!

So thanks so much for your help, it really did give me the stability I needed for the day!

Also, on another note, after I left you I felt amazing and had a kind of expansion of consciousness, I could see things, smell things and hear things so much more vibrantly, almost like I had slowed down and was watching the world around me but at the same time getting on with things.

Lucy, Ascot

I have been seeing Zoë for hypnotherapy since the summer to try to overcome my fear of public speaking and to improve my self-confidence and self-image.

As a scientist I was initially a little sceptical about hypnosis, but because public speaking is such an important part of my job and there seemed to be few alternative approaches that appeared to address the problem so directly, I decided to give it a go. I am now a complete convert. I cannot thank Zoë enough for her help and support.

The whole experience has been both extremely positive, and I believe successful, although it is still an ongoing process. I have recently, voluntarily presented my research to my colleagues and peers in a formal setting and have also presented my work to the public during an open weekend for my institute.

I would never have imagined myself capable of doing so before seeing Zoë. For any other sceptics out there, I can assure you there is no hocus pocus involved, just a very relaxing experience. Some of the places I’ve had to go in my mind during the process have been quite challenging at times but I couldn’t imagine a kinder or more supportive person to go there with than Zoë. I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone who feels remotely negative about themselves and wishes to change.

Sandy, London

I just wanted to let you know that my presentation went about as swimmingly as I think it could have!

I did loads of preparation on the power point but only practised it once so not to scare myself too much and managed to stay calm during the whole lead up to it with only the occasional heart beat skipped!

I generally felt quite relaxed and didn’t get too flushed and just kept my voice quite monotone-maybe not amazingly fun to watch but managed to get across most of what I intended to. It was weird I felt like I was in a bit of a haze the whole time, not really any adrenalin rushing around which all worked to my advantage so thank you!

It made me feel like a normal person for the first time ever in a situation like that.

Thank you again.

Joanne, London

I want to say a big thank you for helping me gain the confidence to learn how to drive.

I had been putting it off for years because I was so nervous. When I sat the test i could hear your voice in my mind, encouraging me, which I’m sure was crucial in enabling me to pass the test first time, an enormous achievement for a woman of 44! Thanks again.

Naomi, London

I went to see Zoë because I had severe performance anxiety, which was greatly affecting my career as a musician.

I was immediately struck by Zoë’s warmth, honesty, commitment and her friendly but professional approach. I found I made progress straight away. It quickly became clear that my professional anxieties were linked to long-term emotional problems that had affected my adult life. These I had tried to resolve with other, longer-term therapies but with little success.

With Zoë’s warmth, encouragement and great skill, I have been able to deal with some very important issues that, to be honest, I had thought I might never get over. I really feel as if I have moved into a new phase of life, one where I am much happier, more confident and in a position to realise my full potential. I’m enjoying life more! I couldn’t recommend Zoë more highly.

Malcolm, London

The below testimonial is for a shorthand exam, I later received an email stating that Jane had received 100% in her exam.

I just wanted to let you know how the exam went this morning – really well!! I’m amazed. I was still nervous but my hand didn’t shake and it felt like it was all in slow motion giving me enough time to keep up and not panic. There’s a very strict marking policy which allows up to 9 mistakes in the bulk of the text but if you make just one mistake in a 30 word quote, it’s an automatic fail. I hope that didn’t happen but if it did, I know I can do it know so will feel more confident for the next attempt if I need it.

Thank you so much! I can’t quite get over it.

Jane, London

I received a recommendation to contact Paul to discuss my Psoriasis from my Nurse.

I have suffered with Psoriasis since the age of 8 and since 15 have had Pustular Psoriasis with periods of hospitalisation. I have had many different treatments none of which have proved completely successful . I decided I had nothing to lose in giving hypnotherapy a chance and I am so so glad I did. I was initially quite nervous however Paul immediately put me at my ease. We did some exploration work on the root cause of my psoriasis and agreed with my subconscious a new way to deal with the stresses than can cause a skin flare. Whilst working on my Psoriasis Paul also helped me work through my intrusive thought OCD and even helped my spider phobia that I have had since I was a child.

I urge anyone to give Paul a try it has improved my life and helped me learn how to relax which is something I have always struggled with. I will always be grateful to Paul for all he has done for me, and would recommend him highly.

Thanks for everything Paul.

Siobhan, Norwich

Paul helped me realise that I was still stuck in the past repeating old patterns of behaviour.

Even before the work was started I was already understanding my unwanted behaviour! I was feeling scared about so many things from driving at night to walking near people on footpaths! I’d seen so many experts to try to help me but it was with Paul’s understanding and knowledge that I can honestly say I feel free from daily anxiety and definitely free from being stuck in the past, thanks again Paul!  

Clarissa, Norwich

Thank you so much Zoë.

I’m looking forward to another listen of the MP3. I was really impressed with how powerful your technique is. I think it will help me a lot, I felt so relaxed for the rest of the day! 

Keith, London

Just a quick email to thank you so much for our Sunday session Zoë.

I appreciate your taking the extra time with me, and it was certainly time well spent. I was in such a state before the session, as I truly didn’t know how to unravel the huge tangle of knotted thoughts to be able to explain what it was I actually needed. But the work with symbols around the key areas of worthiness, victim resignation and healing needed no words, thankfully – and I am still in awe at just how pure and powerful it was (and still have tears in my eyes as I think of it). I have been able to access the ‘stash’ since – e.g. whilst awaiting my scans yesterday – and I’m sure that will continue to be the case. Thank you so much for helping me with these issues.

Barbara, Brighton

Just thought I would share with you my experience following the Overcoming Stagefright workshop.

The band I sing with had a gig in the usual pub a couple of weeks ago and I was interested in how I would feel after the session with Zoë Clews. I was nowhere near as nervous on the way to the pub but when I got there I did feel the usual butterflies in my stomach so I thought that maybe it hadn’t worked. However as soon as I stood up behind the microphone the nerves completely disappeared, I felt great, had a really good time singing and we had the best gig ever apparently!! It was amazing how it happened.   

Trudie, Worthing

I just wanted to say what a huge impact our hypno session has had on me since i came to see you.

Hi Zoë. Hope all is well. I just wanted to say what a huge impact our hypno session has had on me since i came to see you. From the moment i left the building i felt like that dark energy i was feeling had left my body, to be honest i didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. In the days since my therapy i have felt more internally happy and look at situations from a positive angle. I’m not quite sure if that fear has left me completely but I don’t feel scared to get out there and see the world and meet new people. I’m starting to enjoy things that i never did before like reading books. I just wanted to say thank you as what you have done for me has really changed my life! I so feel that a couple more hypno sessions will be needed to truly put to bed some of the problems but i just wanted you to know my progress so far.

Raja, London

For the last few years I have had what is known as ‘residue anxiety’ this is the after-effect of a long period of panic attacks I suffered during the time between my parents splitting up and finishing university.

I would have a panic attack every day for a period of two years, which really made life a struggle. When they finally disappeared as my life got back on track, a day never went by when I didn’t fear having another one, or think about that horrible period in my life.

I chose to see Zoë through recommendation and I really haven’t looked back since. Zoë has not only helped me to deal with my past and realise that it really was OK and normal to have the feelings I experienced, but has also given me hope for the future, which always seemed so scary before. I now feel like a new, stronger person with the ability to look forward and make decisions in my life without feeling frightened or anxious. It is an amazing feeling and prior to my sessions thought I would never feel like this again! I would recommend Zoë to anyone. She is a true professional and a supportive caring individual.

Zoë, London

I honestly can’t recommend Lucy enough!

Lucy is professional but friendly, approachable and likeable. She responded quickly to me and was able to turn our assessment and plan around quickly as I requested (even at Christmas time). Above all she is a miracle worker!!!
My 19 month old had never slept well and was waking every night for up to 2 hours, we had tried absolutely everything and literally tried Lucy so that we knew we had exhausted every option. I remember reading her reviews and tears falling down my face I was that sleep deprived and the reality of those reviews seemed like an impossible place for us to get to.
After the first night (which wasn’t nearly as harsh as I’d worried before seeing the plan) my daughter slept through, she also now naps in her cot (we’ve always had to put her in the pram or car for naps). She sleeps and naps longer and in over 30 nights we’ve only had 3 nights where we’ve had to go into her. Most importantly to me, I know she’s never felt abandoned or unloved (maybe just a bit peed off!).
I can’t believe I’m now writing my own glowing review and how much easier everyday life is now that we’re all getting proper sleep. Thank you so much Lucy – and if you’re reading these reviews wondering whether to go for it or not then I can’t recommend that you do it enough!
TO ANYONE WHO IS CONTEMPLATING USING LUCY: DO IT! I honestly cannot express how grateful I am to her.
I was sceptical that anyone would be able to help me with my little girl, I had tried so many different things to improve her sleep, I had every sleep aid on the market and a book case full of books on baby sleep! I was initially very anti ‘sleep training’ but I was getting so desperate and seeing my daughter so tired and grumpy all day made me realise I wasn’t the only one who needed more sleep. I was dealing with her waking every 1-2 hours all night long every night and napping for 20 minutes at a time in the day, I was so exhausted that I was bursting into tears and really dreading going to bed at night not knowing how many times I’d be going back and forth to the nursery or when it would be.
I was apprehensive about what the process would entail but I can honestly say Lucy put my mind at rest from our very first conversation. Lucy is empathetic and confident that she can help, I didn’t believe her when she said we wouldn’t be speaking about persistent night wakings in a weeks time but to my sheer amazement we were not! I saw huge improvements from the very first night and I only wish that I had been more proactive earlier on and that I’d known about Lucy.
My 8 month old baby is now sleeping through the night with one dreamfeed. Whilst it wasn’t easy to get here, with Lucy’s support and attention it was so much better than I had expected it to be.
To say it has been life changing is actually an understatement, I have gone from never thinking I could cope with another baby to planning a huge family! I am enjoying Mabel so much more than ever before and she is like a different baby with endless energy and always smiling.
So if like I was, you are reading reviews wondering if it would help and if it’s worth it I can honestly say it is the best decision we ever made and the best money we have EVER spent. In just a few weeks time you could be sitting on the sofa having a coffee whilst your baby naps writing your own review. THANK YOU LUCY!

Before contacting Lucy my 2 year old son would take up to an hour to get to go to sleep at night, then would be waking constantly, resulting in him often sleeping in our bed.

The whole family was exhausted.
A friend recommended contacting Lucy. I also emailed a few other sleep support websites at the same time, but the email I received from Lucy confirmed I was going with the right company. It was supportive, friendly and reassuring.
Our first telephone conversation was like talking to an old friend. Lucy could not have been more friendly and comforting.
By the second night of putting in to place the suggestions from Lucy we had a 2year old that was self settling and sleeping through the night. By the end of the week we had a boy who would go to sleep on his own, stay in his bed all night and sleep the whole night.
The support, guidance and care Lucy gave us has changed our lives. Could not recommend her highly enough. Miracle worker!!

Nicola, Jazz & Zac (2y)

Before I contacted Lucy my 8 month old daughter Effie would only sleep for an hour at a time and needed me to feed her, rock her and shhh her until she was sound asleep again.

She only napped for 20 minutes at a time and we found that all three of us had hit a point of exhaustion that just couldn’t go on any longer.
After my video consultation with Lucy and seeing her in depth assessment and plan I knew it was going to be a big change for all three of us as a family. No dummy, No feeding to sleep and no rocking. I thought it was impossible. But I had confidence that if we stuck with it we could finally start getting back on track as a family.
The first week was tough as my daughter was very strong willed! But I had total support from Lucy and complete trust that her suggestions would work. She has continued to support us as a family through small hiccups (teething/feeding etc).
Five weeks down the line we now have a baby that doesn’t need a dummy AT ALL. She naps for around three hours in total during the day in her cot. Self settles herself within 5 mins through the night when she wakes and the only night feed is a dream feed.
This has changed our lives. Other people have commented on how much better Myself and my partner look, Effie is a happy content baby and as a whole we now function more as a family unit. This is all down to Effie sleep training and I couldn’t be more grateful to Lucy for giving us back our identities!

Kat, Matt and Effie (8m)

I had ended up with such a bad bedtime routine for my 19 month old little girl

I felt I’d failed, but I was also too scared about doing anything to change it as I thought I’d cause more upset and feel even more guilty. How wrong I was! Bedtime is now a joy and pleasure for both of us!
Bedtime, with me, (Iris has no problem going to sleep in her cot, in her room with anyone else that put her to bed!), wasn’t a pleasant experience for either of us. Before it even started I was already feeling guilty that I’d only walked in the door from work 15 minutes earlier and now we were going to have the battle of wills as to how bedtime was going to play out – neither of us ever won. It was tears and tandrums from both of us and it normally ended an hour later with us both passing out on my bed! I would then carry Iris back into her cot asleep, and back to my bed when she woke in the night…and so it carried on.
Lucy’s 7 page plan filled me with fear, dread and trepidation … I didn’t want to even start what looked in comparison to Iris’ usual bedtime like we were off to bootcamp!!! How wrong I was: within 3 nights, we had it nailed. 3 weeks in, Iris now asks to go to bed and wants to get straight in her cot… she has the best nights sleep possible, (as she gets herself back to sleep in the night too), and I have my evenings back to enjoy a glass of wine or two!
Don’t spend another minute thinking about it …you’ll be back to being the best mum you can be in no time!

Polly & Iris (19m)

If you’d told me that in less than two weeks we would have a child who would go down for naps and to bed at night with no fuss, and would also sleep 11-12 hours straight through at night, I would have laughed in your face!

Yet this is exactly what Lucy helped us achieve!
Our 14 month old son had been fed and rocked to sleep his entire life, woke up multiple times a night and would more often than not end up in our bed. With another baby on the way we knew things had to change.
I was opposed to the ‘cry it out’ method but Lucy gave us a gentle “fade out” plan that meant minimal crying and didn’t want to make us give up after the first night. The first two nights were admittedly tough, but not nearly as hard as I thought they would be. By the end of the first week our son was sleeping through and not long after that we were putting him in to his cot, saying good night, leaving the room, and within a couple of minutes (of zero crying), he’d be fast asleep. Incredible!
We can’t recommend Lucy enough. We live abroad and even with the time difference, Lucy was always on hand to offer sensible and calming advice. Our calls with her were always informative and reassuring and she responded quickly on whatspp. If anyone is struggling with sleep, we would say call Lucy now!

Tom, Jessica and Zachary (14m)

My son was 17 months old and still not sleeping.

He was up several times a night and my husband and I were exhausted. We had wanted to try a sleep consultant for a while but our son was always poorly with something or other.
I had an initial consultation with Lucy and talked through my concerns. Lucy put me at ease right away and has experience of helping children sleep even if they suffer from various ailments (eg food intolerances, excema, wheeziness). I felt confident that Lucy would be able to help us. A week or so later my husband and I had a call with Lucy – it was a detailed call where Lucy presented to us a plan based on a questionnaire we filled out and our discussions. We started it the following night feeling a little nervous – we only had one wake up and it was brief. Lucy is a miracle worker. Since that first night our son has stirred a few times but we haven’t been in and he is now sleeping through.
We have followed all of Lucy’s advice and we couldn’t believe how Lucy worked her magic so quickly for us. It has been incredible and literally life changing – we now all get sleep and each day is much easier to face. Our son also wakes up happy in the morning rather than screaming and he is much more content during the day too.
We cannot thank Lucy enough for her support and advice. My own advice would be don’t wait as long as we did – sleep or the lack of it is tough and worth remedying sooner rather than later.

Kathryn, Ken & Fabian (17m)

After 19 months of ongoing sleep deprivation, our household had reached breaking point.

Our sons sleep was continuously disturbing myself & partner, but more importantly our 8 year old daughter.
After having severe reflux & CMPA (Cows Milk Protein Allergy), he had never learnt to settle himself, and could not sleep without any assistance. We had tried almost everything, from co sleeping to going back to dream feeds!
We were originally under the belief that we just had a child ‘who didn’t sleep’, but Lucy assured us from our 1st conversation that we could….and would.
Lucy completely understood & was empathetic to our situation. The support & encouragement along with being able to ring whenever we felt the need for reassurance was great. She explained with enthusiasm & detail about how we could make positive changes to suit our sons temperament.
By the 2nd night he had slept through. On the 3rd day, we even had to ring Lucy to ask if we had to wake him after he had slept soundly for 12 hours!
We are delighted to now say he sleeps through the night. It has been astonishing how quickly it has happened, and we will be forever thankful to Lucy for her support & knowledge.
Our home is now has a much calmer environment, and my son is so much more contented now he’s getting the sleep he requires. Even his nursery have noticed how much happier he is.
Lucy is a very enthusiastic & empathic sleep consultant, and she has transformed our lives.
To be on the other side of sleep deprivation feels amazing!

Louise, Luke & Marley (19m)

Well where do I start?

First of all, thanks to Lucy my little girl now sleeps in her own bed. Yes own bed all night until her clock goes orange at 6.45am!
Bella struggled to self settle at 2y4m for 4 months. I tried everything: cry it out (hated it, lasted one night) stay with, she sleeps with us, everything! I was at the end of my patience and luckily my friend recommended Lucy! She has been utterly amazing! She’s been with us the whole way and that’s what’s helped me stay consistent and strong. She’s answered every worry and question I’ve had and given me all the advice and support I’ve needed. She’s helped me turn an exhausted, grumpy little girl into her bubbly, playful and bursting with energy self again!
I can’t thank Lucy enough for all her help, advice and support. I would totally recommend her to anyone who has a child with sleep deprivation or problems.

Dani & Bella (28m)

I had the pleasure of being introduced to Lucy when I was at my wits end with my 17 month old who for various reasons, was going through a terrible patch in terms of her sleep.

Lucy is the perfect mix of calm, reassuring, supportive and positive plus the fact that she has been through this herself as a Mum made me feel immediately at ease in explaining everything to her openly, including bawling on one of our calls as I was so worried about my daughter not getting enough sleep!
Lucy’s support and positivity throughout this extremely challenging time was invaluable – in just 4 (very long and trying!) nights my daughter went from standing in her cot screaming and having 4-5 hours sleep a night to sleeping through the night and went back to napping in the routine I had previously set for her!
At the point I was referred to Lucy, I was a sleep deprived zombie trying to juggle a fulltime job with a 2 hour commute each day and a wonderful but demanding 4 year old son too, so in short was surviving on 2-4 hours sleep every night.
I have always assumed that seeking support from a Sleep Nanny might mean being asked to do “controlled crying” which is not something I am personally comfortable with, but Lucy listened patiently to my worries, assured me that this was not the route we would take but that we would get to the point where my daughter can “be left to cry for a few minutes to then learn to settle herself and sleep through the night, which is our end goal” and we discussed how we would tackle the problem together.
I am amazed at how quickly things turned around, I cannot thank Lucy enough for her help and would recommend her to anyone that has the time to listen to me sign her praises – she has helped me get my smiley, giggly, happy little girl back and for that, I am eternally grateful.

