Client Testimonials:
Real experiences of professional hypnosis and hypnotherapy
What clients have to say about their experience of hypnotherapy with Cara.
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  I just want to say ''thank you'' Cara. I haven't even felt like wanting to smoke a cigarette plus there were a couple of tough days as well. All i did was walk away from the problem and returned later on. Usually i'd have smoked myself stupid in getting the matter resolved.
It's just getting used to doing the things i usually did but without smoking ....easy peasy lemon squeezy..!! 
Ian, 45, treated for stopping smoking.
I suffered from anxiety and panic attacks for 14 years. I tried everything to get better, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, medicines, tablets, even religion, but nothing seemed to work. And then I met Cara and for the first time I could see definite signs of improvement, I felt much much better. And what it is most important, she is the only one among about 15 doctors I met who really cared. Most of them were cold, distant and they didn't really understood what I was feeling and going through.
I just want to thank you, Cara, so so much because you make me feel understood and for your exceptional humanity, caring for me and asking about my progress.You made me feel not like a " case" but like a person and that I can actually get better and defeat my anxiety.
Alice, 32, treated for panic attacks
My panic attacks started at the age of 24. Having been on antidepressants for 10 years and it taking me three years to come off of them, you can imagine my despair when my dear father passed away suddenly last year and the panic and anxiety started to resurface again. My life became somewhat of a daily struggle with a list of anxiety symptons as long as my arm and with a young baby to look after I decided to seek some help. I so desperately did not want to go back down the medication route. I just wanted to enjoy life again!
That help came from you Cara. To say that I was sceptical about hypnoanalysis is an understatement, but what did I have to lose. I was quite nervous on my first appointment but you made me feel at ease straight away. As my treatment continued and as each week passed I began to feel more relaxed and calm and slowly but surely my anxiety symptons and the panic attacks seemed to slowly fade away. People around me also started to notice the difference in me too, I started looking forward to the day rather than waiting for the anxiety to raise it’s ugly head. The main difference was this whole new amazing POSITIVE outlook that I now have.
I can’t thank you enough Cara for your support and understanding and I’m now enjoying life again WITHOUT antidepressants which I never thought possible. I really can’t recommend this therapy enough.
Sally, 37, treated for anxiety and panic attacks
Dearest Cara, What can I say, I know it sounds cheesy but I honestly feel like today is a fresh slate and a new start to my life! I left your room feeling invincible, I felt like I could do anything I put my mind to. I know it sounds very bizzare but I felt like I wanted to come home and try and make myself sick to prove to myself that it wasn't all that bad and so what... its only sick! I don't feel scared! I'm on such a high its hard to put into words how I feel. I have so much positivity in the fact that I will do everything that scares me, I can't wait to get in a lift, take a trip on the train, go flying, it doesn't matter what it is, I just want to do it. I would never have even thought about doing these things until I met you.
I really did think that the way I was feeling before I met you was how life was mapped out for me and that I could just go about life avoiding all the things that scared me. Until I realised that my phobia's were getting worse, to the point that I worried they would rub off onto my beautiful children. I didn't want them to grow up wondering why mummy didn't do things that other mum's did!
Meeting you was the turning point in my life. Sometimes I dreaded going to the sessions and felt guilty (as I always did) for feeling like this. No matter how each session went you always made me feel like I could achieve anything and that I would reach the end of therapy... and I did. You always had so much faith in me and didn't allow me to give up and I thank you for that. Going through the therapy isn't the easiest thing I have ever done but having you there with me along the way made it much easier... actually it was quite funny at times! You are one in a million and I thank you for everything you have done for me! xxxx
Janine, 33, treated for emetophobia (phobia of being sick)
I initially sought out Cara to help me overcome my weight problem and issues with food-I'd been through a very bad year, and my comfort eating had taken on a whole new level. My life felt like it was spiralling out of control and I was sabotaging my own efforts to reign it back in. Although I had been thinking about seeking help for some time, when my relationship almost fell apart too I knew I had to take action now.
Cara immediately made me feel at ease, and once we started discussing symptoms, not only did I realise the full extent of my anxieties, but I was assured in my own mind that I had made the absolute right decision. Within a couple of weeks, food stopped holding any power over me, and bit by bit I started to handle everyday stresses with more confidence.
