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Your Trusted Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist in Hinckley
Established in Hinckley, Leicestershire, Richard Nicholls provides professional psychotherapy and hypnotherapy services to individuals seeking personal transformation. With a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, certification as a Self-Hypnosis instructor, and specialist training in Hypnosis for Childbirth and Weight Control, our practice combines evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to individual needs. Registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and affiliated with multiple professional organisations including the National Society of Talking Therapies and the National Council for Hypnotherapy, we maintain rigorous standards of practice. Our integrative approach incorporates Person-Centred Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and advanced hypnotherapy techniques to address a wide range of psychological and behavioural challenges.

Clients benefit from structured weekly sessions that evolve into spaced appointments as progress is achieved, complemented by self-hypnosis training and practical homework exercises. We serve both in-person clients at our Midlands practice and online via secure video consultations through Zoom, ensuring accessibility for individuals nationwide. The publication of '15 Minutes to Happiness' and the creation of the UK's most popular self-help podcast demonstrate our commitment to making therapeutic resources widely available. Our practice prioritises confidentiality, professional development, and the application of proven methodologies to deliver measurable improvements in mental wellbeing.
Services
Hypnotherapy Psychotherapy Online Therapy CBT Therapy Stress Management Anxiety Treatment Weight Control Pain Relief Sports Performance Self-Hypnosis Training
Highlights and features
  • We offer integrative therapy combining multiple evidence-based approaches
  • Our practitioner holds advanced qualifications in both psychotherapy and hypnotherapy
  • Registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
  • Specialist training in Hypnosis for Childbirth and Weight Control
  • Proven track record with the UK's most popular self-help podcast
Associations and certifications
  • UKCP
  • National Society of Talking Therapies
  • National Council for Hypnotherapy
  • National Guild of Hypnotists
Services
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy combines guided relaxation with therapeutic techniques to address behavioural patterns and psychological challenges. This approach helps clients modify subconscious responses to stress, anxiety, and unwanted habits. Sessions integrate therapeutic interventions during hypnotic states to create lasting positive change.
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services use evidence-based approaches to address emotional and psychological difficulties. Combining Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) creates tailored treatment plans. This integrative approach helps clients develop coping strategies and modify unhelpful thought patterns.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialised anxiety treatment programs address panic attacks and chronic stress through hypnotherapy and psychotherapeutic techniques. We help clients understand anxiety triggers and develop self-regulation methods. Treatment focuses on modifying subconscious responses to stress-inducing situations.
Weight Control
Weight management programs use hypnotherapy to address emotional eating and establish healthy habits. Our approach modifies subconscious associations with food and reinforces positive lifestyle choices. Clients learn to maintain healthy eating patterns without restrictive dieting.
Pain Relief
Hypnotherapy-based pain management techniques help clients control chronic pain and discomfort. By modifying subconscious pain responses, we help reduce reliance on medication. This approach proves particularly effective for migraine management and post-operative recovery.
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Richard Nicholls
Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist
Richard Nicholls is a UKCP-registered psychotherapist with specialist qualifications in hypnotherapy. He has authored '15 Minutes to Happiness' and hosts the UK's most popular self-help podcast. His practice combines multiple therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine Person-Centred Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and advanced hypnotherapy techniques tailored to individual needs.
Can hypnotherapy help with anxiety?
Yes, our hypnotherapy techniques effectively address anxiety by modifying subconscious responses and teaching self-regulation methods.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide secure online psychotherapy sessions via Zoom for clients who prefer remote consultations.
What qualifications do you hold?
We hold a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, with specialist certifications in Self-Hypnosis instruction and Hypnosis for Childbirth.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Initial sessions are weekly, with frequency reduced as progress is achieved, typically spacing to monthly sessions towards treatment completion.
Are sessions confidential?
All therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality, adhering to professional standards and ethical practice requirements.
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