Zoë Clews
Anxiety, Depression, CPTSD & Trauma Specialist
Hi. I’m Zoë Clews – the founder of Zoë Clews & Associates.
Part of the success we enjoy as therapists is down to trust and the fact that our clients know us well as individuals – so it’s great to have this opportunity to tell you a bit about myself and explain how I believe I can help you.
To start with, I’m a highly qualified hypnotherapist with over 20 years of experience treating a wide range of issues, although I specialise in the fields of hypnotherapy for confidence, self-esteem, anxiety and trauma.
I graduated from the European College of Hypnotherapy in 2002 (I’ve also taught there since graduating), trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming with world-renowned hypnotist Paul McKenna and qualified with the Academy of Hypnotic Arts in both Stage & Practitioner hypnosis.
I feel privileged to have been in a position where my work has allowed me to gain extensive first-hand experience as a practicing hypnotherapist in London – and as a clinical hypnotherapist working for the National Phobics Society, I have had the opportunity to specialise in the treatment of severe anxiety disorders, though I’m a consummate generalist in the sense that I treat a wide range of issues that aren’t always directly related to anxiety.
Some of the disorders that fall within my specialist role at Zoë Clews & Associates include, but aren’t limited to, hypnotherapy for: Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Social Anxiety, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, phobias, performance anxiety and hypnotherapy for CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
I have also had over two decades of experience treating all types of adult and childhood trauma [hypnotherapy], helping people to free themselves from the often debilitating symptoms they are experiencing, by working with them to acknowledge the impact of their experiences and then building their capacity to move forward with their lives with increased resolution and freedom.
I was named one of Evening Standards Top 10 Hypnotherapists in London in 2023 and I regularly contribute as an expert to publications including BBC, Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Stylist, Telegraph, The Independent, Metro and many more. We have also worked with brands such as Specsavers, COPA 90 & The Ministry of Sound
I am passionate and deeply committed to what I do and feel honoured to be able to help people to feel good about themselves through the power of hypnotherapy. Please take the time to read the testimonials you’ll find on the site – they tell our story far better than I can!
Sandy Robson
Weight Loss, CPTSD, PTSD, Childhood Trauma & Self-Esteem Specialist
I’m Sandy Robson, a highly experienced hypnotherapist and Trauma Release specialist, with over 20 years of clinical experience supporting deep, lasting transformation. I specialise in weight loss, trauma, self-esteem and the subconscious patterns that quietly shape our lives.
Early in my journey, I was profoundly influenced by the work of Dr Bruce Lipton and his insight that we live much of our lives through subconscious programming. That understanding became a foundation for my work because real, lasting change doesn’t happen at the level of willpower alone. It happens when we work with the subconscious, not against it.
My approach has evolved into an integrative model of Trauma Release Therapy, combining advanced hypnotherapy with deep emotional and subconscious work. Rather than simply managing symptoms, I work with clients to uncover and safely release the root causes of emotional pain, self-sabotage and limiting beliefs. This allows for powerful, sustainable change, not just temporary relief.
Over the past two decades, I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges, with particular expertise in emotional trauma, low self-esteem, overeating and binge eating. I understand how unresolved experiences can remain stored in the body and subconscious, continuing to influence thoughts, behaviours and emotional responses long after the original event.
My work also integrates Inner Child Therapy, supporting clients to reconnect with and heal younger parts of themselves that may still be carrying hurt, shame or unmet needs. This creates a deeper sense of safety, self-worth and emotional balance.
Alongside trauma work, I specialise in weight-related issues and am known for my work with the Virtual Gastric Band, a powerful subconscious method that retrains the mind and body to feel satisfied with smaller amounts of food, supporting natural and sustainable weight loss.
