About Me

As a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist in Romsey, I help people manage stress, anxiety, and IBS. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy offers a calm, practical way to help the mind and body return to balance.  To learn more about my specific approach to gut health, please [click here to view my IBS specialty page]

My Journey to Hypnotherapy

A varied career led me to this work. I previously held roles as a private secretary within large organisations, including the NHS and local councils. Later, I spent time flying with commercial airlines.

While raising my family, I developed a deeper interest in wellbeing and resilience. This connection between the mind and body became particularly important after one of my three daughters was born with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Over time, I developed a special interest in gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS. This passion is also influenced by personal experience. I grew up with a father who suffered greatly with what we now recognise as IBS. At the time, it was known as “spastic colon.”

His symptoms often shaped our everyday family life. They influenced where we travelled and how long we stayed away from home. Even simple outings or meals out were a challenge. Seeing how much digestive issues affect confidence and freedom created a lasting interest in helping others find relief.

Today, this evidence-based approach works with the gut-brain connection. It helps people reduce IBS symptoms, improve digestive comfort, and regain confidence in everyday life.

Alongside private practice, my hypnotherapy is also provided within a well-regarded counselling and hypnotherapy practice in Hampshire, with over 1,000 clinical hours of experience so far. There has also been the privilege of volunteering as a hypnotherapist for service users at Wessex Cancer Trust.

My Professional training was completed with the Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training School, achieving the Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH) and the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD), widely regarded as the gold standard in hypnotherapy training. Further specialist study includes a Diploma in Medical Hypnotherapy through the Clinical Hypnotherapy School.

Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist in Romsey

I am a registered member of these professional bodies:

National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) https://www.hypnotherapists.org.uk/therapist-finder/view/plid/8720/
Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) https://search.cnhcregister.org.uk/?name=patsy&therapy=12&practice_location=&city=Romsey&postcode=SO51+7QP&radius=&commit=Search

This membership ensures the following as standard:

• • I am fully qualified and fully insured to practise hypnotherapy (Holistic Insurance Services)
  • I am committed to the highest standards
  • I adhere to a code of ethical and professional conduct
  • I update my skills regularly
  • I hold an enhanced DBS
  • I am a member of the Information Commissions Office (ICO) which upholds information rights in the public interest https://ico.org.uk/register