HYPNOTHERAPY
IN HUNGERFORD & NEWBURY

"Be here now. Be someplace later..."

If you’re feeling stuck in anxiety, overwhelmed by stress, or held back by a fear, habit, or past experience, hypnotherapy can be a powerful way to create real change.

At Laura Fishlock Osteopathy, hypnotherapy is offered as a supportive, evidence-informed approach for both emotional and physical wellbeing. Many people choose it as a natural alternative (or complement) to medication, especially when symptoms are affecting day-to-day life.

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help you access the subconscious patterns that drive how you feel and respond.

In a calm, safe setting, we work together to reduce unhelpful responses (like panic, fear, or compulsive habits) and build healthier, more confident ways of coping.

What can hypnotherapy help with?

People commonly seek hypnotherapy support for:

Anxiety and stress
Phobias and fears
Low confidence and feeling “stuck”
Unhelpful habits and behaviours
Emotional overwhelm
Trauma responses (where appropriate)

If you’re not sure whether hypnotherapy is right for you, we’re happy to advise.

A tailored approach (not one-size-fits-all)

Your sessions may include a combination of techniques, depending on your needs and goals, including:

Hypnotherapy
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT / tapping)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

The aim is simple: to help you feel safer in your body, clearer in your mind, and more confident moving forward.

The BLAST Technique®

Sometimes, after a traumatic or highly stressful experience, the memory is stored in a way that continues to trigger a physical or emotional response — even when you logically know you’re safe.

The BLAST Technique® is designed to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories so you can remember what happened, but it no longer creates the same emotional intensity or bodily reaction.

It uses precise bilateral stimulation (often with a light pen) alongside specific suggestions to support processing in the brain.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT / tapping)

EFT (often called “tapping”) is a technique that combines gentle tapping on specific acupressure points with focused attention.

It’s designed to calm the central nervous system and help release emotions that feel stuck from past events. Many people find it a fast, practical tool for easing anxiety and emotional overwhelm.

HypnoBirthing support

HypnoBirthing can be used to support birthing worries and reduce anxiety around labour.

The goal is to help you feel calmer, more prepared, and more in control — so your birthing experience can feel as relaxed and supported as possible.

What to expect

Your first session typically includes:

A supportive conversation — what’s been happening, what you want to change, and what feels most difficult right now
A clear plan — what approach we recommend and what progress can look like
Practical techniques — tools you can start using straight away

You’ll never be pushed to talk about anything you’re not ready for. We’ll go at a pace that feels safe and manageable.