At times it hasn't been an easy journey, but it has been worth every second. I feel a lightness in my spirit, and know my body will follow suit! I feel a happiness that permeates my whole being, and for the first time, have a positive attitude towards the future! I have more focus and clarity of mind, and little niggles that would have once had me panicking are now dealt with with ease.
I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about my future, and my life from here on out. I left Cara with a huge smile on my lips and literally a spring in my step, and that's how I intend to approach all that life has in store for me from now on. This feeling is priceless, and its all thanks to Cara's guidance that I'm feeling this way. Not only have the sessions helped me to this stage, but knowing that I set my feet on the path to wellness by first admitting I needed help and then seeking it out is actually quite empowering!
Thank you so much Cara, for bringing out the best in me that's been hiding all these years! A whole page of thank you's would just about cover how grateful I am!
Louise, 34, treated for weight loss
Dear Cara. Happy New Year to you. Just to let you know that the wedding went brillant - lots of family problems etc on the day but I did the Dream Technique which worked brilliantly. Thank you.
Same with the seaplane - I actually enjoyed it and it was nothing to worry about at all....
Annmarie, treated for wedding day nerves and fear of flying.
I just wanted to say how happy and grateful I am to you, Cara. I used to be an emetophobe but since coming to you I have overcome my fear of sick. I'm so glad I took that step of coming in to see you. I never believed that anyone could help me. No one understood - I wasn't just scared - I was petrified. I would rather jump off a cliff than see, hear or be sick.....
....I'm so happy now and can't stop smiling and can't believe I used to be scared of sick. Thank you so much for changing my life and making it a better one. To other sufferers out there, don't live with this fear as I don't anymore xxxx
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Claire, 22, treated for emetophobia (fear of being sick)
There has been a big improvement of my symptoms and many side issues also! I didn't realise it but I no longer have panic attacks at nite, no matter how stressful my day has been, or what's been on my mind! Things just aren't bothering me at all anymore - nothing really plays on my mind to the extent that it annoys me! You've helped me more than I ever believed possible! I have say a big thank you. I really appreciate what you've done to help me.
Joe, 25, treated for Premature Ejaculation (PE) & panic attacks.
I came to Cara as I was having trouble losing weight. I had tried every diet and finally found one that was working but something was holding me back from making it a success. At my first session with Cara I knew I had made the right decision. I found out those problems I had been struggling with for years (such as anger, headaches, stress and depression) could all be related to the same thing.
I was pretty relieved I had found Cara but also very sceptical of whether it would actually work for me, after all I had tried counselling and different therapies before. Well it has. I can't believe what a weight has been lifted from me and how lucky I am that I found Cara and she was able to sort me out. I feel much better in my relationship with my husband, but the real change for me is my relationship with food. This need to fill myself with food has gone. I also feel calmer overall.
Before I would snap at the smallest thing as my stress levels were always so high. This wasn’t good for my personal relationships but also affected my relationships with work mates. I feel more confident now at work as a result. Cara was so supportive, positive and caring throughout my time with her I can't thank her enough for getting me through to the end. I feel reborn and so excited about what the future will bring, now I have let go of all my blocked emotions.
Alison, 37, treated for weight loss.
Thank you Cara, you have given me, me back!
For as long as I can remember I have felt different, I haven't quite fitted in. I have had very strong emotional feelings about myself, a self loathing. I sometimes used to feel a cloud hanging over me it affected my life, my relationships, my confidence, in fact everything.
But now I feel FREE!
I feel in control of my everyday feelings and those negative feeling which always came to destroy me or my diet. I don't put myself down anymore and if I feel any negative thoughts I can soon get rid of them and take control.
It's a funny feeling, light, happy, airy, clear and it feels wonderful. I never want to go back to that dark place again.
Cara, thank you for all your kindness. I always felt I could trust you and felt complety relaxed in your hands. You have a great sense of humour and know how to put people at their ease. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending you to anyone who needs your expertise.
Glad I have finished my therapy but going to miss our chats, you're a lovely person! Thank you!
Lindsay, 40, treated for weight loss, binge eating and low self esteem.
For years I suffered facial blushing until it got so out of control I had to seek help. I am delighted to say that in Cara’s therapy this is exactly what I found. Through the safe, confidential and trusting relationship created with Cara I was able to release the bottled up emotions linked to my symptoms. Although it was overwhelming at times Cara was very reassuring and most importantly non judgemental.
