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SafeSpace Hypnotherapy

A POSITIVE MINDSET CAN BE TRAINED

Welcome!

I am guessing, that because you are browsing my website, you are ready to change something in your life.  As you can see from the Testimonials at the bottom of this page, I have helped clients with complex difficulties, to take their lives back and have equipped them with tools to both understand and deal effectively with their challenges,  and overcome mental, emotional and physical habits that previously had stopped them from performing at their best.

I will help you to think about your problem(s) in new and more empowering ways.  While acknowledging your unique story, my therapy focuses on the GOAL YOU BRING to therapy. And my job is to help you step by step reaching your goal.  This is a collaborative process.

Many of our problems coping could be seen as bad mental and physical habits.  The key to breaking them is to start thinking in new positive positive ways, interacting in new ways with others, and learning how to act in positive ways.  To simply ask different questions and do something different is the key.

We will address immediately your anxiety problems, including Trauma or fear-related symptoms.  This we will do usually within 4 sessions.
* See my PTSD and Trauma page for more details*

I dare say you will surprise yourself:  Re-discovering all the strengths that you do have, and how much you will enjoy designing the steps towards your goal.

We will be using Hypnosis/relaxation to deeply relax you,  embed at what you have arrived at during the talking first half of the session.  During Hypnosis you will be enabled to create new mental and emotional habits for yourself.
* See the Hypnotherapy page and FAQs for more details. *

You will notice  that you are responding differently to previously challenging situations soon.  Doing some do-able, small home  work and listening to your relaxation recording nightly will re-connect you with your very own natural resources, calm you progressively,  improve your confidence and build resilience.

Your therapeutic journey will be as unique as you are,  and at your own pace. 

Having said that, I work quickly.  Many difficulties can be overcome, and lasting change achieved in 6-12 sessions.  Specific phobias in 4 sessions,  Smoking cessation in two hours. Depression and OCD programmes can go up to 12-16 session, but sometimes can take just 6.

I also offer WEEKEND THERAPY RETREATS FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS.

I will make sure you feel better after each session,  and will try my utmost to help you reach your goal as quickly as possible.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP, YOU DON’T HAVE TO SEE THE WHOLE STAIRCASE, JUST TAKE THE FIRST STEP

 

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Testimonials :

Quit Smoking

From the moment I had stepped into Dora’s office, she made me feel welcome and comfortable. She has an easy, enthusiastic and curious way about her, that made the initial questionnaire/assessment stage pleasant and interesting, but I’ll hold off from spoilers. She seemed knowledgeable when explaining psychological/neurobiological basis of substance dependence and how hypnotherapy treatment works, checking if I follow from time to time and inviting questions for full transparency. The hypnotherapy session was pleasant, and I was also given a recording to listen to every night, in order to strengthen the effects of the session (which I did). I... Read All

Justina P.

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5
2022-06-21T19:06:59+01:00

Justina P.

From the moment I had stepped into Dora’s office, she made me feel welcome and comfortable. She has an easy, enthusiastic and curious way about her, that made the initial questionnaire/assessment stage pleasant and interesting, but I’ll hold off from spoilers. She seemed knowledgeable when explaining psychological/neurobiological basis of substance dependence and how hypnotherapy treatment works, checking if I follow from time to time and inviting questions for full transparency. The hypnotherapy session was pleasant, and I was also given a recording to listen to every night, in order to strengthen the effects of the session (which I did). I didn’t feel tempted to smoke for three weeks now and have refused offers of cigarettes from others on multiple occasions since. What also surprised me is that I didn’t experience the agitation surrounding withdrawal, but instead felt like I did before I started smoking. Having had 13 unsuccessful attempts in the past, I didn’t have high expectations, but I now have the confidence in being able to quit for good that I didn’t have in the past. I have recommended Dora’s services to friends and colleagues, and, I will be coming back to make a lasting change in another area of my life. Many thanks!

