Annalise completely changed my views around hypnotherapy and I do not regret for one moment undertaking the course for IBS. Not only did it have amazing results, but I also felt that I had gained a friend I could really talk to about my previously debilitating issue. I feel a lot more confident that I can undertake activities which would previously have triggered my IBS, and in fact, have done so on three occasions during the treatment.

Having tried (and failed in the long term) many health plans I wanted to do something different so I thought that I would try hypnosis, particularly as I have mobility problems. I chose Annalise because she was easy to contact on the internet and was available out of office hours. I was extremely anxious when I went for my first session because I had never been hypnotised before but as soon as I met Annalise, who was very friendly, so I started to relax. I wanted to lose a stone and give up crisps, sweets and biscuits as I felt snacking between meals was my main problem. I had four sessions of hypnosis, homework tasks and cds to listen to in between sessions. The recordings were made at each session especially for me and dealt with such issues as motivation. After each session I felt relaxed and positive. Annalise suggested I have a reward to aim for – a weekend at a festival was mine which was five months away. ​ I have just returned from the festival and had a brilliant time. I have lost 1 stone and 10 pounds so far and I have not eaten crisps, sweets or biscuits since my first session. ​ I would always suggest hypnosis for weight loss now and would highly recommend Annalise as the therapist.

Today is the tenth anniversary of me stopping smoking with your help, and I would like to thank you again for that, I haven't smoked at all since that day and my health is so much better. Thank you once again.

I would recommend seeing Annalise to anyone who is struggling with whatever issue they may have; she provides a fantastic service along with a fun and caring personality! Being able to chat and have a laugh with her made the whole experience enjoyable and calmed whatever nerves I had. I came to her seeking help for an eating problem which involved anxiety when trying new foods. Upon the second session I ate 9 new foods and left in shock and delight! I have nothing but gratitude and, to anyone feeling apprehensive about Hypnotherapy, please don’t hesitate to do it as it is such a wonderful experience.

I approached Annalise as I was getting married, and I was worried about standing in front of a room full of people and giving a speech, fumbling my words, getting overly emotional or just generally messing it up. I had never been “hypnotised” before but approached it with an open mind. Annalise was very easy to talk to and made me feel at ease, and we spoke about the different things that I wanted to address and how the thought of giving the speech made me feel. The hypnosis session lasted for around half an hour, in which time I was desensitised to the situation that I was due to face by going over and over the situation in my mind. The whole process was actually really enjoyable and relaxing, something I would recommend, and I will be going back! On the day I nailed the speech and didn’t appear to be nervous at all – which was exactly what I wanted. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Annalise and I would urge people to give it a go. I’m just deciding which particular flaw I would like to work on next!

After struggling with my weight for most of my life and constant yo-yo dieting, I decided I needed to try something I’d never done before in the hope of losing weight permanently. I wanted to be fit enough to be a good Mummy to my new baby boy. I had thought about hypnotherapy in the past but decided now was the time to go for it. I contacted Annalise by email after speaking to many other hypnotherapists who I found to be a bit pushy and was so pleased I did. Even by email I felt at ease with Annalise and her prices were straightforward and upfront. I felt so positive even after just booking my first session. Going to my first session I felt calm and relaxed and I was not disappointed. Annalise is easy to talk to and made the whole experience very enjoyable. Six months on and I have lost 3 stone and am on my way to reaching my halfway goal. I’ve been given all of my sessions on CD to listen to and keep me motivated and give me a boost when I need it. I have no doubt that I’ll get to my goal weight and I know Annalise is there should I need further help. I cannot thank her enough!

I was unsure about hypnotherapy, having never tried it before. Being a sufferer of IBS for years, I decided to give it a try. The biggest step for me was contacting Annalise. I contacted her via email and explained some details of​ my situation so she could say that she couldn’t help. The opposite happened! She thought I could benefit from her program and, although initially a bit skeptical, I couldn’t wait to get started as I had tried everything else. ​Our sessions were so helpful and Annalise completely put me at ease and I could tell her anything. In addition to receiving hypnotherapy, it helped saying things aloud to someone, something I had never done before. I cannot speak highly enough about Annalise and my experience with her hypnotherapy sessions. I now have the confidence to do things again that I have avoided for years. I’m enjoying not worrying and feeling a greater sense of freedom.

