Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Hypnotherapy in Bristol for Anxiety & Stress Relief
Bristol Hypnotherapy, founded in 2011, is a specialist practice dedicated to evidence-based hypnotherapy for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Led by Sarah Mortimer, a Clinical Hypnotherapist with extensive qualifications including the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD), our approach integrates mindfulness, cognitive strategies, and compassion-focused techniques. With thousands of hours of clinical practice and experience as an NHS Social Prescribing Link Worker, we provide tailored sessions to help clients build resilience, self-acceptance, and practical coping tools.Our services are available in-person at The Harbourside Practice in Bristol and online via Google Meet, supported by structured self-hypnosis training. We maintain professional standards through regular supervision and continuous learning, ensuring our practice remains informed by the latest psychological research and ethical guidelines.
Services
Hypnotherapy for Anxiety
Stress Management
Life Transitions Support
Insomnia Treatment
Phobia Relief
Chronic Pain Management
IBS Support
Smoking Cessation
Unwanted Habits
Compassionate Mind Training
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 14 years of clinical experience in hypnotherapy since 2011
- Our approach combines evidence-based techniques with compassion-focused therapy
- Specialist in anxiety, stress, burnout, and life transitions
- Teach self-hypnosis techniques for long-term emotional management
- Regular professional supervision and continuous psychological research integration
Services
Hypnotherapy for Anxiety
Specialised hypnotherapy sessions targeting anxiety management through evidence-based techniques. Combines mindfulness and cognitive strategies to reframe thought patterns, reduce overwhelm, and build practical coping mechanisms. Ideal for those experiencing generalised anxiety, panic attacks, or specific phobias.
Stress Management
Tailored programmes addressing chronic stress and burnout using hypnosis and compassion-focused therapy. Focuses on developing emotional resilience, boundary-setting, and self-care practices. Designed for professionals and individuals struggling with work-life balance or transitional stressors.
Life Transitions Support
Guided hypnotherapy sessions to navigate major life changes such as career shifts, relationship adjustments, or health-related transitions. Integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles to foster adaptability and purpose-driven decision-making during periods of uncertainty.
Insomnia Treatment
Structured hypnotherapy interventions for chronic sleep difficulties, incorporating relaxation techniques and cognitive restructuring. Addresses underlying stress factors contributing to insomnia while teaching self-hypnosis methods for consistent, restorative sleep patterns.
Phobia Relief
Targeted hypnotherapy sessions using systematic desensitisation and exposure techniques. Combines Ericksonian and Solution-Focused approaches to reframe phobic responses, enabling clients to overcome irrational fears and regain confidence in challenging situations.
People
Sarah Mortimer
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Sarah Mortimer is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist with 14 years' experience since 2011, specialising in anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She holds the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) and integrates compassion-focused techniques with evidence-based practices. As an NHS-trained Social Prescribing Link Worker and current BSc Psychology student, she combines clinical expertise with academic rigor to deliver transformative client outcomes.
Questions
What conditions can hypnotherapy treat?
Hypnotherapy effectively addresses anxiety, stress, burnout, phobias, insomnia, chronic pain, and life transitions. Evidence-based approaches help reframe thought patterns and build emotional resilience for lasting change.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, sessions are available via Google Meet for remote access. Online sessions maintain the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits at The Harbourside Practice in Bristol.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Most clients see progress within 4-6 sessions, though duration varies by individual needs. Initial consultations assess requirements to create personalised treatment plans with clear objectives.
What qualifications do you hold?
I hold the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD), Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma, and specialist training in ACT and CFT. Accredited by the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) with 14 years' clinical experience since 2011.
Do you offer corporate or group sessions?
While primarily offering one-to-one therapy, bespoke group workshops on stress management and self-compassion techniques can be arranged for organisations upon request.
Can hypnotherapy help with chronic pain?
Yes, hypnotherapy addresses chronic pain by modifying pain perception pathways and reducing associated stress. Combines mindfulness and cognitive restructuring to improve quality of life for long-term pain sufferers.
Videos
