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I have many years experience and credentials in both wellbeing at fitness:

Therapy & Psychology

• PhD Candidate (Heritage, Psychology & Wellbeing)
• MSc Psychology (Mental Health & Wellbeing)
• BA (Hons)
• Accredited Diploma in Hypnotherapy (DHP Acc.Hyp)
• Diploma in Past Life Therapy (DPLT)
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills*

Fitness & Movement

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
  • Weight Loss Specialist (WLS)
  • Behaviour Change Specialist (BCS)
  • Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
  • Virtual Coaching Specialist
  • Home Gym Design Specialist
  • Social Media Influencer Specialist
• Active IQ Level 3 in Personal Training*
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise & Health*
• AFAA Yoga Instructor
• AFAA Practical Pilates

If you want to verify my fitness credentials, you can do so here. My professional hypnotherapy registration can be viewed at ACCPH and PHPA

It depends on your goals, how you like to work, and what kind of change you’re aiming for. Some clients notice shifts after just one or two sessions, while others prefer a longer, more structured programme to support lasting results.

For hypnotherapy, short-term goals like habit change or confidence building often take between 3–6 sessions. Deeper or long-standing issues may benefit from a longer plan so we can work through layers at a comfortable pace.

For coaching or fitness programmes, progress tends to unfold over several weeks as new routines and mindsets take hold. Regular check-ins and tracking in the UTHERAPY app help you see tangible progress along the way.

There’s no fixed timeline, your plan adapts as you do.

You can explore different options on the Programmes or Booking pages.

Want to know what a realistic timeline looks like for you? Book an initial session and we’ll map out a plan that matches your goals and pace.

No, absolutely not. You’re always fully in control during hypnosis. You can open your eyes, speak, or stop the process at any point. You can’t be made to reveal secrets, act against your values, or accept any suggestion that doesn’t feel right.

Hypnosis isn’t mind control, it’s a focused, cooperative state of awareness where your attention turns inward. You remain conscious, aware, and able to make decisions throughout. My role is simply to guide your focus and offer suggestions that align with the outcomes you want.

Think of it as teamwork between your conscious and subconscious mind, not surrendering control to someone else.

You can read more about how sessions work on the Hypnotherapy page.

Curious about what hypnosis actually feels like? Book your first session and experience how calm, focused, and collaborative it really is.

Coaching works best when you’re ready to make a change but aren’t sure how to turn intention into action. It can support almost any area where mindset, motivation, or structure play a role.

Typical goals include:

• Building confidence and self-belief
• Improving focus and follow-through
• Managing stress or work-life balance
• Creating healthier habits around food, sleep, or movement
• Making career or lifestyle transitions
• Clarifying direction when you feel stuck

Rather than analysing the past, coaching focuses on strategy, accountability, and momentum, helping you set clear goals and keep moving toward them. I often blend coaching with hypnotherapy when subconscious patterns are blocking conscious plans, so progress feels easier and more natural.

You can learn more about how I work on the Life Coaching page, or see how it combines with physical training in the KickStart programme.

Have something specific you want to change? Book your first session and let’s turn that goal into a clear, achievable plan.

That’s more common than you might think, and it doesn’t mean you did anything wrong, or that therapy “doesn’t work” for you. Sometimes the approach, the timing, or even the relationship just wasn’t the right fit. Change only sticks when the method matches the person.

At UTHERAPY, the process is completely tailored, not a single script or fixed formula. I combine elements from hypnotherapy, mindset coaching, and physical wellbeing so we can approach the problem from different angles, rather than repeating what hasn’t worked before.

Some people need a practical, structured plan. Others need space for deeper subconscious work. Most need a mix of both, and that flexibility is what tends to make the difference.

You can explore how I adapt programmes to the individual on the Therapy Services and Programmes pages.

If you’ve been disheartened by past experiences, book a first session, we’ll start fresh, with an approach that meets you where you are now.

It depends on what you want to change, and how you want to approach it.

Hypnotherapy works best when you’re trying to shift something deeper: habits, fears, emotional triggers, or subconscious patterns that feel stuck no matter how much you think about them. It’s about working beneath conscious thought to change automatic reactions.

Life Coaching is more practical and forward-focused. It’s ideal when you know what you want but need help creating structure, accountability, or a clearer mindset to get there. Coaching helps turn insight into action.

Many people find the two work best together: hypnotherapy clears the internal resistance, while coaching builds the framework to maintain progress.

You don’t have to decide upfront, I’ll help you figure out what fits during your first appointment, and your plan can evolve over time.

You can read more about both approaches on the Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching pages.

Not sure where to start? Book your first session and we’ll choose the right blend of support for your goals.