HYPNOTHERAPY, COUNSELLING, PSYCHOTHERAPY, MINDFULNESS AND LIFE COACHING
Juliet Hollingsworth Hypnotherapy
MEETING YOUR NEEDS IN THE MOMENT
ONLINE & IN PERSON (FARNHAM, SURREY)
Juliet Hollingsworth Hypnotherapy
HYPNOTHERAPY, COUNSELLING, PSYCHOTHERAPY, MINDFULNESS AND LIFE COACHING
MEETING YOUR NEEDS IN THE MOMENT
ONLINE & IN PERSON (FARNHAM, SURREY)
Hi, I'm Juliet
I am a trauma informed therapist determined to help you and other valuable people like yourself say goodbye to your problems for good. Allowing you the freedom to reach your potential, live the life you want to live and feel exuberant with it. I offer a free initial consultation to all clients.
Through my decade of working as a therapist I have watched countless people walk through the door in the same place as you are right now and leave on a path that leads them to their optimum destination. Scroll right to read more about how I can help you.
This work is my passion, I enjoy rambling about the problems I help others to navigate. If you want to read my musings please click on the relevant word in the following list – addiction, anxiety, body confidence, communication, confidence, depression, fears and phobias, fertility, hypnobirthing, meditation and mindfulness, mental health, the science of your mind, nutrition, sleep issues, smoking, stress, therapy, trauma, weight loss. You can also read some articles I’ve had published elsewhere here.
Hypnotherapy / Counselling / Psychotherapy / Mindfulness / Life Coaching?
Sounds confusing right? Hypnotherapy with psychotherapy is my original qualification and is the reason I call myself a hypnotherapist. Since 2008 when I qualified as a hypnotherapist, I have added other skills to my toolbox. This helps me add depth to my sessions. If you are not sure what you need, I explain it as concisely as possible with a quick swipe to the right.
Regardless of the modality, as a transpersonal psychologist I subscribe to the belief that therapy is a two-way process. The relationship between you and I is most important. I consider us equal and connected. Within therapy we will share the experience so that, alongside my analytical stance to the sessions there is empathy and insight.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis helps you change certain thought processes and connections. For example, connecting chocolate to maggots so you want to run away from it rather than eat it all up. Hypnosis is a very focused state of mind. Many people find it easier to work through problems in this state of mind and reach conclusions that take hours in an everyday mind state. The hypnotic state of mind is wonderful at reducing anxiety and stress. Hypnosis cannot change you, in some situations life coaching is more appropriate. Read more about hypnosis here or swipe right to learn about the other modalities.
Counselling
Counselling is a form of talking therapy in which the counsellor offers a space for you to talk through your feelings. My counselling qualifications taught me how to listen actively without offering advice or ways to fix your problems. You will leave a counselling session with the feeling of support from someone that ‘heard’ you. Psychotherapy –>
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is another form of talking therapy that helps you to understand your behaviours, emotions and beliefs that contribute to your problems. Generally, I work in a psychodynamic way which involves looking back to your childhood to find the reason for your problems today. We can use hypnosis to aid the process, but it is not obligatory.
Think you might need life coaching? Swipe right –>
Life Coaching
Life coaching is useful when you perceive yourself as the cause of your problem but in reality, it’s your lifestyle. A current common problem is insomnia. Many people come to see me because they cannot fall asleep / wake in the night and cannot get back to sleep or wake too early in the morning. My first question is “how much time do you give yourself to process your thoughts each day?” Those who reply “none” benefit from life coaching. Usually at rock bottom, feeling broken yet there is a very simple solution. Life coaching helps you to see the obstacles and find ways to adapt your lifestyle so you can live your best life as the best version of you.
Swipe right to read about mindfulness >
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a way of life that will help you reduce anxiety and stress to live an altogether happier life. I incorporate mindfulness practises into most of my sessions, so you have something to take away each time. Read more about mindfulness here.
Hypnosis
Transpersonal Psychology
My work today
By combining the techniques I have learnt over the years with my intuition and the potential of my clients I have been able to successfully help many people move away from their problems and live the life they deserve.
I work in a humanistic way using hypnosis, mindfulness, trans-personal psychology, and psychotherapy to help you. I can give you recorded hypnosis audios for you to listen to at home if you feel it would be beneficial for you.
My Story
My Priorities
My greatest priority is ridding you of anything holding you back, in the shortest time possible. I do not ask my clients to commit to months of sessions, neither do I bombard you with homework. Years working with and studying people and the human mind enables me to condense the most important and useful techniques into one-hour sessions to help you help yourself.
