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Yateley Hypnotherapy

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Yateley
Hampshire
GU46 7UR

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About Yateley Hypnotherapy


Please note my URL business name is not the same as this profile as the domain has been taken hostage. However, the website should eventually carry both names.

Formally trained and qualified to a high professional standard, I combine Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Training, Mindfulness and other mainstream, research-proven therapies with Hypnosis underpinning them as reinforcement. This has been shown to be highly effective in helping to achieve goals.

Over the years, I seem to have firmly niched myself into the Depression and Anxiety Treatment area, simply because I'm good at it, I guess. I have also had great success with many other issues such as phobias, driving anxiety, compulsions, eating quirks, and other varied issues people have wanted to change or goals they have wanted to achieve.

I do not have a magic Hypno-wand and don't pretend to. I cannot make someone do what they have no desire to do. If you WANT to smoke and drink, I'm not your therapist. I work on the causes. Otherwise it's putting a plaster on a broken leg without setting it.

I do not believe that people are "broken" or must be "fixed", but that people may lose themselves over time and need a bit of help finding their true selves again. I don't focus very much on the past. We can't change that. You can change what You do now and tomorrow.

24+ years Experience in Autistic Spectrum Disorder and related conditions gives insight for those individuals on the Spectrum. I am currently employed by the National Autistic Society as a 1:1 Consultant for Talking sessions with Autistic adults and run 1 (and occasionally other) adult social groups in varied areas for them. I do love my jobs. Both of them.

My practice tends to veer towards the CBT end of the Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy spectrum.

I enjoy and work mostly with Depression, Anxiety and changing habits, finding real fulfillment in helping my clients change their lives.


There is no Hypnotic Magic Wand here, I am afraid. Just a lot of practice which ensures you integrate the changes in your life thoroughly! With specialist training in Smoking Cessation, Hypnotic Gastric Banding, Sports Hypnosis, Pain Control in Childbirth, my other areas of intervention include:
Management of Mood and Depression.
Management of stress, Addictions (including Alcohol, Drugs, Pornography, Gambling, Sugar), Anxiety (including Panic attacks, Social anxiety, Phobias, Claustrophobia, Agoraphobia, Fear of flying, needles, spiders, dentists, public speaking, driving, Paruresis, ie. , fear of urinating in public toilets etc. ), Pain management, Confidence and self esteem boosting, Weight management.

Yateley Hypnotherapy has a small group of customers, based in the local area, including Fleet, Farnborough, Wokingham, Reading, Camberley and Basingstoke. However, excellent public transport has enabled clients to travel from as far afield as Winchester, Basingstoke and London.

I have had to give up my beautiful but tiny office after 11 years as it is not up to COVID distancing. Until I find a more suitable place, I will be doing Zoom appointments only.

Yateley Hypnotherapy is a member of many professional registration organisations, including the National Council for Hypnotherapy, General Hypnotherapy Register, National Council of Psychotherapists and others.

"Opening" is By Appointment Only and "Opening Times" show the times during which I take appointments.
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32 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 24th out of 386 UK Hypnotherapists

