Catherine Smith, NCPS

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help people change unhelpful patterns. It is often used alongside talking therapy and can be useful for sleep problems, managing strong emotions, habits and boosting confidence. When used in therapy, hypnotherapy is offered as one option rather than the whole plan. Catherine will work with clients to decide whether it fits their aims, pairing it with practical strategies and conversational work. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process that considers a person's goals and comfort with different methods. Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy lives or who live far from a therapist. Video calls replicate a face-to-face conversation and are useful for deeper discussions. Phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera or who have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions and pacing that fits around work or family commitments. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to schedule regular work and try approaches like hypnotherapy without travel. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques to the online formats so therapy stays focused on practical change and day-to-day coping.