The Therapy Room
The therapy room is a safe, supportive space in which you can explore yourself and your potential. Working towards and often surpassing your original goal. My intention is for you to gain a complete understanding of yourself, your capabilities, relationships and leave with skills to help you deal with your life experiences beyond the therapy room.
Quick Fix
On my website I offer pre-recorded ‘Quick Fix’ sessions for those that would prefer. You can find a Quick Fix Session for Weight Loss, Fear of Flying, Quit Smoking, Can’t Sleep and Anxiety. Each course is £35 and gives you an online hypnotherapy session that you can use in your own home at your own pace.
Better days
“Having an open mind can sometimes be the most difficult thing to find when dealing with emotions. Being able to find the right thoughts maximise positive and nurtured mental health is just as important as physical health but can often be overlooked. Juliet has most definitely helped to guide me into finding the right tools to use to regain the positive mental health balance in a meaningful and purposeful to me. I can truly say having conversations with Juliet, or just taking a moment to sit and think in a safe and comfortable environment was the best thing I have done for myself. I would definitely recommend making that first move to talk to Juliet because everything becomes easy once talking to her.”
parent of hypnotherapy client age 16
“Just a note to say you are a miracle worker (my daughter) returned home a different girl after your session. Heartfelt thanks again.”
Stopping the habit of a lifetime
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“I am so very grateful to Juliet for helping me to stop a ‘picking’ habit that has been with me since I was a toddler. I previously had hypnotherapy about 15 years ago which initially worked well but in recent years had stated to wane. Juliet helped me understand why and how the habit had come back and the influence I could exert over my sub conscious. She only saw me for the sessions that I needed and didn’t encourage me to book additional, unnecessary sessions. I found her online as I didn’t want someone I knew, despite recommendations of other therapists and found her genuine, warm and a true professional. She is an intelligent woman who fully understands the complexities of the mind. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
5 star recommendation
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“Juliet helped me get my life back in order. With hypnotherapy, I have left a destructive long term relationship, stopped smoking and drinking heavily.”
Juliet had a very calming influence on…
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“Juliet had a very calming influence on me as I navigated insomnia and anxiety coming out of lockdown. She was extremely insightful and helped me to reframe many of my concerns to have a more positive outlook on my situation. I also found hypnotherapy immensely helpful to help me get to sleep and am still using recordings to help me sleep today.”
Help with Anxiety and Panic
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“Juliet helped me enormously with anxiety and panic attacks after going through breast cancer. After my treatment had successfully been treated, I couldn’t understand my feelings of anxiety and panic attacks. Juliet helped me to understand my feelings and gave me coping strategies. Juliet helped me to recognise that some of my feelings were buried deep due to an illness in my childhood. I would not hesitate to recommend Juliet.”
Great help for problems with food and drink
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“Juliet was a great help when I turned to her to address some behaviours around snacking and drinking alcohol. I had never seen a hypnotherapist before. She was able to arrange sessions for me at a convenient time. Juliet is warm, has a good sense of humour and was very approachable which made me comfortable discussing sensitive issues with her.
With a small number of sessions I started to see good results combined with other things I was doing to address my problems. I had major breakthroughs in understanding my relationship with food and can’t thank Juliet enough. What I particularly liked was that Juliet never attempted to pressure me into buying more sessions which can often be the case with therapists who want a regular income from vulnerable people. Juliet put me in control of our work together and this gave me the peace of mind that she genuinely cared about me as a client.”
Juliet as a Hypnotherapist for Panic Attacks
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“I saw Juliet as an online hypnotherapist because I was suffering with crippling panic attacks which made it very difficult for me to be left alone and also made it impossible for me leave the house. Getting hypnotherapy over Zoom was very effective for me because I was able to fully relax in my bedroom which really allowed the hypnosis to take effect.
Juliet initially explored my personal history, and so she knew exactly what my traumas and triggers were. She was very easy to open up to and was extremely empathetic. Juliet would start each session by checking in with me, and then she would base the hypnosis on whatever issues were most pressing- for example, when I needed to be left at home alone for a few hours Juliet did a hypnosis focussed on that specific goal. Juliet would then send me an audio recording of the hypnosis after the session which meant that I could listen to it whenever I needed.
If you are struggling with panic attacks and you don’t know if hypnotherapy will work, I would really recommend that you contact Juliet for a few sessions. She will work with you to address the deeper issues as well as the day to day issues. I would estimate that my panic attacks have been reduced by 80% after seeing Juliet for hypnotherapy.”
