Business Details
Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy in Stockport
Panacea Hypnotherapy, founded by Jacqueline Gibson, is a dedicated clinical hypnotherapy practice based in Stockport, South Manchester. With over sixteen years of experience in the public sector and advanced qualifications as an ILM-certified coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner, we combine professional expertise with compassionate care. Our approach focuses on leveraging modern neuroscience to address a wide range of personal challenges, from chronic pain and anxiety to smoking cessation and weight management. We prioritise client empowerment, offering tailored therapy sessions that foster long-term behavioural and cognitive changes.Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures clients receive evidence-based, ethical treatment in a supportive environment. By maintaining strict confidentiality and fostering open communication, we help clients build resilience and achieve their goals. Our practice is grounded in the belief that sustainable change requires collaboration, patience, and a solution-focused mindset. Client testimonials highlight our effectiveness in transforming lives through personalised hypnotherapy techniques. We serve Stockport and surrounding areas, providing accessible, high-quality therapeutic support.
Services
Stress Management
Smoking Cessation
Weight Control
Phobia Treatment
Anxiety Relief
Sports Performance
Chronic Pain Management
Exam Nerves
PTSD Support
Sleep Improvement
Highlights and features
- We combine 16+ years of public sector healthcare experience with ILM-certified coaching expertise
- Our practice integrates modern neuroscience with solution-focused hypnotherapy techniques
- We offer tailored therapy sessions addressing specific client needs and goals
- Our approach prioritises long-term cognitive and behavioural transformations over quick fixes
- Client testimonials demonstrate proven success in treating anxiety, phobias, and addictions
Associations and certifications
- ILM
What people say
Amazing results
Improved immensely
Highly recommend
Life changer
Effective treatment
Services
Stress and Anxiety Relief
Our stress and anxiety relief programme uses clinical hypnotherapy to reframe negative thought patterns and develop coping strategies. By addressing root causes rather than symptoms, we help clients achieve lasting calm and emotional stability. Sessions incorporate neuroscience-based techniques to retrain brain responses to stress triggers.
Smoking Cessation
This two-stage programme combines behavioural analysis with hypnotherapy to break nicotine addiction cycles. We address psychological triggers while reinforcing positive associations with being smoke-free. Clients receive ongoing support materials to maintain motivation during the critical first month of cessation.
Phobia Treatment
Our phobia treatment protocol safely desensitises clients to fear triggers through gradual exposure techniques combined with cognitive restructuring. Sessions focus on rebuilding confidence and restoring normal functioning in situations previously avoided due to irrational fears.
Sports Performance Enhancement
This service optimises mental focus and performance under pressure through visualisation techniques and confidence-building exercises. We work with athletes to eliminate self-doubt, improve concentration, and maintain composure during competitive situations.
Weight Management
Our weight management approach addresses emotional eating patterns and develops sustainable healthy habits. Through hypnotherapy, we reinforce positive food choices while addressing underlying psychological factors affecting eating behaviours.
People
Jacqueline Gibson
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Jacqueline Gibson is a qualified clinical hypnotherapist with 16+ years in public sector healthcare. As an ILM-certified coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner, she specialises in neuroscience-based hypnotherapy for behavioural change. Her approach combines professional expertise with compassionate support to deliver lasting transformations.
Questions
What conditions can hypnotherapy treat?
We treat anxiety, phobias, stress, smoking cessation, weight management, chronic pain, sports performance issues, and PTSD. Contact us for specific condition inquiries.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Most clients see progress within 6-8 sessions, though treatment duration varies based on individual needs and condition complexity.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Yes, clinical hypnotherapy is a safe, non-invasive therapy when conducted by qualified professionals like our ILM-certified practitioner.
What happens during the first session?
The initial consultation assesses your needs, discusses treatment goals, and explains the hypnotherapy process tailored to your specific requirements.
Do you offer online sessions?
Currently we provide in-person sessions at our Stockport clinic, offering flexible appointment times from 9am-8pm Monday-Saturday.
What qualifications do you hold?
We are an ILM-certified coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner with 16+ years in public sector healthcare and ongoing professional development.
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Reviews (6)
Rachel I.
Aug 20, 2021
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My son aged 11 developed a fear of flying - he had a panic attack and refused to board the plane at the gate last August. It was terrible and very distressing for us all. He has been an excellent flyer all his life and I suspect this was related to COVID/being in isolation for so many months. He is a very strong-willed individual and I could not imagine him flying again as a child given his level of distress. He had 4 sessions with Jackie then a final session the night before our trial trip to Newquay. We had done a couple of dummy trips to the airport and walked around arrivals in between sessions
Perry Freeman
Aug 02, 2021
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I was a compulsive nail biter and had been since my early years. All my life I had been dogged by my fingers in my mouth, sore bitten fingers and the worst looking hands you can imagine.
Hypnotherapy was a journey, like no other. Could I be convinced to stop biting? Better still could I actually stop? You have to go into this with a completely open mind. In fact that is exactly what you need to do. You have to open your mind to Jacqui. Let her in, let her do her marvellous work. Being hypnotised is in itself an amazing experience and that alone is worth the money. But is the personal touches
Hypnotherapy was a journey, like no other. Could I be convinced to stop biting? Better still could I actually stop? You have to go into this with a completely open mind. In fact that is exactly what you need to do. You have to open your mind to Jacqui. Let her in, let her do her marvellous work. Being hypnotised is in itself an amazing experience and that alone is worth the money. But is the personal touches
Tracey Donnelly
Sep 27, 2020
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I went to see Jackie 6 weeks ago but wanted to leave some time before I did the review as my sessions were for stopping smoking.
Jackie does two sessions, for smoking cessation. The first was to get some background on my smoking habits and to familiarise myself with the process etc then the second for the hypnotherapy. The two sessions are a great way to do this, plus Jackie gave me a file to listen to before I went back for the hypnotherapy
From the moment I met Jackie in her lovely therapy room I felt at ease
Thats not to say that there werent some uncomfortable times during the first
Jackie does two sessions, for smoking cessation. The first was to get some background on my smoking habits and to familiarise myself with the process etc then the second for the hypnotherapy. The two sessions are a great way to do this, plus Jackie gave me a file to listen to before I went back for the hypnotherapy
From the moment I met Jackie in her lovely therapy room I felt at ease
Thats not to say that there werent some uncomfortable times during the first
Jason Carroll
Jul 07, 2020
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I really enjoyed my time at panacea, I was listened to and that helped me so much. It's very private and quite which is fantastic I would recommend it to anyone
I really enjoyed my time at panacea, I was listened to and that helped me so much. It's very private and quite which is fantastic I would recommend it to anyone
Shelagh Walton
Jan 02, 2020
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I went for an initial consultation with Jackie at a very low point in my life when I was experiencing a severe episode of anxiety for the first time. I decided to give hypnotherapy a go after an excellent explanation of the process. I felt very comfortable with Jackie and her treatment room created a peaceful ambience. The whole experience was not easy for me and I faced a few personal challenges during the treatment. However I gradually began to change my mindset, and learnt how to use breathing to relax. The experience of each session combined with the tape I played every night as I went to
Zain Ishaque
Dec 14, 2019
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Jackie is a true professional, I took my daughter to see Jackie. My daughter had low confidence and was struggling with believing in herself in every aspect. I saw a difference immediately after the first session and couldnt believe it. As the sessions progressed I saw a different person in my daughters outlook to life, she is happier and her confidence in high. Jackie tackles the issues that were troubling her. Thankyou Jackie! I would recommend Jackie! X