At the heart of everything I do is a belief that you already hold the resources for healing and change within you. My role is to guide you in accessing those deeper levels of the mind, creating alignment between the conscious, subconscious and emotional self. I am deeply committed to evolving my work and integrating the most effective approaches available, ensuring every client receives a tailored, high-level experience. Much of my practice has grown through word-of-mouth and referrals, something I value as a reflection of the trust and results my clients experience.
Drew Fobbester
Addiction, Chronic Pain, Disordered Eating, Medical Hypnosis & Sports Performance Specialist
Hi, I’m Drew.
I’m a change master and my passion is helping people unlock the vast potential that lies dormant within them. Over the years I’ve worn many hats: hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and trainer, performance optimiser, entrepreneur, innovation advisor, and corporate team and transformation consultant. I’m also the proud father of five thriving humans, which remains my greatest achievement of all.
At the heart of my work is a simple belief: within all of us there lies an inner capacity for growth that, once accessed, can transform our lives.
In medical hypnosis, I guide people to harness the natural interaction between mind and body. Preparing for interventions, calming the nervous system, and supporting the body’s ability to adapt and recover, in support of and alongside medical care.
In sports performance, I help athletes and performers step into clarity, focus, and flow. Success is rarely about brute force or perfection; it’s about aligning imagination, belief, and physiology. When doubt falls away, athletes find themselves naturally performing at their best.
When working with addiction, I see beyond the struggle to the patterns of mind and body that once served as coping mechanisms. Through hypnosis and NLP, I help redirect that same imagination toward freedom and choice, so old urges lose their grip and healthier possibilities grow stronger.
With eating disorders and disordered eating, I help people notice the difference between the hunger of the body and the hunger of the heart. As rigid patterns dissolve, self-acceptance and healthier relationships with food, and with oneself, begin to emerge.
When working with someone seeking personal change, my work is unified by one passion: releasing latent and untapped potential. I believe that positive change isn’t just possible, it’s natural, inevitable, and ready to unfold once the inner mind is invited to remember its own extraordinary power.
My wish is to move your forward from where you are today, so you get to where you want to be. I’d love to hear from you.
Octavia Landy
Neurodiversity Coach & Psychotherapist
Hi there! I’m Octavia Landy, an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist and Neurodiversity Coach (Autism coaching and ADHD Coaching).
As a neurodivergent individual diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, I bring a personal understanding and passion to working with neurodivergent clients. My experiences with grief and addiction recovery allow me to connect deeply with those facing similar challenges. I am equipped to address trauma, addiction, grief, anxiety, depression.
My academic foundation includes a Counselling Diploma and an Advanced Diploma/Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling from The Minster Centre, London. I am an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). Before embracing the path of therapy, I spent over 25 years in Television Production. This diverse background equips me with a unique perspective, enhancing my understanding of various life challenges.
I’m intimately familiar with the roads of addiction recovery and bereavement, having walked them myself. My personal transformation through therapy fueled my dedication to talking therapy, recognizing its power in reshaping lives.
Life’s complexities can sometimes be overwhelming. Whether it’s a specific incident or broader feelings of anxiety or depression, particularly in times of global uncertainty, talking therapy can be a beacon. It aids in unearthing deep-seated fears and discovering behavioural or thought patterns. My role is to empathetically listen to your story and guide you towards a firmer sense of self.
I delve into existential themes like belonging, identity, death, and the essence of being. My approach in therapy is exploratory, using our relationship to create a safe, open, and at times, playful environment for self-discovery.
My integrative training blends various psychotherapeutic methods:
- Humanistic: focusing on the interpersonal relationship.
- Psychodynamic: emphasising the unconscious and early life.
- Body: recognizing the physical aspects of emotions and experiences.
- Transpersonal: exploring beyond the material realm.
- Existential: examining the totality of human existence.
I practise with a relational foundation, underpinned by empathetic interaction between therapist and client. I engage actively, offering reflections, not just silence. I also consider psychodynamic, object relations, and attachment theories in my assessments, alongside bodywork to understand emotional and physical manifestations.