Being an asthmatic and after smoking for nearly 40 years, I never thought that I'd ever be able to give it up but after meeting Annalise and having the hypnotherapy, I have given it up. I can honestly say that I didn't have any cravings and coming out after the second session I didn't even want one. Now I'm a non-smoker, I have stopped wheezing and feel fantastic, plus I have all that money in the bank. For what the treatment cost I made that back in the first month. I can't thank Annalise enough.

Annalise is very personable and easy to discuss issues with which helps focus the sessions and techniques to your individual needs. Professional Hypnotherapy is a form of mind training, nothing like stage acts. Well worth seeing if she can help.

Yesterday, I attended Annalise's self hypnosis course - I am amazed at what I have learned. It is simple but oh so powerful...

I have had a severe nail biting habit since I can remember and often felt ashamed of my hands. I bit my nails and skin around them till they were sore and painful for years. After seeing Annalise this habit was broken amazingly quickly. I now have attractive nails which are not sore and painful. I am enjoying wearing jewellery and not feeling embarrassed about my hands anymore. Thank you Annalise, I am amazed how well the hypnotherapy worked. I really enjoyed the sessions with you and always felt so good afterwards.

I nearly cancelled Annalise’s one day Self Hypnosis course due to upsetting news I received the previous day. However, I was pleased that I didn’t as it helped me to come to terms with a situation over which I have no control. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball but Annalise’s approach to the subject of self-hypnosis has helped me to rationalise something over which I cannot change.

When I went to see Annalise I was not in a good place and was suffering from anxiety which was controlling my life. I was desperate to get my life back on track and decided to try Hypnotherapy. Annalise made me feel very comfortable and was so easy to talk to from the start. Her evaluation was very thorough which allowed us to focus on my problems step by step and at my speed. After only a handful of sessions I am now back to my old self and I have not experienced an anxiety attacks since (2 months on). Annalise also gives you the tools, techniques and knowledge to deal with your problems on going. I was extremely surprised how powerful the treatment was and would recommend Annalise to anyone looking for help with any of life’s problems. Thank you Annalise you really have helped to change my life and I am very grateful to you.

When I first came to see Annalise I was very unhappy and not very confident at all. My health was very bad as I have a lung condition but as well as that, I was very over weight. I was 16 stone 10 pounds in February 2014 and only 5 foot so that put a lot of pressure on my breathing not helping my condition at all. When I went to see Annalise she didn't judge me at all she just listened and was there for me and that's all that I needed to begin my journey to become the new me! I had tried so many diets in the past weight watchers, calorie counting, slimming world and just eating healthy but I just couldn't stick to any diet firstly, because I wasn't ready in myself emotionally and secondly, because I didn't have that someone who was just there to listen and I knew wasn't judging me. My time with Annalise was brilliant. I not only lost weight, I learnt what food was good and bad for me, turned food down which came as quiet a shock to me as well as people around me, and became confident. And so now my weight is 11 stone 12 pounds and I am so much happier with the way I look. I can wear much nicer clothes and feel confident. I still listen to my hypnotherapy recordings every night without fail just to keep me going and yes I have days where I like a chocolate bar or a pudding but Annalise showed me that is okay because life is to be enjoyed but also to be lived! Thank you so much I don't know how I can every repay you!

I wanted to let you know how myself and my daughter got on when we flew to Majorca for our summer holiday this year. After having a huge fear of flying for many years now and having had 2 sessions of hypnotherapy with different people it was safe to say I wasn't overly optimistic about trying another hypnotherapist! However my daughter had picked up my fear of flying as well so I made an appointment with your good self for both of us to see you. We saw you and you gave us some superb homework for us to take away and practice with, we made sure we did it. It's safe to say coming to see you was the best decision I have made. Both myself and my 14 year old daughter felt absolutely calm, relaxed and actually enjoyed the flight both there and back. I can't thank you enough, and urge anyone that has a fear of flying to get in touch with you and book an appointment they will not regret it.

