What is hypnotherapy?
What is hypnotherapy like?
Put simply, hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis as a therapeutic treatment. Hypnotherapy can be used to help change habits and address psychological or emotional issues. As your hypnotherapist, I will guide you into a relaxed, trance-like state where suggestions can be more readily accepted to achieve desired changes.
Hypnotherapy is a calm and comfortable process, which begins with me asking you questions about your medical history, your lifestyle and your general health, about what it is that has brought you to see me and, vitally, how your life is affected by this issue. This helps me establish what it is that you wish to achieve and help you understand how your goals can be reached. Hypnotherapy is a very gentle and relaxing way to access those parts of your brain you can use to change whatever it is you want to change. Hypnotherapy is a far step from the showman on stage using hypnosis – it’s not about swinging watches, clicking fingers or even being made to fall asleep. You are conscious, aware and in control during every step of your hypnotherapy session.
What is hypnotherpay used for?
Hypnotherapy isn’t just for stopping smoking, or overcoming an addiction. It is successfully used for treating many issues including insomnia, anxiety, stress, weight loss, phobias and much more.
All my treatments use hypnotherapy as the starting point, but I then tailor the treatment to your particular requirements using a combination of other therapies I have trained in, such as BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (which is excellent for people dealing with trauma, or who are ‘stuck’ in a traumatic response) to Psy Tap.
Treatments for some clients and their specific needs are more intensive than others and may take a number of sessions, however some treatments can produce a resolution in a single session. Following our first session, I am able to quickly assess the needs of each individual client and give a strong guidance to how many sessions you are likely to require. Simple habit-breaking treatments, such as for stopping smoking, often require just a single session. For clients seeking my help to overcome trauma, for example, multiple sessions are usual.
Licensed Hypnotherapist in Manchester
I am based in Sale, Cheshire and my clients travel to me from the surrounding areas of Manchester and Cheshire, including Altrincham, Sale, Hale, Timperley, Cheadle, Stockport, Knutsford, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge.
To find out more about how I can help you, fill in the form below, telephone 0161 374 0227, or email sally@mindsolutions.co.uk to arrange for your free initial consultation.
0161 374 0227
My normal hours of operation are:
Monday to Friday 9am-6pm

Having looked at many websites for phobias, Mind Solutions seemed the most suitable, having seen how bad my son reacted to spiders, I wasn’t sure he could be helped, however after a few sessions with Sally, he was more than happy to remove any spiders from his room without so much as a tiny bit of anxiety. He’d also watched I’m
A celeb for the first time ever! He’s not been able to before due to the spiders on screen. It was amazing to watch the difference it had made.
Having seen that Sally also had helped younger people with anxiety issues I thought it would be an option to help my younger teenage son.
After the pandemic, he’d developed quite intense anxiety and as a family we watched this lovely boy turn into a shell of himself. School was difficult for him and the regular meltdowns were difficult to handle.
I contacted Sally again and made an appointment for an initial session, whereby he was given a some brilliant practical advice and techniques to improve his anxiety as well as developing his trust in this lady where he was listened to, understood and helped in a gorgeous, comfortable, safe environment, rather than clinical one.
After seeing Sally for a little while, he gained the confidence, courage and skills to manage his anxiety, speak up for himself without being angry with it, manage his emotions better and learn basically to be happier with himself.
We as his parents were also able to learn so much to be able to help, rather than make things worse. listening to many things, during these sessions, I realised that one of the best things I could do not only as a parent but for myself, was to have some sessions for myself, I’d become so tightly wound with trying to do the right things by everyone, I’d become angry too quickly, resentful and basically a bit lost in everything.
This wasn’t good for anyone around me, I quickly realised, I needed some guidance and help.
The help I’ve received from Sally has been life changing, I’m 49 and have a lifetime worth of stuff shall we say!
Bit by bit, I feel like Sally has either put me back together or helped me see where I needed to.
This has involved some difficult moments but it’s been so worth it, and I’ve learned more than I thought possible about myself along with the tools I need when I have times that are tricky or I just need to step back and have a breather.
