If your mind never seems to switch off — constantly analysing, replaying conversations, worrying about “what ifs” or catastrophising the future — overthinking can feel absolutely exhausting. It can affect your sleep, your relationships, your confidence, your ability to make decisions, and your overall quality of life.
I help people across Reading, Didcot and online calm their mind, break the cycle of overthinking, and feel more in control using hypnotherapy, NLP and practical mindset coaching.
Most people notice a real shift in how they think and feel within just a few sessions.
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Do Any of These Sound Like You?
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Your mind races at night and you struggle to switch off enough to sleep
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You replay conversations over and over, worrying what you said or how you came across
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You constantly imagine worst-case scenarios, even when there’s no real evidence anything is wrong
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Making decisions feels stressful because you analyse every tiny detail and “what if”
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You feel mentally exhausted by the end of the day, even if you haven’t done anything physically demanding
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You find it hard to be present because your head is always in the past or the future
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You overthink texts, emails, work conversations or social situations until you feel tense or anxious
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You know your thoughts aren’t always logical, but you can’t seem to switch them off
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Friends or family tell you you’re “overthinking it” — but if it was that easy, you’d have stopped already
If any of that feels familiar, you’re not alone — and it can change.
What’s Really Going On When You Overthink
Overthinking isn’t a sign that you’re broken. It’s usually a sign that:
- Your mind is trying to keep you safe by scanning for danger
- Old patterns of anxiety, self-doubt or criticism have become automatic
- Your brain has learned to look for “what might go wrong” instead of “what’s going well”
- Your nervous system is stuck in a state of alert, so your thoughts never fully settle
Consciously, you may know that worrying doesn’t help. But deeper down, your subconscious mind has learned that staying on high alert is “safer” than relaxing.
Hypnotherapy works by changing those deeper patterns — not just the surface thoughts.
How Hypnotherapy Can Help With Overthinking
In our sessions, we use a blend of cognitive hypnotherapy, NLP, life coaching and other tools to:
- Calm the “mental noise” so your thoughts feel quieter and more manageable
- Reduce constant worry and rumination about the past or the future
- Change unhelpful thinking patterns like catastrophising, black-and-white thinking and “what if” spirals
- Strengthen your inner confidence, so you’re not always second-guessing yourself
- Improve sleep and relaxation, so you wake up feeling more rested
- Help your mind feel safer, so it doesn’t feel the need to be on constant high alert
Rather than simply telling you to “think positive”, we work with the part of your mind that runs your habits and emotional responses — helping you feel calmer, clearer and more in control from the inside out.
What Working Together Looks Like
Where Sessions Take Place
- In person at my Reading or Didcot practice
- Or online via Zoom, Skype or Teams from the comfort of your own home
Many clients choose a mix of in-person and online sessions depending on their schedule.
- 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.
What to Expect in a Session
Each session is tailored to you, but typically includes:
- A relaxed, one-to-one conversation about what’s been happening and what you want to change
- Gentle, solution-focused hypnotherapy to calm the nervous system and quieten overactive thoughts
- Practical mindset tools you can use between sessions to stay in control of your thinking
- Space to talk honestly without judgement, with someone who understands how draining overthinking can be
You remain fully in control throughout — hypnotherapy is not about being “out of it” or made to do anything silly. It’s simply a natural, focused, relaxed state where your mind is more open to helpful suggestions and new ways of thinking.
Why People Choose The Excel Practice for Overthinking
- I’ve been a full-time hypnotherapist for over eighteen years
- I specialise in anxiety, stress, overthinking, confidence and unwanted habits
- I use a flexible, modern approach — combining hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, positive psychology and coaching
- I’ve worked with hundreds of clients who felt stuck in their own heads, constantly over-analysing everything
- My goal is always the same: to help you feel calmer, clearer and more in control of your life
If you’ve spent years stuck in your head, it can feel strange to imagine thinking differently.
But over and over again, clients tell me:
“I still have thoughts, but they don’t run me anymore.”