Our initial session is an assessment to understand your needs and to see if we’re a good match. Based on this, we’ll collaboratively devise a strategy and discuss the frequency and scheduling of our meetings.
Selecting a therapist can be a significant step. I’ve been there too. Finding someone who resonates with you can be transformative. I am registered with BACP (MBACP 388927) and UKCP (2011171748), adhering to their ethical frameworks.
Emma Spiegler
Sex, Love and Relationship Coach
Hi, I’m Emma, a Sex, Love & Relationship Coach.
My work is necessarily ground-breaking and immersive. I bring a results-led and trauma-aware approach to intimacy, sex, and relationship coaching. The coaching is goal-orientated, builds on forward momentum, and is designed to deliver clear, tangible shifts right from the start.
I focus on the science of the nervous system, addressing the deep-rooted core beliefs and survival strategies formed in childhood or adulthood. These subconscious patterns dictate how we love, or struggle to love, ourselves, the dynamics we recreate in relationships based on our past, and our capacity to enjoy sexual pleasure and feel confident in the bedroom.
In our work together, I provide foundational support for your nervous system, guiding you out of overthinking and into your body so you can shift out of stress responses and feel truly calm, grounded, and at ease. To create long-lasting change, the coaching includes powerful bespoke audio practices to listen to in between sessions that help you to uncover the core blocks and rewire subconscious patterns directly at their root.
Together, we focus on rebuilding your sexual confidence, helping you release guilt, performance anxiety, and outdated conditioning so you can stop overthinking, feel genuinely comfortable in your own body, and enjoy intimacy on your own terms. Coaching is practical and forward-focused, offering actionable tools and strategies that increase your self-esteem, restore emotional calm, and deepen connection.
My work is offered as intensive, structured programmes, typically spanning 4 months, designed specifically for those who are emotionally ready, committed to integrating practices between sessions, and eager for a deep, transformational shift. Every programme is uniquely tailored to your individual desires and goals around sex, intimacy, and relationships.
I began my own journey in the field of sexuality and relationships over a decade ago after many years working in the mental health and addiction sectors, and my training has led me to study with some of the world’s most inspiring and respected teachers in the areas of love, sex, and relationships. Prior to becoming a coach, I was the Founding CEO of an award-winning charity for 10 years that supported people impacted by a loved one’s substance misuse.
Andrea Balboni
Relationships and Intimacy Coach for Couples
Hello. I’m Andrea Balboni, a certified Relationships and Intimacy Coach for Couples and love being part of the team here at Zoë Clews & Associates.
I specialise in helping couples create a thriving healthy relationship. There is space to experience the safety and security of home and the excitement and adventure of discovery that fires erotic love.
I believe that modern relationships offer us an opportunity to experience love and connection as well as offer a chance for us to heal and to grow. Conflict and challenge can transform into deep connection, understanding and love of another – and also offer valuable insights for a richer self-knowing and awareness within.
In modern love, we ask to be seen, heard, loved and accepted for all of who we are. And the same compassion, empathy and understanding is asked of us by our partners.
This is not always easy. Especially with those we hold closest to us.
Whether you’ve been in partnership for decades or your relationship is just forming, I work with you as a couple (or individually with one partner) to develop clear communication skills for deep understanding, to manage conflict more easily, to rebuild the trust foundational to any relationship; and to connect more in intimacy, to drop more fully into sexuality and sensuality, and to explore your full potential to experience pleasure in sex in new ways.
I came to coaching after many years in corporate and a highly successful career as a design and innovation leader working across continents and cultures. I understand the challenge of balancing the demands of an ambitious career and the intensity of personal relationships.
And despite the fulfillment that success at work can bring, relationships give a deeper meaning to life.
The more I understood this to be true, the more important it became for me to learn how to create the love and healthy partnership that I wanted to have in my life. Sex and sexuality were also very important to me as a form of personal expression and one of the most intimate ways that we can share ourselves with another.
