Hypnotherapy for Anxiety and Stress
Calm Your Mind.
Regain Control.
Feel Like Yourself Again.
If you’re living with anxiety or chronic stress, it can feel as though your mind is working against you.
You may look fine on the outside, coping, functioning, getting on with things, but internally you feel overwhelmed, on edge or constantly stuck in your own thoughts.
For many people, anxiety isn’t just worry. It’s a nervous system that no longer knows how to switch off.
When Anxiety Starts Running the Show
For many people, anxiety isn’t constant panic.
It’s the background hum that never quite goes quiet.
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Replaying conversations long after they’re over
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Always expecting something to go wrong
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Feeling tense even when things are “fine”
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Being exhausted by your own thoughts
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone
Common Signs of Anxiety & Stress
People contact me for anxiety and stress when they experience things such as:
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Constant overthinking or racing thoughts
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Feeling on edge, tense or hyper-alert
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A sense of dread or catastrophising
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Difficulty sleeping or switching off at night
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Panic attacks or sudden waves of fear
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Physical symptoms such as tight chest, stomach issues or fatigue
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Avoidance of situations that once felt manageable
Many clients tell me:
“I don’t feel like myself anymore.”
Why Anxiety Can Be So Persistent
Anxiety is not a weakness or a failure. In most cases, it is a learned response, often developed after prolonged stress, emotional overwhelm, trauma or periods where you had to stay alert to cope.
Even when the original trigger is no longer present, the mind and body can remain stuck in a loop of anticipation and threat. Trying to think your way out of anxiety rarely works, because anxiety is not created by logic alone.
This is where hypnotherapy can help.
Anxiety Hypnotherapy — Explained Simply
Anxiety hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that works with the subconscious patterns driving fear, stress and overthinking.
It is commonly used to support:
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Generalised anxiety
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Stress-related overwhelm
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Panic attacks
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Social anxiety
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Health anxiety
Sessions are personalised and focused on long-term change rather than short-term coping strategies.
How Hypnotherapy Helps with Anxiety & Stress
Clinical hypnotherapy works at a deeper level of the mind, the level where automatic responses, habits and emotional patterns are formed.
Rather than forcing positive thinking or simply managing symptoms, hypnotherapy helps:
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Calm the nervous system
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Reduce hyper-vigilance and fear responses
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Interrupt overthinking and mental loops
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Re-train the mind’s response to stress
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Restore a sense of safety and control
Sessions are calm, collaborative and tailored to you. You are always aware and in control.
My Approach to Anxiety & Stress
I’m a Clinical Hypnotherapist specialising in anxiety and stress-related issues, and this is the most common reason people come to see me. I’ve helped many clients who have lived with anxiety patterns for years, sometimes decades, often after other approaches haven’t worked. I don’t use a one-size-fits-all method.
Each session is shaped around:
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Your specific symptoms and triggers
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How anxiety shows up for you
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Your personal history and coping patterns
I draw on clinical hypnotherapy alongside NLP, counselling and coaching- based tools to create a tailored approach.
I also charge by the session rather than by the hour, so sessions are not rushed, particularly in the early stages where understanding the full picture matters.
What Clients Often Notice
Clients working with me for anxiety and stress often say they notice:
• A calmer baseline feeling
• Fewer racing thoughts
• Better sleep
• Increased confidence in everyday situations
• Feeling more present and less reactive
Some people notice meaningful changes quickly, while others benefit from a small number of follow-up sessions. There is no pressure or fixed programme.
Is Hypnotherapy Safe for Anxiety?
Yes.
Clinical hypnotherapy is a safe, natural and drug-free approach.
You are not asleep, unconscious or under anyone’s control. You remain aware throughout and can stop at any time.
Any relevant considerations are discussed openly before we begin.
Who This Is For
This approach may be right for you if:
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Anxiety or stress is affecting your quality of life
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You feel stuck in your own thoughts
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You want calm, professional and non-judgemental support
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You are open to working at a deeper level rather than just managing symptoms
What This Approach Is — and Isn’t
This is:
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Calm, ethical, professional support
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Tailored to you as an individual
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Focused on long-term change
This isn’t:
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Stage hypnosis
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Mind control
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A quick gimmick or instant fix
Real Client Experiences
“My anxiety had been ruling my life. After just one session I felt noticeably calmer and more in control.”
“Peter made me feel safe, relaxed and understood. The constant overthinking finally eased.”
“I’m sleeping better, feeling calmer and more confident in myself.”
Anxiety Hypnotherapy in Chafford Hundred
I work with clients for anxiety and stress from Chafford Hundred and South Essex.
A limited number of online sessions are also available.
You Don’t Have to Decide Today
If anxiety or stress is taking more from you than you’d like, the next step doesn’t have to be a commitment.
A free consultation gives you space to talk things through, ask questions and decide whether this feels right for you.
Many people feel relief simply from that first conversation.