LARA & PENNY (17m)

I approached Zoe Clew’s clinic to try and improve my sleep and solve a long problem of teeth grinding (Bruxism). Zoe assigned Francis to my case and I immediately saw results.

I had been given night guards by dentists to stop my nightly teeth grinding from damaging my teeth and after 10 years and several broken mouth guards, the nightly pain in my jaw was affecting my sleep.  I was no longer able to sleep through the night and was constantly tired.

Francis is very calm, reassuring and professional. It was easy to speak to Francis and trust what he was saying and his processes.

After the first session I stopped using my mouthguard which was a huge leap for me, considering my total reliance on them.  Francis helped me unlearn the habit of subconsciously tensing of certain muscles and reactions to thoughts.  I found the sessions and subsequent recording very useful to listen to daily when going to sleep and was amazed that they also helped me get back to sleep again in the early morning.

Although the bruxism was solved almost immediately (astonishing to me!) being able to sleep right through the night took a little longer. However, Francis listened carefully and tweaked the sessions and his recordings to suit me and regularly checked in with me via email.

Eventually the recordings helped me obtain deep refreshing sleep and eventually I stopped using them daily. I am now having much better sleep than I have had in many many years.  Occasionally I wake up in the early mornings and turn them on but generally I’d say that Francis has totally cured my Bruxism and helped improve my sleep patterns massively.  I am both surprised and extremely grateful to him for assisting me to deal with a problem on the subconscious level when I’d tried and tried but failed to deal with them on a conscious level.

James, London

Angela we went to my Uncle’s today and we went to the park…

there were dogs on and off leads everywhere. Although I felt worried I used a double calming anchor and the traffic lights and managed to control my feelings. I was in the stream with my little cousin and a big black dog came bounding over to me and circled my legs. I froze still and used the calming anchor I didn’t scream or cry and the dog ran off. I managed 2hrs at the park! My mum and dad and family were so proud of me

Christian, London

I would highly recommend anyone with any anxiety visiting Angela!

She is kind and considerate and goes above and beyond to find ways of helping.
After just 5 mins with her you will start to feel better.

My issues were around a stressful event and she has given me to tools to handle such events but also to enhance mine and my families life.

She tailored her sessions to my unique issues and I think this one of the things that sets her apart from others doing this treatment, I couldn’t recommend her highly enough, she’s a miracle worker.

 
Kate H, Camden

I have recently taken my son to see Angela…

My son really struggles with food and textures and has a very limited diet.
Angela straight away made my son feel at ease and he was excited to go back for further sessions.
Already I have seen great progress with my sons eating. He is open to trying new textures and has already started eating foods he has never before.
I would highly recommend Angela. Not only is she brilliant in the sessions but you can tell she really cares. She keeps in contact in-between sessions to see how my son is getting on and tailors his recordings to things he likes so it keeps him interested.

 
Lauren, Croydon

Angela is very welcoming and easy to talk to…

She takes time to really understand the issue that brought you to her and tailors her therapy to your exact needs. My daughter actually looked forward to her sessions. The results even after two visits were incredible and Angela provides support and encouragement with clear explanation of what to expect at every step of your journey with her. . We would definitely recommend this service and would come back to Angela in the future if there was an issue she may be able to help with.

H. Amos, Hertfordshire

I came to Angela for hypnotherapy to help me overcome and deal with anxiety

I had 4 sessions in total and in each one Angela would focus on a specific issue – alongside treating anxiety such as self confidence/esteem issues and overcoming trauma, which helped me find closure from past experiences which had impacted me negatively.

Since finishing my weekly sessions with Angela, myself and people around me have seen a significant difference in me. I am much more happy now as I have moved on from the past and allowed myself to live in the present, and I have learned how to cope with anxiety using techniques that Angela has taught me in the sessions.

I would 100% recommend Angela to anyone suffering with (teenage) anxiety and self confidence issues as she has helped me so much. Thank you 🙂

E. Woodward, Enfield

What a delight it was to see my 16 year old son blossom during his hypnotherapy sessions with Angela!

He had suffered from insomnia for years which was exacerbated by anxiety. As a result, he missed many days from college. The look of pure bliss on his face after each session was worth it alone, but he has also improved immensely with both issues: managing to get into college most days and sleeping much better. He has even managed to obtain a part-time job! Angie herself is lovely – kind, reassuring and relaxing. I would thoroughly recommend.

H. Eldridge , Notting Hill

I was very apprehensive when first contacting Angie to help with issues I had when sleeping, involving night terrors

However, since having 4 sessions I have noticed a huge difference. Angie makes you feel very relaxed and explains everything she will be doing so nothing is a surprise. I have not had any night terrors since and feel a lot more confident going to sleep now than I did before. I would recommend anyone who’s apprehensive to give it a go and it is most definitely worth it!

Becky, London

After contacting Angela and talking through our daughter’s (14) food aversions we decided on a treatment plan.

With Angela’s background in education we felt confident that she would be able to work with our daughter. She provided a very tailored service, continually reviewing and providing feedback for us.

We are delighted with the results. Our daughter now has a very different approach to food and is enjoying a very varied diet. The process definitely helped improve her self esteem and confidence when dining out with friends and family as well as normal meal times. What would of caused anxiety in the past has now become really enjoyable for her. Which is lovely to see.

We can’t thank you enough and would highly recommend Angela. My daughter was able to immediately bond with her, the working environment was very relaxing and Angela was extremely professional throughout.

Maryam & Clara

My daughter, Ruby (10 yrs) is a competitive tennis player.

She is of Childrens Olympics standard and was going through a bad time with her nerves – mental blocks about certain serves etc. I was advised to take her to see Elaine as she specialises in children’s anxiety and fears, by her coach as he had sent various other sports players to her in the past and she had really helped them overcome their nerves. Ruby had just three sessions with Elaine and she was back on track, in fact even better than before. Ruby loves her and often talks about how much she has helped her! Elaine even came and watched one of Ruby’s matches so she could understand what Ruby was talking about when she explained about the mental blocks etc.

Angela Channing, Kensington

I took my 11 daughter to see Elaine almost two years ago as my daughter Amy was behaving very badly

lots of frustration and anger, and although she had been diagnosed with ADHD several years earlier, her behaviour had never been this bad. Elaine just seemed to “get” Amy (it’s the only way I can explain it!) she had a really good rapport with her right from when we walked through the door and Amy really liked her (which was very unusual as she was always wary of meeting new people!)  After the first session, Amy was really good at following all the instructions that Elaine had given her – like how to control her feelings of frustration when she felt them coming on. She improved steadily over the next few weeks and Elaine kept in touch and e mailed her some special stories that had subliminal meanings and she really liked this. I took her back to Elaine about a month later for her second session and to be honest she didn’t need any more sessions after that. I was persistent  with her in making sure she did the little self hypnosis tools that she had been taught and I think this helped a lot. I would highly recommend Elaine’s amazing therapy. She worked wonders with Amy and I know several other mums who have taken their children to her for various other behavioural problems which have proved really successful too! 

Janie Carmichael, Marrow

Elaine Hodgins is a great therapist!

I took my son Jo to see her as he had a severe phobia of needles. Trying to get him to the dentist or the doctors for blood tests was an absolute nightmare. The fact that he suffers from a kidney disorder doesn’t help as he has to have blood taken frequently! We had three sessions with Elaine in total and he now quite happily offers his arm and even watches the nurse or doctor whilst they are doing it ! It’s an amazing turnaround and I really don’t know how Elaine does it but she is absolutely marvellous!I also took my daughter Phoebe to her for bedwetting as she was almost seven years old and still wetting the bed at night. After just ONE session the wetting stopped and apart from a couple of accidents when she has been over excited or anxious about something, she has been dry almost every night. If you are considering whether hypnotherapy works – I can assure you it does so don’t be afraid of taking your child to see Elaine, she is great with kids! 

Annabel  Maguire, Windsor

My son Reuben (8) was a really fussy eater.

Since he was a toddler he had only really eaten about 6-10 foods. Things like bread (one type) pasta (one brand) chicken nuggets, biscuits and chocolate yogurts. He drank milk (thank goodness) and would drink juice as long as there were no bits in it! It was a complete nightmare. We couldnt go out to eat as a family as there was never ever anything Reuben could eat and even if there was – it was the wrong type!! Somebody suggested I take him to Elaine Hodgins, the leading therapist in Selective Eating Disorder (I didn’t even know it had a name I just thought he was a picky eater!) She was amazing! She first of all explained Selective Eating Disorder to us in great detail. Then she worked her magic on Reuben.I say “magic” because thats exactly what it appeared to be! She talked to him gently about his fear of trying new foods. She then did some role play with him and some “day dreaming on purpose”. He had a great &me! Reuben started trying new foods and within 6 months was eating a much wider range! He was able to do sleepovers at his friends houses without worrying about what he was going to eat! It was wonderful. Its been two years now and I have to say Reuben eats more or less anything now! Going out to eat is a pleasure – not the nightmare it used to be! Yes, Elaine is a great Therapist and I would highly recommend her. In fact I have recommended her to many of my friends for their children and they have all been delighted with the outcome! 

 Catherine Hiscock, Fulham, London

I took my daughter Anoushka (13) to see Elaine as she was suffering from terrible attacks of anxiety.

It didn’t seem that anything was particularly causing it – it would just come on! When she started to cut herself  I decided I had to take action and had been recommended by a friend whose daughter had also seen Elaine. After the session it seemed like Anoushka was back to her old self again. The cutting stopped and although she had the odd mild anxiety attack she simply used the skills and techniques that Elaine had taught her and she was fine. I would recommend anyone with a son or daughter who is depressed or anxious to see Elaine, she really is an exceptional therapist.

Moira Richardson – Clarke, Reading

Elaine is a fantastic children’s therapist

We have taken two of our children to her, one for the Selective Eating Programme and the other for anxiety and panic attacks – both children have done marvellously and we are all so pleased – it has totally changed the atmosphere at home. Highly recommended.

Phillip Edwards, Chiswick

Irritable bladder issues

Hi Zoe,
I wanted to update you that there has been a fantastic change for the better since our sessions.  It’s been nearly 3 weeks since our last session and only once during this time did I not get straight back to sleep after getting up to go to the loo.  When I realised I wasn’t falling straight back to sleep I decided to try reading, as that used to work for me before things got worse, and within minutes I was back to sleep.
I am also delighted to report that I feel that the work you did with me about my irritable bladder was very successful.  I am now back to waking to pee only once a night and as I live on a high liquid diet (fruits and vegetables) and drink a lot of water I think that’s to be expected.  If I do wake more I just tell myself that I don’t really need to go and I drift back to sleep.  I think the revelation I had about my subconscious fear of wetting the bed since my father shamed me was very significant!
So I have to tell you that you are an angel!  Sleeping well totally changes the quality of my life and I am extremely grateful to you!
Thank you so much!!!
Deborah – London

Migraines

Zoë, I just wanted to let you know that I haven’t had a single migraine since our last visit! I really do think it’s down to you and the targeted work we did on the migraines, combined with the help you gave me get to a better place within myself. I’m so grateful for all the help and support you give. It really does make a huge difference. I am sleeping like a log now too which is wonderful!

I am looking forward to working with you again (though hopefully not too soon, or too strung out!)

Lucy, London

A friend recommended me to see Paul and I thought, why not, there’s nothing else left to try.

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME many years ago. The pain, headaches, tiredness and lack of motivation was all to much along with the added stress of work and I simply couldn’t face it for the rest of my life.

Paul explained his reasoning and thoughts on my problem and we got to work. After 3 sessions most of my pain had gone and I was feeling so good! I don’t want to write about the content of the sessions but I am so happy with the results! I can happily play with my children and getting out of bed in the morning no longer feels like a nightmare. In total I had 4 sessions and can honestly say that it’s almost criminal that this service wasn’t available to me on the NHS.   

Susan, London

Whiplash

7 years ago I had a car accident which has caused me immense pain in and around my neck. The doctors said I had muscle and ligament damage. I was told I would need stretches daily for the rest of my life, some antidepressants to release the tension and private osteopath treatments which were ongoing which I couldn’t afford. I was having time off work and becoming very low. I had one session of hypnotherapy with Paul after suffering repeated pain from the whiplash injuries. I found the treatment to be very effective and extremely relaxing! Despite seeing a Hypnotherapist before I now know that I wasn’t hypnotised as the feeling of hypnosis with Paul was wonderful! I was able to relax and unwind and this really helped to release the tension in my neck and shoulders for the first time in 7 years!. A very professional therapist and well worth a try, and this is coming from an absolute sceptic!

Fiah, Norwich

I loved my hypnotherapy sessions with Francis…

I was very sceptical to begin with but quite desperate and willing to try anything, so i thought it was worth giving it a chance. I was surprised by how well hypnotherapy worked for me, and having done 3 sessions now i think my issue is more or less solved. Francis really took the time to listen to me and explain how everything worked, he was so patient and understanding and full of empathy. He gave me some very helpful tips re stress management as well, which i’m still using and suspect will continue to use. I listen to the the recordings i was given every day and honestly even though now i don’t need to anymore i think i will still keep listening as it’s SUCH an incredibly relaxing half of hour, it’s literally the highlight of my day. I’m really glad i found Zoe Clews (and Francis specifically) and highly recommend them.

George, Kent

Its been so interesting to observe myself since our session…

I really feel like things are shifting. I have clearer boundaries with other people, more joy and i am starting to look at men again in a kind and joyful way and feeling my sexuality starting to come back online. So it really good actually 🙂 

Angelina, Munich

I reached out to Francis at the end of last year, in a state of total despair…

as I was feeling that I was losing control of my life and losing confidence in my ability to deal with things. I was experiencing a burnout and didn’t feel that I was getting enough support from the traditional psychotherapy which I was already familiar with.

Hypnotherapy was recommended to me by a friend, I had no clue what I was going into but Francis was amazing at guiding me through it and explaining the underlying mechanisms behind it. After the 1st session with Francis, I felt a sense of hope, calmness and inner strength which allowed me to navigate through a very difficult time in my life. The 2nd session was all about consolidating that feeling and reinforcing my inner resources which I am now able to tap into much more confidently than before.

I truly believe that hypnotherapy and Francis’ amazing support helped me unlock that inner strength inside me! I cannot recommend Francis highly enough to anyone considering Hypnotherapy, his commitment to helping me move forward with my life was wonderful.

Sam H, London

I have had a very positive experience with Francis. I came for ongoing anxiety and a general sense of fear. After 3 sessions I have seen such an improvement in my confidence and improved levels of anxiety. As well as the hypnotherapy, which he has sent me recordings so I can listen at home, he has equipped me with many practical tools to help me better manage. I would high recommend Francis and his incredible work, thank you.

Nelly, London

NLP was advised to me by a homeopath who felt it would help me overcome my issues of low self-esteem and confidence.

Zoë was recommended by a friend and was totally understanding, reassuring and positive about being able to help me.

My second session seemed to work brilliantly – partly because I was prepared and more relaxed about following my session the week before, and secondly because I really began to respond to the visual imagery my mind was creating prompted by Zoë’s triggers.

Since my third and final session I’ve noticed a real change: I’m happier, calmer and full of positivity about my abilities and my approach to life in general. I can recommend Zoë with 100% confidence in her ability.

Kate, Putney

For many years I’ve sought the courage and direction to stop hiding from life and to be completely honest with myself.

I’ve tried many different types of therapy (including twice-weekly – expensive! – Psychotherapy) and I’m now absolutely convinced that hypnotherapy is the only way to go.

There is no doubt that Zoë cares deeply about my well-being and progress. It’s obvious that she spends time preparing for my sessions and puts much thought and consideration into the best way forward for my individual development. She is professional, but without compromising warmth, care and support. I trust Zoë implicitly and feel that I am being ‘held’ every step of the way. She is extremely devoted to her work and to her clients’ development.

Zoë’s work with me has been more successful than I ever imagined. I have opened up in such a way that I feel a great sense of liberty, new-found confidence and a certainty that everything will be all right. My outlook on life is so much brighter now and my growth continues. What would my life be like now if I hadn’t made that first appointment? I can’t imagine.

Tam, Bethnal Green

My main reason for using hypnotherapy was to give my self-confidence a boost.

After two sessions I could feel a real difference. I now feel capable of achieving things I’ve always wanted to do, I don’t feel anxious anymore when in social places. I have also lost my ‘always tired’ feeling. Most of all, I’m accepting myself which is a major thing.

I would recommend hypnotherapy with Zoë to friends.

Pierre, London

I commenced hypnotherapy/NLP sessions to try and ascertain why I had so little self-worth and could not understand how anyone would love and respect someone with such a low self-opinion.

After each session with Zoë, I found an increasing sense of direction, hope and inspiration to move my life in new ways. I didn’t set out on any journey to ‘find myself’, but thanks to Zoë, that’s what appears to be happening! I feel I have started to rediscover an identity that has been submerged for many years and I’m feeling increasingly positive about myself as a person as a result.

I have found great benefit in revisiting past issues and experiences with Zoë’s help, finding clarity and meaning in my past actions which are helping to form a better future for me. On a social basis, I am learning to be less critical of myself and my actions, and find myself looking forward to events in my life with less fear and more courage.

Grace, East London

During a difficult period in my life I felt as though all the negative experiences I had ever suffered were affecting me all at once.

I decided that it was better to try and find a way to cope with these subsequent feelings and thought Hypnotherapy might be a way to achieve this.

The sessions with Zoë have left me feeling much more positive and optimistic about myself. I feel more in control of my life and more understanding of who I am as a person.

As a result my relationships with other people are stronger, I am more successful with my work, and most importantly I like myself more.

I cannot recommend Zoë highly enough to anyone considering Hypnotherapy, she is committed and focused to helping people move forward with their lives.

Jason, Stockwell

Just remembered I promised to keep you updated on my progress since last time and also felt like sharing with you the way things are going after 6 months of seeing you.

Well is difficult to summarise but perhaps I should start saying that I feel unbelievably happy at this point of my life which it is actually quite surprising as at some point I really thought everything was gonna go downhill forever after all what happened, but contrary to my expectations, life has taken a nice direction and a lot of lovely things are happening just now.