On completing therapy I feel like a new person. I am now confident, happy and most crucial of all I now enjoy challenging myself to enter situations I previously would have avoided. I feel like I have a new lease of life. Thank you Cara – I genuinely could not have overcome this without your help, encouragement and support. :o)
Kristina, 24, treated for blushing.
I battled with vaginismus for several years and was convinced I was abnormal and incapable of having a sexual relationship with my husband. I tried psychosexual therapy, couple therapy and every self help tool you can imagine - to no avail. Then I met Cara who helped me through a journey of self discovery. It was tough, very emotional and even quite daunting at times but I was determined to get through it.
I did. And you know what? Sex is great!!
This therapy saved my marriage and has helped me feel like me again.
I have never been happier! I thank you Cara with all my heart.
Sara, 29, treated for vaginismus
I just wanted to let you know that my IBS symptoms have pretty much gone now, following my course of therapy with you. Its now well under control and I have not had to go back to the continuous course of medication that I had previously been on for over two years. I am convinced that the treatment you provided has done the trick - thanks for all your patience!
Steve, 52, treated for IBS
Since the (last) session i can honestly say it feels like a large weight has been lifted and i have been feeling much more confident and happy. My moods, which have been up and down in the past few weeks, have been on an even optimistic keel. Despite being the writer it's hard to actually explain the changes or put it into words, but suffice to say it has all been positive. I supopose the only way to sum it up is that my entire outlook seems to be shifting.
For the first time in a long while my first thought isn't 'i can't do that' or to feel terrified at doing something outside my small comfort zone. Which is a huge difference. Thank you very much for all of your help, i don't think i would have been able to open up like i did were it not for you making me feel so comfortable in our sessions.
Lucy, 26, treated for panic attacks and social anxiety
I came to Cara at the point when my jealousy and insecurities had reached breaking point. I felt very unhappy and angry all the time and could not see it geting better. Only seven sessions of hypnoanalysis and I am extremely pleased to say that I feel on top of the world. Cara has helped me bring out the emotions that I had bottled up while I was a child and get rid of all the guilt, anger and hatred that I had within myself which was seriously affecting my daily life as an adult. In my opinion, going for hypnoanalysis was one of the best decisions I have made in my life.
I would highly recommend Cara, as she is extremely friendly, kind, non-judgemental and most importantly she knows what she is doing. Thank you for everything, Cara.
Priya, 28, treated for jealousy
Thankyou for your integrity, your compassion and for believing in me when I didn't think I would ever get to the truth, thank you for making
sense of my past but mostly thanks for giving me a hopeful and
positive future.
Catherine, 53, treated for emetophobia (fear of being sick).
I cannot begin to thank you enough for how you have helped me. My emetophobia is now a thing of the past thanks to you, Cara, and hypnoanalysis. When i first met you I found it hard to believe that any therapy could help my symptoms - i'd tried CBT and counseling - both dissappointingly ineffective. After 8 or 9 sessions of hypnoanalysis i can now start to live again, without the fear of being sick. It sounds a bit dramatic (well, you know me!) but you really have given me my life back and i wake every morning with a spring in my step!
Janet, 56, treated for emetophobia (fear of being sick)
I don't know where to start to thank you for your help.
I no longer feel anxious when I'm next to someone who is driving and I sleep peacefully now, not thinking of anyone breaking into my house. Most important than all is that I can be in my own house all by myself now. So thank you so much Cara.
Leena, 28, treated for anxieties at home and in the car
I am doing great and enjoying every moment without cigarettes. I don't think about it at all and am even wondering what was all the fuss about. It meant nothing to me as soon as I left your office...
Terry, 63, Treated for stopping smoking
Cara, I just wanted to say thank you for your time, determination and patience in getting me through this. My attitude has changed in the way I handle all situations and have a much calmer approach to everything. All bouts of doubt and anxiety have unbelievably been lifted.
My head feels a lot lighter and less cluttered. I guess only someone else who's been through therapy with you would fully appreciate this. Sheena, 30, treated for cannabis abuse to deal with her anxiety
... I am really happy with how I have progressed and can feel a definite change in the way I feel and think and I'm much more confident in social situations. I've also noticed that I analyse less about what I think people may think of me.
