Hypnotherapy for Anxiety
Help to feel calmer and less driven by anxiety, using hypnotherapy and practical techniques you can keep using yourself.
Face to face in Blythe Bridge, near Stoke-on-Trent, or online across the UK.
Free, no obligation. Phone, Google Meet or face to face.
Hypnotherapy for anxiety
Help to feel calmer and less driven by anxiety, using hypnotherapy and practical techniques you can keep using yourself
Face to face in Blythe Bridge, near Stoke-on-Trent, or online across the UK.
Free, no obligation. Phone, Google Meet or face to face.
When anxiety never really switches off
Anxiety doesn't always look like panic. Sometimes it's simply the feeling that your mind never completely settles.
You might find yourself replaying conversations, anticipating what could go wrong, checking how you feel, worrying about your health or struggling to switch off at night.
At other times anxiety can be much more physical: a racing heart, tight chest, unsettled stomach, breathlessness or a sudden feeling that something isn't right.
And sometimes you know perfectly well that your reaction is stronger than the situation seems to justify. You can tell yourself you're safe. Other people can reassure you. But the feeling still arrives.
That's because anxiety isn't always something you can simply reason yourself out of. Once a response has become automatic, changing it requires more than just conscious thought.
When anxiety never really switches off
Anxiety doesn't always look like panic. Sometimes it's simply the feeling that your mind never completely settles.
You might find yourself replaying conversations, anticipating what could go wrong, checking how you feel, worrying about your health or struggling to switch off at night.
At other times anxiety can be much more physical: a racing heart, tight chest, unsettled stomach, breathlessness or a sudden feeling that something isn't right.
And sometimes you know perfectly well that your reaction is stronger than the situation seems to justify. You can tell yourself you're safe. Other people can reassure you. But the feeling still arrives.
That's because anxiety isn't always something you can simply reason yourself out of. Once a response has become automatic, changing it requires more than just conscious thought.
When anxiety starts getting in the way
Anxiety can gradually influence more and more of your life without you necessarily noticing it happening.
You might find yourself:
Overthinking conversations or decisions long after they're finished
Avoiding situations because you're worried about how you'll feel
Constantly looking ahead for what might go wrong
Seeking reassurance but finding that it only helps temporarily
Finding it difficult to relax or sleep even when there's nothing you need to be doing
Feeling frustrated because you understand the anxiety logically but still can't seem to switch it off
For some people it's a constant background worry. For others it appears as panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety or anxiety around particular situations.
However it shows up, the exhausting part is often the same: feeling as though your mind or body is reacting before you've had any say in it.
When anxiety starts getting in the way
Anxiety can gradually influence more and more of your life without you necessarily noticing it happening.
You might find yourself:
Overthinking conversations or decisions long after they're finished
Avoiding situations because you're worried about how you'll feel
Constantly looking ahead for what might go wrong
Seeking reassurance but finding that it only helps temporarily
Finding it difficult to relax or sleep even when there's nothing you need to be doing
Feeling frustrated because you understand the anxiety logically but still can't seem to switch it off
For some people it's a constant background worry. For others it appears as panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety or anxiety around particular situations.
However it shows up, the exhausting part is often the same: feeling as though your mind or body is reacting before you've had any say in it.
A different approach to anxiety
You may already understand your anxiety very well. You may know what triggers it, recognise the thoughts that accompany it and even know that what you're worrying about is unlikely to happen.
But understanding an anxious response doesn't always stop it from happening.
That's particularly frustrating when anxiety seems to arrive automatically. Your body reacts, your attention narrows or your mind starts running through possibilities before you've consciously decided to worry.
Anxiety Release takes a practical approach to that pattern.
We'll look at how anxiety operates for you and use hypnotherapy alongside practical techniques you can use yourself to help you respond differently when that familiar pattern begins.
Rather than assuming everyone's anxiety works in exactly the same way, the work is adapted according to how your particular anxiety presents and what appears to be maintaining it.
If you've previously tried CBT, counselling or another form of therapy, that's useful information and something we can discuss during your assessment. Anxiety Release isn't intended to replace those approaches or claim to be superior to them. It simply offers a different way of working with the problem.
A different approach to anxiety
You may already understand your anxiety very well. You may know what triggers it, recognise the thoughts that accompany it and even know that what you're worrying about is unlikely to happen.
But understanding an anxious response doesn't always stop it from happening.
That's particularly frustrating when anxiety seems to arrive automatically. Your body reacts, your attention narrows or your mind starts running through possibilities before you've consciously decided to worry.
Anxiety Release takes a practical approach to that pattern.