I had to make many thorough decisions, I stopped relationships that weren’t bringing me anything positive, I started considering my value at work and thought I could be doing something much more fun and earn more money with it. I felt miserable overanalysing things and also felt quite lonely sometimes but in the process I met new people that inspired me and found true friends among people I already knew and it just seemed I have gone a level above in other relationships with close people like my Sister just to name one.

I am sorry for the long email, but I really wanted to share all this with you as I owe you a lot for all the help given, I think your techniques just helped to get out of a very dark hole and become even better than before, I really can’t thank you enough for those few sessions, I follow religiously your instructions, listening to the recordings almost every day and things just picked up from there. I am almost looking forward to my next crisis to see you again (haha not really!).

Marius, Barcelona

I can’t begin to explain what working with Zoë has done for me.

I was first recommended her by a celebrity I interviewed, so I knew I was getting the best of the best. She’s an amazing therapist in every sense of the word and her hypnotherapy work is exhilarating. After every session, I felt an invigoration I’ve not felt before.

Since Zoë started working on my core problems, I am not exaggerating when I say my life has totally transformed. I’ve lost two stone, I’ve left my husband (who put me in tens of thousands of pounds of debt), I’ve improved my attitude to myself and others – and most significantly I’ve now got the inner belief and confidence to sell off what little bits I own (not as traumatic as I thought it’d be as I’m a chronic hoarder) in order to move to another country more aligned to who I am. I’m so much more in touch with my own needs and wants and have the courage to defend/protect myself.

As I write this, the move is happening in three weeks time – and I’m not scared, nervous, worried or anything. It’s all positive – and I know this is down to Zoë’s amazing work. She doesn’t just help you lose weight or give up smoking, Zoë goes to the root of your problem. You will literally float out of her consultancy room after a session. Do yourself and your loved ones a favour and transform your life like I did, thanks to Zoë.

Justine Harkness, LA-based Journalist

Tom provides a straightforward, logical and very practical way of approaching self-development, without any of the wishy-washy psychobabble.

His sessions are fun and very enjoyable – which is a reflection of his own very clam and very positive personality.Whereas this time last year I would have found certain work situations stressful I now find myself approaching these same situations with curiosity and even amusement.

Best of all I can honestly say that Tom teaches you how to spend a greater proportion of your life with a smile on your face. And what could be more valuable than that? I would not just recommend Tom’s services; I would strongly urge you to give them a go. Many thanks.

John Hillman, Online marketing consultant

Tom Fortes Mayer’s FreeMind approach is an astonishingly powerful tool.

I have seen patients with long-term issues, who had previously explored traditional therapies without much success, be totally transformed by FreeMind.

Dr. David Morris, London

Andrea Balboni has transformed my life.

I have been working with Andrea Balboni for some time and she has transformed my life. When I went to see her I had been to so many therapists before who although helpful had never managed to move me forward that much. I was struggling in my marriage and had been for some time. I felt stuck and hopeless. Andrea was so kind and created such a safe nurturing space that I felt comfortable to recognise that I didn’t need the answers I thought I did to move forward. She is the loveliest kindest individual and I can recommend her wholeheartedly.

Lizzie, Surrey

Myself and my boyfriend have just completed a couples therapy course with Andrea Balboni…

The reason behind us taking on this course was due barriers present in our communication leading to an unhealthy and more friendship based relationship. We were struggling to talk openly with one another about how we were feeling and ultimately nearly came to end the relationship as a result. Andrea’s techniques were bold and pushed us immediately out of our comfort zones however this baptism of fire worked extremely well for us and even from the first session we were talking more openly than we ever had in our 5 years of being together. Andrea has helped us to become emotionally more intelligent and cognizant of how we feel and how our actions make each other feel. A particular standout moment was the wants, fears desires exercise that really got us to drop any reserved feelings and be 100% honest with each other. We also loved the tasks that Andrea gave us to work on at home, and how she was able to adapt them to us through more challenging times when one of us was away or unwell. We are continuing many if not all of the practices she has taught us and both agree we are in a much stronger place after our 4 sessions and feel there are even more techniques in her book that we would benefit from if we were to run into blockers in the future. Thank you Andrea for enriching and strengthening our relationship and as a result increasing our happiness.

Holly, London

I was thinking about Andrea today and wanted to thank her for being there for me and for my marriage.

With Andrea’s talent we are still together. 

P+L, London

I remain deeply grateful for the self-trust and freedoms gained from my work with Andrea…

How easily we can unconsciously be prisoners of external validation which we mistakenly trust over our own inner wisdom. 

Freer, exploring and celebrating, my partner and I together are transformed, enriched and grateful!

N.J, Montana

From I hate you to I love you. From arrows to butterflies. From distance to intimacy.

I wasn’t sure that this [coaching] would work when I signed up for it with my husband. But we both knew something had to change. We were both at the end of our patience with one another. And I could not remember the last time I felt any love towards him, never mind desire for intimacy. 

Speaking of intimacy, over the course of our marriage of 10 years, we didn’t have the best track record. There were health issues that hindered this greatly and I came to learn that these were closely related to how I viewed sex, what I learned about pleasure growing up, and what I heard from the women around me about it – mainly that it would be painful and awful and I’d just learn to bear it.   

So you would be surprised to hear that just a few months later, I feel those beautiful butterflies of anticipation when I think about my husband. 

I hate you has turned to I love you. I don’t remember the last time I had said or truly felt that about him. 

I feel myself falling in love with him again. And him with me. We hold hands. We go on coffee dates together. We hold one another. And it actually feels good.  

We’re learning to be intimate with one another in ways that bring me pleasure – something I’ve experienced only on rare occasions in the past. 

And my body is responding as well – my mind has cleared and I can focus on my health which as a result has improved.

I certainly did not expect all of this when I began this work with Andrea. 

She’s guided me in a way that feels positive. She is an excellent listener, talking to her I always felt I was being heard. I felt very comfortable with her and this made it easy to share my experiences/concerns with her. She gave me the time and space to work, without being too pushy.  What’s been most helpful is her believing in me and giving me back the control of my life.

I now look forward to my life and the future I have with my husband and our small family. I am at home in my own home. And from here on forward I feel it will only get better. 

Z & E, London

Andrea is a magician! 

We came to Andrea with intimate issues between my fiancé and I. We were finding intimacy really difficult and awkward the longer we left it and it was becoming the centre of arguments. So we knew we needed some help. 

Andrea has really helped me and my partner learn to become more intimate in new ways. She worked on our ‘inner child’ and how to banish them from the adult bedroom. We then worked on exploratory and sensual touch to understand more about my partner and what he enjoyed without actually having sex. Eventually this lead to a full body exploration / longer foreplay and a much more fulfilling sex life.

The whole process has made me feel closer to my partner and has removed the awkwardness, which has in tern made us a lot closer and more intimate. We have new books on our bookcase which are a fantastic resource to learn about Tandra and full body orgasms, Andrea has opened our minds to a new world of pleasure! 

Next steps for us is to keep up the practises we have learnt, and if we have any more fall backs we have Andrea at the click of a button! 

T & Z, London

We wanted better and clearer communication in high stress situations.

We wanted better and clearer communication in high stress situations. Andrea was so gentle and kind, and we instantly connected with her from the first session. 

The tools we learned have already helped in such a big way. 

Thanks again for everything.

T.W, Norwich

I’d been in a long term relationship with my sons’ father.

I’d been in a long term relationship with my sons’ father and couldn’t do the deed despite 20 years together and 2 sons later. It took that time we spent together to make a commitment that I hadn’t been able to make before.   Andrea’s work really helped. 

Lucy, London

Andrea helped us develop the communication skills.

Andrea helped us develop the communication skills that we need to not only work through things together – but also foster deep connection and love that was somehow getting lost in all the chaos of life.

We’d gone to therapy but working with Andrea was much faster and way more effective. We’re appreciative of the incredible support Andrea has given us.

Jeff, Sheffield

I found my match.

And I’ll say this forever-it wouldn’t have happened and I wouldn’t be here in this place without you. 

C and I are having a wonderful time with our relationship. We really get each other, know how to love and support each other and want the same things. 

Thank you, Andrea.

S.M, Colorado

I found Rachael’s coaching style intuitive and full of empathy, which was a much appreciated. Learning to recognise my own potential to change my mindset was revelatory, and the process ended up being both empowering, and lots of fun.

Stella, London

Rachael is an expert dating coach, and I was blown away with the insights I gained from her coaching. You will be looking at your dating life with fresh eyes and know exactly how to get your dream guy. Thank you for all your support.

Melisssa, London

I went to Zoë at a point in my life where I was at my lowest emotionally.

I tried psychotherapy, counselling and other hypnotherapy but with no satisfactory long-term results. I have battled all my life against very low self-esteem which has stopped me from having friends, relationships and doing normal everyday things which most people would take for granted. Before I went to see Zoë I was actually feeling most of the that my life was not worth living.

After the first session I knew she was going to make a real and positive difference to my life, and she has. The sessions with Zoë are amazing and through her use of hypnotherapy and healing I have been able to turn my life around totally

Maria, Wood Green

I was recommended by a friend at a very low emotional time following a bereavement.

This dug up past experiences that I had never dealt with. I’ve had one on one counselling sessions in the past, but I always felt as if I was telling a story about my experiences which i could repeat endlessly. With Zoë, hypnotherapy helped me emotionally deal with them and move on.

All of my life I have suffered with low self esteem and low confidence never allowing my self to feel proud of anything I have achieved, but now I feel lighter and brighter, confident and positive.

I have just passed my theory driving test thanks to a session I had with Zoë. I feel proud of myself and I am looking forward to achieving all the other things in life that I used to tell myself I couldn’t do.

Pamela, East London

Unsure of what NLP and hypnosis would actually entail, I decided to contact Zoë to find out.

Through a succession of meetings I felt a constant improvement developing with my psychological well-being; my ability to put to rest, understand and resolve the personal issues and anxieties which had created an overload of burden upon my daily thoughts and emotions. Ties with some damaging past experiences and their ill effects were taken away. Consequently, I can now move forward with clearer comprehension, confidence and enthusiasm for life ahead. The mind fog and pain is clearing.

Mandy J, Islington

Zoë is a very professional and intuitive practitioner, who uses a variety of skills for the best interest of her clients.

She has helped me on many occasions with her warmth, experience and care to address my personal issues and I have every confidence in her ability. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is on a journey of self healing, whether it’s for your emotional or physical health.

TM, Essex

I’d been suffering from depression for 17 years

I’d been suffering from depression for 17 years resulting in various medications and counselling when finally I decided I’d had enough of the constant misery, mood swings, waiting for bad things to happens and feeling of hopelessness that occupied my every waking moment. I turned to Paul as felt conventional treatment was getting me nowhere and nobody wanted to listen. Well Paul did listen and I wish I’d done this years ago after just three sessions I’m the person I was over 17 years ago I can’t describe what Paul has done for me he has given me my life back and so much more, so many people have commented on how different I am, I feel so free and light without that huge burden on my shoulders and happy beyond my wildest dreams. I was hoping to feel a little better but this has surpassed that and I strongly urge anybody suffering to do this. I can never repay Paul for truly saving my life.

Sarah, London

Many thanks for the sessions I had with you late last year.

The sessions were invaluable to me, and really helped me significantly shift /release some false beliefs and old feelings. I have much more of a permanent sense of wellbeing and underlying self-love, as a result of the sessions with you. 

Marion, London

I’m quite literally stunned by the extraordinary power of the therapy with Zoë.

I always hoped that somehow something somewhere would work. I was working 12 step programme since the 1980s and was hopelessly lost. I was being treated for mental illness since early 1990s and with anxiety since 1978. I had six rounds of electric shock treatment for depression in the 1990s and despite being a graduate of a unique university I had never been healthy enough to hold any kind of job for more than a few weeks or months. I was a prisoner of the constant blame and shame and guilt and emotional enmeshments and physical and mental violence of my childhood back in the 1960s.

I lived in constant terror of the slightest effort to help myself , and I knew I could explode in a horrible rage with the slightest provocation. 36 sessions with a clinical psychologist had helped a lot but not enough. I had to be accompanied to Harley Street to see Zoë for the first three visits. Amazingly my life opened up. An urban horticulture project offered me a position developing an organic vegetable garden in central London. My thinking became clear and I saw almost for the first time the effects of my self critical and self hate tendencies. People who know me are stunned. The return of my physical energy is also remarkable. I can now enjoy a kind of life I could only have dreamed of. I am discussing the possibility of taking up a position in the south of France as a tour guide in a major Buddhist monastery. Exactly the place where I can grow and share my good luck with others.

I would recommend Zoë’s services to anybody who wants to change or, even, anyone who wants to want to change for the better.

Ian, London

I’m soo happy, thank you!!

Hiya Zoe. Honestly I have not had a packet of crisps, chocolate or sweets since I saw you!! Thank you!! I’m soo happy thank you!! Looking forward to the next one. The only thing I haven’t done is listened to the recording yet, but I haven’t been tempted yet.

Lucy J, Finchley

I can honestly say without the help of Zoë Clews I wouldn’t have accomplished some of my proudest moments

I can honestly say without the help of Zoë Clews I wouldn’t have accomplished some of my proudest moments such as graduating from university and continuing my career as a actress. By seeking Zoë’s expertise she has given me the control in my life I had lost through my eating disorder. Through hypnotherapy I am able to control the demons of an eating disorder and the friends they often bring such as depression and anxiety. Zoë is warm, non-judgmental, creates a safe space and makes you feel that your worries are important and can be solved. You leave me feeling as though a weight has been lifted off your shoulders.

Becky, London

I wouldn’t have accomplished some of my proudest moments

I can honestly say without the help of Zoë Clews I wouldn’t have accomplished some of my proudest moments such as graduating from university and continuing my career as a actress. By seeking Zoë’s expertise she has given me the control in my life I had lost through my eating disorder. Through hypnotherapy I am able to control the demons of an eating disorder and the friends they often bring such as depression and anxiety. Zoë is warm, non-judgmental, creates a safe space and makes you feel that your worries are important and can be solved. You leave me feeling as though a weight has been lifted off your shoulders.

Yasmin, Essex 

At peace with where I am

I have continued to listen to the CD’s from both the sessions we had and have been feeling really good about food, just ‘being’ and at peace with where I am right now which I am really pleased about, so thank you:)

Louise, Redhill

I loved my hypnotherapy sessions with Francis.

I was very sceptical to begin with but quite desperate and willing to try anything, so i thought it was worth giving it a chance. I was surprised by how well hypnotherapy worked for me, and having done 3 sessions now i think my issue is more or less solved. Francis really took the time to listen to me and explain how everything worked, he was so patient and understanding and full of empathy. He gave me some very helpful tips re stress management as well, which i’m still using and suspect will continue to use. I listen to the recordings i was given every day and honestly even though now i don’t need to anymore i think i will still keep listening as it’s SUCH an incredibly relaxing half of hour, it’s literally the highlight of my day. I’m really glad i found Zoe Clews (and Francis specifically) and highly recommend them.

Francis is one of the most pleasant individuals I’ve ever come across.

This experience was one of the best experiences of my life. It has helped me to not only improve in business but all areas of life.

I came to Francis as my performance in business was stagnant. I was sure something had to be done so I came to a decision to work with Francis under the executive programme. Just after the first session there was a huge difference within myself which I was able to carry forward and implement into running my companies. 

Over the duration of my programme me and Francis worked through highly tailored and very specific exercises along with coaching. Francis also provided material for me to take home which was hugely beneficial. 

Francis also enlightened me that working at 100% over a long period of time which I have been doing can start to cause negative effects and with a vast range of techniques and coaching Francis has helped me in reducing my physical and psychological output in business which has actually improved my outcomes in many ways. 

To conclude… Francis is one of the most pleasant individuals I’ve ever come across, and we have already been discussing working together again in regards to other skills I aim to acquire. 

Again, thank you for your help. 

Definitely feeling a lot calmer and I’ve managed situations in a much better way than I would have before. This week I had three big meetings on Thursday and I normally would have been freaking out for days but I only had slight nerves just before and they went as soon as I started speaking. Anyway, overall feeling good so thank you very much.

Ruben

Francis is a first-rate coach.

“Francis is a first-rate coach.

He facilitates real insight and manages to be available for his clients, regardless of his busy schedule.

Making everyone feel special is a real gift; Francis has that gift.”

Lisa - London

The time I spent with him has proven to be very valuable.

“I did a short burst of coaching with Francis when there was the possibility of a step up in my career. I wasn’t sure how to prepare myself and even if I had what the new, more senior post required.

 Francis gave me clarity and blew away those cobwebs of self-doubt that we all have. I approached the selection process with more confidence and was successful. Now in post, I often refer back to what we discussed when I need a small internal fist bump.

 Through the process, he showed me that the answers we need are generally within, and how to dig into our own resources when needed. The time I spent with him has proven to be very valuable.”

Jeremy - London

Kristen’s sessions were like a mind massage…

I couldn’t have coped with the rollercoaster journey that our fertility issues have taken us on. Keeping my mind calm through all the appointments, information, decisions and then treatment was vital. I liked connecting to my ‘family deep inside’, and I was relieved to be less bothered by pregnant friends and colleagues. Thankfully the 2nd cycle worked and the techniques I learnt kept me calm through the pregnancy too. I’m so grateful.

 
Lauren , Croydon

Thank you Kristin for your support…

your magical words helped me navigate the complicated world of fertility treatment, I honestly couldn’t have done it without your wisdom, insights and hypno techniques.
E.M, Moorgate

I came to Kristen after many failed rounds of IVF…

we were desperate and had nowhere to turn. Kristen’s calm approach, understanding of our experience and expert guidance to change our outlook was invaluable. It helped us reassess our plans, take the time to prepare our bodies and book the next round. BUT to our great surprise we fell pregnant naturally! Just what Kristen said, once the mind is relaxed and in a good space the body feels it’s safe to conceive. Our beautiful little boy is the proof. Thank you.
D. Martin, Brighton

I am currently 38 weeks pregnant and have seen Zoë for numerous Hypnotherapy sessions before I conceived  and during my pregnancy.

I cannot express what a support she has been through out this incredible journey. Initially helping me to overcome my anxiety about trying to conceive and working together helped me overcome some very deep rooted fears in a really safe and gentle environment.

During my pregnancy with Zoë’s  help I have become increasingly connected to my baby, really strengthening our  bond and making me feel excited and confident about imminent motherhood and birth!

It may sound strange but I feel my baby has  really benefitted and enjoyed this space and time out just the two of us.

Mandy, Highgate

I have been biting my nails for at least 30 years and I was unable to stop.

