What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis comes from the Greek word “Hypnos” meaning sleep and was coined c.1840 by Dr James Braid, a Scottish physician.

There are many definitions of hypnosis, and these are just a few:

Focused consciousness
An altered state consciousness
Extreme relaxation
Guided meditation

In hypnotherapy, a client experiences a guided deep relaxation. During this time the attention is narrowed down and focused internally, the subconscious mind is brought to the forefront and made more dominant with this relaxation. The conscious mind relaxes and doesn’t concern itself with its usual functions of analysis, reasoning and planning. In this state it is possible to work with a host of different functions that the subconscious mind is responsible for managing, without having to go through the filter of the conscious mind, to bring about rapid change.

Your Hypnotherapist

Adam Gibbs-Digby (Dip Hyp. MCMA)

Welcome to The Maldon Hypnotherapy Practice where I help you to make change happen.

Having worked within the field of mental health for over 20 years, I started to notice a number of things that my clients were looking for and common themes started to appear. The most common included rapid change, which was accessible and understandable, and which could happen in a safe, effective way. Throughout my work I noted that even the most sceptical of clients enjoyed and responded well to sessions where I used mindfulness and guided relaxation techniques.

In 2022 I made a decision to take these observations and combine them with hypnotherapy practitioner training and open The Maldon Hypnotherapy Practice. I am a registered clinical practitioner of hypnotherapy with the Complimentary Medical Association (MCMA) and have a passion for helping clients create effective, long lasting change.

Alongside my hypnotherapy qualifications I am a trained and registered Mental Health Nurse (since 2003) and Counsellor (since 2017) holding active and up to date registrations with both the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). The wealth of experience and certification that sits behind these registrations is vast and will only serve our work together positively, bringing a rich influence to my hypnotherapy practice.

Session schedule & Overview

Choosing to engage in hypnotherapy is an investment. So that you get the very best return on that investment, sessions at The Maldon Hypnotherapy Practice are structured on a time focused model of four sessions, which alongside our work together, also involves assessment and tailoring of hypnotic script.

Across the four sessions we will thoroughly assess the issue you want to resolve, to give you a highly personalised hypnotic intervention. All of the sessions are outcome measured so we can track the progress made across the four sessions. This combined with feedback from you about each session, allows discussion to ensure you have the highest possible chance of reaching your goal.

areas of specialisation

You are a truly unique individual, this is a fact. We know this is a fact because in the last two million years, there has never been another you, this makes you incredible. So you deserve to work with someone who can help you with your challenges and all you to grow to be even more incredible! So if you are struggling with any of the following book an appointment today:

Phobias - needles, snakes, spiders, dogs, heights & flying
Needing to quit smoking (smoking cessation)
Coping with stress & anxiety
Getting over fears of public speaking
Wedding services (see below)

Make change happen and call 07747 197180 for a no obligation discussion!

session cost

Sessions are costed at a competitive rate within the local area and structured to reflect the time and commitment from your therapist, as well as the personalisation of your hypnotherapy package.

There are two payment options - pay as you go, or make a block booking in advance:

Pay as you go sessions cost: £85 per session (4 sessions = £340)
Block booking (paid upfront in full): £72.50 per session (4 sessions = £290)
Make change happen and call 07747 197180 for a no obligation discussion!

wedding services

The Maldon Hypnotherapy Practice also provides a range of services for couples approaching their big day.

Inspired by my own wedding and all the planning that went into it, I was surprised that there was no service for supporting emotional health at arguably one of the most stressful times of a couples life. The Maldon Hypnotherapy Practice can help you have the perfect day by tackling a fear, phobia or addiction and increase your confidence or make you some valuable savings at a time where a little extra money will always be useful! Below are a few of the suggested areas of expertise, that can be offered within the price packages above:

Phobia cure - public speaking becomes an issue when there’s a speech to be made, whoever you are - bride, groom, best man or woman, father or mother of the couple, make use of our phobia cure hypnotherapy to help you get the confidence you need to make your speech one to remember!
Quit Smoking - Our smoking cessation package can help you turn the £’s spent on cigarettes into £’s saved in the bank for that perfect boost to your day, that you might not have been able to afford otherwise. Turn your cigarettes into wedding rings, the perfect cake and lots more. What could you do with that extra money?
Stress Management - Getting married features in the top 10 most stressful things that you can do in your life, alongside moving house, being fired or sent to prison! So it makes sense that even at this happiest of times, looking after your mental health and emotional wellbeing should be paramount. Stress Management packages with The Maldon Hypnotherapy Practice provides you with a perfect answer.
Premarital Coaching - Balancing priorities, thinking about finances, conflicting ideas and “I thought you were doing it” moments… Weddings can put immense stress on a couple. Our premarital coaching packages run at both six or eight session durations, and attract a heavy discount when booked and paid for in advance. It’s never too late to focus on each others strengths and how you compliment one another, and premarital coaching can help.