Business Details
Expert Clinical Hypnotherapy in Bristol
As the founder of Duncan Leckie Clinical Hypnotherapy, I bring over two decades of experience in healthcare, combining my background as a Registered Nurse with specialized training in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. My practice is rooted in a non-judgmental, client-centred approach, emphasizing practical strategies to address anxiety, stress, addictions, and phobias. I hold full Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and am fully insured, ensuring a safe and professional environment for all clients. My sessions, conducted online via Zoom, cater to adults across the UK, Europe, and the US, with a focus on empowering individuals to achieve measurable, positive changes.Drawing from my extensive nursing career in public health, emergency care, and international settings, I integrate empathy and clinical expertise to help clients reframe challenges and build resilience. My commitment to ethical practice is reflected in transparent policies, including 24-hour response times for inquiries and flexible cancellation terms. By prioritizing present-focused solutions over past problems, I guide clients toward sustainable improvements in mental and emotional well-being.
Services
Anxiety Management
Stress Relief
Addiction Recovery
Sleep Improvement
Phobia Treatment
Pain Management
Weight Loss Support
Confidence Building
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of nursing and hypnotherapy expertise.
- Our sessions use evidence-based Solution Focused Hypnotherapy techniques.
- We provide online access for clients across the UK, Europe, and the US.
- Our founder holds Enhanced DBS clearance and professional insurance.
- We prioritize client commitment with flexible cancellation policies.
Associations and certifications
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
What people say
Reduced anxiety
Improved sleep
Overcame phobias
Positive changes
Highly recommended
Services
Anxiety Management
Our anxiety management service uses Solution Focused Hypnotherapy to address chronic stress and anxiety. By combining guided relaxation with cognitive reframing techniques, we help clients regain emotional control and develop coping strategies. Sessions focus on identifying triggers and implementing practical solutions to reduce anxiety's impact on daily life.
Phobia Treatment
Specialized phobia treatment employs evidence-based hypnotherapy to desensitize clients to specific fears. Through gradual exposure and positive visualization, we help individuals overcome irrational fears, from claustrophobia to social anxiety, in as few as three sessions while maintaining client comfort throughout the process.
Addiction Recovery
Our addiction recovery program addresses substance dependencies and behavioral addictions through hypnotherapy's subconscious reprogramming capabilities. By identifying root causes and reinforcing positive behavioral patterns, we support clients in overcoming nicotine, alcohol, and other addictive behaviors with personalized treatment plans.
Sleep Improvement
This service targets sleep disorders using relaxation techniques and cognitive restructuring. Clients learn to quiet racing thoughts and establish healthier sleep patterns through guided visualization and tailored relaxation recordings, addressing both psychological and physiological factors affecting sleep quality.
Pain Management
Our pain management approach combines hypnotherapy with mindfulness techniques to help clients better manage chronic pain conditions. By altering pain perception pathways and reducing stress-related exacerbations, we aim to improve quality of life for individuals with long-term pain issues.
People
Duncan Leckie
Clinical Hypnotherapist & Registered Nurse
With over 20 years in healthcare, Duncan combines nursing expertise with Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. He trained at The Clifton Practice and holds NMC registration and DBS clearance, specializing in anxiety, stress, and addiction recovery through evidence-based techniques.
Questions
What conditions can hypnotherapy treat?
Hypnotherapy addresses anxiety, stress, phobias, sleep disorders, addictions, and pain management, using personalized, solution-focused techniques.
Are online sessions as effective as in-person?
Yes—online hypnotherapy via Zoom is safe and effective, with clients reporting comparable results to face-to-face sessions.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Most clients require 8–12 sessions, though specific phobias may resolve in 3 sessions, depending on individual needs.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Yes—clients remain conscious and in control throughout, with sessions conducted by a DBS-cleared, insured professional.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payments accepted include cash, cheque, and credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro).
Reviews (5)
Jane
Dec 27, 2019
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Leading up to our wedding with so much to plan and do, I suffered sleep deprivation. I referred to Duncan and he kindly sent me his recording which helped enormously. My husband has since successfully used it also while dealing with lots of work changes which caused some insomnia. Duncan's recording is a go to and effective aid and I can't recommend it enough.
William Wain
Dec 18, 2019
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I got in touch with Duncan Leckie Clinical Hypnotherapy about some sleep issues I was having, and he immediately put me at ease , with his very approachable and sympathetic manner. We spoke through the symptoms etc and he seemed to identify the problem I was having very quickly, and we spoke through these issues, and possible ways of tackling them. I followed these suggestions and found I was quickly making progress, and the issue is now in hand. I would recommend DLCT - even the initial dialogue made me feel better.
Claire Peacock
Dec 05, 2019
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Duncan has helped me through the mental process of my feelings following a family death. It helped greatly. His sleep relaxation tape worked so well I was unable to hear the end of it before falling sound asleep. Thank you Duncan, you are a lovely easy person to talk to as well.
Anne Roban
Aug 19, 2019
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I was falling asleep just fine but waking at 3 or 4 in the morning and then having trouble getting back to sleep . I had a chat with Duncan and he explained that even though I didnt realise I was feeling stressed, my mind did and so was waking me . He sent me his relaxation tape and it helped me so much . I rarely made it to the end before I was fast asleep again . The recording helped retrain my brain to sleep through the night again . If ever I cant fall asleep , wake in the early hours or just want to relax I stick on the recording. The fact that is voice is like honey is an added bonus
Scott Hamilton
Jul 30, 2019
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This year I had to leave my home and my job of fourteen years with a lot of uncertainty so I was managing about three hours sleep a night. When I started listening to Duncans tape in bed I rarely got past the first ten minutes then slept the night away. It was a huge help in getting me settled and relaxed. Anytime Im feeling stressed and unable to sleep I stuck it on.
