Whole Hypnotherapy in Edinburgh can help you prioritise your mental health.

Are you grappling with mental health challenges, such as anxiety or low self-esteem? Is stress or recurring past issues causing IBS? Maybe you’re struggling to manage your weight? If these intrusive issues are affecting your wellbeing, know that hypnotherapy can provide support.

I’m a fully qualified hypnotherapist and my clinical practice is based in Leith, Edinburgh in Scotland. I approach hypnosis and our sessions from a counselling perspective, using neuro linguistic programming techniques where appropriate. Gut directed hypnotherapy is increasingly popular (and an important part of symptom management). If you don’t want to get into painful details we can talk about using Content Free Hypnosis, it’s incredibly gentle.

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Frequently Treated With Hypnotherapy

  • Anxiety

    Hypnosis for anxiety can really help to ease the symptoms, both the physical and mental ones. It can help you to regulate your reaction to stress and to help you to support your own feelings and not be overwhelmed. Panic attacks can be helped and we can work to calm your nervous system and help you come back to a relaxed resting state. Working with your triggers and symptoms to change your situation.

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  • Weight Loss

    Hypnotherapy is a safe way to change your eating habits, lifestyle and desire to exercise. It give your willpower a boost and helps you to cut out cravings and problem foods. Gastric Band hypnosis is an option but most of my clients find immense success with changing their eating habits, lifestyle and how they feel about themselves.

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  • Dreams and Sleep

    Hypnotherapy for bad dreams tends to start with finding out what’s going on in your life and if the dreams could be caused by stress or issues that you may have which are unresolved or even associations with sleep that might be interfering. Hypnosis for trouble sleeping and insomnia helps in a similar way, but it is excellent at breaking the cycle of fear that comes with bed time.

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  • Confidence & Self Esteem

    This is one of the areas where hypnosis really can shine - hypnotherapy for self esteem and confidence can be absolutely incredible. You’ll feel like yourself only those doubts, niggles, unkind thoughts will have disappeared. You’ll feel MORE like yourself than you have in who knows how long. All those nasty little lies we tell ourselves that were never our thoughts to begin with will melt away and you can be confident and speak kindly to you.

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How do I work with you online?

Hypnotherapy with me online couldn’t be easier! We can use Microsoft Teams or WhatsApp Video Calling.

It works just as well as it does in person, and sometimes people feel more secure in their own personal space, especially if dealing with difficult issues through hypnosis.

Rachel Smith

Registered Hypnotherapist in Edinburgh

Meet Your Hypnotherapist

I'm a fully qualified hypnotherapist, and I'm dedicated to helping individuals navigate their unique challenges. My clinical “Hypnotherapy in Edinburgh” practice is situated in the heart of Leith. I take a holistic approach to hypnotherapy, employing counselling techniques, CBT and integrating neuro-linguistic programming methods as needed.

At Whole Hypnotherapy, I prioritise your mental health and well-being. Whether you're located in Edinburgh or anywhere in the UK, my hypnotherapy services are available either in person or online.

I understand that every individual's journey is unique, and I’m here to tailor my approach to your specific needs. It's time to take the first step towards a happier, healthier you. Reach out and let's embark on this transformative journey together. 

What’s it like?

Why your practice?

Hypnosis with me is a safe, relaxing and effective way of making changes in your life by changing how you think about things, using verbal suggestions, while you are in a deeply relaxed state. It feels like you’re napping on a warm afternoon and can actually be very uplifting. It can be unbelievably successful in ways you might not have thought about, but most importantly you will still feel like you, you will feel absolutely like yourself - maybe more like yourself than you have in a long time.

I’m a registered and experienced hypnotherapist who is led by the client but you have the benefit of my experience and my way of working to keep things on track and to help you find the underlying cause of the problem you’re seeking help for.

I am intuitive and empathetic, I won’t judge you and will always hold your wellbeing and safety as the most important aspect of the work we will do. 

Hypnotherapy Definition:

Oxford Reference states: “n. a sleeplike state, artificially induced in a person by a hypnotherapist, in which the mind is more than usually receptive to suggestion and memories of past events – apparently forgotten – may be elicited by questioning. Hypnotic suggestion may be used for a variety of therapeutic purposes; as a form of psychotherapy it is known as hypnotherapy.”

Merriam Webster states: “psychotherapy that facilitates suggestion, re-education, or analysis by hypnosis.”

I particularly like the Merriam Webster offering of “re-education”. Because that’s what a lot of the work with the hypnotherapist might be. Re-educating the subconscious, re-programming what we believe about ourselves. Re-educating our subconscious as to who we really are and how we want to act and feel, to unlearn harsh words from others that have stayed with us. To learn new ways of coping with stress and anxiety, bringing back our self esteem and new ways to achieve the goals we have for ourselves. Deep relaxation and our subconscious in a heightened state of focused attention allows the hypnotherapist’s suggestions to be accepted by the subconscious. We can then re-program the mind and the mind body connection.

Hypnotherapy in Edinburgh can be in person in my clinical practice or online, what ever works better for you.

For hypnotherapy in Edinburgh and online I can help with the following and other issues.

Client Testimonials.

  • “I honestly can't believe it, I can't believe just how far I've come in a short space of time.”

  • "I'm losing weight and it doesn't feel like I'm doing anything differently - but I absolutely am. It feels like I've always been this person.. and I know I haven't.. but it's who I've always felt I was.”

  • “I am so much more relaxed, My anxiety has come way down and when I'm in a situation that used to set it off I can manage it effectively. Exactly what I asked for.”

  • "You stopped me eating chocolate, It's nothing short of a miracle! The best bit is I don't even miss it!"

  • "You've managed to make me feel more like myself than I've felt in years and I can't describe just how magical that is."

  • "I'm sleeping so so well, no weird dreams where I'm trapped, I fall asleep easily and I stay asleep. On the odd occasion I wake up I'm not stressing that I'll be awake for ages - I simply go back to sleep."

  • "I've not looked back, I've not had a cigarette and I've not even really thought about it. I'm making really good choices for me and I'm not even on the vape anymore."

  • "I'm so much more relaxed in general, I'm able to think clearly and I'm not getting flustered. I've even started running! I was at a conference and I wasn't fussed about speaking in front of people, it felt really normal."

  • "You really did change my life. I'm still in shock, and very grateful."

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