Really enjoyed the course with Annalise, found it really interesting, and very friendly, with a bit of banter and interaction with everyone, wasn't stuffy or boring. Very enjoyable. Thank you for a lovely day.

This lady is amazing and has helped me battle agoraphobia and panic attacks which came out of no where last autumn. I would even get a panic attack at one point just walking 5 minutes down the road or just the thought of getting on public transport. I have been planning a long distance move for the past few months. All of the techniques Annalise has taught me and the hypnotherapy sessions and hypnotherapy recordings which I still occasionally listen to when I feel I am having a melt down have significantly helped. My panic attacks are less frequent, I would say few and far between now. With far less intense symptoms. I have managed to do five long distance journeys in the past 3 months on trains. I do not think I would of achieved this without the sessions from Annalise. Annalise is extremely friendly, professional and you can tell she is extremely passionate about her work. Annalise tailors every session to the situation and reason for seeing her. My partner feels he has got me back and describes Annalise as miracle worker due to the significant improvement In me being far less anxious. Thank you Annalise!

Annalise focusses on the areas she can help you with. I have used the hypnotherapy recordings sessions into my routine and I have found this to be beneficial for my day to day mental and emotional wellbeing. It makes me feel calmer and helps me sleep better every night. I left each session feeling calm and relaxed. I would recommend her and her services to anyone.

I think the self hypnosis course was extremely helpful and I expect it to make a big difference to my life provided I practice the techniques. Annalise is an excellent presenter and advocate of the course.

Annalise has changed my life for the better! ​Travelling to different parts of the world was not an option for me with the worry of being too far away from home and the fear of flying. Annalise helped me to the road of recovery to enable me to take my children on holidays abroad. I had been to a Hypnotherapist prior to seeing Annalise, which didn’t work out too well for me, so my belief that Hypnotherapy would help was next to nothing. When I visited Annalise she made me feel so welcome and comfortable and from my first session with her I knew that she was going to help. ​ I can’t thank Annalise enough.

Annalise is a down to earth, warm and sincere therapist, and pays close attention to an individual's needs. She made stopping smoking a breeze!

Being in recovery from burnout, this was really important to me. Yes I had to talk about myself, but that was straightforward, working on the issues I presented, I expected to have to DO more, but I didn’t! Working with Annalise was easy and required very little of me. Looking back, the work we had done, had helped me change what I was doing and the impact was just the results I needed. More energy, eating more mindfully, and being more productive in a less overworking type of way.

I have been struggling with diet/food demons for most of my life. I was a bit skeptical of hypnosis thinking this won’t work as I am too practical, but to my delight it was a rewarding and beneficial experience. Annalise was so approachable and a great listener, not making me do anything I wasn’t keen to do. I went in with an open mind and did the ‘homework’ she set me and having the opportunity to talk about me to an impartial person was rewarding. This resulted in me being able to embrace new ideas and ways of thinking about food and my goals. ​ After four sessions, building on new ways of thinking and following a better eating plan, together I am more relaxed about food, and my weight is going steadily downwards, rather than creeping upwards. If it had worked just half as well as it has done, I would have been over the moon. Result!! A big Thank You.

As an IBS sufferer I was fed up with it affecting my life for so long and I thought I would give hypnotherapy a try as I was desperate. I wasn't sure if it would work but thought I would give it a go as I didn't have anything to lose. Annalise made me feel comfortable on the first meeting and I enjoyed our sessions. ​Since the hypnotherapy I feel more comfortable and confident with my condition; my quality of life has improved; and I would definitely recommend her to a friend.