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Stephen Frost
Aldershot
Freda is an incredibly open minded, accepting, passionate and caring therapist who I can say with confidence puts her all into improving the lives of the people she works with. Freda has helped me with anxiety, relationship issues and living with PDA type ASD from her huge amount of personal experience, understanding of autism and PDA, insightful comments and introspective lines of inquiry. Freda and I explored CBT type therapies and talking therapies across about 8 sessions and I'm currently in the best place I have been in a very long time with huge hope for the future.
Response : Stephen, thank you for this wonderful review. It was such a pleasure working with you. I’m so glad you are in that better place now, I always consider it a real honour to help someone find their path. :-).
Vanessa King
Farnborough
Freda helped me with my fear of flying. She worked with me at very short notice and the experience was amazing. Freda was very friendly and I can say that my flight a few days later was the best I have ever experienced thanks to Freda.
Response : It is great to have been of assistance in helping you with your flying anxiety. The combination of CBT and hypnosis is helpful in such cases. It was a real pleasure - the short notice three me a bit, so it delights me even more it worked so well. Remember to keep up the self hypnosis in preparation for the next flight, or any upcoming challenge! Please let me know how you get on with future flights!
Stephen Mitchell
Bracknell
Freda helped me with my anxiety and depression. What I really liked was the way Freda incorporated different methods and approachs in a holistic way. I can honestly say that every session opened my eyes and gave me a different way of resolving and dealing with my issues. A very capable and friendly lady.
Response : It was lovely working with you and I’m pleased I was able to help. It’s so wonderful to see someone becoming “themself” again and finding their strength!
Penny Cottrell and...
Farnborough
When we 1st visited Freda my mother and I were both terrified of spiders. The CBT sessions and exercises that we were given have made an enormous difference. With support, guidance and encouragement we have both made massive improvements and have both rescued live spiders and released them back into the wild. We both enjoyed the sessions and would happily recommend Yateley Hypnotherapy to others.
Response : It was a real joy to work with you both! Your dedication to your home practices & your joy at your achievements were a joy to watch! And I can’t help but continue using the phrase “Spider School”! Thanks for that!
Millie Harvey
Reading
Fantastic woman who I couldn’t recommend enough. I had never experienced CBT Cognitive Behavioural therapy but it has opened my eyes and given me some amazing techniques for dealing with my life when things get tough. I am also getting a lot out of the mindfulness. As an over thinker the changes in how I see the world now is so different to how it was when I saw her first over a year ago. Easy to speak to, non judgemental, she really helps me clarify what is going on in my life and see things from other perspectives. She has helped me find a sense of peace and I feel far stronger as a result. Obviously I still get an occasional wobble =} I go now not because I really need to but because I really enjoy my sessions and always come away feeling calm and wel… warm and fuzzy. RG.
Response : Note: An enquirer mentioned that working with others me “over a year” seems a very long time. Every client is different. Some choose to continue working on “other things”, others space appointments differently, some accomplish their goals quickly, some take longer. Some clients like “booster sessions” to refresh techniques. The duration of treatment is really up to the client. Thank you, Millie, for your wonderful review. It has been a pleasure working with you. Sometimes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Techniques are difficult to explain in a way which makes clear how permanently useful they are when integrated into a person's thinking. Particularly the concept that such a small change can make such a large impact on problems such as Worry, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, etc., along with the improvement just in the standard of living resulting from those small. Realisations and putting them into practice. As for warm & fuzzy.I love that. "Therapy" shouldn't be a "trial", I believe, but instead an adventure of learning about yourself. "Warm and fuzzy" fits perfectly. Thank you!Moreexpand_more
Sally Swift
Fleet
Freda's combination of CBT, mindfulness and hypnotherapy worked wonders! I've suffered from anxiety for years and tried all these things (plus NLP and accupuncture) before with limited success. I came to Freda specifically for driving anxiety which was really impacting on my life. Now I actually volunteer to drive and I feel as though I have got my life back.
Response : What a wonderful review, Sally! Thank you. I particularly like that you are a client who finished working with me some time ago (but hadn't left a review). It's nice to see that the changes you (YOU) made are long lasting and continually effective. It's a real testament to the work YOU put in in making the changes you needed to combat your anxiety and accomplish your goal. I am so happy you have found your life again.
Will Lockwood
Yateley
I was not sure about hypnotherapy at the start but now I definitely don't regret doing it. Freda was extremely helpful. She set small, sensible goals each weak and and made it clear what you needed to do at home. Freda's mindfulness exercises helped with my dietary problems as well as little things like sporting injuries and exam stress. I would recommend Yateley Hypnotherapy to almost anyone who is struggling with problems - big or small.
Response : Thank you for the lovely review. The combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Hypnotherapy is a winning combination, in my opinion, potentially helpful in so many areas, such as you mentioned - particularly anxiety and phobias. It was a real pleasure working with you, and all the best.
Christine Lippett
Yateley
I'm so glad I chose Freda at Yateley Hypnotherapy to help resolve my constant worry and anxiety which had been affecting my health and quality of life for many years. She has given me some excellent CBT and mindfulness 'tools' to incorporate into my daily life which have helped immensely. I would thoroughly recommend Freda for her kind and practical lessons for life.
Response : Thank you for your kind words. It was lovely working with you. I'm very happy to have been of assistance in resolving your worry problems and anxiety. I quite enjoy the practicality of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness in providing simple techniques which can make a huge difference. Keep up the great work and ENJOY!
Diane
Crowthorne
I have just finished seeing Freda and have found her to be warm, approachable,encouraging, flexible and client focused. Working with her has helped me to look at the issues in my life from a more balanced and accepting perspective. I found her to be inventive and proactive towards my sessions in order to address my particular challenges. Nothing seemed too much trouble, she would go above and beyond her therapeutic role to enable the best outcomes for me. I will definitely continue with my Mindfulness it has a significant impact on your life and wellbeing.
