Clinical hypnotherapy & RTT · Online across the UK
Hypnotherapy in StockportChange is possible.
If anxiety, poor sleep, low confidence or low mood is leaving you feeling stuck, you don’t have to work everything out on your own.
See how I may be able to help
Nine areas of support.
One personal approach.
Possibly for the first time in years, you’ll have someone who really listens.
You may have spent a long time putting others first, keeping things to yourself or feeling that nobody quite understands what’s going on underneath.
I’ve spent more than three decades talking with and listening to people from all walks of life. And although everybody’s story is different, many of the feelings underneath those stories are surprisingly familiar.
You don’t need to have all the answers before we talk.Start with what feels most familiar
What would you like help with?
You don’t need to choose the right label before contacting me.
Anxiety & Stress
When worry, overthinking or the need to stay in control is taking too much from you.
Learn more 02Confidence & Self-Esteem
When you’ve spent years doubting yourself, putting others first or feeling you’re not quite enough.
Learn more 03Sleep & Insomnia
When sleep has become something you think about, worry about or struggle with rather than something that happens naturally.
Learn more 04Low Mood, Motivation & Feeling Stuck
When you’ve lost your spark, feel stuck or find it difficult to move forward.
Learn more 05Fears & Phobias
Flying, driving, needles, spiders, heights or speaking in front of people. When a fear has been deciding what you do.
Learn more 06Grief & Loss
When a bereavement, a relationship or a part of life you thought would always be there is gone, and the feelings have not.
Learn more 07Pain Management
When long-term pain is affecting your sleep, your mood and your patience, and medication only takes you so far.
Learn more 08Stop Smoking & Vaping
When you already know why you want to stop, and what you need is to understand why you keep going back.
Learn more 09Civil Service Stress at Work
Private, independent support informed by 35 years of working inside the Civil Service and understanding the pressures large organisations can place on people.
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35 years interviewing, listening to and supporting people.
Why work with me?
I talk to people the way I’d want someone to talk to me.
A conversation, not a clinical experience. I talk naturally, honestly and without judgement.
Your session starts before you arrive. We’ve spoken and I’ve read your intake form, so I already understand what matters to you.
Personal to you, not an off-the-shelf script. Your experiences, your words and what you want to change shape our work together.
Honest about what I can offer. I won’t promise a particular result or tell you that one session solves everything.
A clear, unhurried process
What happens next?
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1. Talk
We start with a free 20–30 minute telephone conversation.
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2. Understand
You complete an intake form and we’ve spoken, so I understand your story.
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3. Explore
We look at the experiences, feelings and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.
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4. Change
Your session and personalised recording use language meaningful to you.
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5. Support
Listen for at least 21 days, with personal check-ins and support from me.
You cannot book yourself straight into a therapy session. We speak first, and I review your intake information before an appointment is offered.
Talk it throughSessions and fees
Clear from the start.
We talk first, without pressure. If we both feel I may be the right person to help, I’ll explain the next step clearly.
First RTT or hypnotherapy session
£150Usually 2–2½ hours, including your personalised recording and follow-up support.Further session on the same issue
£140Usually 90–120 minutes, with a new recording when appropriate.A £50 appointment deposit forms part of the session price.
Read the common questionsA recent Google review
“It has been a game changer.”
I’d had RTT before, back in 2020 and it really helped my mental health. I had my session with Stephen about four weeks ago. For the first time in a long time I’m being kind to myself. I thoroughly recommend and thank him for giving me my confidence and self belief back.
— Shaun G., Manchester
Individual experiences and results vary.Read more client reviewsA simple first step
You don’t have to do it all yourself.
Let’s start with a conversation.
Free 20–30 minute telephone conversation
No pressure · No obligation to book
Work and career support
Sometimes the thing keeping you stuck is work.
After 35 years working with people in the Civil Service, I understand difficult managers, constant change, workplace pressure and the feeling that your confidence has slowly been knocked.
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Read the articleFrequently asked questions
You may still be wondering…
These are some of the questions people commonly ask before deciding whether to contact me.
Do I need to understand RTT or hypnotherapy?
No. Most people contact me because they know something needs to change, not because they have chosen a particular type of therapy. We begin with what has been happening.
Can I book myself straight into a session?
No. We have a free telephone conversation first. If we both feel it may be appropriate to continue, I send you an intake form and review it before offering an appointment.
How long does a session last?
A first RTT or hypnotherapy session usually lasts around two to two and a half hours. I do not rush these appointments. Further sessions on the same issue usually last 90–120 minutes.
Are sessions face-to-face or online?
Most of my RTT sessions take place face-to-face in Stockport, which is generally how I prefer to work. Online appointments are also available when appropriate.
How much does it cost?
Your free introductory call has no charge. A first therapy session is £150 and a further session on the same issue is £140. A £50 appointment deposit forms part of the session price.
Can you guarantee that it will work?
No responsible therapist can promise a particular result. Everybody responds differently. I will be honest about whether I believe my approach may be suitable for you.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. Everything you tell me is confidential, in line with professional codes of conduct. Safeguarding policies are in place to protect children and vulnerable adults, and in the rare case that somebody’s welfare is at serious risk I may need to contact the relevant authorities, usually with your agreement. Records are stored securely and destroyed in line with the law.
What if I can’t be hypnotised?
Everybody can be hypnotised, because it is a natural state rather than something done to you. What matters is that you want to take part. If you are willing to go into hypnosis, you will. You do not need to be good at relaxing or emptying your mind.
Does RTT involve regression?
Yes. Regression means going back to earlier scenes to find where a belief or pattern began. It is not reliving the experience. You review it as the adult you are now, with my support, so you can make sense of what it meant. Some scenes bring up emotion, but you remain safe and in control throughout.
Begin with a conversation
You don’t need to be certain. You only need somewhere to begin.
Tell me a little about what has been happening, ask any questions and decide whether you feel comfortable speaking with me. There is no pressure to book.
Talk it through