I came to Annalise to see if she could help me deal with a fear of injections that I had as I had an important medical coming up which involved a blood test and I couldn’t chance passing out. When I first arranged to meet with her I had no idea what I was getting myself in for, after all I had no idea what hypnotherapy actually involved, I mean sure we’ve all heard stories about what’s involved but do we actually know? This is something I think Annalise likes to clear up before we begin because without asking she went through exactly what was involved, cleared up any misconceptions there were and I have to say this definitely helped put me at ease. It’s important when doing something like this to find the right person for it, after all you’re about to talk about personal matters to a stranger. That being said I didn’t think of Annalise as a stranger, I found her to be very easy to get on with and talk to, not just about my issues but just as two friends would too. So a week after my session I went for my medical and I can happily say that I didn’t feel in the slightest bit nervous and the whole thing went off without a hitch, something I know wouldn’t have been possible without Annalise’s help. All I can say is thank you Annalise for helping me conquer this fear and I will most definitely be back if anything else crops up in the future!

I really enjoyed my sessions with Annalise, she is very easy to talk to and instantly makes you feel at ease. As an IBS sufferer sometimes it can be embarrassing to talk about but I always felt comfortable discussing my issues with her. I was slightly sceptical about the hypnosis helping me as I find it difficult to switch off and relax but all of the recordings Annalise has provided me with are excellent and I feel less anxious just knowing I have them should I need them.

During the times I have met with Annalise, I have found her to be very professional and personable in her communication and sincere and sympathetic in her manner. I was impressed with the structure and content of the hypnotherapy sessions which I feel were tailored to my particular situation. I felt at ease and positive about possible outcomes. I would not hesitate to recommend Annalise to others for the purpose of hypnotherapy. I found it to be a safe and reassuring therapy.

Annalise continuously provided me with a safe, calming environment where I felt as though I could be so open and honest with my emotions and struggles. Each session felt so personal to me and relevant during that particular moment, providing me with various useful handouts to read, talking through struggles in depth. Annalise’s warm and comforting nature made me feel so heard and valued and whilst there was never any pressure I felt as though I was able to be absolutely honest about the issue I was struggling with and together come up with solutions. Personally the decision to start therapy and accepting help was difficult for me but once initially meeting with Annalise I knew it would be the most beneficial and best decision. Annalise’s humorous character provided the sessions with light heartedness which helped me feel so connected to her. Each hypnotherapy session was tailored to my specific needs, taking me on a journey and discovering emotions I didn't realise I felt. The constant reassurance and comfort which Annalise’s sessions provided me with throughout the process made me feel inspired and driven. The connection I felt with Annalise is indescribable and her kind hearted nature through every session is something I will always be grateful and thankful for as it truly provided me with everything I needed and more.

The whole process with you has been a complete success for me. I have found it very satisfying as all of this strength was inside me but I did not know how to access it until I came to see you. My whole holiday was outstanding. I did things and saw things that I thought I would never see or do and it was so lovely to see my son. Definitely a holiday of a lifetime. I have a list of places that I would like to go to now so I am hoping that next year I can start to tick some off.

To stop smoking after 30 yrs was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do! ​ I had tried before but to no avail. Someone suggested ‘hypnotherapy’ and to be honest, I was quite sceptical and, if truthful, really VERY nervous! My partner did a search of the internet for me and Annalise’s site was one that came up. I read them over and over – well if you’re going to let someone into your mind, you like to make sure you feel like you connect with them. In the end, after lots of pacing, I took the plunge and, feeling like Annalise was the best to speak with, I made the call! How right was I! Annalise is such a lovely person, she chatted with me for ages to make me feel at ease. She explained that hypnotherapy is not about ‘getting into someone’s mind’ but about helping you to be in control of your own mind. My visits to her were always fun and we would chat for much longer than we should. I would highly recommend that, anyone who has something in their life that they wish to take control of, speak with Annalise – I am sure she can help. I have told lots of people about hypnosis and would definitely say it’s the way forward if you really want something but are having a little trouble on your own, and I would most definitely say Annalise is the one to help you. Hypnosis is not magic but its the next best thing!!