I have been biting my nails for at least 30 years and I was unable to stop.
Sometimes this caused my fingers to be painful, it was causing my teach to chip but more importantly it caused the tips of emy fingers to look ragged and be rough rough to the touch which was unpleasant for my wife.
Within one hypnotherapy session, Zoe completely cured me of my subconscious desire to bite my nails. Zoe also provides me with an mp3 that I could use if reenforce her treatment.
My nails have now grown back magnificently and I have been able to fix the chips in my teeth, my hands looked good for my wedding and feel delightful to the touch…
And it has opened up a whole new world: I am learning about cleaning, filing and clipping my nails (who knew…well obviously everyone else), I am way more efficient at picking my nose, i have to be careful not to damage myself when I scratch my head when I’m thinking and I can tap my nails impatiently on a hard surface when I’m waiting….
Thank you Zoe, your excellent and effective, you have made a meaningful difference to my life and I recommend services with confidence and enthusiasm.
Luke , London

I am very pleased with the results

Dear Zoë, Well it’s been three weeks since our session to rid me of my nasty habit and I’m glad to report that so far all is well and it hasn’t reappeared. I must admit that after the session I was not entirely convinced that I’d made any change but I soon began to realise that I was recognising when I was about to pick at my fingers and, on noticing, realised that I had no desire to continue. So, all-in-all I am very pleased with the results and thank you very much. 

Alain, London

When you’re battling heartbreak, you need not just kindness but fast healing. Rachael is the best person for the job. She’s super bright, warm, insightful and full of expert knowledge. Strong recovery is guaranteed. Gift yourself a discovery call with her.

Kimberly, Reading

I have done two Hypnobirthing programmes with Elaine as I do suffer from anxiety when I’m pregnant.

Her warm and gentle manner, is lovely and immediately puts you at ease. She even came with me to the hospital when I had Freya as my partner is in the Army and was away in Afghanistan at the time! The hypnobirthing programme makes you feel calm, relaxed and very confident that all is going to go well. I am having my third baby soon and just about to start my sessions again with Elaine. Do call her if you are a little anxious or unsure about the birth – it’s a wonderful experience!

Julie Montgommery , Windsor Berkshire

I did Elaine’s Hypnobirthing programme two years ago when I had my son Ethan.

It was absolutely fantastic! I had been extremely nervous and a friend had recommended Elaine as she had done the Hypnobirthing with her a year earlier! I was so calm when I went into labour my Mum and my partner couldn’t believe it! The birth was amazing – I didn’t need any extra painkilling medication – simply a couple of puffs of gas and air! TI really do recommend anyone who is having a baby to do Elaine’s programme – even if you are not particularly nervous it just gives you that lovely calm feeling.  Yes highly recommended.   

Claire Sanders, London

I approached Zoe Clew’s clinic to try and improve my sleep and solve a long problem of teeth grinding (Bruxism). Zoe assigned Francis to my case and I immediately saw results.

I had been given night guards by dentists to stop my nightly teeth grinding from damaging my teeth and after 10 years and several broken mouth guards, the nightly pain in my jaw was affecting my sleep.  I was no longer able to sleep through the night and was constantly tired.

Francis is very calm, reassuring and professional. It was easy to speak to Francis and trust what he was saying and his processes.

After the first session I stopped using my mouthguard which was a huge leap for me, considering my total reliance on them.  Francis helped me unlearn the habit of subconsciously tensing of certain muscles and reactions to thoughts.  I found the sessions and subsequent recording very useful to listen to daily when going to sleep and was amazed that they also helped me get back to sleep again in the early morning.

Although the bruxism was solved almost immediately (astonishing to me!) being able to sleep right through the night took a little longer. However, Francis listened carefully and tweaked the sessions and his recordings to suit me and regularly checked in with me via email.

Eventually the recordings helped me obtain deep refreshing sleep and eventually I stopped using them daily. I am now having much better sleep than I have had in many many years.  Occasionally I wake up in the early mornings and turn them on but generally I’d say that Francis has totally cured my Bruxism and helped improve my sleep patterns massively.  I am both surprised and extremely grateful to him for assisting me to deal with a problem on the subconscious level when I’d tried and tried but failed to deal with them on a conscious level.

James, London

Hope you have been well Zoe!

Just wanted to update you on the sleeping. Since our second session, I had been sleeping well, and if I woke up, I would go straight back to sleep, with no problem. I did have a big argument with my sister two weeks later however and it broke my sleeping pattern. I couldn’t sleep very well for a couple of days (it was still not as bad as before as it wouldn’t last long), but after some long hours of meditation and listening to the recording again, my sleep has got better, and now i have no trouble again. So just want to say thank you so much, you helped me gain my sanity back and give me hope. The pains in my head have gone, I don’t have any more body aches and I feel that I am able to actually think properly for once and do my work and studies. Sleep is such an essential thing that people take for granted, but I feel after having had my sessions with you, it changed my life and now I feel normal again.

Sleep & irritable bladder issues….

Hi Zoe,
I wanted to update you that there has been a fantastic change for the better since our sessions.  It’s been nearly 3 weeks since our last session and only once during this time did I not get straight back to sleep after getting up to go to the loo.  When I realised I wasn’t falling straight back to sleep I decided to try reading, as that used to work for me before things got worse, and within minutes I was back to sleep.
I am also delighted to report that I feel that the work you did with me about my irritable bladder was very successful.  I am now back to waking to pee only once a night and as I live on a high liquid diet (fruits and vegetables) and drink a lot of water I think that’s to be expected.  If I do wake more I just tell myself that I don’t really need to go and I drift back to sleep.  I think the revelation I had about my subconscious fear of wetting the bed since my father shamed me was very significant!
So I have to tell you that you are an angel!  Sleeping well totally changes the quality of my life and I am extremely grateful to you!
Thank you so much!!!
Deborah

Claire on Insomnia Relief

I’ve been having problems sleeping for a while, and it started to impact on everything I did, so I was so relieved to work with Tom at Zoë Clews & Associates. I’m now sleeping in a way that I haven’t done since I was a child.

Claire, London

I cannot praise Tom enough.

I went with an open mind and if I am honest not believing this would be something that could work for me. How wrong was I!

Tom has been a great support to me and has helped me overcome some long ongoing issues. He has always been professional, friendly and easy to communicate with and open up to. Tom quickly grasped who I was and the nature of my problem enabling him to work through this with me quickly and effectively.

I know that if I ever need to revisit at any time in the future he’ll be there to put me back on track.

Thank you Tom for everything

D.G., Gravesend

I visited Tom because I had not been sleeping well for a long period of time and I was very, very tired.

Tom used his hypnotherapy technique to remedy the cause of the loss of sleep and since then I have slept through the night ever since.

Whilst I was visiting Tom he also identified, through hypnosis, another problem which had been bothering me – almost without me being aware of it consciously – although I knew there was ‘something’ bothering me. This was in fact a sense of guilt I felt whenever I enjoyed myself, as though I shouldn’t be happy. Tom has retrained my sub-conscious so that I can now enjoy my life in a way I was not able to do so before. The result of all of this is that I feel energetic, happier and more confident.

Tom is honest in his approach and does not encourage his clients to have extra, unnecessary sessions. Tom has a rare talent for putting people at their ease, empathising with their problems and remedying these wherever possible. I cannot recommend Tom highly enough – my quality of life has hugely improved.

A.A., Rochester

Always the sceptic I wasn’t sure if Tom would be able to hypnotise me or even help.

As it turned out he had absolutely no trouble in hypnotising me which was a peaceful and pleasant experience. As a result I have been able to sleep for much longer periods than ever before and I am relaxed in the morning. Gone are the headaches and permanent feeling of tiredness in the mornings. This was beginning to affect my work in that it was hard to concentrate and my thinking was becoming confused. I feel much more relaxed now and able to cope with work problems without the stress of not being able to concentrate.

I have no idea how it works, but it does – I recommend a session with Tom. Really nice guy with a very good sense of humour. Nothing suspect in the procedure and he explains everything as he goes along. What more can I say – brilliant. Thanks Tom.

B.M, Faversham

Thanks so much for the session yesterday Zoë.

I slept like a baby, and I could just observe how anxious I would get just as I was about to fall asleep. It was interesting to observe the feeling… I feel good today, and happy.  Thank you so much.

Susan, Berkshire

As a coach, Heeral has the ability to very quickly grasp the objectives you’re working towards and is therefore able to tailor very personal advice and guidance to give you the very best chance of achieving those outcomes.

Unlike other coaches I’ve worked with, who can sometimes be overly direct or dictatorial, Heeral is wonderfully collaborative in her approach and wins both trust and respect quickly. She transformed the way I present myself not only in a B2B context, but also on a personal level and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her.

Mark Norman, Copywriter

It’s with pleasure that I recommend the coaching service provided by Heeral.

She has aided in developing me as a leader at Uniplaces, with a friendly and approachable style, and is always available outside of regular coaching sessions. She has provided some excellent tools and materials not only useful for leadership but also for any managers in the company. I would recommend her coaching services to any leaders looking to grow their skills or those needing a sounding board outside of the company.

Alex Shaw, Finance Director

When I had first started the coaching sessions with Heeral, I kept on putting ‘I should’ in almost all my sentences.

That was one of the first things you had pointed out in our first session together. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, as this was my first experience working with a life coach, but after the first session, I felt that my eyes were open wider and I wanted to set goals for myself, using the tools that Heeral had shown me, When we did an exercise about what is important to me in my life, when we started narrowing the long list down, it made me really focus on where my priorities were at.
I have since taken the training course that I had been speaking about for quite some time, and also have started on a new career path. I found that one foot in front of the other, step by step you can make it to where you want to be. It’s never too late to begin again. So thank you Heeral.

Michelle Cann, Mental Health Worker, Vancouver

I can sincerely recommend Heeral.

During our coaching sessions together she has brought both clarity and awareness around the issues regarding my business. Ideas and concepts that I have implemented to great effect.
It has been an absolute pleasure to have been coached by her.

Carrie Brooks, Coach, London

When I started sessions with Heeral, I was feeling a bit stuck and there was a sense of idleness and lethargy in my creative life.

I needed a jump start and she was able to help me do that with excitement and grace. After just a few sessions, I started to feel reinvigorated.
Now I am in the opposite situation: an abundance of energy and creativity. Her working style embraces a good balance of confidence and empathy and I have benefited a great deal from the work we have done so far.

Mickey Daguiso, Artist and Musician

After every session, I left with new clarity, of a task or action to do.

Made me feel more positive about the situation I wanted help with. And you have helped me move from where I was, to much nearer to where I want to be in my longer term goal!
Working with Heeral has helped me put things into perspective, and helped me work out how I can move forward with certain situations that were holding me back or were making me feel down. She understood my long term goal and she has helped me to find ways to get over the little problems that were cropping up on my way to reach my goal.
I would definitely recommend working with Heeral if you want to have more control over your life and build a better future for yourself!

Kay Cammack, Health Coach

Your workshops and reading your blogs has been very inspiring.

It’s always great to inject a positive mindset in the workplace, and you have certainly helped to make this happen. I’m really excited about my next journey, wherever it may take me! I will now have more time to concentrate and nurture my new food business.

Gina Lely, Hanoi Cà Phê, London

This was my first experience of life coaching, and Heeral put me at my ease immediately.

She is funny, friendly, and incredibly insightful – picking through all my waffle to find the key points that really set me thinking. Throughout the session, Heeral was incredibly encouraging and supportive, and if you’re looking for someone cheering in your corner, I’d definitely recommend Heeral.

Karen Jones

I’ll admit that I was unsure of what to expect but I was amazed at how quickly I felt at ease with you, and how easy you made it for me to open up about a whole range of subjects.

I felt like I was talking about a range of unconnected subjects, but you somehow pulled it all together in a way that I wouldn’t have been able to do alone. I will definitely be able to use the strategies that you gave me to work on the areas that I want to develop.

Jaine Stanway, IT Manager

I’ve had a life-coaching session with Heeral and we discussed the body image struggles I’m having since competing.

Usually, talking about yourself for an hour would feel self-indulgent but when someone has set aside their time and allows you to express how you feel in a constructive way, it can really help you to see things in a more useful way. Highly recommended!

Grace Stilgoe, Actuary and UKBFF 2015 Finalist, London

I was introduced to Heeral by a friend and asked her if she would give me some life coaching at the end of quite a tough year.

My goal was to be able to process everything that had happened and to move on from it so it wouldn’t hold me back for longer than necessary.
I can be quite assertive and persuasive and I liked that Heeral listened very closely and would gently challenge some of the things I said. She was tough on me in a very supportive way. I felt able to share things that I felt unhappy or ashamed about without any fear of judgement and I wasn’t allowed to get away with thinking I should be able to fix everything all in one go.
I feel that the sessions gave me a chance to reflect on things in a way that I hadn’t been able to previously and I have made progress. I have realised how important it is for me to be organised and in control of smaller things and that I am actually rather good at dealing with some of the bigger things life can throw at you!

I would definitely recommend life coaching sessions with Heeral.

M, Music Agent

I chatted to a friend about my work over a few drinks.

Having explained that my job felt lacking in purpose and direction and I was thinking of a career move, Mark suggested that I would benefit from speaking to a coach. He mentioned he knew just the right person to help me: Heeral Gudka.
After an initial session, which was very relaxed and positive, Heeral took me on as a client. During our weekly sessions we have focused on topics including establishing my values, time management and developing assertiveness strategies. In only a few months our sessions have made me far better equipped to deal with day-to-day work situations and relationships with my manager. My partner and friends have also commented that I appear much more positive and constructive in my every day life.
I would highly recommend Heeral.

Ben, Town Planner

A friend recommended me to see Paul and I thought, why not, there’s nothing else left to try.

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME many years ago. The pain, headaches, tiredness and lack of motivation was all to much along with the added stress of work and I simply couldn’t face it for the rest of my life.

Paul explained his reasoning and thoughts on my problem and we got to work. After 3 sessions most of my pain had gone and I was feeling so good! I don’t want to write about the content of the sessions but I am so happy with the results! I can happily play with my children and getting out of bed in the morning no longer feels like a nightmare. In total I had 4 sessions and can honestly say that it’s almost criminal that this service wasn’t available to me on the NHS.   

Susan, London

Whiplash

7 years ago I had a car accident which has caused me immense pain in and around my neck. The doctors said I had muscle and ligament damage. I was told I would need stretches daily for the rest of my life, some antidepressants to release the tension and private osteopath treatments which were ongoing which I couldn’t afford. I was having time off work and becoming very low. I had one session of hypnotherapy with Paul after suffering repeated pain from the whiplash injuries. I found the treatment to be very effective and extremely relaxing! Despite seeing a Hypnotherapist before I now know that I wasn’t hypnotised as the feeling of hypnosis with Paul was wonderful! I was able to relax and unwind and this really helped to release the tension in my neck and shoulders for the first time in 7 years!. A very professional therapist and well worth a try, and this is coming from an absolute sceptic!

Fiah, Norwich

I had been experiencing heart palpitations for a few months before visiting my GP.

This was initially attributed to my high cholesterol levels, which I tried addressing largely through diet and exercise, but the symptoms persisted.

After a friend identified the problem as anxiety-related, I returned to my GP who prescribed me beta-blockers, which helped in reducing the effects. My desire to tackle the internal roots of my anxiety led me to Zoë. After only one session I felt able to deal with the triggers in my environment in a much better way, feeling strong, confident and capable where before I had felt alone and unsupported, with a deep sense of futility. A few days after my first session I stopped taking my medication as the strength and frequency of the palpitations dramatically reduced, and this continues to be the case. My heartfelt thanks to Zoë and the amazing work she does.

Stuart, London

I went to see Zoë because I was feeling unwell

I was very stressed, had really bad IBS and my scalp hair was falling out – mainly due to work stress. After just a few sessions I feel very much better, my stomach has calmed down dramatically, I am not stressed and cope well in situations that would have got the better of me in the past. I am still hoping my scalp hair will get thicker but at least it has near enough stopped falling out which is a relief.

I am much happier in myself and have realised that I can change my life for the better and have hope for the future. Zoë has empowered me to feel confident to change my job at work and realise that I deserve to have a happy and fulfilled life which I am in the process of putting steps in place to achieve.

Jessica, Ware

Multiple Skin Problems since birth

Some positive experiences of me having Hypnotherapy are that right from our first session, I have slept so much better, I wake feeling refreshed, not as sluggish or tired all the time.

I feel I have spoken about and started to deal with things I didn’t realise were an issue and am starting to clear my head. I leave each and every session feeling positive and optimistic.

My health is making improvements, from having regular (I am talking weekly) problems, such as Shingles, Impetigo and Ear, Nose and Throat problems, which I believe are stress related. I have now gone months, dealing with very stressful situations, without any sign of these occurring.

My skin is making slow improvements, but overall my outlook on my skin, body and life has become so much more positive. I never knew what to expect when Hypnotherapy was suggested to me, but I am so glad I did it  – 

D., Norwich

Alopecia Areata

I’ve had Alopecia Areata for almost 15 years and it had been getting steadily worse over time.  Prior to my sessions with Paul I had tried a number of treatments to absolutely no avail.

During the sessions with Paul we dealt  with a number of issues from the past which were clearly still causing me stress.  I feel entirely liberated from these issues and feel that I have moved on and left the stress behind.  Consequently for the first time in 15 years I am experiencing significant hair regrowth in the space of only 6 weeks. 

This is a fabulous treatment!  Paul has given me back my hair and simultaneously dealt the chronic low-level stress with which I have been living for so many years.  Win win!! I genuinely feel like a calmer, happier and more confident person and am totally ecstatic at the return of my hair.  I can’t wait to ditch the wig! 

I extend my most heartfelt gratitude to Paul for what he has done to help me, and I feel I’ve learned so much about the way the subconscious works into the bargain!”

Sue, Norwich

Alopecia Universalis

I’ve suffered total hair loss through alopecia, I’ve had no more than three hairs on my body at one point since it began three years ago. . .

Paul had hair growing back on my head and face within 2 days of our first session… Three sessions and four weeks later. I’ve got at least a hundred fine white hairs on my head and around 30 scattered elsewhere. It seems to be growing again..

I also feel STRONGER and BETTER  … I can never thank Paul enough.”

Matthew, Ipswich

Hormone Production

Just one session from Paul was all that was needed to get a big benefit to my low testosterone problem. I won’t tell you here how the improvement manifested, suffice to say that this man knows what he is doing! Very friendly guy who loves what he does and obviously cares about people. I found the techniques he used with me to be fascinating and I must admit at one point to being truly shocked at how powerful they can be! Cannot speak highly enough of the whole experience and I would recommend Paul to anyone looking for the best results from their hypnosis.