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Everyone is different, but for overthinking and racing thoughts, many people begin to notice real changes within the first few sessions.
As a rough guide:
- Some people feel a big shift in 3–4 sessions
- Others prefer to continue for 6–8 sessions to really strengthen the new patterns
- We’ll review regularly to make sure you’re getting what you need
You’re never tied into a long programme — we work at your pace, and you only book further sessions if you feel they’re helping.
Overthinking, Anxiety & Sleep
Overthinking and poor sleep often go hand in hand.
- You’re exhausted, so you worry more
- You worry more, so you sleep less
- And the cycle repeats
Hypnotherapy can help you:
- Break the loop between night-time thinking and lack of sleep
- Teach your body and mind how to “switch off” more easily
- Build a calmer evening routine where your nervous system starts to settle instead of ramp up
Many clients notice that as the overthinking eases, their sleep improves naturally as well.
Is Hypnotherapy Right for Me?
Hypnotherapy for overthinking may be a good fit if:
- You’re open to trying something different from just “talking it through”
- You’re willing to practice simple tools between sessions
- You want practical, real-world change — not just more insight
If you’re unsure, you’re very welcome to get in touch and ask any questions before booking.
Trusted by hundreds of clients over 18+ years, with 50+ five-star Google reviews for calm, effective hypnotherapy.
Next Steps – Calm Your Mind, One Thought at a Time
You don’t have to keep living in your head, battling with your thoughts every day.
If you’re ready to:
- Feel calmer and more settled inside
- Stop replaying everything and over-analysing every situation
- Sleep better and wake up with more mental space
- Make decisions more easily and trust yourself more
…then hypnotherapy for overthinking could be a powerful next step.
Testimonial – A H – Local Guide • 75 reviews • 2 photo – 1 May 2018
Excellent service. Matthew helped me get through a bad spot. I was sceptical, thought this stuff was nonsense. However, not sure exactly what he did, I even walked away from the session thinking that the treatment had no effect at all…didn’t feel any different but the next morning, things were certainly very different. l didn’t have the worries on my mind that l had the night before and what made me go to Matt. They weren’t 100% gone but l just carried on my usual daily routine. Major help. Highly recommend giving it a shot.
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Why Overthinking Feels So Hard to Control
Overthinking is closely linked to how the brain’s threat system works. When the nervous system stays in a heightened state of alert, the mind becomes more focused on potential problems, uncertainty and risk.
Research shows that techniques which calm the nervous system and reduce cognitive rumination can help the brain move out of constant “threat mode” and into a more balanced, focused state. Hypnotherapy works by combining deep relaxation with targeted cognitive change, helping interrupt unhelpful thinking loops and retrain how the mind responds to stress and uncertainty.
FAQ About Overthinking & Hypnotherapy
Can hypnotherapy really help with overthinking?
Yes. Hypnotherapy helps address the underlying patterns that drive constant rumination, worry and mental replay — not just the surface thoughts. Many people find their thoughts become quieter and easier to manage.
Will I lose control during hypnotherapy?
No. You remain fully aware and in control throughout. Hypnotherapy is a focused, relaxed state — similar to daydreaming or becoming absorbed in a book.
How quickly will I notice a difference?
Some clients notice changes within the first few sessions, particularly around sleep and mental calm. Everyone is different, but progress is usually gradual and sustainable.
Is overthinking the same as anxiety?
They’re closely linked, but not the same. Overthinking is a thinking pattern, while anxiety is an emotional and physical response. Hypnotherapy can help with both.
Can sessions be done online?
Yes. I work with clients both in person in Reading and Didcot, and online via Zoom, Skype or Teams.
I came to Matthew because my overthinking had completely taken over. I was constantly replaying conversations, worrying about what might go wrong, and struggling to switch my mind off — especially at night. I didn’t stop thinking altogether, but the constant mental noise finally quietened down. I feel calmer, more grounded, and far less trapped in my own head. The change felt natural rather than forced, which really surprised me.
— Tracy L., 2025
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