When a friend suggested I tried hypnosis for my insomnia my first reaction was of not being sure because I was concerned about not being in control. I need not have had any anxieties - without my full participation and, yes, being totally in control of the situation, I would still be spending most nights being utterly frustrated and beside myself at my inability to get to sleep. Prior to the sessions (4 in total) I had been a chronic insomniac for as long as I could remember. I now actually look forward to going to bed, knowing that I will be able to fall asleep without tossing and turning for hours, or finally having to get up and return to bed just as my alarm was due to go off! I have Annalise to thank for making me realise that I can get to sleep just when I want, most of the time. Without her empathy, encouragement and hard work I would still be dreading going to bed in the sure knowledge that despite being completely exhausted I would still be awake several hours after turning out my light. I wouldn’t be honest if I said I slept brilliantly every single night (but then who does?) but my sleep pattern has been totally transformed by the sessions I had with Annalise. I unreservedly recommend Annalise to anyone who truly wants to bring about a change in their lives and is prepared to trust in her and put some effort into it themselves - that means doing the “homework” - then you will see the change.

I have been struggling with anxiety and depression for about three years now. I've suffered with anxiety for a lot longer but this is what causes my depression. I have seen many counsellors throughout my life and when I first started suffering with depression I saw a hypnotherapist to try and help. The first hypnotherapist I saw was not that helpful however when I came to see Annalise, I felt a lot more comfortable and felt I could talk to her more about my problems and not be judged or feel stupid. I only saw Annalise 2-3 times but it has really helped me as Annalise gave me a lot of different techniques to go through to get used to at home and do on my own. One of them was identifying when I am having bad thoughts and ways to change them and to be more positive. I do still struggle daily but I am able to do a lot more things as I can deal with my anxiety and face it, whereas before I was scared to and would stop myself doing things socially with friends or family. Overall my sessions with Annalise have really helped and I am very grateful for everything she did for me. Thank you :)

This really has been a very fascinating journey for me indeed. The fear of public speaking has been with me for as long as I can remember and it has had an enormous impact on my life in such a disabling way, though every year I believe it has been slightly chipped away at. From the moment I agree to do this talk I have felt different. On reflection I would never have agree to do the talk unless I believed somewhere deep down that I could do it. I knew though I needed help and that first session with you was such a tremendous release I felt remarkably more content afterward. Outside of the hypnosis sessions I have practiced self talk, mental rehearsal of the event and above all else I knew what I wanted to say which is at the core of my being. My work is my passion! On the day I felt a normal level of anxiety but could control it. When I was in the room I felt calm and ready. It was as I had visualised. I thank you for those two sessions to allow me to speak freely of the fear and uncertainty.

I just wanted to let you know I qualified as an Osteopath today! I wanted to thank you for your help. Even though I haven’t been in contact for a while. I still use your sessions on CD and have to say that they are a positive influence on my self confidence and self belief. I feel I couldn’t have got through my degree without your kind approach. Thank you so much.

I first saw Annalise on the recommendation of my Doctor after trying numerous other therapies to help with post traumatic stress disorder. I was very nervous about being hypnotised, but Annalise very quickly explained the process and reassured me by dispelling all the myths surrounding hypnosis. Rather than feeling out of control I felt safe and 'with it' at all times, just a feeling of deep relaxation. ​I saw positive results really quickly and was amazed how soon I felt my issues had been resolved. I am so grateful to Annalise, she really has transformed my life and enabled me to return to the person I wanted to be again.

This course is excellent value for money, as you get a lot of Annalise’s expertise crammed into one day. I came away with a much better understanding of hypnosis and how to apply in my own life.

I really enjoyed my seminar with Annalise today. As a therapist myself I could tell she was very genuine and had all the right skills to give a superb treatment. Highly recommended.

