I met Kate while researching a character for my novel. I had persuaded her to give me an hour for a chat to gain some insight into hypnotherapy. I ended up having a few sessions with her myself and found the process really beneficial. It wasn’t at all like I expected – you know, swinging watches and digging into problems (that’s a good thing). The discussions and relaxation techniques were – even at their most basic level – a very nice, relaxing thing to do. Kate has a lovely way about her, very calm and knowledgeable and I instantly felt she was someone I could trust; and of course, in any therapy environment that is paramount. During the fascinating process I discovered a few things about what makes me tick, things I really didn’t know and have felt the benefit many months afterwards. A very positive thing to do. If you are unsure about hypnotherapy, my advice would be to just give it a go. Kate knows her stuff, is a great person and I’m sure she will help you too.
I became fascinated by human psychology and the emotional aspects of a person’s character. I wanted to have a better understanding of my own emotional side in order to gain a greater control over myself to achieve goals. Alongside doing research myself, Kate has been a wonderful person to be able to have intellectual conversations with to discuss my findings, and she often provides more meaningful insights/practices/knowledge to help me further. She also held great hypnotherapy sessions which benefited me greatly!
I came to see Kate during a difficult period in my life, I needed some professional support and guidance through a rocky time. I actually found myself looking forward to the sessions, as it would leave me feeling so much more positive about myself and life, and it began to lift the black cloud that was hanging over me constantly. I would like to thank Kate for all she did to help me.
I’ve had great success with solution focused hypnotherapy in the past for depression and anxiety – so much so that I’m able to manage most of the time with what I’ve learnt. But I was struggling during the first trimester of pregnancy and found Kate at the right time. Meeting Kate was a pleasure, and having her support and encouragement during a tough period with work and pregnancy hormones was really helpful. With her help I was able to focus on achievable goals and the positives to feel more in control.
Walking into Kate’s Therapy Room in Childrey for the first time was a big step for me. In my late 50’s, I was confident that I would never need external help, as I had experienced enough of ‘life’ to prove my survival skills, but late last year I hit my mental ‘wall’ due to combination of really tough domestic and work issues, and was going downhill rapidly. After a desperate Google search for local therapists, I shortlisted Kate (on experience and qualifications) and was lucky enough to be invited for a chat. My pre-conceived fears were gone inside the first minute, and by the end of that first session, I knew that I had found someone who could really help. I felt I was being spoken to more as a friend than a medical patient. The sessions weren’t always easy, and could be emotionally draining, but that’s the point – to make progress I had to be really honest, face-up and then take the new learning on board. Anyway, this stuff really works. It’s simple and non-threatening, I felt in total control the whole time, and having finally turned the corner, I was a different person, with at last some understanding of my mind’s workings. I am really indebted to Kate for doing so much for me in a time of real crisis.
Following years of poor and disturbed sleep, since childhood, I decided to try hypnotherapy. A friend had seen Kate for some talking therapy and recommended her. I worked with Kate for 5 sessions over the course of 2 months which helped me to establish better sleep habits. Reviewing various factors which had reduced my sleep, along with a few recordings of Kate’s hypnotherapy, have resulted in me falling asleep quickly and staying asleep until the morning alarm. Even 18 months following my treatment I’m still sleeping well and while I don’t listen to the recordings anymore if there is the odd night I don’t sleep well they’re a resource I can revisit. I was skeptical at first as this was my first experience of hypnotherapy however, I would recommend to anyone in the same situation.
I couldn’t recommend Kate enough, I have seen various therapists and I have to say I was a little sceptical at first of hypnotherapy but went with an open heart and mind and can now say this type of therapy really works. Kate is such a warm down to earth person so I found it easy to open up and talk about difficult things. Kate explains all the science and theory behind what is going to happen in plain English which helps make sense of what you are about to do, for me it helped me see issues in a new light making it easier to move forward. It also gives you skills to take away and use in the future when needed.
Kate was a huge help to me in a period of anxiety and stress. I had never tried hypnotherapy before but I found after a few tries the guided sessions were really calming and I often use the same techniques now when I need to find balance and relax. Kate was very easy to open up to and she always made me feel safe. I would recommend her sessions to anyone. Thank you Kate for your help – I always looked forward to our sessions and found the relaxed atmosphere like talking to a friend.
For many years I have suffered with Anxiety & Panic attacks & have always struggled to understand my triggers. My GP had previously recommended that I speak with a free NHS service which I signed up to but didn’t feel that this helped. After seeing Kate, everything changed! She has been a great support to me and has helped me overcome some of the many challenges I have faced with my anxiety. I use her tips almost daily and her audio clips are brilliant and so helpful. Couldn’t recommend her enough. Thank you so much Kate for everything.
What I found most helpful about Kate’s approach is being solution-oriented and helping me find ways to cope with how I’m feeling. She also rationally explains things. Her kindness and ability to be easy going and flexible when there’s unexpected delays meant I was not stressed going into our sessions. The second part of the session is usually hypnotherapy, which really calmed me and set me up for the day, it really clears my mindset and hits a restart button on my mood. She really helped me during a difficult spot and now I feel more empowered and in control thanks to her.