Ian, Norwich

Hashimotos Disease (immune system attack on the thyroid gland)

I didn’t really know what to expect from my hypnosis with Paul but I must say that I was extremely impressed! I have had hashimotos disease for years and hadn’t really had much improvement in my health for a while. But after three sessions I had a break through and ever since I have felt lighter, more energetic and happier. Paul makes you feel very relaxed and at ease and seems to really love what he does. I have had hypnosis before but not like this! He helped me access a part of my subconscious that had some past trauma that I didn’t realise was still effecting me so much. I have since recommended several other people for a variety of reasons and they have all also had wonderful success. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Gemma, Norwich

Psoriasis – with Intrusive Thoughts OCD

I received a recommendation to contact Paul to discuss my Psoriasis from my Nurse. I have suffered with Psoriasis since the age of 8 and since 15 have had Pustular Psoriasis with periods of hospitalisation. I have had many different treatments none of which have proved completely successful . I decided I had nothing to lose in giving hypnotherapy a chance and I am so so glad I did. I was initially quite nervous however Paul immediately put me at my ease. We did some exploration work on the root cause of my psoriasis and agreed with my subconscious a new way to deal with the stresses than can cause a skin flare. Whilst working on my Psoriasis Paul also helped me work through my intrusive thought OCD and even helped my spider phobia that I have had since I was a child.

I urge anyone to give Paul a try it has improved my life and helped me learn how to relax which is something I have always struggled with. I will always be grateful to Paul for all he has done for me, and would recommend him highly.

Siobhan, Norwich

Excess Sweating

For years I’ve suffered with excess sweating when in any situation where the focus is on me or I’m nervous, like giving a presentation or being around new people. This was really affecting my job as my job involved a lot of presentations and meeting new people! My mum has had hypnosis before so I thought I would give it a try. I don’t know how Paul did it but after one session I felt more confident and was able to lead a normal life without excess sweating, he even stuck my hand to my leg which I thought was brilliant!

Matt, London

I feel like a door has been opened in my mind through learning the very basics of meditation.

I feel very excited about continuing to explore it and how to bring mindfulness into my every day.

Tanya

It’s made me more mindful and considerate about what’s going on around me and it’s the stepping stone to something I will continue practice.

Paul

The course helped me learn alternative ways to respond to events.

This gives me a choice not to repeat customary patterns of behaviour that can undermine well-being and the efficacy of my response.

Claire

I am aware of my thoughts more and I now have the ability to manage my thinking patterns better.

I have learnt which Mindfulness Meditation practices are better for me and how to deal with my own personal issues using meditation.

Antonella

It’s so much better teaching meditation this way, with varied exercises rather than just sitting. More integrated into life.

Magnus

I really enjoyed the course and got a lot out of it.

Even though it seems like a lot to pay upfront, I definitely feel like I got value for money. My life has changed in subtle yet profound ways since starting the course and I feel like my mindfulness will only get deeper and stronger as a result of the course – thank you.

Adrian

Very good ie planned and prepared, timed and paced to make it interesting – no sense of stress or duty.

Frank

Thank you for such commitment and bringing such an inspiring time into my life.

Sara

I learnt a useful variety of interlinked techniques to deal with an overactive mind, overload of stimuli, and stress.

Thierry

Excellent value and carefully crafted – thank you.

Monica

Debbie has a very calming and relaxed approach.

It felt as though she really cared about the practice and wanted everyone to achieve. An excellent teacher – I would recommend to all.

Cesar

Debbie has a really nice way of conveying the subject – very warm, giving, accepting. Really pleased I did the course.

Lia

Debbie’s peaceful and gentle way of offering a different perspective of a new concept exemplified the best sort of teacher. Thank you!

Andrew

Recently completed an 8 week mindfulness course.

The content was relevant to my day to day life and I found Debbie, the facilitator, experienced and skilful. Very impressed.

John

Great course, great teacher, great value for money!

I completed the eight week MBSR/CBT and all day retreat course nearly a year ago now and still feel the benefits in terms of stress reduction and relaxation. The course flew by almost too quickly. Debbie is a brilliant teacher with a warm and engaging style. She is able to convey complex ideas and information in a relaxed conversational style with clarity, humour and focus. Over all she made the whole Mindfulness thing very easy and achievable. The free downloads also are a great help in maintaining the practice. I can’t recommend this course highly enough, it is life changing. Just do it!

Osso

I thoroughly recommend doing this mindfulness course.

It has helped both my husband and myself enormously We did a “one to one”, or strictly speaking “one to two” course with Debbie, last summer, and she was brilliant. Really delightful to interact with… and, importantly for us, a sense of humour… but coupled with a serious attitude to the practice. I am pleased to say we are managing to keep up the mindful meditation, and hope to do further courses in the future. It was certainly well worth doing.

Jules

This course is the best thing I ever did for myself.

Debbie is amazing. I will highly recommend it. Since we did the course, my partner and I are able to be mindful, enjoy and appreciate our moments as we never did before. If you want to do something good for yourself you really need to take mindfulness with Debbie. You will not regret…

O. Mutafova

I feel like a door has been opened in my mind through learning the very basics of meditation.

I feel very excited about continuing to explore it and how to bring mindfulness into my every day.

Tanya

It’s made me more mindful and considerate about what’s going on around me and it’s the stepping stone to something I will continue practice.

Paul

The course helped me learn alternative ways to respond to events.

This gives me a choice not to repeat customary patterns of behaviour that can undermine well-being and the efficacy of my response.

Claire

I am aware of my thoughts more and I now have the ability to manage my thinking patterns better.

I have learnt which Mindfulness Meditation practices are better for me and how to deal with my own personal issues using meditation.

Antonella

It’s so much better teaching meditation this way, with varied exercises rather than just sitting. More integrated into life.

Magnus

I really enjoyed the course and got a lot out of it.

Even though it seems like a lot to pay upfront, I definitely feel like I got value for money. My life has changed in subtle yet profound ways since starting the course and I feel like my mindfulness will only get deeper and stronger as a result of the course – thank you.

Adrian

Very good ie planned and prepared, timed and paced to make it interesting – no sense of stress or duty.

Frank

Thank you for such commitment and bringing such an inspiring time into my life.

Sara

I learnt a useful variety of interlinked techniques to deal with an overactive mind, overload of stimuli, and stress.

Thierry

Excellent value and carefully crafted – thank you.

Monica

Debbie has a very calming and relaxed approach.

It felt as though she really cared about the practice and wanted everyone to achieve. An excellent teacher – I would recommend to all.

Cesar

Debbie has a really nice way of conveying the subject – very warm, giving, accepting. Really pleased I did the course.

Lia

Debbie’s peaceful and gentle way of offering a different perspective of a new concept exemplified the best sort of teacher. Thank you!

Andrew

Recently completed an 8 week mindfulness course.

The content was relevant to my day to day life and I found Debbie, the facilitator, experienced and skilful. Very impressed.

John

Great course, great teacher, great value for money!

I completed the eight week MBSR/CBT and all day retreat course nearly a year ago now and still feel the benefits in terms of stress reduction and relaxation. The course flew by almost too quickly. Debbie is a brilliant teacher with a warm and engaging style. She is able to convey complex ideas and information in a relaxed conversational style with clarity, humour and focus. Over all she made the whole Mindfulness thing very easy and achievable. The free downloads also are a great help in maintaining the practice. I can’t recommend this course highly enough, it is life changing. Just do it!

Osso

I thoroughly recommend doing this mindfulness course.

It has helped both my husband and myself enormously We did a “one to one”, or strictly speaking “one to two” course with Debbie, last summer, and she was brilliant. Really delightful to interact with… and, importantly for us, a sense of humour… but coupled with a serious attitude to the practice. I am pleased to say we are managing to keep up the mindful meditation, and hope to do further courses in the future. It was certainly well worth doing.

Jules

This course is the best thing I ever did for myself.

Debbie is amazing. I will highly recommend it. Since we did the course, my partner and I are able to be mindful, enjoy and appreciate our moments as we never did before. If you want to do something good for yourself you really need to take mindfulness with Debbie. You will not regret…

O. Mutafova

I am absolutely delighted with the results.

“I approached Francis about two issues which I hoped could be bettered or solved through Hypnotherapy. The first is a condition called Misophonia (a disorder in which certain sounds trigger strong emotional or physiological responses which can range from anger and annoyance to a need to flee a certain situation) and the other was anxiety around driving again after 12 years without a car. 

I am absolutely delighted with the results. Since my last session with Francis, I have taken our new car for a test drive on my own and the Misophonia feels so much more under control as I now have a range of techniques to use which either minimise or completely eliminate the extreme responses I used to experience. 

Whatever your issue, small or big, I would really recommend speaking to Francis, he is the ultimate professional and has a gentle yet really efficient manner to “get through” to you. It has worked wonders for me.”

Celine - Cotswolds

Thank you for an amazing session.

The end of the session got deeper, and I realised just you holding the space for me to release allowed me to get some productive work done. I’m looking forward to learning more.

Reshma, London

Thank you so so so much for all this Sara!

When I first got my last therapist I felt like I was figuring stuff out myself with their support but then it reached its limit and I felt stuck. Now working with you where you’re as dedicated to figuring stuff out as I am and actually helping with contacts and resources, I’m starting to push myself forward again finally. Thank you Sara-Louise.

Sara-Louise is a miracle worker and a wonderful therapist.

I had so many aspects of my life that I struggled to discuss as an introvert. I learned a lot about myself through Sara-Louise helping me talk through the process. I highly recommend Sara-Louise as she cares for her clients and ensures that they get the best level of service. I felt like a new person who is ready to conquer the world… I can’t thank Sara-Louise enough for helping me to navigate a new norm in my life.

O.A.

I received a recommendation to contact Paul to discuss my Psoriasis from my Nurse.

I have suffered with Psoriasis since the age of 8 and since 15 have had Pustular Psoriasis with periods of hospitalisation. I have had many different treatments none of which have proved completely successful . I decided I had nothing to lose in giving hypnotherapy a chance and I am so so glad I did. I was initially quite nervous however Paul immediately put me at my ease. We did some exploration work on the root cause of my psoriasis and agreed with my subconscious a new way to deal with the stresses than can cause a skin flare. Whilst working on my Psoriasis Paul also helped me work through my intrusive thought OCD and even helped my spider phobia that I have had since I was a child.

I urge anyone to give Paul a try it has improved my life and helped me learn how to relax which is something I have always struggled with. I will always be grateful to Paul for all he has done for me, and would recommend him highly.

Thanks for everything Paul.

Siobhan, Norwich

Francis – thanks so much again for our emergency session

Francis – thanks so much again for our emergency session and your final injection of support yesterday which was so welcome.  I felt good yesterday and as I walked to the hotel with plenty of time to spare, listening to Bond music, felt altered but also ready.  A quick, final blast from your recording in a private room at the hotel before the event and then I headed in to look after and welcome people. Whilst I was quite cautious in the beginning, I felt myself getting more and more comfortable the more I did which I recall from delivering on courses many moons ago and I also started to make more interactive as each course went by.  I spoke to tables separately in between to make sure they were comfortable and could hear everything ok which also helped my ‘licence to speak’. 

Jim - Brighton

Improvement with golf…

Zoe,

My putting was very much improved on Saturday, to the point that all the putts I sank were the talk of our group after the game. Thank you!

I still can’t quite believe it is working, but the improvement is beyond chance after years of “suffering”. Keen to build upon the exciting and substantial progress
Martin

I turned to Zoe to get help with my lack of self-confidence and anxiety which were holding me back in multiple areas of life

in particular at work. I was struggling to speak and present at meetings with confidence and my mind was hijacked with anxious thoughts about how I come across and what other people think of me. Following two sessions with Zoe and regular use at home of the record of our sessions, I made significant progress.  I’m feeling much better about myself and less stuck in my own anxiety in work situations. I feel I have regained control of my brain and remain focused on the subject of what I’m saying.

It seems so easy and yet so hard to make this shift in your thought process. You know you want to cross to the other side of the river but can not swim. And hypnotherapy sessions are like your guided speed boat. Zoe offers a safe and comfortable space to relax and productively work together towards achieving improvements. I highly recommend sessions with Zoe to anyone

Maya, London

I would like to give you my heartfelt thanks for the support you have been giving to my son through his recent anxiety issues that have transpired due to his professional exams.

I would like to give you my heartfelt thanks for the support you have been giving to
my son through his recent anxiety issues that have transpired due to his professional
exams.

I am usually the one who is asked to “fix” things but when my son approached my
wife and I with this acute anxiety, I was truly lost. When I calmed down, the first
person I thought of was you. Not only did you take a call at 10.30pm that night but
you arranged an appointment to see him straightaway the next day

I can honestly say that you have gone over and beyond the patient care duty I would
have imagined. Calling him on weekends, on the way to the airport, you have always
been there for him.

A testimonial is the least I can give to you. I will be forever grateful to you and regard
you not only as a colleague but as friend. This means a lot to me!

Thanks so much from the bottom of my heart.

Happy ending is he got through his exams and is now a practising solicitor.

Peter , London

Lewis on Overcoming Performance Anxiety

Before seeing Zoë, I would develop the most terrible anxiety ahead of any presentations that I would give, and in my line of work, I do a lot of them.

Lewis, London

As an ambitious business leader who runs a successful video agency, I am always looking at more ways to supercharge my performance and results.

Your expertise in success psychology and performance are the perfect support mechanism for anybody who is ambitious and looking to take their life to the next level. I have read many personal development books but your teachings through your training and your excellent book “The FreeMind Experience” have really become a key part of my strategy. I have no hesitation in recommending you to my clients, friends and family. 

Cey Sesiguzel, CEO of Two Fresh Video Productions Ltd

Nanosophobia

I suffered from a dreadful fear of dwarfs (little people) for many years, most people found this funny but it affected my life in many ways,I was so fearful of encountering these persons almost every day on transport and even in my place of work on holidays almost everywhere i went and no logic could make it easier as Ive said most thought it funny. I was hypnotised twice before by a person not in this county and in fact it made my fear worse i would have panic attacks if i encountered my fear. Paul Gibson offered to try to help me and with one session I have overcome a fear I have had since childhood. I have encountered little people since this session and have not only not been afraid but have had a conversation with them. I will never be able to thank Paul enough and he takes it in his stride as being not a big deal but it is I have no fear anymore and can live a normal life. I have even been looking at taking my granddaughter to Lapland in the future to the village of santa that was only ever a dream before. Once again thank you Paul it is lovely to go through life without fear and it is only because of you.

Maria, Gt Yarmouth

When I attended the hypnotherapy session with Zoë I was very sceptical with regards to the impact it would have on me.

I suffered from an extreme fear of flying, and had never tried any alternative therapy before.  After a double session with Zoë I was able to board the plane to Mauritius and attend my friend’s wedding, something I didn’t think would be possible. A year later, the thought of flying does not scare me. I can recommend Zoë to others with confidence.”

Chris, Chiswick

I wanted to thank you Zoë for getting me on a plane

I wanted to thank you Zoë for getting me on a plane and manage to stay calm during two rather difficult flights, I really don’t think I could have done it otherwise.

Madeline, Southend

Fear of flying

I’m back from my holidays and had a fantastic flight both there and back. The more amazing thing about the outgoing flight was that we were asked if we would be willing to take a later flight for a compensation of £600! Not only did we accept this offer, I was also in a fit psychological state to suggest a flight to an alternative airport which went at the same time and was in fact much nearer to our final destination. British Airways even laid on a taxi for the final 100 km of the journey. I was obviously giving out very good vibes that day!

Anyway, just wanted to say thanks again Zoë for all your help; I’m planning the next trip already.

Georgia, London

Claustrophobia

I would like to thank you for all your help and assistance as I feel so much more positive and confident since coming to see you. I hadn’t discussed my problem using public transport/travelling with anyone before and found Zoë very easy to talk to and understanding.

As I had discussed with Zoë, I would do anything to avoid travelling by tube or train. This was hard going as I would cycle everywhere (in all weathers) and mentally draining as I would have to constantly make up excuses not to travel, to friends or family. I now use the tube for all my journeys in London (using it every day) and feel calm and relaxed when I do. I especially disliked overcrowded carriages and stoppages in tunnels. I now have no problems during rush hour and couldn’t care less when the train stops in the tunnels.

A week and a half ago I visited relations who live two 1/2 hours away by train. I felt fine during the trip and actually enjoyed the journey. I had made this trip previously two years before and found it so stressful that I had to have a few drinks before boarding. I am now planning other trips away and holidays.

I have also experienced benefits in other aspects of my life I had not anticipated when coming to see you. I feel more positive about life, more confident, more relaxed and generally much happier than I did. I’m also sleeping so much better. I also stopped drinking as much as I realised that this was increasing my anxiety and making me feel ill.

I did find the time line really useful especially the elements around courage, motivation and strength.

I am so pleased I came to see you and thank you again for all your help.

Jonathan, London

The below testimonial is from the mother of a young client who had extreme social phobia / agoraphobia

Dear Zoë,

I wanted to say a big thank you for the work you have done with my son Richard in helping him to overcome his anxieties.   Since his sessions with you he has transformed from a semi-recluse into a young man who can enjoy being out in the world. I don’t think it would be too strong to say that you have helped to give him his life back, and in doing so, I also now have space in my head to enjoy my life.  I was initially wary of what you might be able to offer as Richard had tried different therapies with no real success. I am a psychodynamic counsellor and was disappointed that talking therapies hadn’t helped him very much, I am now thinking of adding hypnotherapy to my toolbox as a result.

Theresa, London

The below testimonial is for a severe needle phobia, after a single session.

I went to the dentist on Friday and had root canal surgery, the Dentist used some ‘magic’ cream to numb the area and then I had an injection in my mouth! I can’t believe I just typed that!

I stayed conscious the whole time. I nearly hyperventilated, but this is the biggest step forward I’ve made in six years.

Andrea, London

A friend recommended that I see Zoë.

I had recently had quite a lot of troubles which piled together and were bringing me down, like the bad boyfriend that reduced me to a wreck and the sudden death of my wonderful mum, which was a terrible shock. I just felt like life was one bad turn after another. I really had had enough.

The catalyst, which finally made me contact Zoë, was my relationship. I always seemed to put up with being treated badly and one horrible incident with my partner was the final straw. I always had this overwhelming desire to please, be liked and be loved – by anyone, not just my boyfriends. I didn’t tend to worry about the people that did like or love me, only the ones that didn’t.