True Professional who treats you as an individual
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“Juliet has a kind, calming and positive nature about her. I enjoyed our sessions and always felt refreshed and energised afterwards. I have used Juliet several times over the years, for various reasons, and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her. Juliet is a true professional and will put you at ease.”
Binge eating hypno
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“I saw Juliet back end of 2019 and beginning of 2020 and she changed my whole outlook towards food and body image that I had struggled with for years. I was a binge eater when I started seeing Juliet but had also been anorexic previously and she helped me identify and resolve both issues (essentially an unhealthy relationship with food). Although I had hypnotherapy with her she was also such a brilliant listener, I felt at ease immediately and could tell her anything straightaway without being judged. Juliet changed my life for the better and I now haven’t binged in over 3 months, thank you!”

WHAT DO I GET?
- One hour
- A discussion about you and your goal
- A professional opinion on how you can achieve your goal
- An indication of how many sessions you will need to achieve your goal
- An explanation of how I can help you achieve your goal
- An explanation of what your body is probably doing and why you are feeling the way you are

WHAT DO I GET?
- One hour
- Download of the days since we previously met
- A hypnosis (or other technique) session that is focused on you achieving your goal
- Solution focused techniques
- Ideas for the days ahead
- Ongoing support via email / phone should you need it during the days between sessions

WHAT DO I GET?
- Two sessions
- One week apart
- Session one involves a discussion around your relationship with cigarettes
- Session two uses hypnosis
- In between the sessions you are expected to follow a regime that will break your habits
- You leave after session two with the ability to call yourself a non smoker forever

WHAT DO I GET?
- 3x 2 hour sessions
- Sessions can be in your own homesessions are for the pregnant person and their birth partner
Session one covers
- Grantly Dick-Read and his theories
- The estimated due date
- Language
- Laughter
- Talking to your baby
- Optimal birth positions
- The birth canal
- Breathing ideas
- Two hypnosis techniques
- A fifteen minute hypnosis
Session two covers
- The uterus during labour
- More breathing techniques
- Spontaneous pushing
- The spontaneous birth reflex
- The atmosphere your baby is born into
- Your choices, the role of the midwife and doctor
- Two hypnosis techniques
- A twenty minute hypnosis on releasing fears and limiting thoughts
Session three covers
- Your birth ideals
- Labour positions
- Perineal massage
- What you can do if labour slows or stops
- Massage techniques
- Breastfeeding
- The birth partner’s role
- A hypnosis technique
- A twenty minute hypnosis designed for birth
You will take home instructions for all hypnosis techniques, a variety of ‘visuals’ to help you through the labour process, three hypnosis scripts to use at home, four hypnosis audios to listen to at home and more.
IS HYPNOTHERAPY FOR ME?
Will Hypnotherapy Help Me?
Sometimes my clients want hypnotherapy for a specific problem and have a goal in mind. If this is you continue reading. If you are struggling to put your finger on your goal but feel like you need some support or want to make changes hypnotherapy is a great choice. You will find more information by clicking right to ‘I need help but I don’t know why’.
There is an endless list of things that hypnotherapy can help. In fact, you’ll find it difficult to find something that hypnosis can’t help. As a result I find it counterproductive to list all of the things that hypnosis helps as inevitably your complaint won’t be listed. If you do not see the thing you are seeking support for please do still contact me to see if I can help you.
I NEED HELP BUT I DON'T KNOW WHY
Hypnotherapy for Life
Amongst specific and clear problems such as fears and phobias or general life problems there are other clients, possibly you? Who don’t really know why they need hypnotherapy but just know that something isn’t right and they need to do something about it.
This is completely normal, hypnotherapy is a great way to find out who you want to be, where you want to be and how you want to get there. Please contact me for a free initial consultation. During the initial consultation I will ask you a list of questions that will help you start to find a way through the confusion. Together we can work out the path you want to take and we will walk it together. You will find yourself feeling organised and in control.
WHAT CAN HYPNOTHERAPY HELP?
The most well known reasons that people choose to see a hypnotherapist are to,
- lose weight
- remove a fear or phobia
- reduce anxiety
- help depression
- manage stress
- increase confidence
- stop addictive behaviours (including alcohol and gambling)
- stop smoking
- manage relationships
- change negative behaviours
- stop habits
- increase self esteem
- support physical healing
- manage pain
- deal with trauma
- aid fertility
- help sleep difficulties
QUICK FIX
I also offer Quick Fix sessions. For £35 you can have access to a hypnotherapy session for your specific problem. The quick sessions currently available are;
To read more about the way I work please click here.
