Living with a problem for a long time can make it feel as if it has become part of who you are. You get used to working around it, planning your day around it or hiding it from other people. By the time many people contact us at The Surrey Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy, they have already tried to cope on their own for quite a while.
This page is here to give you a clear sense of the kinds of problems we help with and, just as importantly, how we think about them. You do not have to fit yourself perfectly into a neat label before you get in touch.
Real life is rarely that tidy and most people have a mix of symptoms and experiences across a few different areas. That is normal and it is exactly what we work with every day.
We work with adults, children and teenagers, both in person at our clinic in Wallington in Surrey and online. The details of your situation will always matter more than the name of the problem.
Common problems we help with
Toilet anxiety and fear of being caught short
Toilet anxiety can make simple journeys, meetings or days out feel impossible. We specialise in this problem and help you break the loop between your mind, body and nervous system so life can open up again.
Anxiety, worry and panic
Living with anxiety can mean racing thoughts, a sense of dread and a body that will not switch off. We help you retrain your nervous system so it is not reacting as if you are under threat all the time.
ADHD and focus difficulties
ADHD is rarely just about being a bit distracted, it can affect focus, memory, emotions and confidence. We use hypnotherapy to help you work with your ADHD brain rather than against it, so everyday life feels more manageable and less overwhelming.
Children and teenagers
Children and teenagers often show their struggles through behaviour, sleep, school issues or tummy aches. We use child friendly approaches and work alongside parents so the whole family feels more supported and settled.
Stress, burnout and overwhelm
When life has been relentless for a long time, it can feel as if you are always on edge or completely drained. We help your system move out of survival mode and build better ways of responding to daily pressures.
Habits, addictions and unhelpful coping
Smoking, alcohol, cannabis, gambling or food habits often start as a way of coping. We help you change the habit and also deal with the feelings underneath it so you are not just swapping one problem for another.
OCD, intrusive thoughts and compulsions
OCD is not about being silly or irrational, it is about powerful emotional learning that makes rituals feel essential. We work gently with that deeper level so you can face triggers without feeling ruled by compulsions.
Sleep problems and insomnia
Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep or wake refreshed can affect everything else. We work with both the emotional patterns and the habits around sleep so your mind and body can learn to switch off again.
Low confidence, self esteem and performance
You may know you are capable of more but still hold back in work, relationships or exams. We work with old experiences and unhelpful stories so you can build a more solid, natural sense of confidence.
Phobias and specific fears
Fears of flying, driving, lifts, needles or specific places can arrive very fast and then stick. Hypnotherapy helps you reframe the original learning and rehearse new responses so your body does not go into panic every time.
Physical symptoms, pain and health problems
Conditions like IBS, chronic pain, high blood pressure and functional symptoms are often made worse by stress and fear. We use hypnotherapy to help calm the system and change the way your brain interprets signals from the body.
Low mood and depression
Feeling flat, numb or low most of the time can drain the colour out of everyday life. We help you work with the underlying patterns in your mind and nervous system so you can rebuild motivation, connection and a more hopeful outlook.
Not sure where your problem fits
It is impossible to list every single situation people bring to us. Life is more complicated than that. If your experience does not fit neatly into one of the headings above, that does not mean we cannot help.
If something on this page has resonated, even if it is only a small piece, you are welcome to contact us and talk it through. We will listen carefully, ask some questions and be honest about whether hypnotherapy at The Surrey Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy is likely to be a good fit for you.
You do not have to wait until things are unbearable before you reach out. Many people say they wish they had come sooner. If you are ready to explore a different way of dealing with the problems you face, we are here to help you take that next step.