When I first met Zoë I just sat down in front of her and cried. She asked all the right questions. When she asked me how long had I felt like this, it dawned on me, always. Zoë completely understood everything I said and felt, she helped me understand firstly why I felt this way and why I responded the way I did in certain situations, then how to deal with them so I could change how I reacted and in turn how I felt about myself.

My confidence has improved dramatically and I have a strong desire to stand up for myself. When I have a bad day I don’t feel depressed about it, I just think I got out of the wrong side of the bed.

Sally, London

My session with Sandy opened a door to my awareness that I didn’t even realize was shut.

After my divorce, I was having trouble staying centered in relationships and found myself attracting men who really were not a good match for me. Through her soothing voice and timely insights, Sandy guided me to a place where my ego was stripped down and I could see not only my patterns but my mother’s patterns as well which I was now carrying.

My journey with Sandy helped me pinpoint the key thoughts I was having that were blocking my ability to manifest a healthy relationship. I now feel more ready than ever to not only give love, but more importantly I feel completely deserving to receive love.

Thank you again Sandy for opening my heart to knowing the divine light that I am.

Nicola, Hawaii

I first went to see Zoë in order to help me move away from a long and destructive relationship.

Zoë really got to the heart of the problem and helped me deal with the cause as opposed to the symptom only. After only a few sessions I felt more confident and positive about life in general and have finally given up my bad habit!!!

Tina, London

Thank you very much for this evenings session.

I feel the most relaxed and calm that I’ve felt in ages. I had forgotten what it feels like to be totally at ease with a feeling of complete peace. I feel something has lifted or shifted. I’m not sure what, but I do feel quite different for the better.

Ben, London

I am 32 years old and I never really had a serious, long term, intimate relationship.

Not that I had problems meeting men, but it never felt right. They all just weren’t “good” enough and I was sure, that the right one, the one and only will pass my way at some point and I will know instantly. So I went from one short dating experience to the next.

My friends were always impressed, how I met all these great guys and that my life is always so exciting etc… but all this restlessness and commitment phobia didn’t really fulfil me. And whenever it seemed to get serious I lost interest again and was on the hunt for something/someone else. It was always the same pattern over and over again. It seemed like something suddenly switched, like an inner voice that told me why that guy again wasn’t the right one for me… I could see it and kind of explain why that happened, but I couldn’t change it alone.

A lot of men in my life when I was growing up, that were important to me either disappeared or died without any explanation. So there was a lot of past stuff, that had to be cleared, a lot of healing and replacing old patterns of thoughts to new ones.

Zoë is amazing and so talented. I felt straight away that she understood me and that I could trust her. The clearing and healing was quite challenging, but I am so happy, that I finally worked on it and got it all out. Something really changed. I feel like a butterfly now, in its whole magnificence unfolded, I feel like everything beautiful and all that love inside me is finally showing and coming out.

I can’t thank Zoë enough for working with me, helping me to trust again in men and in me and to understand, believe and appreciate finally that it is safe to love and to be loved.

Greta, Germany

Just wanted to say, thanks

Just wanted to say, thanks so much for the session there is a real improvement in my relationships with both my brothers… Amazing!

Sandy, Barcelona

Your sessions have really helped me.

I feel very strong around the issues that plagued me in the past. My relationship with men has changed and so has the type of man I find attractive.

Really amazing, actually, Zoë. Thank you.

Lucinda, London

Having been a self-confessed commitment-phobe for years, I came to Tom looking for a breakthrough in my patterns of behaviour and belief after yet ANOTHER relationship had gone wrong.

He was so empathetic, wise and perceptive that very quickly he penetrated right to the heart of the beliefs that were holding me back from truly living a life of love. Once we had established the work that needed to be done, Tom employed his incredibly articulate wisdom, along with perfectly judged music, to heal the tenderest parts of my heart and to allow me to experience, trust, self love and safety in a brand new way. I may not have found myself in the relationship of my dreams since then – yet! – but I have a whole new level of self acceptance, love and trust which means I am no longer looking for love in all the wrong places!

Tiu de Haan, Celebrant

Lottie’s encouraged and got us to see that sex was still a possibility.

We had lost our connection and we are now talking, laughing, touching each other affectionately and enjoying making love again never thought this would be possible. We were so scared of what could be (divorce) we feel alive. A big thank from both of us.

D&D

Thank you Lottie for sticking with me.

My resistance when my wife suggested counselling was very apparent and you stayed with me, praising me for staying and encouraging me to listen and be witness to what my wife was saying. Can’t thank you enough.

G&S

Thank you Lottie for your dynamic approach and the way you held us together through the really tough times.

Still working with all the techniques you gave us. We look forward to our booster session in May.

N&A

Lottie thank you, you are the reason why we are still together.

You gave us both space and a neutral approach so we could both be heard.
We learnt all about our past and upbringing which is negatively working in our relationship now and how we can recognise our triggers. I’m so glad we did this, we were on the edge of spitting up, Lottie, your challenging and directive approach is what we needed and we have learnt so much as individuals and as a couple.

S&K

Over the last six months of working with her, Emma has been a consistent source of care and support in my growth.

I am now at a place where I feel like my relationship with desire, sexuality and women has been utterly transformed. I feel so much more clarity, confidence and ease in this area of my life. Emma has been a crucial part of this transformation, helping me gain insight, providing accountability and being a cheerleader for my success. I am ready to continue to create many more amazing connections, relationships and fun in my life. I am so happy to have shared and been helped on this journey by Emma and am looking forward to working with her more!

J. S, Entrepreneur, California

Emma’s honest and welcoming approach to coaching is a game-changer.

I knew reading her beautifully vulnerable bio I wanted to work with her. I deeply desired a female coach who could relate to my chaotic upbringing and family addictions – someone who I felt safe with, who challenges taboos but also someone I could have a good belly laugh with. That’s Emma! We worked together for 2 months, 2x per week. Each session was profound – I was able to feel, see, hear and dialogue with parts of my inner self that had been acting out for years. These inner parts of me were creating more and more physical, emotional, relational and spiritual discomfort to get my attention. And Emma’s professional, incredibly skillfull and perfectly magical approach really helped me meet myself and accept more of myself in astonishing ways.
I also loved that each session was followed by a very thorough and inspiring email recounting the experience. I am so excited for anyone who gets to work with Emma!

E.K., International Yoga Teacher

I decided to work with Emma as a coach because she specialised in working with individuals whose lives had been affected by childhood adversity.

There had been a lot of alcohol use in my family when I was child that resulted in emotional co-dependency and pain for me that was extending into my adult life and affecting particularly my relationship and career. I felt held back in these parts of my life, like I was re-creating disempowering ways of communicating in my relationship and giving too much power to my parents in who I was choosing to be in the world.

The work I did with Emma was truly phenomenal. She helped me in ending these disempowering family dynamics – which felt scary because I was changing a lifetime worth of relating – by integrating wounded parts of my psyche from childhood and by finding my own source of truth and power within. My relationships with my family have shifted to become much more harmonious and ‘adult’ like. I feel free to be who I am without worrying that I am hurting my family, while being able to love them AND be true to myself. I don’t feel disempowered in my parental relationships anymore, I feel strong and self-assured. I am able to consciously create the healthy dynamics and communication I desire and check those old family habits at the door. In terms of my career, this work has allowed me to soar and fully express myself creatively without constantly worrying if I am doing the right thing my family would approve of. This has been life changing and doing this work has been some of the most integral and transformational work of my life. I am deeply grateful to Emma and the wisdom and insight she offers through her work. It is so unique and her years of experience and expertise in this field have shifted the direction of my life forever. Thank you.

K.T., Scientist and Research Academic

Emma coached me through some really rough spots where I just felt stuck and afraid of moving forward in a certain area of my life at the time.

Not only did Emma have an amazing ability to listen in closely to me and hone in on what it was that might be blocking me, she was very adept in guiding me through it all in a way where at the other end I felt loved and cared for and also very powerful – which was exactly what I needed.

Emma created for me a personalised practice along with a meditation that I still listen to many many months later. It’s there when I need it and it still helps me even today.

I’m very grateful for the gift Emma has in guiding and holding people through the rough spots. She herself is a true gift to the world.

A.B, Digital Strategist

I went to Zoë at a point in my life where I was at my lowest emotionally.

I tried psychotherapy, counselling and other hypnotherapy but with no satisfactory long-term results. I have battled all my life against very low self-esteem which has stopped me from having friends, relationships and doing normal everyday things which most people would take for granted. Before I went to see Zoë I was actually feeling most of the that my life was not worth living.

After the first session I knew she was going to make a real and positive difference to my life, and she has. The sessions with Zoë are amazing and through her use of hypnotherapy and healing I have been able to turn my life around totally

Maria, Wood Green

I was recommended by a friend at a very low emotional time following a bereavement.

This dug up past experiences that I had never dealt with. I’ve had one on one counselling sessions in the past, but I always felt as if I was telling a story about my experiences which i could repeat endlessly. With Zoë, hypnotherapy helped me emotionally deal with them and move on.

All of my life I have suffered with low self esteem and low confidence never allowing my self to feel proud of anything I have achieved, but now I feel lighter and brighter, confident and positive.

I have just passed my theory driving test thanks to a session I had with Zoë. I feel proud of myself and I am looking forward to achieving all the other things in life that I used to tell myself I couldn’t do.

Pamela, East London

A friend recommended that I see Zoë.

I had recently had quite a lot of troubles which piled together and were bringing me down, like the bad boyfriend that reduced me to a wreck and the sudden death of my wonderful mum, which was a terrible shock. I just felt like life was one bad turn after another. I really had had enough.

The catalyst, which finally made me contact Zoë, was my relationship. I always seemed to put up with being treated badly and one horrible incident with my partner was the final straw. I always had this overwhelming desire to please, be liked and be loved – by anyone, not just my boyfriends. I didn’t tend to worry about the people that did like or love me, only the ones that didn’t.

When I first met Zoë I just sat down in front of her and cried. She asked all the right questions. When she asked me how long had I felt like this, it dawned on me, always. Zoë completely understood everything I said and felt, she helped me understand firstly why I felt this way and why I responded the way I did in certain situations, then how to deal with them so I could change how I reacted and in turn how I felt about myself.

My confidence has improved dramatically and I have a strong desire to stand up for myself. When I have a bad day I don’t feel depressed about it, I just think I got out of the wrong side of the bed.

Sally, London

Ok, so me being a total skeptic..

I was petrified of even the mere thought of being hypnotised UNTIL I met Paul!! It had never entered my head, especially being brought up in a devout religious household!! This was a big No No! Reaching the ripe old age of 32 (!) I decided I needed to take control and seek out alternative ways of healing other than pills that the doctors are happy to continue to shove down your throat!

Pauls name was brought up in conversation with my PT and after a bit of gentle persuasion, I had a long chat with Paul on the phone.. This led to booking THE appointment.

Meeting Paul for the first time was a bit of a scary thought…but once we began talking, Paul quickly put my mind at rest about the whole “stage hypnosis” thing that I had in my mind and assured me that this is NOT what he does.. I relaxed once I realised  I was not going to walk out of his room barking like a dog or dancing like a chicken, I felt so comfortable and the first time I sat in the big comfy chair, I knew this was a great decision! This led to an awesome first session where I realised that I was in TOTAL control of my mind and my actions and that ‘being under’ was in no way scary or weird… It felt like I was at one with myself and I was in my own secret world that nobody else could enter… Here I could sort out problems, heal the pain from the past and move forward in a strong and positive manner.

I had two more sessions with Paul after my initial one and felt just as fantastic as I did after the first..Paul’s approach is calm, accurate and he definitely knows his stuff!! He is a highly intelligent, skilled hypnotherapist with a good sense of humour (always needed) which led to some thought provoking conversations.

So, If you are reading this because you are not sure… Heed my advice.. Just give it a go… One session, it’s worth it’s weight in gold, believe me, the skeptic!! You won’t look back.

Thank you Paul for believing in me, trying new approaches, working with me and gently guiding me through my own mindful journey!! I will be back to conquer my fear of flying very soon!! In July!”

Linda, Norwich

Unsure of what NLP and hypnosis would actually entail, I decided to contact Zoë to find out.

Through a succession of meetings I felt a constant improvement developing with my psychological well-being; my ability to put to rest, understand and resolve the personal issues and anxieties which had created an overload of burden upon my daily thoughts and emotions. Ties with some damaging past experiences and their ill effects were taken away. Consequently, I can now move forward with clearer comprehension, confidence and enthusiasm for life ahead. The mind fog and pain is clearing.

Mandy J, Islington

Zoë is a very professional and intuitive practitioner, who uses a variety of skills for the best interest of her clients.

She has helped me on many occasions with her warmth, experience and care to address my personal issues and I have every confidence in her ability. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is on a journey of self healing, whether it’s for your emotional or physical health.

TM, Essex

NLP was advised to me by a homeopath who felt it would help me overcome my issues of low self-esteem and confidence.

Zoë was recommended by a friend and was totally understanding, reassuring and positive about being able to help me.

My second session seemed to work brilliantly – partly because I was prepared and more relaxed about following my session the week before, and secondly because I really began to respond to the visual imagery my mind was creating prompted by Zoë’s triggers.

Since my third and final session I’ve noticed a real change: I’m happier, calmer and full of positivity about my abilities and my approach to life in general. I can recommend Zoë with 100% confidence in her ability.

Kate, Putney

For many years I’ve sought the courage and direction to stop hiding from life and to be completely honest with myself.

I’ve tried many different types of therapy (including twice-weekly – expensive! – Psychotherapy) and I’m now absolutely convinced that hypnotherapy is the only way to go.

There is no doubt that Zoë cares deeply about my well-being and progress. It’s obvious that she spends time preparing for my sessions and puts much thought and consideration into the best way forward for my individual development. She is professional, but without compromising warmth, care and support. I trust Zoë implicitly and feel that I am being ‘held’ every step of the way. She is extremely devoted to her work and to her clients’ development.

Zoë’s work with me has been more successful than I ever imagined. I have opened up in such a way that I feel a great sense of liberty, new-found confidence and a certainty that everything will be all right. My outlook on life is so much brighter now and my growth continues. What would my life be like now if I hadn’t made that first appointment? I can’t imagine.

Tam, Bethnal Green

My main reason for using hypnotherapy was to give my self-confidence a boost.

After two sessions I could feel a real difference. I now feel capable of achieving things I’ve always wanted to do, I don’t feel anxious anymore when in social places. I have also lost my ‘always tired’ feeling. Most of all, I’m accepting myself which is a major thing.

I would recommend hypnotherapy with Zoë to friends.

Pierre, London

I commenced hypnotherapy/NLP sessions to try and ascertain why I had so little self-worth and could not understand how anyone would love and respect someone with such a low self-opinion.

After each session with Zoë, I found an increasing sense of direction, hope and inspiration to move my life in new ways. I didn’t set out on any journey to ‘find myself’, but thanks to Zoë, that’s what appears to be happening! I feel I have started to rediscover an identity that has been submerged for many years and I’m feeling increasingly positive about myself as a person as a result.

I have found great benefit in revisiting past issues and experiences with Zoë’s help, finding clarity and meaning in my past actions which are helping to form a better future for me. On a social basis, I am learning to be less critical of myself and my actions, and find myself looking forward to events in my life with less fear and more courage.

Grace, East London

I booked an appointment with Zoë in the hope it might help me with the fatigue & depression I’d been experiencing for several years.

During the last 3 months, I felt increasingly overwhelmed by this condition, to the point where I felt overwhelmed & increasingly withdrawing from life. I missed my active life, running my own therapy business, walking in nature & painting. Every day felt like an obstacle I had to endure: I felt desperate to break free from the cycle of depression that was separating me from living my life & fulfilling my goals. The natural therapies I had been using were no longer helping me, & I had become so despondent to the point where I feared that nothing could help me enjoy my life ever again. Amidst the hopelessness, I contacted Zoë, hoping that hypnotherapy might be a way to release the issues that had become unbearable. A small glimmer of hope, amidst the fear that this might be another dead-end… When I booked my appointment via email, Zoë’s reply already provided reassurance, & the session was a safe & comfortable experience. At the end of the session, I knew some deep, profound changes had taken place, which was confirmed over the following week when I noticed my attitude & mind-set had completely shifted. I felt empowered, no longer a victim of depression, I realised that my thoughts had transformed from yearning for a way out of life, to feeling grounded & stronger in myself. Most importantly it felt good to be alive again! The change felt so natural & easy that the enormity of the experience feels hard to explain, but in just 1 session, my life has drastically improved & I feel my confident, passionate & optimistic self again, all thanks to Zoë Clews & her life-changing skills that really make a meaningful difference. Thank you Zoë, it feels great to feel fully alive again!

Molly, Herts

During a difficult period in my life I felt as though all the negative experiences I had ever suffered were affecting me all at once.

I decided that it was better to try and find a way to cope with these subsequent feelings and thought Hypnotherapy might be a way to achieve this.

The sessions with Zoë have left me feeling much more positive and optimistic about myself. I feel more in control of my life and more understanding of who I am as a person.

As a result my relationships with other people are stronger, I am more successful with my work, and most importantly I like myself more.

I cannot recommend Zoë highly enough to anyone considering Hypnotherapy, she is committed and focused to helping people move forward with their lives.

Jason, Stockwell

Just a quick email to thank you so much for our weekend session Zoë.

I appreciate your taking the extra time with me, and it was certainly time well spent. I was in such a state before the session, as I truly didn’t know how to unravel the huge tangle of knotted thoughts to be able to explain what it was I actually needed. But the work with symbols around the key areas of worthiness, victim resignation and healing needed no words, thankfully – and I am still in awe at just how pure and powerful it was (and still have tears in my eyes as I think of it). I have been able to access the ‘stash’ since – e.g. whilst awaiting my scans yesterday – and I’m sure that will continue to be the case. Thank you so much for helping me with these issues.

Barbara, Brighton

Many thanks for the sessions I had with you late last year Zoë.

The sessions were invaluable to me, and really helped me significantly shift /release some false beliefs and old feelings. I have much more of a permanent sense of wellbeing and underlying self-love, as a result of the sessions with you.

Sherry, Hertfordshire

I have been a client of Zoë’s for the last few years.

I initially went to see Zoë to help with my panic attacks, which I was having constantly, due to gender dysphoria. Zoë helped in settling down what was going on for me inside. She helped in building my confidence to face my fears around transitioning from male to female.

I could go much further in praising Zoë for all her great work and support through what was a very difficult period for me, but the proof is in there for me.

Barbara, London

My session with Sandy opened a door to my awareness that I didn’t even realize was shut.