ONLINE THERAPY
Online Hypnotherapy around the World
With the benefit of technology I can work with you wherever you are in the World. I am happy working across time zones and can do so via Zoom, Skype, Google Duo, Facetime or Whatsapp Video. If there is another software that you prefer to use please let me know as I am adaptable.
FACE TO FACE SESSIONS
Hypnotherapy in Farnham
I work from my hypnotherapy room in Farnham, Surrey.
This room is in my house with access from outside so you come straight in from the driveway to the therapy room.
Your anonymity is maintained and whilst you are here the space is as much yours as it is mine.
The address is 12 Brooklands Road, Farnham Surrey GU9 9BP. When you arrive please come down the side of the house to the door on the right just before the back gate.
Whilst I try to leave around 15 minutes between clients there is always the chance that I may overrun. It is better if you arrive for your appointment at the start time and not before.
WHY ME?
Passion
My passion is to help valuable people like yourself enhance their lives. Exploring the freedom to reach your potential, so that you live the life you want to live and feel exuberant with it.
Qualifications >>
MY QUALIFICATIONS
I qualified with a diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy in 2008, in 2017 I complimented that with a MSc in Consciousness, Trans-Personal Psychology and Spirituality.
Experience >>
EXPERIENCE
Starting my practice in The City of London and then working in Harley Street for a number of years, I now focus on the local area to be closer to my young family. Alongside my therapy work I hold workshops around the country teaching other hypnotherapists.
Intuition >>
INTUITION
I like to work intuitively, combining techniques learnt over the years with the potential of my clients to successfully help people move away from their problems and live the life they deserve.
Holistic >>
HOLISTIC
I work in a humanistic way using my expert knowledge of consciousness to combine hypnosis with mindfulness, trans-personal psychology, and psychotherapy. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind, characterised by intense focus on one thing with a reduction in awareness of everything else. Some people feel an altered state of consciousness, but this does not mean it is an unknown state of consciousness.
Mindfulness is exactly what it says on the tin, being mindful. Those who practice mindfulness aim to be completely mindful of themselves and their actions, it can be thought of as total awareness. This is something that takes a lot of practise and achieved through regular meditative practise. Meditation and hypnosis are the same state of mind. The terms are interchangeable depending on the use. Hypnosis is more often solution focused whilst meditation concentrates on acceptance. I can guide you into the state of mind necessary for either a solution focused experience or to achieve the mind body connection required to live mindfully.
As a transpersonal psychologist I subscribe to a two-way process. The relationship between the two of us is most important. Considered equal and connected, we share the experience and take the journey together. In conjunction with an analytical stance I have empathy and insight. Transpersonal psychology views people as unlimited in ability. Everyone can achieve greater potential. Taking a humanistic approach I focus on self-development, growth, and responsibilities so that you can recognise your strengths, creativity and choices.
Commitment >>
COMMITMENT
At all times you will be in a safe, supportive space in which you can explore yourself and your potential. Working towards and often surpassing your original goal. My intention is for you to gain a complete understanding of yourself, your capabilities, relationships and leave with skills to help you with your life experiences beyond the therapy room.
HOW I WORK
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A COMBINATION OF TECHNIQUES
By combining the techniques I have learnt over the years with my intuition and the potential of my clients I have been able to successfully help many people move away from their problems and live the life they deserve.
I work in a humanistic way using hypnosis, mindfulness, trans-personal psychology and psychotherapy to help you. I am also able to give you recorded hypnosis audios for you to listen to at home if you feel it would be beneficial for you.
What is hypnosis? >>
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?
Hypnosis as concentration
Hypnosis is sometimes referred to as a form of ‘attentive receptive concentration’, put simply; a state of concentration in which one is more open to suggestion and new ideas. We can consider hypnosis an elaborate form of suggestion that occurs within a specific context.
Hypnosis as a phenomenon>>
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?
Hypnosis as a phenomenon
Portrayed as phenomenal and, whilst considered a phenomenon, in reality a typical hypnosis protocol is relatively boring. The primary components of hypnosis are an induction followed by suggestions.
The hypnotic induction >>
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?
The Hypnotic Induction
Hypnotic inductions can be thought of as the first suggestion in hypnosis. With the intended purpose of promoting an attentional state characterized by absorption in the words of the person saying them, and a reduction in awareness of everything else.
