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Your one-to-one confidence hypnotherapy sessions with me identifies and rectifies self-doubt, boosts self-esteem and helps you move forward. Instead of pretending to be confident on the outside, you begin to feel it on the inside.
For more than twenty years I have been connecting with clients around the world. I help people like yourself to release old patterns so they can feel at ease in themselves and confident in everyday situations:
Confidence is often a learned behaviour. The way you were spoken to at home, experiences at school, being compared to others, criticism, bullying, or feeling overlooked can all create self-doubt. Your conscious mind may know you “should” be confident, but your subconscious keeps replaying old messages: “I’m not good enough… I’ll mess this up… they’ll judge me.”
“Since the sessions, I have had a promotion at work which is a direct result of the hypnotherapy”
Kay, Weybridge

A lack of self-confidence stops many people from reaching their true potential. You might be brilliant at your job, kind, capable and talented, but still doubt yourself, overthink what others think, or shy away from opportunities. By improving your confidence, you’re free to get on with living.
I’ll guide you step by step to achieve lasting change.
At home on the phone: I connect with English-speaking clients worldwide (UK, Europe, USA, Australia) via phone or WhatsApp audio, which works exceptionally well for hypnotherapy.
In-Person: I also see clients face-to-face at clinics at the Portland Clinic in Wimpole Street, London (W1) or in St Albans.

90 Minutes: The first half is a relaxed discussion. We talk about what is going on in your life and what you want to work on. We discuss patterns, triggers and goals. In the second half, I guide you through a tailored hypnotherapy session to release root causes and begin making changes immediately. You can cover multiple issues in each session.

60–75 Minutes: These are usually spaced two weeks apart to reinforce the changes and address any new layers that come up. Each session deepens the changes. You can have a top up at time in the future. Some clients like to have regular sessions to deal with life , work and business issues as they arise.

I typically work with clients over 2 to 4 appointments. I believe in a bespoke approach, some hypnotherapists might try to sign you up for a long, expensive course. I don't work that way. I start with a minimum of two appointments, with further sessions booked only based on your individual needs.

