Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Hypnotherapy Services in Swindon & Marlborough
Old Town Hypnotherapy has been a trusted provider of clinical hypnotherapy services since 2010, operating from Swindon and Marlborough with online availability. Our team of four fully qualified therapists, trained at The Clifton Practice, specialises in solution-focused brief hypnotherapy, combining modern therapeutic techniques with trance states to deliver rapid, effective results. We prioritise a friendly, confidential environment, helping clients overcome anxiety, addictions, depression, and stress-related disorders through evidence-based methods. Backed by NHS-recognised assessments showing 68.75% improvement in depression scores and 65.71% in anxiety scores, we maintain rigorous professional standards with Public and Professional Liability Insurance and registration with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council. Our approach focuses on empowering clients to understand their subconscious patterns, fostering lasting positive change through structured, client-centred sessions. 
Services
Anxiety Relief
Depression Management
Stress Reduction
Smoking Cessation
Weight Management
Phobia Treatment
Pain Management
Sleep Disorders
IBS Treatment
Panic Attack Control
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Four fully qualified therapists trained at The Clifton Practice
- NHS-recognised assessment results showing 65-68% improvement rates
- Free initial consultations with no obligation to continue
- DBS-checked practitioners with regular professional development
- Combines neuroscience understanding with clinical hypnotherapy
Associations and certifications
- Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
- Association of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
What people say
Life-changing results
Compassionate therapists
Effective techniques
Measurable improvements
Supportive environment
Services
Anxiety Relief
Our anxiety relief programme uses solution-focused hypnotherapy to address subconscious patterns causing excessive worry. By combining neuroscience education with trance therapy, we help clients develop coping strategies that reduce anxiety symptoms by up to 65% within 8-12 sessions. The approach avoids reliving traumatic memories, instead focusing on present and future solutions.
Smoking Cessation
This intensive single-session programme achieves lasting results through subconscious reprogramming. Lasting up to two hours, the treatment addresses nicotine addiction's psychological aspects while providing practical tools for maintaining abstinence. Clients receive pre- and post-hypnosis counselling to reinforce commitment and address potential triggers.
Depression Management
Using evidence-based techniques, we help clients break negative thought cycles affecting mood. The therapy combines brain science education with trance states to re-establish positive neural pathways. NHS-recognised assessments show 68.75% average improvement in depression scores following our structured treatment programmes.
Phobia Treatment
Our three-to-four session protocol effectively addresses specific phobias by modifying subconscious threat responses. Through gradual exposure techniques within hypnotic states, clients learn to reframe their reactions to fear triggers while maintaining full control throughout the process.
Pain Management
This specialised treatment helps clients manage persistent pain conditions by altering pain signal interpretation in the brain. Combining cognitive restructuring with deep relaxation techniques, the therapy empowers clients to reduce pain's impact on daily life while improving overall quality of life.
People
Emma
Founder
Qualified clinical hypnotherapist who established Old Town Hypnotherapy in 2011. Specialises in treating anxiety disorders and depression using evidence-based techniques. Recognised for transforming clients' mental health through neuroscience-informed approaches.
Maddy
Senior Therapist
Current practice leader with Clifton Practice qualifications. Specialises in addiction treatment and stress management. Known for creating safe therapeutic environments that facilitate lasting behavioural change through subconscious reprogramming.
Laura Dew
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Expert in anxiety and stress-related disorders. Recognised for compassionate approach that combines solution-focused questioning with trance therapy. Helps clients develop practical coping strategies for improved mental wellbeing.
Questions
What conditions can hypnotherapy treat effectively?
Our evidence-based approach successfully addresses anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, addictions, and stress-related physical conditions like IBS and migraines.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients see significant improvement within 8-12 sessions for complex issues, while specific phobias often resolve in 3-4 sessions. Smoking cessation requires one 2-hour session.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Yes, our therapists use clinically proven methods within professional ethical guidelines. You remain fully conscious and in control throughout the process.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The free 60-minute session assesses your needs, explains our approach, and creates a tailored treatment plan. No obligation to continue with further sessions.
Are therapists qualified and insured?
All practitioners hold Diplomas in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy from The Clifton Practice and maintain Public & Professional Liability Insurance.
Can I claim through private healthcare?
Coverage varies by provider - check with your insurer. We provide necessary documentation for potential reimbursement claims.
