Testimonials

“My wife’s ability to have a good night’s sleep had gradually worsened with age – both falling asleep, and staying asleep.  As soon as she closed her eyes, her brain seemed to become overactive with a miscellany of thoughts.  She tried many remedies, to no real effect.  She had reached a stage where she did not expect to fall asleep after going to bed.  Desperate to get some help for her, I decided to look for a hypnotherapist in our area, and that’s how I came across Karen at Hylands Hypnotherapy.  My wife’s had two sessions with Karen, and I was present for each.  The main areas covered were breathing and relaxation, and connecting a “preparing-for-bed” activity with an anticipation of sleep.  Following the treatments, I think it’s fair to say that my wife’s sleep has improved, both in falling to sleep initially and getting to sleep again after waking in the night.  That’s not to say that she doesn’t still have some sleep problems, but she now expects to go to sleep, in contrast to her previous negative associations with going to bed.”

L Chelford

“I am incredibly grateful to Karen for the support she gave me through hypnotherapy. I had a long-standing fear of belly buttons that felt especially daunting during pregnancy. Karen taught me practical strategies, including calming breathing exercises and relaxation techniques, which helped me feel grounded and in control. Using these tools, I was able to cope calmly as my own belly button changed throughout pregnancy and, later, to feel completely at ease when dealing with my baby’s belly button. What once caused anxiety became something I could handle with confidence. The impact has been truly life-changing, and I can’t recommend Karen highly enough.”

Melanie

Seeing Karen and receiving her treatment has been truly life changing.
After only a short number of sessions, myself and those around me were able to observe overwhelmingly positive changes in my mood, confidence and sociability.
Furthermore, thanks to Karen, I was able to pass my driving test after failing to do so three times, as well as improve my grades from C’s to A’s.
I honestly cannot thank Karen enough, and would recommend her to anybody, struggling with any issue!

G Knutsford

I visited Karen for her help to combat severe anxiety and panic attacks for an upcoming exam. Karen was very friendly and made me feel at ease. The session started with an initial Q&A session and medical history and discussed why I was so worried about the exam. Karen gave me some breathing exercises to use prior to and during the exam as I felt necessary. This combatted the increased adrenaline and immediately had a calming effect when I practiced it with Karen. I underwent the hypnotherapy session and felt extremely relaxed. Following the session, I had no further panic attacks and felt totally calm and on the day of the exam, I utilised the breathing exercises and anchoring techniques to remain calm throughout. I feel that the session most certainly benefitted me as prior to and during the exam, I was calmer than I have ever been! And to top it all, I passed the exam! Thanks Karen!

Nic

I cannot sing Karen’s praises highly enough! I am addicted to sugar and chocolate in any form which meant I was consuming hundreds of un-needed extra calories every single day. Karen successfully used aversion therapy on me and I can honestly say that I haven’t wanted or eaten chocolate or biscuits since, that was 5 weeks ago. 2 weeks ago I decided that I wanted to ensure that I never weaken especially as I cruise twice a year and that temptation would send me on a fast downward spiral. Karen successfully hypnotised me and extended the aversion to all desserts and I’m thrilled to say that I still haven’t had anything other than good, healthy food since. I enjoy fruit & veg much more now – and the effects are amazing… in only 5 weeks I have lost 16lbs!! With NO hardship or self-denial, and NO sugar-crash etc. I sleep better too now. In one little hour my life changed and I left Karen a healthier, happier and more positive person. I recommend her to anyone who needs a gentle push with any type of issue – because she really can do it and that means you really can achieve your goals in the easiest and fastest way.

Kim

I cannot thank Karen enough, with just one session she put me on my way to changing my level of success in my chosen sport!

Liv Cranage