Business Details
Your Trusted Hypnotherapy Partner in Canterbury
At Chestnut Hypnotherapy, we specialise in empowering individuals to overcome anxiety, perimenopause-related challenges, and weight management issues through evidence-based hypnotherapy. With over 30 years of experience as a general and mental health nurse in the NHS, combined with advanced training in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy from The Clifton Practice, I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and compassionate care to my practice. Our approach prioritises client autonomy, focusing on tailored techniques that address the root causes of emotional and physical challenges.We offer both in-person sessions at our serene clinic near Canterbury and online therapy, ensuring accessibility for clients nationwide. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our enhanced DBS certification and professional indemnity insurance, providing a safe and trustworthy environment for transformative change.
Services
Anxiety Hypnotherapy
Weight Management
Stop Smoking
Perimenopause Support
Phobia Treatment
Fertility Support
Pain Management
Depression Relief
Confidence Building
Stress Reduction
Highlights and features
- 30+ years NHS nursing experience combined with hypnotherapy expertise
- Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy techniques backed by neuroscience research
- Free initial consultation with no obligation commitment
- Flexible delivery options: in-person Canterbury clinic or online sessions
- Enhanced DBS certified and fully insured practitioner
What people say
Life-changing results
Improved sleep quality
Effective anxiety relief
Successful weight loss
Supportive therapist
Services
Anxiety Hypnotherapy
Our anxiety hypnotherapy programme targets both physical and emotional symptoms through neuroscience-based techniques. Clients learn to reframe negative thought patterns while developing practical coping strategies for daily stressors. The therapy combines brain education with subconscious reprogramming to create lasting change, helping clients regain control over their mental wellbeing and improve quality of life.
Perimenopause Support
This specialised programme addresses perimenopause challenges using a dual approach of symptom management and mindset transformation. We help women navigate hormonal changes through targeted hypnotherapy sessions that reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and restore self-confidence. The approach focuses on reframing menopausal experiences while developing practical strategies for physical comfort and emotional resilience.
Weight Management Hypnotherapy
Our weight management programme addresses emotional eating patterns and subconscious triggers through structured hypnotherapy sessions. Clients develop healthier relationships with food while learning techniques to maintain motivation and accountability. The programme combines cognitive restructuring with behavioural change strategies to create sustainable weight loss outcomes and improved body image.
Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy
This intensive single-session programme targets nicotine addiction at the subconscious level. Through guided visualisation and behavioural reprogramming, clients develop new neural pathways that break the smoking habit cycle. The session includes post-treatment reinforcement techniques and personalised strategies for managing cravings in high-risk situations.
Phobia Treatment
Our phobia treatment programme utilises gradual desensitisation techniques combined with cognitive restructuring. Clients learn to reframe fear responses while developing practical coping mechanisms for anxiety-provoking situations. The therapy focuses on creating new neural associations through guided visualisation, typically achieving significant improvement within 3 sessions.
People
Bonnie Williamson
Clinical Hypnotherapist
With 30 years NHS experience as a general and mental health nurse, Bonnie transitioned to hypnotherapy after discovering its transformative potential. She holds a Diploma in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy from The Clifton Practice and maintains professional standards through continuous development. Her clinical approach combines evidence-based techniques with compassionate care.
Questions
What conditions can hypnotherapy effectively treat?
Our evidence-based approach successfully addresses anxiety, perimenopause symptoms, weight management challenges, phobias, and stress-related conditions through targeted subconscious reprogramming techniques.
How does online hypnotherapy compare to in-person sessions?
Online sessions deliver equivalent results through secure video platforms, offering equal therapeutic effectiveness with added convenience for clients unable to attend our Canterbury clinic.
What qualifications does your therapist hold?
Bonnie Williamson holds a Diploma in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy from The Clifton Practice, enhanced DBS certification, and 30 years NHS nursing experience in general and mental health care.
Do you offer trial sessions or consultations?
We provide a complimentary 60-minute initial consultation to discuss your needs and demonstrate our therapeutic approach before committing to treatment programmes.
What payment options are available?
We accept card payments for all services, with flexible payment plans available for multi-session programmes. Private healthcare financing options can be discussed during consultation.
How quickly can I expect results from treatment?
Many clients report noticeable improvements within 3-6 sessions, though individual outcomes vary depending on treatment complexity and client engagement with therapeutic techniques.