Work privately with Ailsa to address personal challenges, emotional blocks, habits, or life situations through bespoke hypnotherapy or get the Feel Amazing app
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Typically 2–4 sessions required
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St Albans, Just Outside the M25
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Wimpole Street, London
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I just wanted to let you know I was awarded a prize for the most confident employee! The difference in me is great since I stopped drinking.
Jayne, Ascot
Since the sessions, I have had a promotion at work which is a direct result of the hypnotherapy.
Tom, Melbourne
The speech went brilliantly. I had so much confidence I was asked afterwards how long I had been doing public speaking. As you know it was my first one.
Amanda, Bath
I just wanted to let you know I was awarded a prize for the most confident employee! The difference in me is great.
Sarah, Boston
I always felt so nervous if I had to stand up in front of people and talk, which held me back in my job. Since the hypnotherapy session, I am the first to volunteer to get up to speak. I am amazed by myself every time!
Emma, Hertfordshire
I always felt self-conscious going to clubs, this weekend I danced and felt great. Thank you.
Charlotte, Berkshire
My confidence is back, my finances are stable and I’m no longer stuck in that cycle.
Michael, Hertfordshire
Hypnotherapy has given me the strength to face my divorce, I know it will all be fine now as I have the energy to deal with it. Hypnosis downloads and techniques are all helping me feel calmer and look forward to the future not dwell on the past.
Hannah, Sydney
Surprisingly I survived the flight quite nicely, I wasn't scared!
Olivia, California
I used to dread Tuesday meetings as I got so worked up about standing up and talking. I feel quite different since the hypnotherapy. I feel calm and comfortable.
David, London
I no longer blush which used to be embarrassing. It is a relief and it was so easy with just 2 hypnotherapy appointments.
Emily, Hertfordshire
Much happier, more relaxed. I use the techniques for meetings and feel really confident - excellent. thanks.
Rachel, Manchester
I thought you would like to know how my son has done since he last saw you. He played in a tournament at the weekend and won every match through to the final, playing well. He then played a lad with a better rating than him. He has never won this sort of match before and it was a spectator match with umpires, linesmen and ball girls. He won in fantastic style and his self-belief was tremendous even when he lost the second set in a tie-break. Normally he would have then lost some confidence but not this time. We would like to thank you for your help and time. His tennis was able to do the talking rather than his mental attitude and nerves. He has, however, asked if in a few months he could come back and "top-up" (so to speak) just so that he can re-focus. Many thanks
James, Hertfordshire
More organised and confident in one's own ability
Sophie, Surrey
Hypnotherapy is a gentle, deeply relaxing state where your mind becomes more open to positive suggestions. You are always aware and in control, and you can come out of it at any time.
In this relaxed state, we can:
Instead of using willpower to “act confident”, you start to genuinely feel more at ease in yourself.
I use proven hypnotherapy, NLP, CBT, coaching and reframing techniques. I access your subconscious mind to identify and release the emotional drivers behind your confidence issues. You remain aware and in control throughout. I teach you coping strategies, tools and techniques.
You might feel sceptical or worried that it "won't work for you." That is completely normal. Most of my clients say they wish they had done this sooner.
You dread speaking up: In meetings, even when you know the answer.
You avoid situations: Social, networking or dating because you feel “not good enough”.
Your mind goes blank: Your tummy churns, your heart races in certain situations.
Worry Loop: You replay conversations afterwards, worrying what others thought of you.
Missed Opportunities: You’ve turned down job interviews, promotions, performances due to lack of confidence.
Full of self-doubt: You feel like a “confident person on the outside” but not on the inside.
Hidden Habits: You rely on alcohol or other habits in social situations.
If you answered "yes" to any of these, you just need the right tools to change and I can help you.
For years I was happier in the background, watching others speak rather than being the one on stage. Public speaking just wasn’t something I wanted to do.
That changed when I got my book deal. As part of promoting “Cut the Crap and Feel Amazing”, I suddenly had to do talks, media interviews and events. I used my own techniques – powerful CBT-based hypnotherapy, parts work and timeline approaches – to transform the way I felt about speaking.
Step by step, I went from dreading it to becoming an effortless speaker, comfortable on any stage. I know first-hand how deeply hypnotherapy can shift your state of mind and your belief in yourself.
I’ve since worked with actresses, business leaders, singers and sports professionals who had “lost their nerve”, as well as people who have always felt shy or held back. The same methods can help you too.
Whether you want to feel confident at work, speak comfortably in public, enjoy social situations, or simply feel at ease being yourself, confidence hypnotherapy can help you rebuild your self-belief from the inside out.
If you aren't ready for one-to-one sessions yet, you can begin listening immediately with my Feel Amazing Hypnotherapy App. It features over 60 recordings.
Full Access: Costs less than £1 per week (£45 annual membership or £7.99 monthly).
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Build Confidence & Self-Esteem, Boost Social Confidence, Get the Best Job, Overcome Your Challenges, Get On With It, Be More Successful
Jayne, Ascot
Diminished Stress
taking opportunities, enjoying social time, and feeling good about who you are
Empowered
A general sense of “I can handle things”
Refreshed
Sleeping better and worrying less about “what people think”
Confident
Speaking up more easily in meetings, groups or family conversations.
Happier & Calmer
Feeling calmer and more grounded in situations that used to trigger anxiety
New Habits
Feeling more organised and trusting their own judgement
There is growing research suggesting hypnotherapy can help with anxiety, self-esteem and performance – all closely linked to confidence:
Official guidance on hypnotherapy – The Royal College of Psychiatrists explains that hypnotherapy uses hypnosis as a psychological therapy to help treat certain mental and physical health conditions and to change habits, as part of evidence-based care for mental wellbeing. Royal College of Psychiatrists – Hypnosis and hypnotherapy
Self-hypnosis and self-esteem – A randomised controlled trial of a group programme combining self-hypnosis and self-care for post-treatment cancer patients found improvements in self-esteem and reductions in emotional distress, suggesting hypnosis-based techniques can help people feel better about themselves and cope more effectively.Grégoire et al., 2018 / 2021 – group self-hypnosis & self-care trial Trial summary | Full article
Exam and test anxiety (performance-related confidence) – A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials found that hypnosis reduced exam-related anxiety across several small trials, suggesting it can help with test and performance anxiety, which are often confidence issues in disguise.Baker et al., 2009 – systematic review of hypnosis for exam anxiety Effective Education article
Hypnosis vs relaxation for test anxiety – A 2022 randomised clinical trial in medical students compared hypnosis with progressive muscle relaxation for test anxiety. Both helped, but hypnosis produced greater reductions in anxiety and changed attentional bias away from threatening test-related cues – useful for people who “freeze” in performance situations.Zhang et al., 2022 – hypnosis for test anxiety World Journal of Psychiatry article
Performance confidence in musicians and performers – A clinical outcome study in advanced pianists reported that cognitive hypnotherapy significantly reduced music performance anxiety and improved performance quality after just two sessions, highlighting the potential of hypnosis-based methods for performance confidence.Brooker, 2018 – cognitive hypnotherapy for music performance anxiety Psychology of Music paper
Broader evidence base for hypnosis – A 2024 umbrella review of meta-analyses concluded that hypnosis can have a positive impact across a range of mental and physical health outcomes, with many results showing at least medium effect sizes, although quality and methods vary between studies.Rosendahl et al., 2024 – meta-analytic evidence on hypnosis Frontiers in Psychology review
Overall, the research suggests that hypnosis and hypnotherapy can help reduce anxiety, improve self-esteem and support better performance in challenging situations. In sessions, I use these principles in a practical, down-to-earth way to help you feel calmer, more capable and more confident.

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