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Expert Hypnotherapy Services in Cheshire
Established in 1994, our practice combines advanced clinical hypnotherapy, EFT, and NLP techniques to deliver transformative results for clients across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. As a certified trainer and internationally accredited therapist, I bring decades of expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, phobias, and behavioural challenges through personalized, evidence-based approaches. Our services are underpinned by rigorous professional standards, including registration with the National Council for Hypnotherapy and General Hypnotherapy Register, ensuring clients receive safe, ethical, and effective care.With a career spanning therapeutic coaching, counselling, and training other professionals, we specialise in empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve lasting personal growth. Our approach integrates empathetic support with practical tools, enabling clients to reprogramme subconscious patterns and build confidence in managing life's challenges.
Services
Stop Smoking
Stress & Anxiety
Weight Loss
Children's Treatments
Phobias
Fertility Support
Insomnia
Performance Enhancement
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of clinical hypnotherapy experience addressing complex emotional and behavioural challenges
- Certified trainer in Hypnotherapy and EFT mentoring professionals across Cheshire
- Personalised treatment plans combining hypnotherapy, EFT, and NLP for maximum effectiveness
- Proven success in transforming clients' lives with techniques validated by medical professionals
- Professional insurance and adherence to strict ethical codes from leading accreditation bodies
Associations and certifications
- National Council for Hypnotherapy
- General Hypnotherapy Register
- National Guild of Hypnotists
What people say
Life-changing techniques
Supportive therapist
Effective stress relief
Permanent habit control
Personalised care
Services
Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy
Our stop smoking program uses subconscious reprogramming to break nicotine addiction patterns. Combining hypnotherapy with EFT techniques, we address psychological triggers while providing audio reinforcement tools. Clients receive tailored sessions that reframe their relationship with smoking, supported by post-session recordings for continued reinforcement. This approach has helped long-term smokers achieve permanent cessation without cravings.
Stress & Anxiety Relief
Clinical hypnotherapy targets stress root causes through subconscious pattern modification. We employ EFT and NLP techniques to reframe negative thought cycles while teaching self-regulation methods. Sessions focus on building resilience and emotional control through guided relaxation and cognitive restructuring. Clients develop lasting coping strategies for managing anxiety triggers in daily life.
Phobia Elimination
Specialised protocols address phobic responses by reprogramming subconscious fear associations. Using systematic desensitisation within hypnotic states, we gradually reduce phobic reactions while building confidence. Clients learn self-hypnosis techniques to maintain progress between sessions. This method has successfully treated diverse phobias from social anxiety to specific object fears.
Children's Hypnotherapy
Age-appropriate hypnotherapy techniques help children manage anxiety, confidence issues, and behavioural patterns. Sessions incorporate playful elements while teaching self-regulation skills. Parents receive guidance for reinforcing positive changes at home. The approach focuses on building emotional resilience and coping mechanisms tailored to developmental stages.
Weight Management
Hypnotherapy addresses emotional eating patterns and self-sabotage behaviours. Sessions reprogramme subconscious associations with food while building self-esteem. Clients receive audio tools for maintaining motivation and healthy habits. The program focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than temporary dieting solutions through subconscious mindset transformation.
People
Karen Ashley
Clinical Hypnotherapist & Trainer
With 25+ years in therapeutic practice, Karen combines hypnotherapy, EFT, and NLP to address complex emotional issues. A certified trainer and accredited member of leading professional bodies, she has helped thousands overcome phobias, anxiety, and addictive behaviours while mentoring fellow therapists across Cheshire.
Questions
What hypnotherapy techniques do you use?
We combine clinical hypnotherapy with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) to address subconscious patterns effectively.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Most clients see significant progress within 4-6 sessions, though specific issues like smoking cessation may require just one intensive session.
Do you offer remote sessions?
Yes, we provide telephone and audio-based hypnotherapy sessions with the same effectiveness as in-person treatments.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
While not directly covered, we provide receipts for potential reimbursement through private health insurance policies that include complementary therapies.
What qualifications do you hold?
Karen holds a BA Hons degree, Dip CAH, Master NLP, and is registered with the National Council for Hypnotherapy and General Hypnotherapy Register.
How do you ensure client confidentiality?
All sessions adhere to strict confidentiality protocols aligned with GDPR requirements and professional ethical codes.
Reviews (4)
Senem Peace
Jan 19, 2021
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Karen helped me with raising my productivity and being able to focus and self motivate. Her calm and genuine attitude gives you trust from the first time you meet. She listens and understands you and sets the session all around you and fitting the best way for you. And you get long term results. I would definitely recommend her.
Laura Molloy
Dec 31, 2019
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I went to see Karen for stress/ anxiety and I can't tell you what a difference it has made. I feel so much calmer and able to deal with situations head on rather than immediately feeling stressed which then triggers my anxiety and I struggle to move forward. Karen has completely changed my life around, even my husband has commented on the difference in me. Thank you!!!
Alan Williams
Jan 04, 2017
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I saw Karen with a view to weight loss, something I've struggled with for 24 years. I've tried various diets etc. over that time. Since visiting her twice four months ago, I've comfortably lost over 10 kilos without stress or going hungry. I'm very happy with the control that I now feel empowered by and feel that these two sessions plus only two subsequent plays of her CD have given me new focus, will power and strength. I anticipate losing 10 more kilo but there is no rush because I know I can achieve whatever weight loss I desire to give me back my self-confidence. Thanks for everything, Karen
Annie Bannister
Jun 21, 2012
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Karen helped me with hypnotherapy for weight loss. I can't believe how quickly my relationship with food changed after attending hypnosis sessions. I'm feeling great and am in such a better, happy place than just a few weeks ago.