We'll look at how anxiety operates for you and use hypnotherapy alongside practical techniques you can use yourself to help you respond differently when that familiar pattern begins.
Rather than assuming everyone's anxiety works in exactly the same way, the work is adapted according to how your particular anxiety presents and what appears to be maintaining it.
If you've previously tried CBT, counselling or another form of therapy, that's useful information and something we can discuss during your assessment. Anxiety Release isn't intended to replace those approaches or claim to be superior to them. It simply offers a different way of working with the problem.
The Anxiety Release Programme
Four sessions, £320. A structured approach and practical tools you can keep using.
Anxiety Release is a focused four-session programme designed around the way anxiety shows up for you.
The programme combines hypnotherapy with practical techniques for managing anxiety between sessions. You'll begin learning those techniques from your first session, rather than having to wait until the end of the programme.
The therapeutic work itself is individualised. Anxiety connected with a particular experience may need a different approach from anxiety that has developed gradually or doesn't appear to have one obvious starting point.
Across the four sessions we'll work with the current anxious response, prepare for situations in which anxiety would previously have been likely to appear and make sure you leave with practical ways of continuing to support yourself afterwards.
The Anxiety Release Programme
Four sessions, £320. A structured approach and practical tools you can keep using.
Anxiety Release is a focused four-session programme designed around the way anxiety shows up for you.
The programme combines hypnotherapy with practical techniques for managing anxiety between sessions. You'll begin learning those techniques from your first session, rather than having to wait until the end of the programme.
The therapeutic work itself is individualised. Anxiety connected with a particular experience may need a different approach from anxiety that has developed gradually or doesn't appear to have one obvious starting point.
Across the four sessions we'll work with the current anxious response, prepare for situations in which anxiety would previously have been likely to appear and make sure you leave with practical ways of continuing to support yourself afterwards.
Your four Anxiety Release sessions
Session 1
Understanding your anxiety and building your toolkit
We'll explore how anxiety shows up for you; what tends to trigger it, how you experience it and the patterns that may be maintaining it.
You'll also learn practical techniques you can use yourself, including EFT (tapping), so you leave your first session with ways of responding when anxiety appears.
We'll then begin the focused hypnotherapy work appropriate to your particular anxiety pattern.
Session 2
Working with the pattern
We'll build on the first session and work more directly with the automatic anxious response.
Exactly how we do this depends on your experience. Anxiety that appears connected with a particular event may need a different approach from anxiety that has developed gradually or feels as though it has simply always been there.
Session 3
Preparing for what comes next
We'll turn our attention towards situations in which anxiety would previously have appeared.
Using hypnotic rehearsal, we'll mentally practise responding differently; whether that's a particular upcoming event or simply an ordinary day that would previously have involved worry or anxiety.
Session 4
Consolidation and moving forward
We'll review what's changed, reinforce the progress you've made and make sure you have practical ways of continuing to support yourself.
You'll leave with a personalised self-hypnosis technique and a clear plan for what to do if anxiety appears.
Free, no obligation. Phone, Google Meet or face to face.
Your four Anxiety Release sessions
Session 1
Understanding your anxiety and building your toolkit
We'll explore how anxiety shows up for you; what tends to trigger it, how you experience it and the patterns that may be maintaining it.
You'll also learn practical techniques you can use yourself, including EFT (tapping), so you leave your first session with ways of responding when anxiety appears.
We'll then begin the focused hypnotherapy work appropriate to your particular anxiety pattern.
Session 2
Working with the pattern
We'll build on the first session and work more directly with the automatic anxious response.
Exactly how we do this depends on your experience. Anxiety that appears connected with a particular event may need a different approach from anxiety that has developed gradually or feels as though it has simply always been there.
Session 3
Preparing for what comes next
We'll turn our attention towards situations in which anxiety would previously have appeared.
Using hypnotic rehearsal, we'll mentally practise responding differently; whether that's a particular upcoming event or simply an ordinary day that would previously have involved worry or anxiety.
Session 4
Consolidation and moving forward
We'll review what's changed, reinforce the progress you've made and make sure you have practical ways of continuing to support yourself.
You'll leave with a personalised self-hypnosis technique and a clear plan for what to do if anxiety appears.
Free, no obligation. Phone, Google Meet or face to face.
What could life feel like with less anxiety?
Imagine noticing that your mind has been quiet for a while, without having deliberately tried to make it quiet.
Getting through a conversation without analysing it afterwards.
Making a decision without repeatedly questioning whether you've got it wrong.
Feeling a physical sensation without immediately wondering what it means.
Going to bed without your mind suddenly producing a list of everything you need to worry about.