And so began years of personal and then professional study in sexuality and relationships with some of the most renown teachers and thought leaders of today. And as a result, everything that I teach my clients I myself practice in my relationship and as a way of life. I am happiest when I’m living as my truest, most authentic self and can share struggles and triumphs in equal measure with my partner knowing that he’ll support me when he can. And when he can’t, that I’ve got myself covered.
Coaching with me is results-driven. I help you to get you clear on what you want in your relationship, quickly identify what is getting in the way of you having that, and then move you forward to create that unique vision and foster it’s growth and development over time.
Mindset and emotional connection together with what we hold in our physical body all plays a vital part in this. My work is holistic and considers all of you – you’ll learn to be deeply intimate with one another by creating a safe space within which the two of you can be vulnerable and open with one another and support one another whilst learning to take responsibility for your own inner world.
I’d love to speak with you about how I can support you in creating a healthy partnership that feels both nourishing and exciting. And to experience pleasure and sex that is deeply connected and that feeds you body, mind and soul.
Angela Cain
Children & Teen Issues Specialist
Hello, I’m Angela Cain and I specialise in helping children between the ages of 5 and 18.
I have more than 20 years’ experience of working with children in many different settings..
I qualified as a clinical hypnotherapist achieving diplomas in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and as a Master of Hypnosis with John Dewar School of Hypnotherapy. I also hold a Diploma in Pre-school Education,
As a mother myself, I understand and empathise with all the challenges that parents face in trying to provide their children with a healthy life and keep them safe from physical and emotional harm.
We all strive to keep our children safe and free from stress, anxiety, danger, and fear. However much we try to keep them safe, children can often be overwhelmed by the world.
Common behavioural issues such as exam anxiety, driving test anxiety, social anxiety, thumb-sucking, nail-biting, bed-wetting, fears, phobias, and sleep disorders are among those which can be treated using hypnosis with children.
As with adults, children can display stress and anxiety in many different ways – lack of concentration, restless sleep, negative thoughts, physical tics, along with many others, are all common symptoms.
Child anxiety has become increasingly common, particularly during the pandemic, but hypnosis allows the root cause to be found quickly, giving remarkable results, and allowing the child to live the life they deserve to live.
My treatments are based on a combination of face-to-face and virtual meetings, together with personalised recordings for your child.
I feel privileged to be part of the professional and inspirational team at Zoe Clews & Associates.
My job really is the best job in the world because I can really make a difference!
Kristin Hayward
Fertility & Birth Expert
Hello and welcome, I’m Kristin Hayward, the Fertility and Birth expert in the team at Zoe Clews & Associates, and I’m here to support you in whichever way I can.
I’m passionate about helping women and their partners who are finding the journey to parenthood a challenging one that may be punctuated by heartache and the trauma that fertility issues can bring.
Fertility difficulties can often cause feelings of anger, jealousy, inadequacy, guilt and failure over a perceived ‘failure’ to achieve something that seems to come so naturally to others,
however, my unique and highly effective approach, developed over the past 20 years, helps clients to address and change the situation they find themselves in.
As a result, I’ve been privileged to see people turn their lives around, with many women falling pregnant when they least expect it. I work with my clients to build a positive mindset and to create the right environment in which to conceive – and this is a game-changer in both fertility treatment and for natural conception. It’s important to understand that the emotional state of mind will affect the physical body, a positive mindset is therefore vital.
Through my interactive, relaxed, bespoke hypnotherapy sessions it’s possible to retrain your mind to focus on the positive and establish the right emotional environment for conception. Hypnotherapy can empower you to release negatives, let go of fears, accept the situation and feel confident and positive moving forward.
Every client comes with their own worries and issues. Each session is tailored to your individual needs in a professional and comfortable way so that you get the maximum benefit from our work together. All my sessions include guidance on self-help and an mp3 recording to help reinforce your therapy.
