Let’s acknowledge where you are and take clear, calm steps toward where you want to be.
Book a free 15-minute chatAre you at a point where something needs to shift? Together we create space, build confidence, and help you move forward – in person in Bristol or anywhere online.
I’m a clinical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist using a Solution Focused approach. We work together on small, practical steps that help you move towards the future you want, rather than getting stuck in the past. Sessions focus on what is already working, what you would like to be different, and how you can begin to notice those changes in everyday life.
I support people with stress, anxiety, busy minds, confidence, performance, overcoming unwanted habits and feeling overwhelmed. The work is collaborative and present focused: we notice your strengths, set realistic goals, and build momentum session by session.
Sessions are calm and structured. You leave with simple ideas and strategies to use between appointments. Over time, those small steps add up to meaningful change.
Alongside my hypnotherapy work, I have over twenty years’ experience in education as a teacher and department lead. For the last decade I’ve specialised in trauma-informed practice, supporting young people and families with social, emotional and mental health needs. This experience shapes the way I work: steady, compassionate and clear.
Catherine trained and achieved her Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy at the Clifton Practice, Bristol.
“It always seems impossible until it is done.”
— Nelson Mandela
We notice what is happening now: patterns, strengths, and small exceptions when things go better. We recognise the point you are at in your life and begin to notice what already helps, even in small ways.
We shape a clear, realistic picture of progress: what you will be doing, feeling and noticing. The first step is to send an enquiry, then we arrange a brief phone call and an initial consultation, followed by as many (or as few) sessions as feel right for you, either in Clifton or online.
We take practical steps and use Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, neuroscience and focused relaxation to help your brain learn new patterns. With your determination and support in session, small changes can build into lasting shifts in how you feel and respond.
Catherine supports adults, children and teenagers with a range of concerns. Common reasons people come to sessions include:
Learn simple, evidence-informed tools to calm your system, sleep better, and respond rather than react. We look at how you can manage a busy lifestyle, support your nervous system after stress or trauma, and build confidence step by step.
Enquire about availabilityA focused one-off session, around 90–120 minutes, to help you stop with confidence. We prepare for triggers, rehearse success in session, and support you as a non-smoker from day one.
Ask about stop-smoking sessionsI cover a range of other areas, so please ask if there is something specific you would like to work on. This list is not exhaustive.
Thinking about stopping can feel daunting. This simple calculator gives an idea of what smoking may be costing you right now. If you would like support to stop, Catherine offers a dedicated smoking cessation session to help you become a non-smoker.
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When I first started working with Catherine, I was in a difficult place with anxiety after losing my job and going through a long period of instability. Over eight sessions, her blend of clear explanations about how the brain processes stress, weekly check-ins, and hypnotherapy has made a huge difference to my day-to-day life.
I feel more in control and able to do things that once felt overwhelming. Catherine’s reassuring, friendly and person-centred approach put me at ease straight away, and I now genuinely look forward to our sessions. The hypnotherapy itself feels like a mini holiday for the mind – deeply relaxing, calming and grounding. The recording Catherine shared has been a lifeline in stressful moments.
Joe McQueen
Catherine’s open and friendly nature created a relaxed atmosphere and made communication easy from the very start. Everything around the sessions was clear and professional, which helped me feel confident about the process.
The trance sections were the very best part for me. I found the tone of Catherine’s voice really calming. The guided relaxations were delivered with beautiful clarity and a steady, soothing rhythm and pace.
I came to hypnotherapy during a low patch and left feeling more positive and uplifted. Thank you so much for your time and energy, Catherine.
LH
I had begun the process of giving up smoking a few times and was ready to take the final step. I was recommended to Catherine by a friend and was apprehensive about the process. After an initial conversation with Catherine, my mind was put at ease and I became excited for the session ahead.
Catherine’s ability to listen and tailor her work to you specifically is excellent. Her knowledge of the brain is impressive and extremely helpful in understanding how and why our minds work for and against us. She guided me through the process with care and it was really enjoyable.
Without exaggeration, Catherine has helped to extend my life. My family and I are forever grateful. I look forward to facing more challenges with her support in future. Thank you so much.
Tom Mattey
It works! I was sceptical about hypnotherapy before I met with Catherine and had never considered it as a way to stop smoking. After a lifetime of smoking, I was desperate to stop and willing to try anything.
Catherine was amazing. The session was nothing like I had imagined. She made me feel comfortable, safe and listened to. I have been a non-smoker from that day, nearly eight months on, and every day I am grateful. I don’t miss it or crave it. Yay!
Izzy Liney
I am very grateful to Catherine and would highly recommend her services.
I feel in a much better place than before seeing Catherine for therapy. I was having feelings of total overwhelm and paralysis, resulting in crying and feelings of hopelessness. I am really glad to say that I don't experience those same feelings on a regular basis to the same degree since my sessions with her. I feel my general mood is better and I am kinder to myself, which is making space for me to be more productive. Rather than feeling that things are getting worse and out of my control, I now feel that I am making progress in my life and that things are improving and possible.
In the sessions she was very kind and patient. She explained how the process works, which I found very interesting and helpful. She gave me space to talk about my problems whilst helping me to focus on the positives and plan how I could move forward. I never felt rushed and she always had time to listen, answer my questions and explore things.
The session would end with a relaxation exercise, in which she would talk me through a visualisation, but there was no pressure to actually listen or visualise, resulting in a really deep relaxation. I found her voice calming and soothing and I felt very safe. She gave me a recording of the relaxation exercise, which I listened to every night, and still do. It helps me get to sleep and I believe contributes to my wellbeing. Each session had a similar pattern.
I can't thank Catherine enough.
Sarah Holloway
In-person sessions take place at:
The Clifton Practice,
8–10 Whiteladies Road,
Clifton,
Bristol BS8 1PD
In-person sessions – £80 per session
Online sessions – £70 per session
Smoking cessation session (allow 90–120 minutes) – £150
A collaborative, future-focused way of working that builds on your strengths and practical steps you can take now. We notice what is already helping, clarify what you would like to be different, and use hypnosis as a natural, comfortable state to help your mind focus on those changes.
It varies from person to person and depends on what you would like to work on. Many people notice useful changes within a few sessions. We will review progress together and you decide when you feel you have what you need.
Yes. In a quiet, private space, online sessions work just as well as in-person appointments and are especially helpful if you are not near Clifton. Some people prefer the comfort of their own home, while others like coming to the therapy room – we can choose what feels right for you.
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