Clinical hypnotherapy & RTT · Online across the UK
Hypnotherapy in StockportChange is possible.
If anxiety, poor sleep, low confidence or low mood is leaving you feeling stuck, you don’t have to work everything out on your own.
See how I may be able to help
Five areas of support.
One personal approach.
Possibly for the first time in years, you’ll have someone who really listens.
You may have spent a long time putting others first, keeping things to yourself or feeling that nobody quite understands what’s going on underneath.
I’ve spent more than three decades talking with and listening to people from all walks of life. And although everybody’s story is different, many of the feelings underneath those stories are surprisingly familiar.
You don’t need to have all the answers before we talk.Start with what feels most familiar
What would you like help with?
You don’t need to choose the right label before contacting me.
Anxiety & Stress
When worry, overthinking or the need to stay in control is taking too much from you.
Learn more 02Confidence & Self-Esteem
When you’ve spent years doubting yourself, putting others first or feeling you’re not quite enough.
Learn more 03Sleep & Insomnia
When sleep has become something you think about, worry about or struggle with rather than something that happens naturally.
Learn more 04Low Mood, Motivation & Feeling Stuck
When you’ve lost your spark, feel stuck or find it difficult to move forward.
Learn more 05Civil Service Stress at Work
Private, independent support informed by 35 years of working inside the Civil Service and understanding the pressures large organisations can place on people.
Learn more35 years interviewing, listening to and supporting people.
Why work with me?
I talk to people the way I’d want someone to talk to me.
A conversation, not a clinical experience. I talk naturally, honestly and without judgement.
Your session starts before you arrive. We’ve spoken and I’ve read your intake form, so I already understand what matters to you.
Personal to you, not an off-the-shelf script. Your experiences, your words and what you want to change shape our work together.
Honest about what I can offer. I won’t promise a particular result or tell you that one session solves everything.
A clear, unhurried process
What happens next?
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1. Talk
We start with a free 20–30 minute telephone conversation.
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2. Understand
You complete an intake form and we’ve spoken, so I understand your story.
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3. Explore
We look at the experiences, feelings and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.
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4. Change
Your session and personalised recording use language meaningful to you.
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5. Support
Listen for at least 21 days, with personal check-ins and support from me.
You cannot book yourself straight into a therapy session. We speak first, and I review your intake information before an appointment is offered.
Talk it throughSessions and fees
Clear from the start.
We talk first, without pressure. If we both feel I may be the right person to help, I’ll explain the next step clearly.
First RTT or hypnotherapy session
£150Usually 2–2½ hours, including your personalised recording and follow-up support.Further session on the same issue
£140Usually 90–120 minutes, with a new recording when appropriate.A £50 appointment deposit forms part of the session price.
Read the common questionsA recent Google review
“It has been a game changer.”
I’d had RTT before, back in 2020 and it really helped my mental health. I had my session with Stephen about four weeks ago. For the first time in a long time I’m being kind to myself. I thoroughly recommend and thank him for giving me my confidence and self belief back.
— Shaun G., Manchester
Individual experiences and results vary.Read more client reviewsA simple first step
You don’t have to do it all yourself.
Let’s start with a conversation.
Free 20–30 minute telephone conversation
No pressure · No obligation to book
Work and career support
Sometimes the thing keeping you stuck is work.
After 35 years working with people in the Civil Service, I understand difficult managers, constant change, workplace pressure and the feeling that your confidence has slowly been knocked.
From the Stephen Therapy blog
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Civil Service Stress at Work: Practical Strategies That Help
Drawing on 35 years inside the DWP, I look at the pressure civil servants can carry, and where support may begin.
Read the article Sleep & insomniaHypnosis for Sleep: Breaking the Cycle of Insomnia
Why worry, routines and the pressure to sleep can keep the mind alert long after the day has finished.
Read the article Understanding RTTThe Subconscious Mind and RTT Therapy
A straightforward introduction to the thoughts, beliefs and patterns that can continue outside our conscious awareness.
Read the articleFrequently asked questions
You may still be wondering…
These are some of the questions people commonly ask before deciding whether to contact me.
Do I need to understand RTT or hypnotherapy?
No. Most people contact me because they know something needs to change, not because they have chosen a particular type of therapy. We begin with what has been happening.
Can I book myself straight into a session?
No. We have a free telephone conversation first. If we both feel it may be appropriate to continue, I send you an intake form and review it before offering an appointment.
How long does a session last?
A first RTT or hypnotherapy session usually lasts around two to two and a half hours. I do not rush these appointments. Further sessions on the same issue usually last 90–120 minutes.
Are sessions face-to-face or online?
Most of my RTT sessions take place face-to-face in Stockport, which is generally how I prefer to work. Online appointments are also available when appropriate.
How much does it cost?
Your free introductory call has no charge. A first therapy session is £150 and a further session on the same issue is £140. A £50 appointment deposit forms part of the session price.
Can you guarantee that it will work?
No responsible therapist can promise a particular result. Everybody responds differently. I will be honest about whether I believe my approach may be suitable for you.
Begin with a conversation
You don’t need to be certain. You only need somewhere to begin.
Tell me a little about what has been happening, ask any questions and decide whether you feel comfortable speaking with me. There is no pressure to book.
Talk it through