Being a musician I love live music, but for years I've put off going to many gigs & festivals due to anxiety - anxiety about travelling & getting stuck in traffic (bonkers, I know!) & anxiety about being in big, crowded places. When one of my favourite bands were playing at one of the nearby festivals, I couldn't let that slip. so I decided to go & see Annalise to help calm my nerves & get over my fears - & I'm glad I did! Right from the start I felt at ease & she clearly explained about hypnotherapy - what it is, what it isn't & how it works. We then talked in detail about my anxiety & it's history, before going through the hypnotherapy treatment - she listened to everything I said & tailored the session to exactly what I needed. I was sceptical at first, but what can I say - after one session, I went to the festival without fear or worry, & had an amazing time. Without Annalise I'd have hated the gig! And since then, I've had the confidence to go to more shows that I'd normally shy away from. As a testament to it's success, I went back to see her about my sleep problems - I can recommend Annalise for that too!

Thank you so much for the help you have given me to conquer my fear of flying. I thought I was incurable but you certainly proved me wrong. I flew last month, using your techniques at the airport and was absolutely fine. I've already booked another holiday for May and feel excited about it rather than dreading it. You have given me back opportunities for travel that I thought were lost to me so thank you again.

The self hypnosis course with Annalise was absolutely brilliant. I learnt far more than I expected to and the whole day was fun and interesting. Annalise is the perfect teacher and I managed to easily take myself into self hypnosis by the end of the course. Self hypnosis can help with so many problems and can be tailored to your own needs – it is well worth doing the course.

I went on the course not knowing what to expect and slightly skeptical. However I came away feeling there is benefit in hypnosis and felt the effects straight away (during the group hypnosis sessions). I can thoroughly recommend this course as a introduction for anyone who is in anyway at all skeptical. Annalise makes the subject interesting and engages everyone at the level at which they want to be involved.

Annalise makes you feel completely comfortable right from the start. very friendly and approachable yet extremely professional, and a very comfortable environment. I had a number of reasons to seek out her help - fear of flying, fear of flights, anxieties - and the exercises we went through and the recording she provided me with, I will continue to use. I would definitely recommend Annalise's services to anyone thinking about helping themselves.

I have struggled with Emetophobia, Agoraphobia and Social Anxiety for what feels like all of my life, and during the last 4-5 years it has become unbearable. After trying several avenues of support including medication and talking therapy I was at a loss. I stumbled upon a review such like mine on Annalise’s website and it was the first glimmer of hope. Our first meeting; I was a sceptical, sweaty, nervous wreck but I walked away knowing Annalise had truly heard my struggles and I had full confidence in her to help me on my journey to recovery. She doesn’t lie when she tells you it’s going to be hard work and over my 4 sessions we worked through an incredible amount of my anxiety. But she is right when she tells you that we already have the ability, it is simply just about rewiring our brains. Sessions were relaxed, fluid and I left every time feeling accomplished. The homework each week was very valuable and was easy to follow. The recordings and information given to you each session will last me a lifetime as continued support. I cannot thank Annalise enough for the new lease of life I have been given, although she won’t take credit for it, I will forever be in debt to her. She is amazing at her job and truly takes care of you. She became a real friend. I am now able to control my anxiety, prepare for social events and actually enjoy them. I feel present and in control when in situations I would have previously been anxious in. I know life will throw curveballs, but I am definitely driving my own life now and I will not be letting my anxiety get in the way. Thank you, Annalise, for bringing me back to life!

Annalise has a very welcoming and nurturing soul, she made my first experience of Hypnotherapy feel effortless. I feel I have been armed with the tools to help me silence my over thinking ways and help me navigate through my current life more freely. I always left the sessions looking forward to listening to my recordings and putting the things I’d learned in place. I would highly recommend seeing Annalise to anyone.

I was just writing to let you know my exams are over and to thank you for your help. I haven’t had my results yet but from my perspective even if the results are not the best what is a massive improvement is that I didn’t freak out as much as I usually do and I felt a lot calmer and more confident than last time. I came out of them emotionally unscathed which was a relief, so thank you.

I really enjoyed the Self Hypnosis course I attended with Annalise. The course was very informative with plenty of time to practice the techniques. She made the whole course easy to follow with the presentations and did it in an easy and friendly manner. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole day.