Thank you so, so, so much for sorting me out and for listening to me. I know I wouldn't be feeling the way I feel now if I had never met you.
Anita, 37, treated for social anxiety & confidence
Prior to therapy I felt bouts of sadness for no apparent reason. I thought I constantly had PMT and it was the norm. Things came to a head when I started to feel overly anxious driving on the motorway. This came out of nowhere.
Having now completed therapy I generally feel content and small things that may have bothered me previously do not faze me now. I also feel less anger and a general sense of wellbeing. After 15 years of grinding my jaw and getting daily headaches this has improved by about 90% which is amazing as I had tried various techniques prior to therapy.
When I first met Cara and she explained that my symptoms were due to an unreleased emotion, I thought she was full of mumbo jumbo however I was proved wrong. Throughout therapy Cara was supportive yet honest and this is what got me through to the end.
Sarita, 31, treated for anxiety with motorway driving
I can't believe what a change you have made to my life. I feel so good and I am shopping and have spent so much money on lovely clothes. Thank you so much...
Kerry, 27, treated for weight loss and low self esteem. Testimonial received the day after completing therapy.
Dear Cara. You have made my life feel lighter and brighter. Thank you. This journey ended with a revelation that has lifted a weight from my life. I have a different appreciation that has allowed me to change my daily life and I am now enjoying healthier, happier and less stressful living.
It feels like a privilege to unlock this understanding in my life, an exploration I often find myself recommending to others with any kind of life-affecting problem. It was an invaluable experience and insight to my life, I am so grateful.
Sally, 26, treated for Bulimia
I cannot begin to thank you enough for what you have done for me and my family. I came to you as a chap who put on a mask to the outside world that everything was fine and dandy, while underneath the surface I was drowning in emotions of guilt, nerves, anxiety, frustration and self hate.
But thanks to your help, support, confidence and superb therapy sessions, I have became so much more confident, guilt free, less frustrated, anxious, nervous and so much more happier with life but more importantly feeling so much more contented with myself as a person. I couldn't recommend this therapy treatment any more if I tried.
Thank you so much for helping change my life for the better!!!!
Jon, 40, treated for weight loss and self confidence
My outlook and attitude has changed so much that people around me have commented on the postive changed that has come over me. The tension and stress has gone and the phobias I suffered are in the past. If something that you can't understand is holding you back and affecting your health then you should consider this therapy and release the past which you have locked away and holding onto.
Jenny, 29, treated for phobias, depression, headaches and stress
I now have a general feeling of well-being in my head and my everyday life. Things that might have bothered me hugely in the past now hardly bother me at all, spiders included! It's all about my life and starting to live without the feeling of something being not quite right. it is such a fantastic feeling when you finally get those thoughts out! I would recommend this therapy with utmost sincerity.
Jane, 37, treated for weight loss, spider phobia and dental phobia
I have been trying to stop smoking for many years and i knew i would be a tough nut to crack! I can now thankfully say, after just one session, I am a non smoker! Just writing that down brings a smile to my face. Cara is a great lady who makes you feel relaxed and above all wants you to succeed.
Guy, 40, treated for smoking
Flying was a real ordeal for me. I had a phobia of it and would try to avoid it where possible. Since seeing Cara only once, I have flown without fear, something never thought I would do. It has changed my life, as I can now visit members of my family who live abroad.
Annie, 62, treated for flying phobia
Since I saw you I’ve had quite a busy, stressful time but I’ve still not smoked, so what you did is even more impressive. Thanks so much - I’m amazed at the effect the hypnotherapy had and really appreciated your approach and support
Jemma, 35, treated for smoking
I had tried every diet and weight loss plan there was but nothing kept the weight off. I saw Cara for just a few sessions and felt really motivated to eat properly and exercise and now I'm finally at my ideal weight. I'm so happy!
Jo, 45, treated for weight loss
Since my therapy, I’ve discovered the old me that has been buried for a long time under the fear of panicking. By applying techniques you taught me, I’m tackling my fears head on and getting back to the confident, fun loving person I used to be
Vicky, 24 (treated for panic attacks)
I saw you 3 weeks ago today and I just wanted to say thank you, I haven't touched a cigarette and I have no intention of doing so.
Thank you so much for helping me.
Alison, 22, treated for smoking
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