Calm, practical support to help you regain control and break the cycle
If gambling has started to feel out of control — whether online, in betting shops, casinos, apps, or “just one more go” — you’re not weak, broken, or lacking willpower.
Gambling addiction isn’t about money. It’s driven by subconscious habit loops, emotional triggers, dopamine reward patterns, stress, and the anticipation of relief or excitement.
I help people overcome gambling addiction using hypnotherapy, NLP, and calm, practical mindset techniques that work at a subconscious level — where urges, compulsions, and automatic behaviours are formed.
Many clients notice meaningful shifts in control, urges, and clarity within just a few sessions.
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How Gambling Addiction Develops
Gambling often begins as something social, occasional, or stress-relieving. Over time, the brain starts to associate gambling with:
- Excitement or anticipation
- Escape from stress, pressure, or low mood
- Relief from boredom or emotional discomfort
- A sense of control, hope, or “this time might be different”
Even when you know the odds are against you, the subconscious mind becomes hooked on the expectation, not the outcome.
That’s why willpower alone often isn’t enough — and why urges can feel automatic and overwhelming.
How Hypnotherapy Can Help with Gambling Addiction
Using a solution-focused approach, hypnotherapy helps you:
- Reduce urges and compulsive impulses
- Break subconscious gambling associations
- Neutralise emotional and situational triggers
- Calm the nervous system
- Regain a sense of choice and control
- Change automatic thoughts and behaviours
Sessions focus on changing the pattern, not analysing you endlessly or shaming you for past behaviour.
My Approach
My work combines:
- Cognitive Hypnotherapy (NCH Registered – Membership #1084)
- NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
- EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
- Life Coaching
- Positive Psychology
- Practical mindset training
I don’t use scripts. Every session is tailored to you, your triggers, and how your gambling habit developed.
Clients describe sessions as calm, supportive, practical, and effective.
What You Can Expect
Clients often report:
- Reduced urges and compulsive thoughts
- Less emotional reactivity
- Greater self-control and clarity
- Improved sleep and reduced anxiety
- A stronger sense of choice
- Relief from guilt, shame, and mental pressure
Many people feel a noticeable shift early on, even if gambling has been a long-standing issue.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Everyone responds differently, but most clients see meaningful improvement within 3 sessions.
Sessions are typically spaced over several weeks, allowing changes to stabilise and build naturally.
In-Person & Online Sessions
Sessions are available:
- In person at my Reading practice
- In person at my Didcot practice (Tuesdays)
- Online via Zoom, Skype, or Teams
All options are equally effective. Many clients choose online sessions for convenience or privacy, while others prefer face-to-face support in Reading or Didcot.
Location & Availability
I work with clients across Reading, Didcot, Berkshire and Oxfordshire, including nearby towns, both in person and online.
All in-person sessions take place at my practices, located at:
Reading Practice
6b Church Street, Reading, Berkshire (RG1 2SB) — close to the town centre with easy parking and public transport links.
Didcot Practice
Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire (OX11 7JN) — easily accessible from Didcot and surrounding Oxfordshire areas.
Why Choose Me
Clients value:
- Over 18 years’ experience helping people change habits and addictions
- A calm, supportive, non-judgemental approach
- Fast improvements — often within 2–4 sessions
- No scripts — fully personalised work
- A focus on real-life change, not labels
- Many 5-star reviews across Reading, Didcot and online
My focus is helping you regain control of your life — not just stopping gambling.
Laney Hanson, Reading, 26 Oct 2017-2022
Found Matthew after looking for help with gambling (fobt) addiction after a few years of destruction. Spoke to him on the phone and he reassured me he could help. He said it would take 3 sessions to cure. So after having two sessions I thought I’d conquered the world and abstained for around 100 days, but low n behold the demons set in. So another phone call and he said we must do the three sessions this time, so I complete the three sessions. Hey presto not an urge and 250 days gambling free. Guys if you have any addiction problems this is the man to see. And a nice guy to go with it. Thanks for all your help Matthew. Must appreciated. Delaney ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Some Facts About Gambling Addiction
- Gambling addiction is driven by dopamine, the brain’s reward chemical, which reinforces anticipation and excitement rather than winning.
- The urge is often strongest before gambling, not after — it’s the expectation that hooks the brain.
- Losses can actually strengthen the cycle, triggering “chasing” behaviour rather than stopping.
- Problem gambling is linked to anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, irritability, and stress.
- Online and app-based gambling increases risk, due to constant access, speed, and lack of physical limits.
According to the NHS, gambling addiction can affect mental health, relationships, finances, and wellbeing — but with the right support, recovery is entirely possible.
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FAQs
Do I have to want to stop completely?
Yes — hypnotherapy works best when the decision to change is yours.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Yes. You remain aware, in control, and able to stop at any time.
What if I’ve tried other methods already?
Hypnotherapy works differently from willpower, CBT, or talking therapy — it focuses on the subconscious drivers of behaviour.
Is there a guarantee?
There are no guarantees, but with the right motivation and approach, many clients experience significant and lasting change.
Start Taking Back Control
If gambling is taking more than it gives, you don’t have to keep living in that cycle.
You’re welcome to ask a question first — with no pressure or judgement.
Call 07807 540142 or Email today for help with gambling addiction
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For online hypnotherapy to stop gambling, please ask for details on how I can help using Zoom, Skype, or Teams.
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