Long-term generalized anxiety

I feel I have more control, and I really feel confident that my goals will be achieved. Before the work with Dora I would not recover well from a day of anxiety. I can now visualize how I want to feel, and not worry how I did feel. Honestly I’ve tried so many things over the last two years, I could write an essay on it. Dora has achieved more than any doctor or anyone else I have spoken to or educated myself with. I would recommend Dora 100 % to others.

South West P.T.

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5
2022-06-21T19:09:32+01:00

South West P.T.

I feel I have more control, and I really feel confident that my goals will be achieved. Before the work with Dora I would not recover well from a day of anxiety. I can now visualize how I want to feel, and not worry how I did feel. Honestly I’ve tried so many things over the last two years, I could write an essay on it. Dora has achieved more than any doctor or anyone else I have spoken to or educated myself with. I would recommend Dora 100 % to others.

OCD

Working with Dora was transformative for me. I have struggled with anxiety, depression and OCD for a very long time. I had many bouts of therapy using different techniques. Dora’s therapy and Hypnotherapy was by far the best for me, and life-changing. I cannot recommend Dora enough.

London M.G.

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5
2022-06-21T19:10:49+01:00

London M.G.

Working with Dora was transformative for me. I have struggled with anxiety, depression and OCD for a very long time. I had many bouts of therapy using different techniques. Dora’s therapy and Hypnotherapy was by far the best for me, and life-changing. I cannot recommend Dora enough.

Insomnia for 43 years

Thanks to you I’ve got my sleep and Mojo back.

S.T. Surrey

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5
2022-06-21T19:11:53+01:00

S.T. Surrey

Thanks to you I’ve got my sleep and Mojo back.

Post-traumatic stress, PTSD, as a consequence of non-consensual sexual experience

My goal was to feel more confident commencing and in an intimate relationship and move forward from trauma. After 7 sessions I trust and believe in myself, have initiated dates and feel calm. I would recommend Dora to anyone who wants help with dealing with struggles and I love her approach.

M.D. Midlands

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5
2022-06-21T19:13:06+01:00

M.D. Midlands

My goal was to feel more confident commencing and in an intimate relationship and move forward from trauma. After 7 sessions I trust and believe in myself, have initiated dates and feel calm. I would recommend Dora to anyone who wants help with dealing with struggles and I love her approach.

Social Phobia, fear of crowded places, fear of flying, insomnia and PTSD from secondary school bullying

I recommend Dora because she has helped me in 13 sessions to overcome my phobias, build my self-esteem and overcome fear of bullies, and has helped me establish a solid sleep pattern. She is very calming and makes you feel comfortable and safe.

R.A. Surrey

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5
2022-06-21T19:14:24+01:00

R.A. Surrey

I recommend Dora because she has helped me in 13 sessions to overcome my phobias, build my self-esteem and overcome fear of bullies, and has helped me establish a solid sleep pattern. She is very calming and makes you feel comfortable and safe.

Fear of Loss and OCD

Therapy with Dora has completely changed the way I think and deal with situations.  I feel so much more confident than before in myself, and in knowing whatever happens , I can help myself move through difficult times with the tool kit I have built up. I have an overall more positive outlook on life, and OCD and Fear of Loss are no longer a “problem” to me.  If those feelings arise, I just deal with them with less drama-and less beating myself up.  I cannot thank Dora enough for what she has done for me and would not hesitate... Read All

Grace, London

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5
2022-08-16T18:55:21+01:00

Grace, London

Therapy with Dora has completely changed the way I think and deal with situations.  I feel so much more confident than before in myself, and in knowing whatever happens , I can help myself move through difficult times with the tool kit I have built up. I have an overall more positive outlook on life, and OCD and Fear of Loss are no longer a “problem” to me.  If those feelings arise, I just deal with them with less drama-and less beating myself up.  I cannot thank Dora enough for what she has done for me and would not hesitate to recommend her to friends and family!  Thank you Dora !!!
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