What Clients Say

I'd been struggling with anxiety for about three years before I contacted James. It started after a redundancy and just kept getting worse — constant worry, trouble sleeping, that horrible tight feeling in my chest. My GP suggested medication but I wanted to try something else first.

James was calm, professional and immediately put me at ease. He explained everything clearly before we started. After four sessions, the difference was remarkable. I still get anxious sometimes, obviously — everyone does — but now I have tools to manage it and it doesn't control my life any more.

I smoked for twenty-two years and tried everything. Patches, gum, vaping, cold turkey — nothing lasted more than a few weeks. A colleague at work recommended James after she'd quit with his help.

Honestly, I was sceptical. One session? Really? But I went along, and I can tell you it worked. That was over eight months ago and I haven't had a single cigarette. The session itself was nothing like I expected. No swinging watch, no "you are getting sleepy". It was more like a very focused, relaxed conversation. Genuinely life-changing.

My daughter had a severe phobia of dogs that was limiting her life. She's eleven, and it got to the point where she wouldn't go to the park, wouldn't visit friends who had dogs, and would panic if she saw one in the street. It was heartbreaking.

James was absolutely wonderful with her. He made her feel safe and respected, and he explained the process in a way she could understand. After three sessions, she could walk past dogs without panicking. She's even stroked a neighbour's puppy since then. The change has been incredible.

I've been a yo-yo dieter for most of my adult life. Every January, new diet. Every March, back to old habits. I knew the problem wasn't knowledge — I knew perfectly well what I should be eating. It was something deeper, some kind of emotional connection to food that I couldn't shift.

James helped me understand and change that connection. We did five sessions over about two months. I won't pretend it was magic — I still had to make conscious choices — but the compulsive eating just gradually stopped. I've lost two stone over six months, which is the most sustainable weight loss I've ever managed.

I went to James because I was terrified of public speaking. I'd been promoted at work and suddenly had to present to the board regularly. The thought of it was making me physically ill.

We worked together for four sessions. James helped me understand where the fear was coming from and gave me techniques to manage it. The hypnotherapy itself was deeply relaxing. By the end, I actually felt something I'd never felt before about presenting: not exactly excitement, but a kind of calm confidence. My last board presentation went brilliantly. Thank you, James.

Terrible insomnia for over a year. Lying awake for hours, mind racing, then exhausted all day. It was affecting everything — my work, my relationship, my health. I tried sleeping tablets from the GP but they left me groggy and I didn't want to rely on them.

Three sessions with James and my sleep improved dramatically. He taught me self-hypnosis techniques that I still use now, months later. Most nights I'm asleep within twenty minutes, which would have seemed impossible before. If you're struggling with sleep, I'd genuinely recommend giving this a try.

I have chronic back pain following an accident several years ago. My consultant suggested hypnotherapy as part of my pain management plan. I was doubtful, but I trusted his judgement.

Working with James didn't remove the pain entirely — he was very honest about that from the start. But it has significantly changed how I experience it and how much it dominates my thinking. I've been able to reduce my pain medication, and my quality of life has genuinely improved. I wish I'd tried this sooner.

I live in Suffolk and couldn't easily travel to Essex, so I did my sessions with James over Zoom. I was a bit worried it wouldn't work as well online, but honestly it was fine. James made the whole thing feel very natural and relaxed even through a screen. I had sessions for generalised anxiety, and after four sessions I feel so much better. Would definitely recommend the online option if you can't get there in person.