Heartbreak, Loss & Divorce Hypnotherapy with Ailsa Frank
In a few appointments heal from breakups and bereavement so life feels possible again. I’ve spent over twenty years helping clients around the world, so they can cope and feel better.
How hypnotherapy helps
When someone or something important disappears from your life, your mind keeps running the “film” of what happened – the good times, the arguments, the end, the “what ifs”. Hypnotherapy works at the subconscious level to:
- Soften painful memories and obsessive replaying
- Ease guilt, rejection and “not good enough” feelings
- Help you sleep, eat and function again
- Build a sense of inner strength and self-worth
- Create mental space for the next chapter of your life
You don’t forget the person or pretend it didn’t matter. Instead, you remember them without the raw, constant pain dominating everything. you don’t have to stay stuck in that moment forever. With the right support, your mind can gently let go and move on.
Heartbreak and loss show up in many ways:
- Breakup from a short or long-term relationship
- Divorce or separation, including high-conflict situations
- Betrayal or an affair
- Bereavement – a partner, family member, child, friend or pet
- “Invisible” losses – fertility, health, career or financial
“Now I feel calm and don’t mind that he’s got on with his life with his new partner. I never thought I’d reach this point.”
Clare, Brighton
Is This For You?
- You can’t stop thinking about your ex or the person you lost
- You replay conversations, or painful events
- You feel lost one moment and overwhelmed the next
- You use alcohol, food, work or social media to numb feelings
- You feel stuck in anger, guilt, rejection or “why me?”
- You want to move on but don’t know how to let go
- You drink alcohol as a coping mechanism
- You are ready for real, lasting change
Heartbreak, loss and divorce hypnotherapy may help if:
About the Hypnotherapy Appointments
I’ll guide you step by step to achieve lasting change.
Where do the sessions take place?
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.
The First Appointment
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.
Follow-up appointments
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.
How many appointments?
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.
2-4 sessions recommended
60-90 minutes per session
Global clients welcome
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What clients say
My divorce felt like the end of everything. Working with Ailsa helped me get through the legal bits without losing my mind. I sleep better, I’m less angry, and I can see a future for myself again.
Michelle, Sydney
After years of counselling which was just going over old ground talking about the same issues, hypnotherapy with Ailsa has actually moved me on. I was crying every day from a breakup and betrayal now I don't message friends because I am not coping instead I manage my feelings. The techniques and phone sessions have taught me so much. I have also moved on from childhood feelings of my dad not wanting me or being in my life.
Natasha, Norwich
Before the hypnotherapy, I was crying at the mention of his name but now I feel fine and don’t mind he is getting on with his life with his new partner.
Imogen, Manchester
I felt physically lighter and subconsciously clearer. The next time John entered my thoughts I didn’t feel anything, save a contented sensation that things had worked out for the best.
Sarah in the Daily Mail
It was so devastating when my husband left but since the sessions I have had a shift in perspective and I now feel set free.
Graham, Watford
My girlfriend moved out leaving me heartbroken but now I am focusing my energy on a relationship with someone who wants to share their life with me.
John, Essex
I was drinking heavily after a difficult break-up but now I am living my best life and in control of my drinking.
Claudia, London
I couldn’t eat or sleep since the break-up but now I am calm and happier than I’ve ever been.
Sophie, Buckinghamshire
After the session with Ailsa, I felt a contented sensation that things had worked out for the best.
Quote from Daily Mail article
I am really happy since I have worked through my heartbreak issues with the hypnotherapy. Thank you.
Mark from Dublin
The hypnotherapy with Ailsa certainly allowed her to move on quickly and easily.
The Daily Mail, a case study for heartbreak
Sarah left the session feeling cleansed and transformed with a strong sense of having let a significant weight go.
The Daily Mail, Case study for Heartbreak and Loss
My divorce felt like the end of everything. Working with Ailsa helped me get through the legal bits without losing my mind. I sleep better, I’m less angry, and I can see a future for myself again.
Michelle, Sydney
After years of counselling which was just going over old ground talking about the same issues, hypnotherapy with Ailsa has actually moved me on. I was crying every day from a breakup and betrayal now I don't message friends because I am not coping instead I manage my feelings. The techniques and phone sessions have taught me so much. I have also moved on from childhood feelings of my dad not wanting me or being in my life.
Natasha, Norwich
Before the hypnotherapy, I was crying at the mention of his name but now I feel fine and don’t mind he is getting on with his life with his new partner.
Imogen, Manchester
I felt physically lighter and subconsciously clearer. The next time John entered my thoughts I didn’t feel anything, save a contented sensation that things had worked out for the best.