This in turn has then had a huge impact on my relationships with not only my sons, those around me, but with myself. I can’t thank you enough Sally.
If you are thinking about getting help from Sally don’t hesitate and go for it, this Lady is very skilled at what she does and is still learning new techniques to add to her vast knowledge to help with the myriad of different types of problems and challenges that people face. There aren’t many people like her out there and I’d definitely recommend her as I often do to friends and family. ❤️
I WAS a heavy smoker, not anymore. I ve tried to give up before unsuccessfully, I had x2 sessions with Sally and haven't smoked , vaped or used any other nicotine replacement. Just STOPPED, naturally which was massive surprise to me and my family who thought nothing would work.
SO PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR, BOOK IN WITH MIND SOLUTIONS AND ENJOY BEING SMOKE FREE!!
Many Thanks Sally
After struggling with my putting for many years, and it holding me back from ultimately competing at the highest level, it had developed into a more serious form of the 'yips'. I decided to give Hypnosis a go to see if I could put it right...
Sally talked me through the 3-session process in a very easy to understand and simple way, whilst listening to everything I had to say on the matter. We tracked my issue back to a specific putt many years ago and started work on how to change this memory.
Long story short, Sally was brilliant and I can now happily enjoy my putting, whether from 30ft or 3ft. The game I love is now firmly in my control and I am 'yip free' thanks to Sally's help. Can't thank you enough.
I'd recommend Sally to anyone that is considering Hypnotherapy or similar, she is absolutely lovely and very welcoming.
Well that’s where I was when I went to Sally for help with anxiety and particularly around public speaking and interviews. The frustration and upset of going from a confident competent person to someone fighting a flight response in these situations was soul destroying.
Sally listened and took an holistic approach to resolving the source of my anxiety and gave me coping mechanisms in the meantime. I knew through our sessions that I was improving but you don't know how much until you put it to the test.
At the time, I had been with the same business for over 25 years but had an unexpected departure, so the timing could not have been more perfect to have gotten help.. Well, I smashed a couple of interviews and felt brilliant in the process. I actually enjoyed them. It allowed me to think clearly and say everything I wanted to say in a happy and engaged way. In turn, that allowed me to be choosy about the job I took.
I wont hesitate to go back to Sally as there is more we can work on, but what she worked on with me was an absolute game changer.
Through Hypnosis and various other tools Lorraine uses, I began to think differently and I started to focus on getting results. I looked forward to each session as I was not only seeing results but I was also learning so much about nutrition, mindset and motivation.
I not only lost weight but also eat much healthier which has really helped with my energy. My confidence has improved and I am no longer eating rubbish when I feel down. Lorraine is amazing at what she does and the Hypnosis has been life changing!! I highly recommend Lorraine x
I spoke to many therapists before I chose Sally and I'm glad I went with her. Effective, honest and empathetic. 2 sessions were enough to solve the issue
Thanks Sally!
We will definitely keep in touch.
Thank you Sally for all your hard work and determination. XXX
John B
I decided I needed to get some extra help to help him get over this and heard of many positive experiences with Sally.
The treatment has worked wonders and my son is now able to eat with out fear and has a completely different attitude towards food. He is delighted and so are we!
Thank you so much Sally for your amazing work!!!
I found the work we did together made a significant difference to my recovery of CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).
I also have really effective simple strategies I can use to manage and control my symptoms.
This was in part for professional curiosity, as refer many of my patients to see Sally, but also to deal with a niggling issue.
This was a powerful, energising, and almost overpowering session, and since then life seems to be much calmer and happier since my single session with Sally.
Many thanks Sally, you worked your magic again!
Smoked for 38 years, on 30 cigarettes per day and didn't believe for one moment Hypnotherapy would work...
I have suffered no urges, no cravings and to my surprise, it has been relatively easy.
Thank you Sally,
Best regards
Martin.
I had one session with her on a Saturday afternoon and was up at 7:30 the next morning for my first motorway drive. I handled it perfectly, and ever since I've been out every day, driving and parking (something else I was terrified of).
I would not hesitate to recommend her, whatever the problem is.