Just a quick email to let you know that I am still not smoking and today is my two year anniversary!!! Thanks again for your help.

Like most people I thought that hypnosis was all about stage shows where willing volunteers were made to do silly things. I now know that this is most definitely not the case and I can testify that hypnotherapy with Annalise Kirk was a most positive life changing experience for me. Seven years ago I suffered a breakdown and due to the ignorance of my colleagues and departmental head concerning mental health problems, I was bullied out of my job. A sympathetic GP, anti-depressants and counselling helped me to move on and find a new job. Earlier this year it was announced that my previous employer was to merge with my current employer, and I would have to work with the bullies again. Despite this being seven years ago all of the negative emotions came back. My old department head made a visit to my current place of employment, which was very upsetting for me and I ended up running out of the building. All I could think was that there was no way I could work with those people again. I could not sleep, I was shaking all of the time and I felt like I was in a permanent panic attack. I had to get on with my life and I forced myself to go to work and get out and about, when whilst out, I picked up one of Annalise’s leaflets. Some of the descriptions of what hypnotherapy could treat descibed exactly how I was feeling. Although I was initially apprehensive and unsure what to expect, I found Annalise to be approachable and reassuring. Prior to visiting Annalise I was not even able to mention my previous departmental head’s name and wanted to cry just at the thought of him however after just three sessions I was able to say his name out loud without flinching and felt that I could face him without getting upset, which was a fantastic achievement for me. Generally I was feeling a lot calmer, I was sleeping better and I was able to see the situation more rationally. Plus I felt able to start considering an alternative career, which is something I had wanted to do for years but had never found the courage. Having just three sessions of hypnotherapy with Annalise has changed me from being someone who was drowning in negativity and seeing no way out, to someone who is positive and hopeful of what the future holds.

Annalise has a warm, understanding and insightful grasp of people, their situations and her craft. She instinctively focusses on the areas she can help you with and talks through the process in a a mature, friendly and professional way. This leads to a calming, confident and influential hypnotherapy experience. I would recommend her and her services unreservedly. I have fitted the “personalised” hypnotherapy sessions into my daily and weekly routine. I have found this to be beneficial for my day to day mental and emotional wellbeing bringing a stability and peace internally which I lacked before. It supports my recovery and mental health program and helps me sleep better every night. The quality and depth of my sleep has tangibly improved. I rotate around a number of Annalise’s personalised and recorded hypnotherapy sessions depending on my mood and state of mind, there is always something to lighten my mind and bring a greater depth to my physical wellbeing. I really looked forward to the face to face sessions once I’d got over my initial shyness and anxiety about them. Annalise made me feel very welcome and it was a pleasure to explain my history, why I was there and explore together in an informal an insightful way how we could work together, what would happen and how it would be of benefit as part of an overall plan. I left each session feeling calm, relaxed and ready to face the future armed with a new “tool to handle life”.

I saw Annalise last year to get over my fear of flying. We'd booked a cruise to celebrate my 40th birthday and instead of looking forward to it I was terrified of the thought of the flight. I saw Annalise a couple of times and could not believe the difference. I've never been so relaxed on a plane, no anxiety before hand and I even managed to take pictures out the window. I was so pleased that I wasn't scared any more that when we got back I immediately booked another short break to Rome just because I could. Thanks Annalise for making my year, it really has made such a massive difference, I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone.

I would just like to say how grateful I am to Annalise for all her help with my seriously bad exam nerves! I embarked on the Grade 8 piano syllabus just over a year ago and was really worried that my nerves, when playing in front of the examiner, would seriously let me down. Something had to be done! Annalise’s advice was invaluable and there is no doubt that the 3 sessions I had with her helped me enormously, particularly her relaxation techniques. Before I went to see her the thought of walking into that exam room filled me with dread! However, I took the exam in December 2015 and was surprised at just how calm I was!! I passed just short of a merit which I was absolutely delighted with. There is no doubt that the help I received from Annalise contributed hugely to my success. Thank you so much Annalise!!