After my divorce, I was having trouble staying centered in relationships and found myself attracting men who really were not a good match for me. Through her soothing voice and timely insights, Sandy guided me to a place where my ego was stripped down and I could see not only my patterns but my mother’s patterns as well which I was now carrying.

My journey with Sandy helped me pinpoint the key thoughts I was having that were blocking my ability to manifest a healthy relationship. I now feel more ready than ever to not only give love, but more importantly I feel completely deserving to receive love.

Thank you again Sandy for opening my heart to knowing the divine light that I am.

Nicola, Hawaii

I would highly recommend The Journey and Hypnotherapy for anyone feeling the need to, or ready to, make a shift, release old wounds, self discover and heal.

I experienced a real connection to my spirituality and a great release of physical tensions. I was able to go deep within and see things about my self that needed to be acknowledged.

I still have much work to do but now have a foundation from which to build. From the session something ended and something begun…

Sandy is an excellent therapist. I felt safe and supported, she was fully present every moment with me, and I can’t thank her enough!

Loraine, Islington

I felt amazing

After my experience of the FreeMind system I felt amazing and totally unstoppable I really believe it could change the world.

Myleene Klass , Broadcaster and Musician

I absolutely loved working with Emma. I chose to work with Emma after having already had therapy for sexual trauma.

Therapy helped me to move on and I was ready to take the next step in my healing journey. I wanted to feel more at home in my sexuality and for sex to be less of a pressure in my marriage. I wanted to let go of the burden of guilt I felt for enjoying sexual pleasure. I felt pressured to have and enjoy sex, which created tension, which led to me feeling resentful. I was in a vicious circle.
I now feel in a totally different place. I feel so much more knowledgeable and no longer think that there is something wrong with me. I am now in a place where I no longer feel guilty with enjoying pleasure. I feel empowered as a woman and am able to be more myself during intimacy with my husband. Things have really improved.

Thank you so much again for your kindness and help. You were amazing

S.P, London

I reached out to Emma to find out more about me and where I was at from a sexuality side of things.

To start a journey of something new and something different to what I’d experienced in my 30 years of marriage.

I had recently experienced my first ever non ejaculatory orgasm. I had a feeling of amazement and wanted to dig into this more. I had to know more. It’s human nature for me to know the why [and how]!

In the embodied process I did with Emma I was able to face a fear in my mind and work through this, so my mind could take a step back and let my body take over.

The experience of having a non-ejaculatory orgasm feels incredible. It’s a whole-body experience. The way it stays with me and is there for an extended period of time. What I have realised [through the work I have been doing with Emma and others] is that breathwork and sounding makes a huge difference. I have found that I can breathe into [sexual energy in my body] and get it going again now that I have experienced a non-ejaculatory orgasm.

You are only on this earth for a certain amount of laps around the sun. If this [exploring your sexuality] is something you desire and want to do, the best thing you can do is start walking down that path.

The key is the commitment. Stick with it and be committed to it and don’t be scared to delve into your body and mind – into what’s happening for you and what the blockage is.

I have always had a good connection with women but now it’s a whole different connection. On an emotional level, I am there. Had I known what I know now at the beginning of my marriage it would have been a different type of marriage and would have changed the dynamics. Sexuality work  supports you to feel more relaxed, be a better lover, understand and connect better with women.

Zak

I contacted Emma because I kept encountering the same problems relationship after relationship.

I needed to break the cycle.

From the first discovery session, I felt very comfortable in her presence and I knew that I wanted to work with her. Emma is honest, charming and funny; our 90 minute sessions flew by, there was never a moment I felt I couldn’t open up to Emma, it felt so natural to do so.

With Emma, I have addressed the relationship issues that kept reoccurring; I have also learned so much more about myself. This includes what I offer in a relationship, the values I seek in a partner, and the non-negotiable qualities I want in a partner. Our sessions made it clear to me the woman I want to be with; the sessions also gave me the confidence to say no in order to be happy. Our time together improved me as a person and opened me emotionally. Emma has improved my self-esteem and I now know how to be committed and belong to a relationship. Not only did Emma help improve my relationships, but the benefits provided have also spread into many other aspects of my life. There were things in life I wanted, but could never see myself achieving. However with Emma’s guidance not only can I visualise them happening, I know my journey to achieving them has begun. Emma, I am truly grateful for what you have done for me, I am so glad to have met you. You are a fantastic coach and an amazing role model. You exceeded my expectations and I hope you continue to touch other lives the way you have touched mine.

R.V

Emma is just the best.

So present and supportive to my needs. She really quickly gained my trust and created a safe space. Emma was there every step of the way and even when I was being my own worst enemy and playing victim. She helped me step out of it and keep moving forward. Bringing her calm, nurturing nature as well as needed excitement during sensitive and tough topics and experiences at each step along the way made it all worth it. Sometimes someone can see your strengths before you can and Emma was born to be a coach. Providing me with copious amounts of detailed notes of each session meant I could so easily review what I had done. It’s so good having Emma in your corner wanting the best for you.

Z.G

I’ve finished a year of coaching with this awesome human… Emma Spiegler.

Since starting my journey into various different therapies of personal healing & growth, 20 years ago, Emma’s work, support & practices have been THE most transformative, because she incorporates the mind AND the body, tailoring her work specifically to each person. This work, combined with all the psychology work I’ve done, has consolidated much healing and this year has been one of the best experiences I have had with a coach so far! I can recommend her highly for anyone who’s experienced traumatic lives and now wishes to thrive.

Z, London

I contacted Emma for help dealing with a sexless marriage and attachment-threatening traumatic events with my wife and my parents.

I was amazed from the very first session — suddenly what seemed like an impossible situation no longer seemed insurmountable and I had a renewed hope. From the very beginning when there were potential barriers to starting the programme and then throughout the sessions; she was very respectful, listened and adapted her approaches based on feedback of what worked and what didn’t work for me. She did an amazing job helping and supporting me to be true to myself and my values. The balance between what I call the tactical and strategic was perfect — that is helping me deal with the challenges in front of me in a given week as well as a longer-term view for sustainable self improvement. She helped me to focus on myself and how I can satisfy my own needs. She introduced me to a number of new areas to explore and continue my personal journey. It was such a pleasure to work with Emma and her positivity is contagious. It was great to have someone in ‘my corner’ and I can’t thank her enough for all of her help this year.

G, London

I’ve worked with a few coaches and I found Emma to be elite.

She combines high energy, empathy and expertise to come up with a tailored, holistic approach to what you’re working on and is so, so supportive. Her knowledge is impressive and is only trumped by her application of it to your individual situation. Well worth the investment, I’d work with her again and would recommend others do so also.

A.M, London

As a man, I felt quite confused by it all and decided to try sexual therapy (something I had never done before).

When I started working with Emma I was in a pretty low place, feeling a bit overwhelmed with anxiety at times, and my libido seemed to have completely deserted me. 

Emma is FANTASTIC to work with. We worked through all sorts of practical exercises, and I was able to connect with my sexual energy in a way that filled me up but also allowed for some tremendous release (including uncontrollable laughter!)

Ultimately, although sexual performance was at the root of my reason for working with Emma, everything we did together improved all sorts of aspects of my life from self pleasure to communication and understanding with my partner to happiness and better attitude in my wider life. It was amazing to have a safe space to discuss and explore such personal thoughts and desires! 

A. O, London

I originally decided to get coaching because I’d tried different types of therapy, with none really working.

” Through the sessions I was able to learn and understand more about the dynamics of my relationship and how it is sometimes important to adjust relationship patterns in order to improve things. The coaching provided lots of different tools and techniques to do this.

I found that this type of coaching encouraged me to progress with other ‘life improvement’ measures too. This holistic approach has led to me feeling more masculine, confident and content with my relationship and life in general. Would highly recommend!”

Lee M, London 

Over the last six months of working with her, Emma has been a consistent source of care and support in my growth.

” I am now at a place where I feel like my relationship with desire, sexuality and women has been utterly transformed. I feel so much more clarity, confidence and ease in this area of my life. Emma has been a crucial part of this transformation, helping me gain insight, providing accountability and being a cheerleader for my success. I am ready to continue to create many more amazing connections, relationships and fun in my life. I am so happy to have shared and been helped on this journey by Emma and am looking forward to working with her more.”

Jesse S , California

Lottie’s encouraged and got us to see that sex was still a possibility.

We had lost our connection and we are now talking, laughing, touching each other affectionately and enjoying making love again never thought this would be possible. We were so scared of what could be (divorce) we feel alive. A big thank from both of us.

D&D

Thank you Lottie for sticking with me.

My resistance when my wife suggested counselling was very apparent and you stayed with me, praising me for staying and encouraging me to listen and be witness to what my wife was saying. Can’t thank you enough.

G&S

Thank you Lottie for your dynamic approach and the way you held us together through the really tough times.

Still working with all the techniques you gave us. We look forward to our booster session in May.

N&A

Lottie thank you, you are the reason why we are still together.

You gave us both space and a neutral approach so we could both be heard.
We learnt all about our past and upbringing which is negatively working in our relationship now and how we can recognise our triggers. I’m so glad we did this, we were on the edge of spitting up, Lottie, your challenging and directive approach is what we needed and we have learnt so much as individuals and as a couple.

S&K

Over the last six months of working with her, Emma has been a consistent source of care and support in my growth.

I am now at a place where I feel like my relationship with desire, sexuality and women has been utterly transformed. I feel so much more clarity, confidence and ease in this area of my life. Emma has been a crucial part of this transformation, helping me gain insight, providing accountability and being a cheerleader for my success. I am ready to continue to create many more amazing connections, relationships and fun in my life. I am so happy to have shared and been helped on this journey by Emma and am looking forward to working with her more!

J. S, Entrepreneur, California

Emma’s honest and welcoming approach to coaching is a game-changer.

I knew reading her beautifully vulnerable bio I wanted to work with her. I deeply desired a female coach who could relate to my chaotic upbringing and family addictions – someone who I felt safe with, who challenges taboos but also someone I could have a good belly laugh with. That’s Emma! We worked together for 2 months, 2x per week. Each session was profound – I was able to feel, see, hear and dialogue with parts of my inner self that had been acting out for years. These inner parts of me were creating more and more physical, emotional, relational and spiritual discomfort to get my attention. And Emma’s professional, incredibly skillfull and perfectly magical approach really helped me meet myself and accept more of myself in astonishing ways.
I also loved that each session was followed by a very thorough and inspiring email recounting the experience. I am so excited for anyone who gets to work with Emma!

E.K., International Yoga Teacher

I decided to work with Emma as a coach because she specialised in working with individuals whose lives had been affected by childhood adversity.

There had been a lot of alcohol use in my family when I was child that resulted in emotional co-dependency and pain for me that was extending into my adult life and affecting particularly my relationship and career. I felt held back in these parts of my life, like I was re-creating disempowering ways of communicating in my relationship and giving too much power to my parents in who I was choosing to be in the world.

The work I did with Emma was truly phenomenal. She helped me in ending these disempowering family dynamics – which felt scary because I was changing a lifetime worth of relating – by integrating wounded parts of my psyche from childhood and by finding my own source of truth and power within. My relationships with my family have shifted to become much more harmonious and ‘adult’ like. I feel free to be who I am without worrying that I am hurting my family, while being able to love them AND be true to myself. I don’t feel disempowered in my parental relationships anymore, I feel strong and self-assured. I am able to consciously create the healthy dynamics and communication I desire and check those old family habits at the door. In terms of my career, this work has allowed me to soar and fully express myself creatively without constantly worrying if I am doing the right thing my family would approve of. This has been life changing and doing this work has been some of the most integral and transformational work of my life. I am deeply grateful to Emma and the wisdom and insight she offers through her work. It is so unique and her years of experience and expertise in this field have shifted the direction of my life forever. Thank you.

K.T., Scientist and Research Academic

Emma coached me through some really rough spots where I just felt stuck and afraid of moving forward in a certain area of my life at the time.

Not only did Emma have an amazing ability to listen in closely to me and hone in on what it was that might be blocking me, she was very adept in guiding me through it all in a way where at the other end I felt loved and cared for and also very powerful – which was exactly what I needed.

Emma created for me a personalised practice along with a meditation that I still listen to many many months later. It’s there when I need it and it still helps me even today.

I’m very grateful for the gift Emma has in guiding and holding people through the rough spots. She herself is a true gift to the world.

A.B, Digital Strategist

I can’t recommend Francis enough

I decided to book an appointment with Francis after struggling with my sleep as long as I can remember. Having tried everything, hypnotherapy seemed like the last resort. I had an introductory call with Francis who explained what the sessions would involve which completely put my mind at rest. I was pleasantly surprised to notice improvements after just one session. Rather than committing to a number of sessions, Francis tailored the approach to suit my needs as well as providing me with bespoke recordings that I could take away and practice in between appointments. I can’t recommend Francis enough. He has helped me completely reframe my approach to sleep, which has helped me to fall asleep quicker, and for longer, which has given me new energy during the day. Thank you!

Daniella , London

Claire on Insomnia Relief

I’ve been having problems sleeping for a while, and it started to impact on everything I did, so I was so relieved to work with Tom at Zoë Clews & Associates. I’m now sleeping in a way that I haven’t done since I was a child.

Claire, London

Giving up smoking was easier said than done for m

I had tried everything, nicorette gum, E cigarettes, even going cold turkey however nothing seemed to work. I guess I never had the will power to stop. I work with Paul and I would often talk to him about how i wanted to give up smoking so he offered to hypnotise me. I was unsure at first as I didn’t think it was going to work. I took the bull by the horns and gave it a go and with that one session i’m glad to say I am now a non smoker and I have been for 1 year and 3 months thanks to Paul. Paul made my session of hypnosis very relaxing and comfortable. I am so happy that Paul has helped me and proud of myself knowing that I have a healthier lifestyle. I really can’t thank Paul enough for helping me with my addiction. Thankyou Paul. “

Jo, Lowestoft

I had been a smoker for many, many years.

Since Christmas, however, the addiction had become heavier……I had tried to give up on numerous occasions, and even though I did throughout each of my pregnancies it was because i was doing it for someone else!! I never seemed to have the willpower to stop for my own benefit!! When i met Paul i explained all this and just how badly I did want to stop. I had the pleasure and privilege to be hypnotised by Paul last Monday, and I am delighted to be able to say that i am now a non smoker :)!!!!! I have always been quite sceptical of hypnosis, but Paul made the session easy and relaxing and I felt confident almost straight away that he was going to succeed!! To go from 15+ cigarettes a day to zero makes me feel so proud and happy, not to mention healthier! Not only has he helped me with that addiction, but he has also cured me of my ridiculous fear of elastic bands after a session last night!! A silly fear that has plagued my life for years has finally gone, and its thanks to you Paul :)….I am more than grateful!! There are also a couple of other fears that I have told him about that he will be helping me get over soon too!! Thank you Paul……you know I am more than a satisfied client!!

Emma, Norwich

Up to yet… everything is going well on the no smoking front.

Haven’t had a single puff of one and don’t intend to. I know its early days but I do believe that whatever it is that you’ve done has really worked.

I do get cravings for one but can’t seem to bring myself to be bothered to actually have one.

So thank you again for all of your help.

Jim, London

I gave up smoking after over 10 years on the 5th of January 2004 with hypnotherapy from Zoë Clews.

I tried a number of different methods but Zoë managed to really get to the core of why I was smoking which finally broke the addiction.

One of my fears about giving up was putting on weight but I can honestly say that I didn’t put on an ounce. In fact, I have felt far more compelled to exercise and generally live a healthy life style.

Emily, Islington

I wanted to give you some feedback after my smoking cessation session with you.

I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for your support and for helping me to quit smoking. The result was and remains truly amazing. Immediately after my appointment I remembered that my husband had run out of cigarettes and when I passed a newsagent I went and bought him ten cigarettes. It didn’t occur to me at all that I should want or need one myself.

I have quit smoking twice before. The fist time, with no support at all, lasted two years, the second time, with nicotine chewing gum, lasted five. On both occasions a stress-related incident led me to start again. Your therapy has been amazing as it really has removed the mental imagery that is usually the cause of temptation and often defeat in the early stages of quitting. There is a total disassociation between mind and what the body feels it needs. The most amazing and different thing I have found with hypnotherapy/NLP is that the mind body separation has also stopped the agitation and irritability which previously happened as part of the withdrawal process.

Jenny, London

I just wanted to express my many thanks for your help with my giving up smoking.

If you are thinking of quitting using hypnotherapy, I thoroughly recommend this method. Zoë’s confidence that I would give up really helped.

I had wanted to give up smoking after having been a ‘social smoker’ on and off for over 10 years.

Although I didn’t smoke during the week, I more than made up for the quantity of cigarettes smoked at the weekend.

I had two sessions. The first one worked well but I felt I needed further reinforcement as I found I was starting to go back to my old ways once I had had a few drinks and my defences were down. This was not a problem as Zoë offers a second complimentary session. The second session worked really well.

I am very pleased that I now socialise without even thinking about having a cigarette or even a sly puff of someone else’s! I can honestly say that I have had no cravings for a cigarette.

In fact, the whole thing seems very alien to me and I can hardly believe I ever smoked!

Nasrin, London

I just want to let you know that I’m still not smoking and that this time it worked (the free back-up session) – thank you!

The proof of it is in the fact that I have had an incredibly stressful few weeks and am loosing my job – and despite this am not smoking – hooray!

Natalia, London

Just wanted to say anothe rmassive THANKS for the hypnotherapy.

It is amazing, I was in the most chain-smoking friendly environment ever last night – all my uni friends having drinks, standing outside a pub all night and everyone smoking around me. I kept looking for the feeling of wanting to smoke and thinking ‘surely I am feeling deprived right now’ (which you said would happen) but I felt like you’d sewn a fuzzy patch over the bit of my subconscious that wants to smoke. So every time I thought about it I sort of bounced off the patch and felt nice (not at all deprived), and if I thought of putting a cigarette in my mouth had a slight feeling of revulsion, (stil do now), it was wonderful!!!

Genievieve, London

Thank you for the call and recording the other day Zoe

My son has been falling asleep listening to your recording and I can see his confidence has really grown since last weekend, several parents commented on how well he was playing, looked a lot more confident and suggested he should get man of the match. It has been a slow process but it is finally changing his subconscious mind which is what we wanted. I don’t care about him getting man of the match, I just wanted him to believe in himself. 
June, Bradford

Zoe, you have no idea how that has changed my life!!!!

Dear Zoe,
 

I want to say a massive thank you. Even though it’s been 14 months, since my session with you, the purpose was to get me skiing. Without my vertigo kicking off and stopping me from accessing my skiing joy.

