Choosing a therapist can feel really daunting. There is so much choice. Please rest assured that there is no right or wrong here. Just go with what feels right for you.
I am a practicing solicitor and qualified therapist. In my legal career, I work with clients experiencing extreme distress and trauma, which lead me to establish Esse Therapy.
As a therapist, I hold a certificate in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy from the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, and read widely about the latest developments in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, so I can best serve you. I am fully insured, and am regulated by the Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council.
I understand the pressures of professional life, and have experienced burn out, anxiety, trauma and PTSD. I know the bravery it takes to start looking for support, and taking steps to make a change.
In 2016, my brother, William, suffered a catastrophic brain injury following a road traffic accident. To say that my life was turned upside down is an understatement. My worlds of working in mental capacity law as a solicitor, and being a family member of a person with a brain injury collided, and I experienced the lows of what it is to be a family member of a seriously ill person, and all of the conflict, stress and uncertainty that that brings with it, as well as the highs of watching my brother’s journey to recovery.
If you fancy a deep dive into what has brought me to being a therapist specialising in burn out, stress, anxiety and trauma for professionals, check out this podcast interview.
If I sound like the sort of person you would like to work with, then please get in touch. You may also want to check out my videos online or listen to a podcast that I have been featured in, to get a flavour of the sort of work that I do.
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Testimonials
“Wonderful hypnotherapy session with Holly. She really took the time to explain the process, the experience and the outcomes. I can highly recommend.”
“Having not had hypnotherapy before, everything was explained really clearly and I was surprised just how well it worked on me. The effects were perfectly gentle yet long-lasting and profound. I would not hesitate to recommend both Holly and hypnotherapy to anyone.”
“Holly is an incredible hypnotherapist..….She has a deeply therapeutic presence—calm, grounded, and genuinely invested in her clients' well-being. Her sessions create a space where real transformation can happen, and her approach is both professional and deeply personal.”
Get in touch
If you would like to explore working together, please get in touch. I would love to hear from you.