Response : Thank you, you were wonderful to work with, also. The wonderful thing about CBT is that it is so flexible - there is usually something helpful for everyone. The Acceptance and Commitment Training and Mindfulness training are so vital, I think, for anyone's wellbeing - teaching us such inherent wisdom that we have largely learned to ignore in today's world. Being inventive is such fun - everyone is so different - it makes my job such a pleasure. Keep up the great work & enjoy life!
Michelle Crittende...
Reading
Wonderful lady who has been working with me to help me understand a lot of my self talk and given me clear direction just when I was doubting it still existed. Her Mindfullness and CBT therapy has opened my eyes and given me the tools I need to continue my journey with confidence. Would definitely recommend her to any of my friends and family.
Response : Thank you for the review. Ah, yes, the self talk. We are our own worst critics! I am so very glad I was able to be of assistance with helping you find your direction and redefine your goals. Enjoy your journey!
Tim Simpson
Crowthorne
Wasn't sure if seeing Freda and her approach was going to help me but was pleasantly surprised and found her approach most helpful. I would fully recommend Freda and her assistance in bringing mindfulness into my personal and business life as well as getting me back onto a more suitable path.
Response : Thank you, you were great to work with. Nothing like converting the doubtful! :-). Sometimes it's very easy to be so busy that one forgets to do what is important to them, rather than what is required by life in general. It's alway a pleasure to see someone doing both as a matter of habit and not an exception. I'm really glad I was able to help.
Alex Dormer
Reading
My experience at Yateley hypnotherapy was very positive. The therapist was easy to talk to, professional and seemed to really take an interest in helping to resolve my issues. She explained the principles of the therapy in very easy to understand terms and i'm pleased to say that after completing a few sessions (and adhering to the homework) I feel far better than I thought I could manage. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Response : Thank you Alex, for your review. The combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Training and Hypnosis can be very effective when combined with a committed client. You were a joy to work with and may your journey continue to be full of successes!
Polly
Wokingham
I went to see Freda after contacting Anxiety uk and although I have always struggled with anxiety In certain situations I had recently been experiencing anxiety and panic attacks on a daily basis which was severely affecting my day to day life. I immediately connected with Freda and found her to be incredibly understanding and very easy to talk to and since my first visit she has helped and supported me massively. I have continued to face my fears and approach situations that I wouldn't have done previously and am continuing to tackle my fears. Not only has Freda's toolbox and coping techniques helped me to reduce my anxiety I have also learnt a great deal about mindfulness and am happily continuing down this journey which is magical and life enriching. Thank you very much Freda you are amazing.
Response : Thank you, Polly. It was a real joy to see you conquering your anxiety and achieving what you wanted to. Anxiety is such a debilitating and insidious thing, affecting so many areas of our life, many unnoticed. You have been a champion at meeting your fears head on. It's no surprise you have won. :-).
Charlotte Hill
Yateley
I went to Freda after experiencing anxiety and panic attacks, I cannot describe how much she has helped and supported me. I am now able to go to supermarkets, town centres and attend social occasions where I would have had panic attacks before. Not only has Freda's tools and techniques helped me to reduce my anxiety I have also learnt how to have fun and actually love life. Thank you so much.
Response : Charlotte, it was a joy to work with you and see you achieve what you set your mind to. We often don't realise how much Anxiety and Stress limit our lives. We also don't realise the Strength we have. My reply to this is very late - I hope in the meantime you have accomplished many more of your dreams and are still having loads of fun while doing it.
Danny Curtis
Crowthorne
10 weeks ago I was at a very low eb in my life. After several sessions with Freda she gave me the tools to overcome a lot of difficulties in life. I now feel capable of meeting any future problems head on. From the moment I first started with Freda I felt very at ease and was made to feel like a human being and not a number. These sessions were definitely the correct path for me.
Response : It was a pleasure working with you, Danny. Life is full of challenges and learning how to deal with them constructively is one of the many skills we have just forgotten. It's vital a person feel at ease in therapy and the very nature of being human makes us individual and special. Treatments also is more effective when customised to a client's needs. I'm glad it was so effective for you!
Steph Needham
Aldershot
Very thorough sessions, in-depth and understandable homework. Freda was always available if any problems arose.
Response : Thank you, Steph. It was a pleasure to work with you. It was your commitment to change which made it all possible. It's easy to say I'm available when I have wonderful clients.
J.M.S
Fleet
Freda introduced me to mindfulness training. She instilled trust from the first session. Her sessions taught me that -instead of looking for coping strategies for fears- to face them. I found the mindfulness exercises insightful and the hypnotherapy sessions beneficial and relaxing. Having finished the course 6 weeks ago, the anxiety that brought me to Freda in the first place, has gone. Thank you so much.
Response : It was a pleasure to be of assistance, J. The combination of therapeutic techniques is a good one, and as time goes on, I become more and more of a Mindfulness adherent. Understanding ourselves is a huge step forward in making the changes we deisre to make. You were a wonderful client. Thank you!
Corinna Marriott
Reigate
I had a consultation here recently for issues related to anxiety and compulsive behaviours. I was given clear and comprehensive explanations and the therapist showed professionalism and empathy. Recommend this service very highly.
Response : Thank you, Corinna. Always happy to help others. :-).
Janie Morris
London
I contacted Freda and was really impressed by her approach and help. She helped me with a lot of initial suggestions, including letting me know about her fee adjustment options for someone in my situation. I'd never even considered that could be an option, but it already made me feel more hopeful! Thank you again.
Response : You are very welcome, Janie. I hope you were able to find a therapist in your area who was able to help you.
Fiona Stoddart
Slough
Freda made me feel very welcome. I learnt allot of different techinques and ways of coping with the issues I had. She was efficient, highly organised and would highly recommend.
Response : Thank you, Fiona, it was a pleasure working with you. It was also very nice, as we did some very creative adaptations to established techniques. What fun!
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