My name is Sarah, and I'm the person behind Stay Well Hypnotherapy.

I've spent much of my working life supporting children, young people and families, and I bring more than 20 years of experience of working with people who may be struggling with confidence, anxiety, emotions or difficult circumstances.

I've also experienced my own difficult times. I lost my dad when I was 16 and my first husband when I was 42. Those experiences have shaped me as a person and taught me a great deal about resilience, change and finding ways to move forward, even when life doesn't go as planned.

I'm naturally positive and believe that, although we can't always control what happens to us, we can often find ways to respond differently and create positive changes in our lives.

My professional background

I began working with children and young people within the care system in 2003, supporting them with their education. During this time, I trained as a Thrive Approach Practitioner and developed a particular interest in helping children and young people who were struggling emotionally.

I later became self-employed as an independent Thrive Practitioner and trained as a trainer of the approach, delivering training to primary and secondary school staff. I also spent several years as a foster carer, which gave me further insight into the experiences and needs of children and families.

As my career developed, I wanted to find another way of supporting both adults and young people. I became increasingly interested in neuroscience, how our brains respond to stress and emotion, and the way our thoughts and responses can influence how we feel.

This led me to Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy. I was particularly drawn to its positive, forward-looking approach and the emphasis on focusing on what someone would like to change, rather than spending lots of time exploring the past.

I trained with the Clifton Practice in Bristol and qualified with a Diploma in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy.

Why I do what I do

My aim is to provide a warm, practical and personalised approach, whether I'm working with an adult, teenager or child.

I don't believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to people. Everyone has their own experiences, strengths and challenges, so our sessions are shaped around you and the changes you'd like to make.

Today, Stay Well Hypnotherapy is primarily an online service, allowing me to work with clients across the UK from the comfort of their own home.

If you're considering hypnotherapy and aren't sure whether it's right for you, the initial online consultation gives us a chance to talk things through, answer your questions and decide whether we'd be a good fit to work together.