And when anxiety does appear, knowing that you have ways of responding to it rather than feeling as though you simply have to wait for it to pass.
The aim isn't to never experience anxiety again. Anxiety is a normal human response. It's to reach a point where it feels more proportionate, manageable and less able to dictate what you do.
"...I would highly recommend Phillip. He is professional, trustworthy and puts clients at ease. He is calm and patient..."
Client, Manchester
Free, no obligation. Phone, Google Meet or face to face.
What could life feel like with less anxiety?
Imagine noticing that your mind has been quiet for a while, without having deliberately tried to make it quiet.
Getting through a conversation without analysing it afterwards.
Making a decision without repeatedly questioning whether you've got it wrong.
Feeling a physical sensation without immediately wondering what it means.
Going to bed without your mind suddenly producing a list of everything you need to worry about.
And when anxiety does appear, knowing that you have ways of responding to it rather than feeling as though you simply have to wait for it to pass.
The aim isn't to never experience anxiety again. Anxiety is a normal human response. It's to reach a point where it feels more proportionate, manageable and less able to dictate what you do.
"...I would highly recommend Phillip. He is professional, trustworthy and puts clients at ease. He is calm and patient..."
Client, Manchester
Free, no obligation. Phone, Google Meet or face to face.
An evidence-informed approach
The Anxiety Release programme combines hypnotherapy with practical techniques, including Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as tapping. EFT has been studied in clinical research for anxiety, and the evidence is still developing. No single approach works for everyone.
For me, evidence-informed practice also means paying attention to what's actually happening for you. We'll review your experience throughout the programme and adapt the work according to how you respond.
Phillip Evans, Clinical Hypnotherapist
Phillip trained at the Academy of renowned Harley Street hypnotherapist Andrew Parr, holds NCH/GHR accredited diplomas in Advanced Hypnotherapy, and Advanced Hypnotherapy and Counselling, and is registered with the IHA and ICBCH. He holds enhanced DBS certification. Phillip brings a structured, evidence-based approach to hypnotherapy, informed by the latest therapeutic techniques.
An evidence-informed approach
The Anxiety Release programme combines hypnotherapy with practical techniques, including Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as tapping. EFT has been studied in clinical research for anxiety, and the evidence is still developing. No single approach works for everyone.
For me, evidence-informed practice also means paying attention to what's actually happening for you. We'll review your experience throughout the programme and adapt the work according to how you respond.
Phillip Evans, Clinical Hypnotherapist
Phillip trained at the Academy of renowned Harley Street hypnotherapist Andrew Parr, holds NCH/GHR accredited diplomas in Advanced Hypnotherapy, and Advanced Hypnotherapy and Counselling, and is registered with the IHA and ICBCH. He holds enhanced DBS certification. Phillip brings a structured, evidence-based approach to hypnotherapy, informed by the latest therapeutic techniques.
Is Anxiety Release right for you?
This programme may be
suitable if:
Anxiety, worry or overthinking is beginning to interfere with everyday life
Your anxiety feels automatic even when you know logically that you're safe
You find yourself avoiding situations or changing what you do because of anxiety
You've tried other approaches but would like to explore a different way of working
You want practical techniques you can use yourself alongside the hypnotherapy
You prefer a structured four-session programme rather than open-ended therapy
This programme may not
be suitable if:
You're currently experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself
You have a complex or significant mental health condition for which specialist psychological or psychiatric support may be more appropriate
Some of the symptoms you're experiencing could have a physical cause that hasn't yet been medically investigated
You're looking for a guaranteed or instant cure for anxiety
If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please don’t wait for an appointment. Contact your GP, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option, or call Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time. In an emergency, call 999.
If you're unsure, that's exactly what the free assessment consultation is for. We can talk about what you're experiencing and whether Anxiety Release is an appropriate option for you before you commit to anything.
Free, no obligation. Phone, Google Meet or face to face.
Is Anxiety Release right for you?
This programme may be suitable if:
Anxiety, worry or overthinking is beginning to interfere with everyday life
Your anxiety feels automatic even when you know logically that you're safe
You find yourself avoiding situations or changing what you do because of anxiety
You've tried other approaches but would like to explore a different way of working
You want practical techniques you can use yourself alongside the hypnotherapy
You prefer a structured four-session programme rather than open-ended therapy
This programme may not be suitable if:
You're currently experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself
You have a complex or significant mental health condition for which specialist psychological or psychiatric support may be more appropriate
Some of the symptoms you're experiencing could have a physical cause that hasn't yet been medically investigated
You're looking for a guaranteed or instant cure for anxiety
If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please don’t wait for an appointment. Contact your GP, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option, or call Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time. In an emergency, call 999.
