Clinical Hypnotherapy (RTT®)

Clinical hypnotherapy offers a focused and structured way of working with deeply held beliefs and emotional patterns.

Within an integrative psychotherapy framework, hypnotherapy can be introduced where long-standing narratives, habitual responses, or self-concept themes feel resistant to change through insight alone. Counselling and psychotherapy provide the relational and regulatory foundation.

Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®) is a form of clinical hypnotherapy that combines psychotherapy, guided imagery, and targeted reinforcement. It is designed to access and update subconscious belief patterns that shape emotional and behavioural responses.

This work remains collaborative and contained. Hypnosis is not about losing control; rather, it is a state of focused attention in which the mind is more receptive to examining and reshaping entrenched patterns. Clinical hypnotherapy offers a focused and structured way of working with deeply held beliefs and emotional patterns.

How Clinical Hypnotherapy Fits Within Therapy

Counselling and psychotherapy provide the relational and regulatory foundation.

In some cases, once sufficient stability is established, a more focused modality may be appropriate. Clinical hypnotherapy can support work with:

• Self-limiting beliefs

• Phobic or fear-based responses

• Confidence and performance concerns

• Habitual behavioural patterns

• Internalised narratives formed earlier in life

The method is selected thoughtfully. It is not a replacement for psychotherapy, but an integrated extension of it.

How Change Happens

Change does not occur in only one way.

In some cases, insight and emotional shifts are experienced immediately following a session. For others, change unfolds gradually as the nervous system integrates new associations. Occasionally, shifts become noticeable retrospectively — when situations that once triggered reactivity begin to feel different without conscious effort.

From a neuroscience perspective, focused attention and repetition can help reinforce new neural pathways. This is why RTT® includes a bespoke recording, designed to consolidate learning and support integration over time.

Progress is not forced. It is paced in a way that respects nervous system readiness and psychological safety.

Training & Professional Context

I completed my Rapid Transformational Therapy® Practitioner certification under the instruction of Marisa Peer. The London based training school was established by Marisa Peer, founder of the RTT® method.

RTT® integrates elements of hypnotherapy, cognitive restructuring and psychotherapy. Within my practice, it is delivered within a trauma-informed and ethically grounded clinical framework.

Frequently asked Questions

Is hypnotherapy safe?

Hypnotherapy is considered safe when delivered by a trained practitioner within appropriate clinical boundaries. Sessions are structured and collaborative. You remain aware and able to pause or redirect at any time.

Will I lose control during hypnosis?

No. Hypnosis is a state of focused attention and absorption. You are not unconscious and cannot be made to do, or disclose anything against your will.

How many sessions are required?

Some concerns may be addressed within a single focused RTT® session with follow-up integration. Others may require additional psychotherapy or complementary modalities. The number of sessions depends on the complexity of the concern.

Is hypnotherapy evidence-based?

Research in hypnosis and focused attention states suggests it can be effective for specific concerns, including habits, phobias and performance-related issues. Within my practice, it is delivered as part of an integrative psychotherapy model.

Can hypnotherapy be delivered online?

Yes. Clinical hypnotherapy is effectively delivered via secure Telehealth. Most clients find that online sessions are equally immersive, and effective when conducted in a private, uninterrupted setting.

How are my sessions structured?

The hypnotherapy process is designed as a personalised, structured package to support meaningful and lasting change. Unlike some brief or generic hypnotherapy offerings, sessions are tailored to your specific goals and circumstances, with preparation and follow-up included to maximise effectiveness.

 The process typically includes:

• An initial intake session where we clarify your goals, desired outcomes, background, and any relevant experiences. This helps ensure the work is targeted and appropriate for you.

• A dedicated hypnotherapy session (approximately two hours) involving clinical hypnosis, which may include regression work where appropriate, and installation of preferred future responses.

• A completely bespoke 15–20 minute recording created specifically for you following the session. This recording is designed to reinforce the work and is recommended for listening for at least 21 days.

• Follow-up support via text, email, or brief phone contact at approximately days 1, 7, 14, and 21 to check in, troubleshoot, and provide guidance as needed.

What does the hypnotherapy fee include?

The fee reflects a complete, individualised package rather than a single session. This includes preparation, extended session time, a bespoke recording created specifically for you, and structured follow-up support to help consolidate change. The intention is to provide a thoughtful and comprehensive process designed to support lasting outcomes.

The Integration Phase

Following an RTT® session, clients are invited to listen to a personalised reinforcement recording daily for approximately 21–28 days.

This period supports consolidation of the therapeutic work and helps strengthen adaptive neural pathways through repetition and focused engagement.

Structured check-ins may be offered during this integration phase via SMS at agreed intervals (typically around days 7, 14 and 21) to support reflection and address emerging questions.

It is not uncommon during this period to notice:

• Increased insight

• Emotional shifts

• Vivid dreams

• Temporary resurfacing of memories

• Subtle changes in response patterns

These experiences are discussed within a contained and supportive framework.