Sarah in the Daily Mail
It was so devastating when my husband left but since the sessions I have had a shift in perspective and I now feel set free.
Graham, Watford
My girlfriend moved out leaving me heartbroken but now I am focusing my energy on a relationship with someone who wants to share their life with me.
John, Essex
I was drinking heavily after a difficult break-up but now I am living my best life and in control of my drinking.
Claudia, London
I couldn’t eat or sleep since the break-up but now I am calm and happier than I’ve ever been.
Sophie, Buckinghamshire
After the session with Ailsa, I felt a contented sensation that things had worked out for the best.
Quote from Daily Mail article
I am really happy since I have worked through my heartbreak issues with the hypnotherapy. Thank you.
Mark from Dublin
The hypnotherapy with Ailsa certainly allowed her to move on quickly and easily.
The Daily Mail, a case study for heartbreak
Sarah left the session feeling cleansed and transformed with a strong sense of having let a significant weight go.
The Daily Mail, Case study for Heartbreak and Loss
What exactly is hypnotherapy?
Think of hypnotherapy as a fully conscious, deep relaxation. It feels a bit like that lovely, heavy moment when you wake up in the morning but can’t be bothered to get up yet. You are safe, in control, and awake the whole time.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists describes hypnotherapy as a form of psychological therapy using hypnosis to help treat certain mental and physical health conditions and to change habits.
In this calm state, we can:
- Soften the painful “film” of memories
- Change the tone of your internal voice (less blaming, more supportive)
- Build images of a calmer future so your mind has somewhere new to go
We are not erasing the past. We are helping your nervous system stop living in the worst moment of the story.
Before booking
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.
Do any of these sound familiar?
Obsessed: Can’t let go of an ex-partner
Social Media: Constantly checking their social media
Shock: Feel in trauma around a bereavement
Tearful: Can’t stop crying over a loss
Breakdown: I want to regain my stability
Falling apart: I can’t imagine feeling normal again
Trapped: Caught in a loop of negative thinking
If you answered "yes" to any of these, you just need the right tools to change and I can help you.
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Michelle, Sydney
How will I feel after the hypnotherapy?
Diminished Stress
More “space in the head” – less obsessing over the other person or the loss
Empowered
More emotional stability and clearer thinking
Refreshed
Better sleep – falling asleep more easily and waking less in the night
Confident
More moments where you feel lighter or more “you” again
Happier & Calmer
More able to function – going to work, cooking, seeing friends
New Habits
You are able to live in a softer, more manageable way with peace in your heart
FAQs
Can hypnotherapy help me move on from a breakup or divorce?
How is hypnotherapy different from counselling for heartbreak?
What types of loss can hypnotherapy help with?
Can hypnotherapy reduce the emotional pain?
Will hypnotherapy help me stop thinking about my ex?
Can hypnotherapy help with bereavement or loss?
How many hypnotherapy appointments will I need?
How much do one-to-one appointments cost?
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Science & Research
The science & research: hypnotherapy for grief, heartbreak and emotional pain
Research into hypnotherapy for grief and bereavement is still developing, but early findings and broader hypnosis research are encouraging:
A randomized clinical trial in Istanbul compared Ericksonian hypnotherapy with CBT for prolonged grief in university students. Both treatments reduced grief symptoms; hypnotherapy produced comparable improvements and was particularly helpful for some emotional outcomes. Çınaroğlu et al., 2025 – International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
A detailed case report of clinical hypnotherapy for unresolved grief showed that hypnosis helped the patient process the loss, accept the reality of the death and reduce hospitalisations related to their distress. Clinical Hypnotherapy in Grief Resolution (PMC)
Meta-analyses of hypnosis in other settings (such as surgery and medical procedures) show medium to large reductions in emotional distress and anxiety, suggesting hypnosis can be a powerful tool for easing intense feelings. Rosendahl et al., 2024 – Frontiers in Psychology
The Royal College of Psychiatrists recognises hypnosis and hypnotherapy as psychological approaches that can help change thoughts, feelings and habits and may be used alongside other therapies.
Mainstream grief care often includes bereavement counselling, CBT, complicated grief therapy and support groups, which have strong evidence for helping with complicated grief.
In practice, I use hypnotherapy to:
- Reduce the intensity of emotional pain
- Help you sleep and function
- Support whatever other help you choose (GP, counselling, bereavement groups)
It’s not about “getting over it” overnight. It’s about helping your mind and body gradually let go of the constant agony, so you can live with your loss in a softer, more manageable way.
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