Hypnosis as a placebo>>
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?
Hypnosis as a placebo
Considered a non-deceptive placebo hypnosis enables changes in your reactions in the same way that advertising does. As with advertising it is subtle, and you will feel normal afterwards.
Hypnosis as an altered state>>
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?
Hypnosis as an Altered State
When using hypnosis some people will feel an altered state of consciousness but this does not mean it is an unknown state of consciousness. It is thought we all enter a hypnotic state every day when particularly absorbed in one thing. For example sports people, in their most important competition talk about not noticing anything around them, whilst their entire focus is on the game.
Is hypnosis relaxation?>>
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?
Is Hypnosis Relaxation?
Many people will feel relaxed due to the nature of the situation, for example laying on a bed or in a comfortable chair however hypnosis does not require relaxation and a relaxed person is not always in hypnosis.
What you will experience in hypnosis>>
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?
What you will Experience in Hypnosis
Some people experience time distortion and others a feeling of disconnection from the body. Other people feel normal. There is no right or wrong, though it does seem to be the case that the more someone uses hypnosis the easier they find it to achieve a focused state of mind.
What is hypnotherapy? >>
WHAT IS HYPNOTHERAPY?
Therapy with Hypnosis
I like to define hypnotherapy as; therapy that incorporates hypnosis, sometimes.
A Standard Session
This means that when it is beneficial I will conduct a very standard hypnotherapy session. When you arrive we will spend some time talking about the days since we last saw each other. How you have felt, whether there has been any change, what you think helped, what you think didn’t.
How you will find Hypnosis
I will then talk to you for a period of time to help you find the state of mind known as hypnosis – which is a state of mind natural for most of us, a state of intense focus.
Within the Session
I will then use a variety of techniques to help you make positive changes. Sometimes the session will be interactive and I will expect you to answer questions and practise techniques. Other times I will talk to you, using metaphors, visualisations and positive suggestions to help you make the changes necessary.
The therapy room and you >>
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE SESSION?
Indirect Hypnosis
As per my definition of hypnotherapy there are times that I will not use formal hypnosis within the session.
Sometimes I will use indirect hypnosis, this is when we have a normal conversation but you will be in the same focused state of mind that you would be had I used direct (obvious) hypnosis. This is actually very normal for a conversation where two people are focused and engrossed.
As it is when anybody is focused and immersed – take a professional sports person for example. Many sports people would be considered in a hypnotic state when playing their sport. They do not notice the crowd around them or the TV cameras following them. They are completely absorbed in their “goal”. This may mean that you leave the session thinking all we have done is talk, however the hypnosis will work it’s magic whether you have sat there with your eyes closed feeling very relaxed or eyes open feeling intently.
Direct Hypnosis >>
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE SESSION?
Indirect Hypnosis
Other times I will use direct hypnosis. After we have spoken about how you are feeling I will talk to you in a way that is appropriate and personalised to you. The best way for you to achieve the state of hypnosis is different to the best way for someone else. I will use hypnotic techniques to help you achieve your desired outcome. Some of these techniques will involve interaction and we will speak with each other. Other techniques will be me talking to you, using suggestion and imagery. I will end the hypnosis session by slowly asking you to open your eyes.
After the Hypnosis
We will discuss what you felt during the session and anything that you can take away and do in the days until we meet again.
Transpersonal Psychology >>
TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Our Relationship
As a transpersonal psychologist I subscribe to the belief that therapy is a two way process. The relationship between you and I is most important. I consider us equal and connected, within therapy we will share the experience so that, alongside my analytical stance to the sessions there is empathy and insight.
Your Ability
Transpersonal psychology views people as unlimited in ability. I believe that everyone can use therapy to achieve greater potential. Taking a humanistic approach I focus on self development, growth and responsibilities so that you can recognise your strengths, creativity and choices. I believe that you have the ability to reach your goal.
My Priority
My greatest priority is ridding you of anything holding you back, in the shortest time possible. I do not ask my clients to commit to months of sessions, neither do I bombard you with homework. I have spent years working with and studying people and the human mind, so that I can condense the most important and useful techniques into a short period of one-hour sessions in order to help you help yourself.
The therapy room and you >>
THE THERAPY ROOM AND YOU
A Safe, Confidential Space
The therapy room is a safe, supportive space in which you can explore yourself and your potential. Working towards and often surpassing your original goal.
My Intention
My intention is for you to gain a complete understanding of yourself, your capabilities, relationships and leave with skills to help you deal with your life experiences beyond the therapy room.