Business Details
22 Years
experience
Professional Hypnotherapy in Southport
Hypnotherapy Southport has been dedicated to empowering individuals through transformative therapeutic practices since 2004. As an Advanced Hypnotherapist and Master NLP Practitioner, Margaret combines hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming to address a wide range of personal challenges. Our practice is built on over 20 years of clinical expertise, with continuous professional development ensuring access to cutting-edge techniques. We specialise in treating anxiety, phobias, addiction, and stress-related conditions while maintaining strict client confidentiality. Our approach integrates evidence-based methodologies with personalised care, offering both face-to-face and remote sessions to accommodate diverse client needs.With formal qualifications from recognised institutions and registration with the General Hypnotherapy Register, we maintain the highest professional standards. Our track record of successful outcomes, evidenced by numerous client testimonials, demonstrates our commitment to facilitating meaningful life changes. We provide comprehensive initial consultations to ensure treatment alignment with individual goals, operating from accessible clinics in Birkdale and Preston. Our services extend beyond traditional hypnotherapy through complementary approaches like the Hypno-Band Weight Loss System. This holistic framework enables us to address both surface symptoms and underlying psychological patterns effectively.
Services
Hypnotherapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Weight Loss Hypnotherapy
Phobia Treatment
Anxiety Management
Public Speaking Coaching
Fear of Flying Therapy
Sports Hypnosis
Past Life Regression
Psychosexual Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Free initial telephone consultation available
- Advanced Hypnotherapist with 20+ years' experience
- Combines CBT and NLP with traditional hypnotherapy
- Offers both clinic and remote Zoom sessions
- Specialises in treating anxiety and phobias
Associations and certifications
- General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)
- General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC)
What people say
Completely cured phobia
Transformed my life
Professional and caring
No withdrawal symptoms
Improved quality of life
Services
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy combines deep relaxation with focused concentration to facilitate positive behavioural changes. This evidence-based approach addresses anxiety, phobias, and addictive behaviours through guided therapeutic sessions. Clients benefit from Margaret's extensive clinical experience and integration with complementary techniques like CBT.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT addresses negative thought patterns and behaviours through structured therapeutic techniques. This approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions by developing practical coping strategies. Sessions integrate with hypnotherapy for enhanced treatment outcomes and lasting behavioural change.
Weight Loss Hypnotherapy
The Hypno-Band system creates virtual gastric band sensations to support sustainable weight loss. This non-invasive approach modifies eating behaviours and appetite perception. Clients receive tailored sessions addressing emotional eating patterns and developing healthier relationships with food.
Phobia Treatment
Specialised treatment addresses irrational fears and phobias through gradual desensitisation techniques. The approach combines hypnotherapy with exposure therapy to reframe fear responses. Clients report significant improvements in managing previously debilitating phobias after just a few sessions.
Anxiety Management
Targeted interventions reduce anxiety symptoms through relaxation techniques and cognitive restructuring. The therapy addresses both physical manifestations and underlying psychological causes of anxiety. Clients develop practical tools for managing stress in daily life situations.
People
Margaret Houghton
Advanced Hypnotherapist
Qualified in 2004, Margaret is a Master NLP Practitioner and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with extensive clinical experience. She specialises in treating anxiety, phobias, and behavioural addictions through integrated therapeutic approaches. Her practice combines traditional hypnotherapy with modern techniques like the Hypno-Band system.
Questions
What conditions can hypnotherapy treat?
Hypnotherapy effectively addresses anxiety, phobias, smoking cessation, weight management, stress-related conditions, and behavioural addictions through targeted therapeutic interventions.
Are online sessions as effective as in-person?
Yes, Zoom and FaceTime sessions maintain the same therapeutic effectiveness while offering greater accessibility and convenience for clients unable to attend in person.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Most clients achieve significant progress within 4-6 sessions, though specific requirements vary depending on individual circumstances and treatment goals.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Hypnotherapy is a safe, non-invasive therapeutic approach when conducted by qualified professionals like Margaret, who holds formal registrations with recognised industry bodies.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The free initial consultation assesses your specific needs, explains the therapeutic process, and establishes a tailored treatment plan without any obligation to proceed.
Do you offer group therapy sessions?
Therapy sessions are exclusively one-to-one to ensure personalised attention and treatment tailored to individual requirements and therapeutic goals.