If you're unsure, that's exactly what the free assessment consultation is for. We can talk about what you're experiencing and whether Anxiety Release is an appropriate option for you before you commit to anything.
Free, no obligation. Phone, Google Meet or face to face.
Hypnotherapy for anxiety FAQs
How many sessions will I need?
The Anxiety Release programme is four sessions, priced at £320. It starts with a free assessment consultation, so you only commit once we both feel it’s the right fit.
What happens in the free assessment consultation?
A relaxed conversation by phone, Google Meet or face to face. There’s no pressure to book, and if another kind of support would suit you better, I’ll tell you.
Can I have hypnotherapy for anxiety online?
Yes. Sessions run face to face in Blythe Bridge near Stoke-on-Trent, or online by Google Meet anywhere in the UK.
Will I lose control?
No. Hypnosis is a focused, relaxed state, and you stay aware and in control throughout.
Does hypnotherapy work for anxiety?
Research suggests it can help many people, particularly alongside practical skills. Everyone responds differently, so we agree what’s realistic for you first.
I’m taking medication for anxiety. Can I still have hypnotherapy?
Usually, yes. Keep taking your medication as prescribed and talk to your GP before making any changes.
Can I get hypnotherapy on the NHS?
It is rarely available on the NHS, which is why many people choose private sessions.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. If you’re receiving other treatment, you’re welcome to let your GP know.
Hypnotherapy for anxiety FAQs
How many sessions will I need?
The Anxiety Release programme is four sessions, priced at £320. It starts with a free assessment consultation, so you only commit once we both feel it’s the right fit.
What happens in the free assessment consultation?
A relaxed conversation by phone, Google Meet or face to face. There’s no pressure to book, and if another kind of support would suit you better, I’ll tell you.
Can I have hypnotherapy for anxiety online?
Yes. Sessions run face to face in Blythe Bridge near Stoke-on-Trent, or online by Google Meet anywhere in the UK.
Will I lose control?
No. Hypnosis is a focused, relaxed state, and you stay aware and in control throughout.
Does hypnotherapy work for anxiety?
Research suggests it can help many people, particularly alongside practical skills. Everyone responds differently, so we agree what’s realistic for you first.
I’m taking medication for anxiety. Can I still have hypnotherapy?
Usually, yes. Keep taking your medication as prescribed and talk to your GP before making any changes.
Can I get hypnotherapy on the NHS?
It is rarely available on the NHS, which is why many people choose private sessions.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. If you’re receiving other treatment, you’re welcome to let your GP know.
What's included
4 sessions £320
Your programme includes:
Four individual Anxiety Release sessions
Hypnotherapy tailored to your particular anxiety pattern
Practical techniques, including EFT (tapping), that you can use yourself
Between-session practice to help reinforce the work
Personalised self-hypnosis for ongoing use
Support between sessions
The programme begins with a free assessment consultation to make sure it's an appropriate fit for what you're experiencing.
What's included
4 sessions £320
Your programme includes:
Four individual Anxiety Release sessions
Hypnotherapy tailored to your particular anxiety pattern
Practical techniques, including EFT (tapping), that you can use yourself
Between-session practice to help reinforce the work
Personalised self-hypnosis for ongoing use
Support between sessions
The programme begins with a free assessment consultation to make sure it's an appropriate fit for what you're experiencing.
Ready to feel less controlled by anxiety?
When anxiety has been part of your life for a long time, it can be difficult to imagine responding differently.
Across four focused sessions, we'll explore your particular anxiety pattern, work with the anxious response and develop practical ways for you to continue supporting yourself beyond the programme.
4 sessions £320
Free, no obligation. Phone, Google Meet or face to face.
Your free assessment consultation comes first, with no payment due. If we agree the Anxiety Release Programme is right for you, the full £320 for the four sessions is taken when you book. Follow-up sessions after the programme are £70.
Free cancellation with 48 hours’ notice. Unused programme sessions can be rebooked or refunded. Full cancellation policy.
Ready to feel less controlled by anxiety?
When anxiety has been part of your life for a long time, it can be difficult to imagine responding differently.
Across four focused sessions, we'll explore your particular anxiety pattern, work with the anxious response and develop practical ways for you to continue supporting yourself beyond the programme.
4 sessions £320
Free, no obligation. Phone, Google Meet or face to face.
Your free assessment call comes first, with no payment due. If we agree Anxiety Release is right for you. Full payment for the four-session programme is taken when you book. Free cancellation with 48 hours’ notice. Unused package sessions are refundable. Full cancellation policy.
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