Amanda H Upperton, MNCH(Reg.), Clinical Hypnotherapist

I support people to make positive change and I’m passionate about helping others to help themselves.

• For decades, I thrived in my IT career alongside my life of family, friends, hobbies and interests. But life became quite complex from juggling family responsibilities alongside work, the loss of loved ones and striving to keep everything in my world moving along. Unhelpful emotions and physical problems started to emerge and things seemed less in my control.

• When a friend suggested seeing a hypnotherapist, it was like opening a forgotten door for me. Much earlier in life I’d been curious about hypnosis and some potential benefits. Now, I was really appreciating my therapist’s non-judgemental approach and was gently guided to what I described as my calm inner place. It became clear that I’d become stuck in a loop of thoughts, emotions and behaviours… but the hypnotherapy allowed me to focus on my priorities and to explore new ways forward. It truly made a big difference to me in just a few sessions.

With a desire to help make a difference for others, I trained in clinical hypnotherapy because I strongly believe in the power of the mind and in the mind-body connection. As you’ll read in my Welcome and Services sections, there are many ways in which hypnotherapy can be supportive for stressful situations, unhelpful feelings, habits and cravings, physical symptoms and perceived persistent pain. Hypnosis can boost your mental focus and confidence towards achieving your goals.

I hold a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and as a registered member of the UK’s National Hypnotherapy Council (NCH), I am insured and bound to a code of ethics and confidentiality, undertaking regular supervision sessions and Continuing Professional Development.