I also specialise in pregnancy and birth, supporting women who are finding pregnancy challenging for all sorts of reasons or who have had previous difficult experience.
Everyone expecting a baby will benefit from hypnobirthing for a much easier, safer and more comfortable birth to give their baby the best start in life.
My hypnobirthing classes are a wonderful preparation for birth, teaching highly effective techniques that enable women and couples feel calm, confident, and positive about their birth, wherever, however, and whenever their baby chooses to arrive.
The course is a good mix of theory and practical work with plenty of time to answer your questions. You will learn various self-hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques with partners playing an important role. Releasing any stress and anxiety about birth or parenting is vital. All my courses are accompanied by online resources and continued support if needed.
I’ve been teaching Hypnobirthing for many years and am passionate about helping you achieve an amazing birth experience, feeling confident with effective skills to make your birth experience positive in every way.
Kristin Hayward specialised in fertility, pregnancy and birth after graduating from the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, London and now works with leading fertility clinics both in London and internationally.
Francis Currie
Stress, Sleep, Public Speaking, & Executive Coaching Specialist
Hi, I’m Francis Currie.
I am a cognitive hypnotherapist and certified coach and I help people achieve their desired results when they feel it’s time for a change.
I first qualified as a practitioner in hypnotherapy in 2003, and later graduated as a cognitive hypnotherapist from the internationally respected Quest Institute.
Hypnotherapy is a safe, fast and effective treatment for a wide range of issues.
As a hypnotherapist I work with clients from all walks of life and with a wide range of individual psychological and emotional issues. My specialist areas include helping people overcome the impact of trauma, anxiety, stress, phobias and unhelpful mental or behavioural habits.
I often work with people looking for help with self-esteem, public speaking, sleep, and confidence issues and it’s remarkable to see how rapidly people make changes in their lives when they are supported with hypnotherapy.
In addition to hypnotherapy, I am also qualified as a Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Timeline Therapy and am a certified coach. This means I can offer a highly effective therapeutic framework to help clients make powerful, positive, personal change.
As a former media executive, I am experienced in working as both a hypnotherapist and coach with high-performance people from the worlds of business, showbiz, media and tech. I help them them overcome legacy issues holding them back, optimise their current performance and unlock their future potential. I also sometimes work with them to take their presentations, performances, and communication skills to the next level..
So, if you’re someone who operates in a high-pressure environment I offer safe, confidential support, and a flexible approach to diary management, to ensure you get the help you need.
Before becoming a hypnotherapist and coach my own corporate career was in media. As a senior executive I led executives, managers, performers and high-profile personalities, and this role was the catalyst for investing in my own professional development, learning advanced techniques to help people create transformational change for themselves. Now in private practice, I bring all this experience to the consulting room.
When it’s time for a change just get in touch and we can talk about your individual situation, what you want, and how I may be able to help.
Katie Fobbester
Mindfulness Coach and Workplace Wellbeing Specialist
Hi, I’m Katie,
I have been practising mindfulness and yoga for over 20 years – but it wasn’t an abstract interest that drew me in. It was a necessity. Raising five children while managing work, study, and the full weight of life’s demands taught me first-hand what sustained pressure actually does to a person. I needed tools that worked – not in theory, but in the middle of a busy, relentless day. That search became a journey, and that journey became my life’s work.
Over time, I formalised my practice through comprehensive training: a 200-hour and 300-hour qualification with Lumi Power Yoga, mindfulness training with the Oxford School of Mindfulness, and further study in yin yoga, meditation, and Pilates. I have also trained with Zen Buddhist practitioner Pete Cherry, which deepened my understanding of mindfulness in ways that go well beyond the physical practice.
Today, I have delivered sessions for both corporate and community groups, and I understand that what works has to be accessible, not aspirational. The people I work with are busy. They don’t need more complexity – they need simple, effective techniques that fit around real life.
