Business Details
11 Years
experience
Hypnotherapy & Mindfulness Services in Haywards Heath
Established by Nicola Preston Bell, our practice combines solution-focused psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness techniques to empower individuals to overcome personal challenges. With a background in psychology and linguistics from Reading University, Nicola brings over two decades of experience in therapeutic practices, including prior roles in NHS speech and language therapy and private sector recruitment. Our approach integrates neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and evidence-based methodologies to address anxiety, depression, phobias, and behavioural changes. We prioritise individualised care, recognising that each client's journey is unique, and utilise the mind's innate capacity for self-directed transformation.Professional memberships with the Hypnotherapy Register and European Institute of Therapy Studies underscore our commitment to ethical standards and continuous professional development. Clients from across Sussex have benefited from our services, which include corporate mindfulness training and specialised programmes like the Virtual Gastric Band for weight management. Our mission is to foster lasting positive change through accessible, compassionate, and scientifically grounded therapeutic interventions.
Services
Hypnotherapy
Mindfulness Meditation
Stop Smoking
Weight Management
Phobia Treatment
Corporate Mindfulness
Virtual Gastric Band
Anxiety Relief
Depression Support
Sleep Improvement
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We combine solution-focused psychotherapy with NLP techniques for targeted results.
- Our practitioner holds a psychology degree and has NHS therapeutic experience.
- We offer corporate mindfulness training tailored to workplace wellbeing needs.
- Specialised Virtual Gastric Band programme for sustainable weight management.
- Clients benefit from evidence-based approaches accredited by professional bodies.
Associations and certifications
- Hypnotherapy Register
- European Institute of Therapy Studies
What people say
Noticeable positive thinking change
Headaches stopped
Calm and peaceful feeling
Exceeded expectations
Effective smoking cessation
Services
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy utilises deep relaxation and guided trance states to access subconscious patterns. This technique helps reframe negative thought cycles, manage phobias, and break habits like smoking. Clients learn self-hypnosis techniques for sustained benefits.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness training teaches present-moment awareness through breathing exercises and body scans. This reduces stress by fostering non-judgmental observation of thoughts, improving focus and emotional regulation for daily challenges.
Virtual Gastric Band
The Virtual Gastric Band programme uses hypnotic suggestion to create portion control awareness. Combining cognitive restructuring with behavioural conditioning, it promotes sustainable weight loss without surgical intervention.
Phobia Treatment
Specialised protocols address specific phobias like fear of flying or dental anxiety. Gradual exposure within hypnotic states helps reframe traumatic associations, restoring confidence in previously avoided situations.
Corporate Mindfulness
Tailored mindfulness sessions for businesses reduce workplace stress and absenteeism. Group training enhances team focus and emotional resilience through practical techniques adaptable to work environments.
People
Nicola Preston Bell
Hypnotherapist & Mindfulness Coach
Nicola combines solution-focused psychotherapy with hypnotherapy, drawing on 20+ years' NHS and private sector experience. She holds a psychology degree from Reading University and mentors trainees at Uncommon Knowledge.
Questions
What conditions can hypnotherapy treat?
Hypnotherapy effectively addresses anxiety, phobias, smoking cessation, weight management, insomnia, and depression through subconscious reprogramming techniques.
How does mindfulness help daily stress?
Mindfulness reduces stress by training attention to present-moment experiences, improving emotional regulation and task focus during daily activities.
Is the Virtual Gastric Band safe?
Yes, this non-invasive weight loss method uses hypnotic suggestion to create natural portion control awareness without surgical risks.
Do you offer corporate wellness programmes?
We provide customised mindfulness training for businesses to reduce workplace stress and improve team focus through practical, evidence-based techniques.
What qualifications does Nicola hold?
Nicola has a psychology degree from Reading University, Uncommon Knowledge hypnotherapy diploma, and maintains professional memberships with therapy regulatory bodies.
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