I'm Lynsey, a qualified solution-focused hypnotherapist. I'm 49 years old, married to Jamie, and proud mother of two grown-up sons. I enjoy line dancing, walking, cycling, and I've recently started learning boxing.

I haven’t always been a hypnotherapist. My journey into hypnotherapy began long before I decided to train professionally. It started when I was 34 and suffering from anxiety. The surprising thing was, I had a good life, no financial struggles, lots of friends, a supportive partner, and two lovely boys who didn’t give me any trouble. So, what was there to feel anxious about? Yet, I couldn’t understand why I felt the way I did. It affected my confidence and started to impact my daily life. At work, I just wanted to blend into the background. The hardest part was admitting I was struggling mentally; I felt like no one would understand.

Then, a friend told me about her experience with a hypnotherapist who helped her overcome a fear of public speaking. She spoke highly of hypnotherapy and how much it had helped her. I was intrigued but nervous to try it myself. I had preconceived ideas—imagining hypnotherapy as something you'd see on TV or in a comedy sketch at the local pub. I thought the hypnotherapist would control me while I was in a trance. But I now know that’s not true. During hypnotherapy, clients remain in complete control of their mind and body at all times.

I started practicing self-hypnosis at home, and gradually, I began making the changes I needed. I set boundaries, focused more on my well-being, and as my confidence grew, so did my resilience against anxiety. Slowly but surely, I started to take back control of my life.

I then set up a childminding business, which I ran successfully for eight years. I loved working with children and supporting parents. It was incredibly rewarding to see the children grow, knowing I contributed to their development. Working closely with parents was equally fulfilling.

After eight years, I decided it was time for a change. I became a Community Champion for a well-known supermarket, supporting local food and clothing banks, liaising with schools, and working with charities. I also set up groups to help people struggling with mental health issues, loneliness, and low confidence. This work opened my eyes to how many people face challenges like anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, and even physical conditions such as obesity and IBS. I realised many felt the same way I did when I was struggling. I began to ask myself, “Can I help?”

That’s when I started exploring different types of hypnotherapy. I found that solution-focused hypnotherapy was the perfect fit for me. Its format allows clients to learn to control their negative thoughts and regain control—something I’ve learned to do myself since starting my training. I draw on my own experiences to better understand how people feel and how hard life can be.

Since qualifying as a hypnotherapist, I’ve studied in-depth areas such as addiction, eating disorders, NLP, OCD, obesity, and neuroscience. I love expanding my knowledge to help my clients find solutions and create positive change.