Alongside my corporate work, I teach public classes, courses, and workshops, and I am a teacher with The Lumi Foundation, a charitable organisation dedicated to making yoga and mindfulness available to underserved communities – something I feel deeply proud to be part of.
At the heart of everything I do is a return to the foundational principles of mindfulness: the awareness practices that sit at the core of all yoga traditions. My work focuses on helping people see the root causes of stress – not just manage the symptoms – and on sharing simple, practical techniques that can be integrated into busy professional lives to enhance wellbeing, emotional regulation, and performance.
Henry Johnstone
PTSD, CPTSD & Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Specialist
Hi, I’m Henry Johnstone
Throughout my career, I have come to appreciate hypnotherapy as a secure and potent way to foster enduring and transformative healing as part of ongoing emotional recovery.
My professional journey within the field of self-development spans more than a decade, with a clear focus over the last 5 years on hypnotherapy. I am an experienced Integrative Hypnotherapist with a passion for what I do.
My decision to build a career that centres on helping others to heal stems from deeply rooted personal experiences and a life marked by avoidance and the masking of my own wounds.
I know, from personal experience, that unresolved anguish, when unaddressed, can lead to unforeseen and unhelpful pathways, including a profound disconnection from oneself.
I believe that everyone has the ability to find their way back from the darkest moments of their emotional journey, and my personal mission is to help you to rediscover life’s richness and to experience profound internal peace, power, and meaning.
I specialise in helping those I work with to achieve a deep healing of traumatic emotional wounds by acknowledging the profound impact they can have on one’s love for life and self.
My commitment to the work I do is constant, and I feel privileged to be able to dedicate my expertise to a wide range of treatment and therapy areas, including recovery, complex trauma and depression.
I’m particularly interested in helping individuals recover from all types of abuse including narcissistic abuse. When you work with me on your healing journey, you’ll benefit from a thorough, tailored approach that aims to create an unshakeable, profound, and safe space for your recovery.
No one should be forced to suffer in silence, and my work is centred on bringing about a meaningful shift in self-love and self-perception by supporting you in addressing your trauma and hidden emotions.
Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and healing is one of the most profound experiences one can undertake. It is my deepest honour to extend this transformative work to you.
Sara-Louise Ackrill
Neurodiversity Coach & Therapist
Hello, I’m Sara-Louise, an AuDHD Neurodiversity Therapist and Coach here at Zoe Clews and Associates.
I trained for five years in my early thirties, and I have been practicing for over 11 years. (Although I knew from the age of 13 that I wanted to be a therapist and coach and support others). I am proud to be a therapist and coach who has worked in the ‘real world’. When I left school, I initially worked in professional theatre (at 16!), then luxury hospitality and then I went into employability and working with people with long-term disabilities as an Employment Coach.
My core training was in Psychosynthesis Coaching and Counselling at UK Diploma level (France) and Integrative Counselling at Certificate level (UK). I have studied family systems and also grief counselling at post-qualifying level and I am currently working towards my Level 7 in Leadership Coaching. Aside from this I have trained in Domestic Abuse survivor support with four different organisations; debt work, hidden disabilities and Leadership and Management. I am also a Politics graduate with a strong social conscience (because… The ND sense of justice!)
I regularly work with people experiencing issues relating to understanding their neurodiversity, communication, relationships, disability, domestic abuse, trauma, autism, ADHD, work, employment and in-work support. I also work to support people with physical health conditions, poor self-esteem, and self-confidence issues.
Having an entrepreneurial instinct means I tend to attract coaching clients who are also entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, leaders in all sectors and tech-minded people. I have a particular interest in helping to prepare young people to live independent lives.
Do I sound right for you? If you’re someone who feels they just can’t move beyond the emotional obstacles blocking their path to a richer and more rewarding life, my own lived experiences and my extensive training and experience make me ideally placed to help you to finding your path once again.
