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HYPNOTHERAPY FOR DEPRESSION – IN READING & DIDCOT

If depression is leaving you feeling numb, exhausted, hopeless, unmotivated, or disconnected from yourself — you are not broken, and you are not alone.

I help people across Reading, Didcot, and online overcome depression, low mood, emotional heaviness, and burnout using hypnotherapy, NLP, and calm, practical mindset techniques.

Most clients begin to feel lighter, clearer, and more emotionally steady within just a few sessions.

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Do Any of These Sound Like You?

  • Feeling emotionally flat or numb
  • Lack of motivation or energy
  • Low self-worth or guilt
  • Loss of interest in life
  • Poor sleep or oversleeping
  • Overwhelming fatigue
  • Negative self-talk
  • Feeling stuck in sadness

Why Depression Persists

Depression often continues when emotional pain, unresolved experiences, chronic stress, or inner self-criticism become locked into subconscious patterns. Even when you want to feel better, your nervous system and mind may keep replaying heaviness, hopelessness, and emotional shutdown.

Hypnotherapy works at that deeper level — helping your nervous system reset, release emotional weight, and rebuild motivation, hope, and inner stability.

How I Help

  • Cognitive Hypnotherapy
  • NLP
  • Positive Psychology
  • Calm mindset training
  • Root-cause resolution

I don’t use scripts. Every session is tailored to you.

What I Treat Under Depression

  • Low mood and emotional heaviness
  • Depressive episodes
  • Burnout and emotional exhaustion
  • Loss of motivation
  • Sleep problems linked to low mood
  • Stress-related depression
  • Anxiety linked to depression
  • Emotional shutdown and numbness

Sessions & Locations

You can work with me in whatever way feels most comfortable for you:

In Reading: Monday to Friday, day and evening appointments
In Didcot: Tuesdays, with flexible times
Online: Secure sessions via Zoom or Teams

Whether you prefer face to face or online sessions, the process and results are just as effective. I work with clients across Reading and Didcot, including nearby towns in Berkshire and Oxfordshire, both in person and online. You could be next.

Why Choose Me

Choosing the right therapist for depression is important. You need to feel safe, understood, and confident in the process. Here’s what clients value most about working with me:

  • Over 18 years’ experience helping people recover from depression and emotional overload
  • A calm, supportive, and non-judgemental approach
  • No scripts — every session is tailored to you
  • A focus on fast, practical results, not years of therapy
  • Proven methods combining hypnotherapy, NLP, and mindset techniques
  • Trusted by clients across Reading, Didcot, and online, with many 5-star reviews

My goal is simple: to help you feel lighter, more stable, and back in control of your emotional world as quickly and comfortably as possible.

Is Hypnotherapy Safe for Depression?

Yes. Hypnotherapy is calm, safe, and deeply relaxing. You remain fully aware, in control, and able to stop at any time. It works differently from medication or talking therapy by helping the subconscious mind change emotional patterns at their source.

Hypnotherapy is used alongside medical care, not as a replacement.

Call 07807 540142 or  Email today to book in-person or online.

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Depression FAQ

How many sessions will I need?


Most people notice meaningful improvements within just a few sessions.

Can depression really improve?

Yes — many clients experience a major reduction in symptoms and emotional heaviness.

Do you offer online sessions?

Yes — I work with many clients online with excellent results.

What if I’ve tried other things already?

Hypnotherapy works differently from talking therapy, coaching, or CBT. It works at the unconscious level where emotional patterns form.

Start Feeling Better Today

If depression is weighing you down, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone.

Call 07807 540142 or  Email today to book in-person or online.

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Medical Note

Hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy and is not a replacement for medical care. Any decisions regarding medication should always be made with your GP or prescribing doctor.

Medical Disclaimer for Offering Antidepressant Tapering Support

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The services provided by aim to offer supportive and complementary techniques for individuals considering or undergoing antidepressant tapering. Please note that hypnotherapy is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.

Hypnotherapy should be used in conjunction with, not as a substitute for, medical treatment for depression or any other mental health condition. Any decisions regarding medication tapering or discontinuation should be made in consultation with a licensed physician or psychiatrist who can provide appropriate medical supervision and monitoring.

I do not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical conditions. The information and guidance provided during hypnotherapy sessions are for therapeutic and supportive purposes only.

Clients are strongly encouraged to consult with their GP and their healthcare provider regarding any questions or concerns about medication tapering, potential side effects, or any other medical conditions.

Depression as defined by the NHS – HERE.

Hypnotherapy in  Wallingford, Oxfordshire and near Wantage, Abingdon, Oxford, Watlington, High Wycombe, Wheatley, Henley, Caversham, Pangbourne, Sonning, Whitley, Burghfield, Tilehurst, Calcot, Newbury, Twyford, Wokingham, Maidenhead, Windsor and Slough to help with depression

For online hypnotherapy for depression please do ask for details on how I can help you with this using on Zoom, Skype, Teams and other on-line technology