From the word go I felt very comfortable with Annalise, the atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly. I went in with an open mind as to whether Hypnotherapy was going to work for me or not, but even after the first session I noticed a difference. It is a great help, as long as you are willing to put in some work off your own back and in doing so, along with Annalise’s guidance and support, I was near enough back to my old self within a month.

Losing your voice for a week is frustrating but imagine having no voice for months. Despite going to speech therapy I felt I had well and truly hit a wall with progress and was feeling pretty desperate. I asked a couple of friends for help who recommended Annalise. I wasn’t fully aware of hypnotherapy and what it entails aside from watching a couple of Derren Brown programmes! Thankfully Annalise explained what was involved, clearing up any misconceptions and put me at ease right from the start. Talking to her is like speaking to a friend. Not only did Annalise help clear the vocal mental blockage, she helped me with so much more. Having been bullied at school, I was not a particular fan of education and had no self-confidence; thanks to Annalise I am now on my way to study abroad. Annalise gives you the necessary tools to cope with the everyday stresses of life. You go to see her for one thing, and she somehow ends up helping you with so much more! I would highly recommend Annalise to anyone wanting to make a change in their lives but be prepared to put some effort in yourselves – do that homework. You get a recorded version of your sessions to take home with you and I will definitely be taking mine with me when I go abroad to start my studies.

Visiting Annalise was a new experience for me. I have never been to hypnotherapy and did not know what to expect. Annalise took great pains to understand what I needed and constantly adapted what she was doing to accommodate any change in my condition. She is a very upbeat person who cares very much about what she is doing.

Weight Loss Update – one year on! I just wanted to email you today as it was 1 year ago today that I first came to see you! I’m not sure where the time has gone! ​ I thought I’d just update you as to where I’m up to on my journey to lose weight since seeing you. I am still a few stone from my target but have now lost 4 stone and ½ a pound! I am still a member of Slimming World but have found that my hypnosis and listening back over the recordings you did for me have kept me motivated and made the journey relatively easy and without struggling like I used to. Despite joining slimming clubs before I found it hard as I was still always hungry and craved the things that were bad for me. I know that once I hit my target regular listening to my recordings will be invaluable. I did have a set back at the beginning of the year as most ‘slimmers’ do on their journeys but I picked myself back up and jumped back on the wagon by using techniques you taught me. Before seeing you I’d have admitted defeat and spiralled out of control…again! One of my biggest achievements is my level of exercise I can now do…and more shockingly…want to do! I now go to the gym regularly and go to 4 exercise classes a week. I am training myself to run on the treadmills at the gym and this week have managed a personal best! Before I lost weight I could barely run at all…a full minute was a struggle. I can now do 3 minutes walking followed by 7 minutes running and then the same again. A total of 14 minutes running out of 20 is a huge improvement! I know it’ll only improve too! As you know, most of my motivation was my little baby boy…He is now not so little and is 17 months old and is also loving running!! He’s fast and clumsy so being a mobile Mummy is a must and I’m loving running around and playing with him with (almost) as much energy as he has! We regularly walk into town together and take our dog out for a lovely walk. My sister is getting married at the end of October this year so I’m aiming to get to my target by then! I’ll be sure to send you a photo WHEN I do!! Thanks again Annalise for all your help to start what seemed like a mammoth journey…I’m starting to see the light at the end and can’t wait to share it with you when I do!

Our initial meeting was cost free and gave me the chance to explain to Annalise my sleep problem. Although her experience with this anomaly was limited, her method of tackling it was spot on. Even after the first session I was (and my wife) sleeping better. But best of all, even after completing all 3 sessions, I continue to sleep less disturbed.

My experience of hypnotherapy was very good. I found the first session quite emotional. I would recommend it. My flying is still work in progress but I achieved it and definitely felt more confident with the strategies and recordings I had. I also spoke in public for the first time to 50 people and I am sure hypnotherapy helped me achieve this.