Well, guess what? I’m doing it!

More importantly, my vertigo is vertically invisible. Not one queasy tummy, or shaking knees or even any lightheadedness what so ever.

You have no idea how that has changed my life!!!!

I am in my flow, my joy and YOU have given me a gift money can’t buy. You gave me the tools to get myself out of my way..…

and I want to thank you with everything that I am.

Thank you Zoe.

Jean , Battersea

Improvement with golfing…

Zoe,

My putting was very much improved on Saturday, to the point that all the putts I sank were the talk of our group after the game. Thank you!

I still can’t quite believe it is working, but the improvement is beyond chance after years of “suffering”. Keen to build upon the exciting and substantial progress
Martin

Paul has helped me to regain my confidence as a footballer.

I play as a striker and since a bad fall I’ve been doubting my ability to score and hesitate before shooting and then bottle out and pass it. Since seeing Paul I now don’t think, I just do and it comes naturally and I feel my mind is more focused than ever and I’m enjoying my football more than ever!

Gareth, London

As a professional darts player I need to be focused and able to tune out the noise around me.

Recently my family has had some bad news and this has caused me to lose concentration and focus and my game has dropped.

I was recommended to go and see Paul and I’m glad I did! In two sessions he had my focus back and I was back on the circuit playing my best games!

The thing is, I considered myself to not be hypnotisable so was a little sceptical but I was desperate. The first thing Paul did was to put my scepticism aside but hypnotising me and allowing me to really feel it! Cannot recommend Paul highly enough.

Jim, Norwich

Zoe, you have no idea how Earth shatteringly fabulous yesterday’s session was with you…

I had the best nights sleep in months. I feel happier, rested and joyful today. I literally will be skipping to our next session. Force Majeure? You are so much more than that and I trust you beyond measure. 
 
Thank you 
Graham, London

My session with Zoe on Monday has had such a profound affect on me. 

The mind-shift I seem to have experienced is hugely significant. it was an emotional experience for me, and I can see how the process is going to help me overcome my negative thought patterns to return to a state of well-being-homeostasis that I was born with.  
 
As I said to you the reason I came to you was that I saw you on a webinar where I thought you were inspirational – and I was not wrong to have that impression. 
 
Thank you for listening to me and helping me understand how to approach my future with a positive outlook
Rebecca, Kent

I just wanted to send my gratitude to you for all the work you are doing with me

I just wanted to send my gratitude to you for all the work you are doing with me.  My trauma has always made me feel like I have been buried underneath so much rubble for so long, unable to move or see the light that represents a possible future for me –  which was a complete blackout. You are helping me clear this rubble piece by piece, and after every session we do together I am feeling lighter and I am starting to see glimmers of light and hope coming through.  I have been a prisoner of complex-ptsd for so long. I didn’t believe there would be a way to move forward, but you are setting me free.  They say you meet your destiny on the road you take when trying to avoid it. I did not believe I would be able to heal, believing I am too broken… but because of you I am. I am so grateful to you, thank you for giving me a safe space to work through my trauma, for your compassion, empathy and care. You are a gift to this world. Thank you for everything.

Zoë, just wanted to say a huge thank you too..

I feel like a real weight has been lifted off me already.

It never ceases to amaze me how something so ethereal can be so immediately effective!! You have a magic touch!

Julie, London

I went to Zoë at a point in my life where I was at my lowest emotionally.

I tried psychotherapy, counselling and other hypnotherapy but with no satisfactory long-term results. I have battled all my life against very low self-esteem which has stopped me from having friends, relationships and doing normal everyday things which most people would take for granted. Before I went to see Zoë I was actually feeling most of the that my life was not worth living.

After the first session I knew she was going to make a real and positive difference to my life, and she has. The sessions with Zoë are amazing and through her use of hypnotherapy and healing I have been able to turn my life around totally

Maria, Wood Green

I was recommended by a friend at a very low emotional time following a bereavement.

This dug up past experiences that I had never dealt with. I’ve had one on one counselling sessions in the past, but I always felt as if I was telling a story about my experiences which i could repeat endlessly. With Zoë, hypnotherapy helped me emotionally deal with them and move on.

All of my life I have suffered with low self esteem and low confidence never allowing my self to feel proud of anything I have achieved, but now I feel lighter and brighter, confident and positive.

I have just passed my theory driving test thanks to a session I had with Zoë. I feel proud of myself and I am looking forward to achieving all the other things in life that I used to tell myself I couldn’t do.

Pamela, East London

A friend recommended that I see Zoë.

I had recently had quite a lot of troubles which piled together and were bringing me down, like the bad boyfriend that reduced me to a wreck and the sudden death of my wonderful mum, which was a terrible shock. I just felt like life was one bad turn after another. I really had had enough.

The catalyst, which finally made me contact Zoë, was my relationship. I always seemed to put up with being treated badly and one horrible incident with my partner was the final straw. I always had this overwhelming desire to please, be liked and be loved – by anyone, not just my boyfriends. I didn’t tend to worry about the people that did like or love me, only the ones that didn’t.

When I first met Zoë I just sat down in front of her and cried. She asked all the right questions. When she asked me how long had I felt like this, it dawned on me, always. Zoë completely understood everything I said and felt, she helped me understand firstly why I felt this way and why I responded the way I did in certain situations, then how to deal with them so I could change how I reacted and in turn how I felt about myself.

My confidence has improved dramatically and I have a strong desire to stand up for myself. When I have a bad day I don’t feel depressed about it, I just think I got out of the wrong side of the bed.

Sally, London

Ok, so me being a total skeptic..

I was petrified of even the mere thought of being hypnotised UNTIL I met Paul!! It had never entered my head, especially being brought up in a devout religious household!! This was a big No No! Reaching the ripe old age of 32 (!) I decided I needed to take control and seek out alternative ways of healing other than pills that the doctors are happy to continue to shove down your throat!

Pauls name was brought up in conversation with my PT and after a bit of gentle persuasion, I had a long chat with Paul on the phone.. This led to booking THE appointment.

Meeting Paul for the first time was a bit of a scary thought…but once we began talking, Paul quickly put my mind at rest about the whole “stage hypnosis” thing that I had in my mind and assured me that this is NOT what he does.. I relaxed once I realised  I was not going to walk out of his room barking like a dog or dancing like a chicken, I felt so comfortable and the first time I sat in the big comfy chair, I knew this was a great decision! This led to an awesome first session where I realised that I was in TOTAL control of my mind and my actions and that ‘being under’ was in no way scary or weird… It felt like I was at one with myself and I was in my own secret world that nobody else could enter… Here I could sort out problems, heal the pain from the past and move forward in a strong and positive manner.

I had two more sessions with Paul after my initial one and felt just as fantastic as I did after the first..Paul’s approach is calm, accurate and he definitely knows his stuff!! He is a highly intelligent, skilled hypnotherapist with a good sense of humour (always needed) which led to some thought provoking conversations.

So, If you are reading this because you are not sure… Heed my advice.. Just give it a go… One session, it’s worth it’s weight in gold, believe me, the skeptic!! You won’t look back.

Thank you Paul for believing in me, trying new approaches, working with me and gently guiding me through my own mindful journey!! I will be back to conquer my fear of flying very soon!! In July!”

Linda, Norwich

Sandy holds a nice supportive space where I felt I could talk openly.

 I found her ability to appropriately channel discussions, keeping clarity and focus, highly skilled. Our sessions together have helped me on my path to a stronger sense of self.

Penny, London

Sandy is not only an incredibly professional and gifted therapist…

She is also exudes real warmth and compassion which is evident as soon as we began the sessions together. When you work with Sandy you feel as though she completely understands you. She handled some very early traumatic childhood events of mine with incredible sensitivity and care and I felt ‘held’ every step of the way. I cannot recommend Sandy more highly for anyone who wants to let go old painful events in their life and move out of fear and into confidence and courage.

Susan, London

John on the Virtual Gastric Band

I was introduced to Sandy in late 2018 and had a series of sessions with her over the following months.
It was wonderful working with Sandy. She was patient, supportive and utterly professional at all times. I was particularly impressed with the amount of time she took to get to the heart of my weight issues.
Through our sessions and resultant tapes she radically altered my attitude towards food, which meant losing weight steadily and healthily was straightforward. It was hugely encouraging, for instance, to be confronted by a wide choice of chocolate bars in a supermarket and be able to regard them for the first time with calm indifference.
I found Sandy engaging, understanding and easy to trust. I am extremely grateful for her assistance and would thoroughly recommend her to anybody seeking hypnotherapeutic assistance.

Julie on Weight Loss Hypnotherapy

After 20 years of battling with weight loss and self esteem, trying every diet out there, I really was at an all time low.  A friend of mine recommended Hypnotherapy for a Virtual Gastric Band.  I was cynical but I explored and came across Sandy.  There was a cancellation for the next day and between this fate and Sandy’s direction on the phone, I knew I wanted to try this even with all of my cynicism.  I had in total 4 sessions with Sandy and my amazement comes in the fact that the 2 stone I lost is secondary in comparison to the increase in self esteem I gained.  Not through the weight loss but the hypnotherapy is about you loving yourself enough to feed it only with the good.  My subconscious read that in so many ways.  6 months on, I am 2.5 stone lighter, 2 dress sizes smaller and slowly continuing to lose but oh so very happy in myself generally and have found a new love for myself which in turn encouraged me to set my wedding date!  All of my friends and family consistently compliment me and are amazed at what has made this happen for me.  Everyone is different but if you haven’t tried it already then I definitely recommend this treatment.  For me it is also about the trust you have in the practitioner and Sandy was without a doubt one of the most sensitive, understanding, intuitive, patient and caring people which for someone like me made this even more enjoyable and relaxing.  I always looked forward to the time spent with her and I would 100% recommend her to anyone.  Thank you Sandy for helping me find ‘me’ again because she is blinking fantastic!

Julie, HR Director

I am writing to say a really big ‘thank you’ for the tremendous help you have given to me in my efforts to lose weight.

 I have been trying for many years to lose weight without success, but this time it has worked. I have tried many slimming clubs, diets and exercises but never really lost much weight. I even joined a running club, but had to stop due to a bad knee injury, which has also stopped me doing any impact exercise.

I heard about the hypno-band a while ago. More recently I was looking through my local paper where Hypno-Band was being advertised locally. I rang the number straight away and made an appointment with Sandy

I am so glad that I took the opportunity to make that phone call and followed the Hypno-Band system, as Itave now lost an amazing 1.5 Stone (that’s 10 bags of sugar I no longer have to carry around) I have also lost 2 dress sizes, I feel fitter and my knee seems less painful so I am going to try again to exercise next week

I am delighted with the results and I know that I will continue to lose more weight with the Hypno-Band together with help of the recordings

I would thoroughly recommend the Hypno-Band system to anyone who is serious about weight loss

Thanks again,

Janet, Hertfordshire

I have struggled with weight and overeating issues for over 30 years, eating compulsively to numb feelings, and using food as a comfort.

I had become a hermit, avoiding social situations, relationships, exercise, and applying for jobs because of how badly I felt about myself both physically and emotionally.

I also have an underactive thyroid and I chose Paul over other hypnotherapists because of his knowledge and experience of working with auto immune disorders.

After only 3 sessions I am delighted to say that I am steadily losing weight without effort and the biggest change has been that I no longer have the daily struggle with food. I eat only when I am hungry and I naturally make good food choices without feeling deprived.

I am excited about moving forward with my new found confidence and making up for all those lost years.

In my second session I asked Paul if we could address my inability to stick to things, finding it easier to give up than finish them. The way that Paul integrated this into the session is a testimony to his flexibility and expertise. Days later I was able to make a life changing decision that would alter the course of my working life.

Paul is professional, passionate and personable, with a refreshingly honest approach to his work that is tailor made to an individual’s needs. He cares deeply about enhancing the quality of peoples’ lives and his commitment to this is impressive.

Linda, Norwich

Zoë, the good news is that I have found my thoughts now are more about eating healthily…

Zoë, the good news is that I have found my thoughts now are more about eating healthily and the urges I used to have to overeat and binge have diminished. I have still had some slip ups but as we discussed, it takes a while to change habits. So I’m feeling quite positive about this and am trying to eat sensibly and healthily and once good habits have formed I am hoping this will be for life.

I do really think our sessions have helped and I find myself thinking more sensibily about whether my body needs the food I’m about to eat rather than just mindlessly eating. I also find I’m buying smaller sizes of treats, ie chocolate, when I have it and am not wanting to buy the whole shop! If I do buy myself a treat I have found I can also leave some for tomorrow, or the next day, it does not worry me like it did before where I had to eat it immediately.

Jules , London

Zoë, I am doing really well since our session.

I have had a few slip ups but nothing as bad as before. I am not constantly thinking about calories and what I need to do to burn things off. I have also started to close down conversations with those who make me feel more self conscious about what I should eat and what they are eating. it feels quite liberating, I have started to enjoy food again which is really nice.

Katherine, London

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the sessions and how pleased that I was with myself at having the sense to deal with some things that were causing me concern.

Zoë made the experience feel very worthwhile. She listens intently and tailors sessions to individual needs, which is probably what most of us are craving in such a fast moving world where many of our needs go unattended, for whatever reason. Zoë strikes a really good balance and makes you feel like you are in the hands of somebody who really knows what they are doing.

Catherine, London

I have been meaning to write to you to say a massive THANK YOU for your wonderful hypnotherapy skills!

Hi Sandy,

I have been meaning to write to you to say a massive THANK YOU for your wonderful hypnotherapy skills! It really did change my life and I am so very grateful for who I now am.

I’ve lost about a stone but the good thing is I eat SO healthily and enjoy every single meal – guilt free and delicious…. not a crisp, cake, bread or chocolate bar has passed my lips unless out and about and in a very normal setting.

I’ve become a juicing fan – I borrowed a friends super juicer to see if I liked it… which I didn’t, I loved it.  However the pulp bothered me, so much waste (and no, I’m not going to cook pulp muffins!! hahaha) and then I discovered the Nutri Bullet – which is like a juicer/blender so you get 100% goodness from the fruit and veg.  So feeling great about that too.

Another life changing area is my exercise regime, I have never before felt so at ease with my almost daily regime.. I just do it!!!  I power walk at least 15 miles a week and love it but what I love most is that it is just part of my life, its just what I do.  I’m also delighted that most of the time I have been ‘safe and comfortable’!!!  I went to the doctors yesterday and although I am now on statins for my cholesterol – my blood pressure was perfect!!

With lots of love and gratitude,

Sara, Herts

Just wanted to drop you a note as promised and let you know how much I appreciated our session a few weeks ago.

It really helped to ‘re-set’ my thinking and relax me about everything. I really took on board what you were saying about how we never slip back to where we started, but that we continue to learn and develop – the changes after the last session haven’t felt nearly as radical as the first time I came to you, which really just reinforced how much of what you’ve said in our previous sessions has already sunk in and become my mindset. The CD is also great; its so relaxing!

I started my Virtual Gastric Band sessions with you out of desperation as a last resort after trying every diet existing !

As you may recall, I was very sceptical about the idea of hypnosis, but then again, I was desperate.

The first session was very hard for me, however I followed your advice about listening to the CD and suddenly I felt I was connecting with you and your voice…the following two sessions totally transformed me and transformed my opinion about hypnosis.

My favourite session was the “inner child” session which I felt brought back the “beautiful me” that had died many many years ago. Suddenly my confidence started growing back and my midnight binging stopped and finally after 15 years of self-punishment with food, I was in control of my eating habits.

I had my last session with you today and I feel like a different person, more confident, more in control of my life and more positive about the future.

Although my initial contact with you was to help me lose weight, you proved to be a great Hypnotherapist and used hypnosis to resolve a lot of my underlying psychological issues which were causing my problems with food, something that no other diet has managed to achieve.

I genuinely can’t thank you enough and recommend you to everyone, not just for weight loss issues, but for any other issues that is causing them stress and discomfort.

Yours sincerely

Rose, Hertfordshire

I am a 62 year old woman who has been yo-yo dieting since my twenties.

Last year my husband became ill and i lost the mental attitude to diet. I read in the local paper an article/ad about Hypno-band and through sheer desperation i made an appointment.

When i went to see Sandy she was very easy to talk to and quickly put me at my ease we had a long talk and she understood my dilemma,

I made up my mind to go ahead with the Hypno-Band which takes four sessions. And so far it has worked extremely well i have lost 15 pounds 6 weeks. Sandy is there every step of the way if you feel you need to talk to her I also felt that it was very personal to her that i succeed, she was so pleased that i had.That seemed more rewarding to her than the actual fee.

I found Sandy a good listener, easy to talk to, and very professional, i would highly recommend her.

Mary, Hertfordshire

Sandy I am full!

I bought an avocado and herb wrap from Pret yesterday and I ate half and was full. Then for dinner I cooked stuffed mushrooms and poached chicken breast. Alfie had a whole breast and 2 mushrooms and I just had the tenderloin from his breast and only got through one and a bit mushrooms before I was full… again.

Today I met Alfie for lunch at Kaati – amazing wraps – AMAZING- and I could only eat half. I wanted to eat the whole thing – cause they are so yummy – but couldn’t.

So far … it’s amazing. The calm and control I feel. Thank you. I didn’t tell Alfie that I had the ‘surgery’ he thinks that I’m just useless at eating.

I’ll keep sending you updates.

Andrea, Hertfordshire

I started my hypno-band sessions with Sandy out of desperation as a last resort after trying every diet existing !…

As you may recall, I was very sceptical about the idea of hypnosis, but then again, I was desperate. The first session was very hard for me as I couldn’t feel things happening and for the next couple of weeks, I followed your advice about visualisation and listened to the CD and suddenly I felt I was connecting with you and your voice…the following two sessions totally transformed me and transformed my opinion about hypnosis.

Rose, Hertfordshire

Sandy is a remarkable person and professional.

I have worked with and consulted quite a few counsellors and hypnotherapists before meeting her, however never have I met someone who offers such an effective balance of practical, emotional and emphatic support.

Her understanding of applying the most effective method and saying the right thing at the right time has helped me regain control of not only my eating habits but also my confidence and self-assurance in other areas of my life.

I have dropped a size after only 6 weeks since we started the Virtual Gastric Band therapy and am facing life with renewed enthusiasm after many years of difficult experiences.

As a professional coach and mentor I know about supporting others through changes and the impact that one special person can have on people.

I cannot recommend her highly enough and if you’re not sure – just have one session with Sandy and you will discover the wonderful benefits for yourself.

Jennifer, Learning, Development & Career Management Consultant