Louise Hamilton Hypnotherapy

15/04/2026

“He dropped down dead 5 minutes after being sedated… right in front of me.”
That’s not something you ever expect to say. Bailie (Quality Douglas) was never supposed to be “that horse”…But he became everything to me.
When I got him at 5 y.o, he was tricky…he had great bloodlines to top showjumpers, and in my opinion had been produced too young, too quick, to jump too high too soon. His brain was fried, and he was anxious to get the job done as quickly as possible. Sometimes dangerously quickly. But I saw something in him.
And over 14 months, I poured everything into rebuilding him. Stripping everything back. Starting again. By the time we started going out to competitions I was able to get him to jump from walk…halt two strides after a fence…he slowed down….he trusted me.
And I trusted him. We were ready. 2018 was supposed to be our year.
Then one day, he couldn’t eat off the floor. We took him to the vets…they sedated him for x-rays….and 5 minutes later, he was gone. Just like that.
No warning. No time to process. Just shock… and heartbreak.
I remember thinking, “I’m never doing this again.”
Because how do you open yourself up to that kind of pain twice? But what I didn’t realise at the time was this…
The grief wasn’t just about losing him. It was about losing the future I thought we were going to have. And if you’ve ever lost a horse suddenly…you’ll understand that feeling.
This is something I see so often now - riders carrying loss, fear, and “what ifs” into their next partnership… without even realising it. I’ve been there.
And it’s a big part of why I now help riders with confidence and anxiety - not just from a professional perspective… but because I’ve lived it.
Part 2 is about the horse I never planned to have…and how everything changed.

Below is the link to the blog relating to this.

The Day Everything ChangedThere are some moments in life that divide everything into before and after.For me, this was one of them. Bailie wasn’t an easy horse. He was a 5-year-old ISH with incredible bloodlines…but he’d been pushed too hard, too young. By the time I got him, he wasn’t just ...

11/04/2026

I never planned to own MJ… and I definitely never planned for the journey we’ve had.

Last month marked 8 years with her… and honestly, it’s been a bit of everything. The highs people see…the setbacks they don’t…the injuries, the confidence knocks, the worry…and those moments where you wonder if you’ll ever get back to where you were.

And all the while… watching everyone else on social media moving forward, competing, progressing… while you feel completely stuck.
Sound familiar?
I’ve been reflecting a lot recently, and I’ve realised just how much this journey has taught me…not just as a rider, but as someone who now helps others through anxiety and confidence struggles. So over the next couple of weeks, I’m going to share our story… properly. Not the highlight reel. The real version.

Because if it helps even one person feel less alone, or realise that what they’re going through is normal… then it’s worth sharing.
And if you’re in that place right now (struggling with confidence, setbacks, or just feeling a bit stuck), this is exactly what I now help riders with, not just professionally, but because I’ve lived it.

Keep an eye out for the first part ❤️🐴

For every FB post, there will be a blog written on my website. Here is the link to this one

Our Story Isn’t What It Looks Like. Last month marked 8 years with MJ.And like so many horsey journeys… it’s not the story I expected to have.If you were to look back through photos or social media, you’d probably see the highlights - competitions, placings, big smiles, proud moments.But tha...

01/04/2026

Today marks the start of my 4th year in business… and I honestly couldn’t let it pass without saying a huge thank you….To every single client who has trusted me, supported me, shared their journey, and allowed me to be part of it - I’m so incredibly grateful.

And to those of you who have taken the time to leave reviews, send kind messages, recommend me to friends, or mention me in groups… please know how much that truly means. That steady stream of support is what keeps this business growing and thriving.

It’s still a bit surreal sometimes that something I care so deeply about and love so much is my actual job and continues to help so many people… and that’s all down to you❤️

Here’s to another year of helping more people feel calmer, more confident, and back in control 👌

Thank you for being part of it.

30/03/2026

I’ve just completed some an analysis on feedback I'd requested from past clients (Aug ’25 – Mar ’26) asking how they're getting on after working with me… and honestly, I’m so grateful for the responses👌

For those who went on to have more than one session:

✨ 83% achieved the outcome they were hoping for
✨ 12% I haven’t heard back from yet
✨ Only 3% felt they didn’t get the changes they were looking for

Every single person’s journey is different, and there are so many factors that influence progress - but seeing so many people move forward, feel calmer, more confident, and more like themselves again… that’s exactly why I do what I do.

If you’ve ever wondered whether hypnotherapy might help you, this is your gentle reminder that change really is possible.

And if you’re not quite ready yet, that’s okay too....Remember, there’s also a free relaxation recording on my website if you’d like a little taster of how it feels.

Thank you to everyone who trusted me to be part of your journey - it means more than you know 💛

27/03/2026

If you’ve ever been curious about hypnotherapy but not quite sure what it actually feels like… this is for you......

A reminder that there is a FREE relaxation hypnotherapy recording on the blog section of my website, so you can try it in your own time, in the comfort of your own home.

It’s a gentle, calming experience designed to help you:
- switch off a busy mind
- release tension in your body
- feel more grounded and relaxed

And it also gives you a little “taster” of what it’s like to work with me before booking any sessions.

If you’ve been thinking about getting support with anxiety, confidence, or just want a bit of calm in your day… this is a lovely place to start.

I've added the link below for ease. Let me know how you get on—I’d love to hear what you notice👌

This gentle recording is designed to guide you into a deep state of calm and relaxation, giving you the chance to experience hypnosis in a safe, easy way. It’s a lovely introduction to my work, helping you prepare for the positive changes you’d like to welcome into your life.As an added bonus, m...

20/03/2026

Well I couldn’t not share this❤️❤️❤️

For some reason this top photo popped into my head today and it just made me think about how much I've improved since then.

The first photo is 2019 and I'm at the TREC GB Champs in Peebles. I've stopped at this obstacle to say that I'm not attempting it (in TREC you can miss obstacles and receive a score of 0 as long as you stop and let the judge know).

In the 2nd photo I'm confidently jumping Flix round the 80 AE at Greenfields enc. Drumclog Horse Trials a couple of weeks ago.

The difference between the two photos?

Louise Hamilton Hypnotherapy

A couple of years ago I had two sessions of hypnotherapy to help me with my (irrational) fear of jumping. I eventually got to the point where I was thinking I'm supposed to enjoy this so why am I crying in the warm up of a 60/70cm course when I'm riding a very very capable horse (Dwina at this point). I secretly went for my two sessions (didn't want anyone asking how it went etc if it didn't work) and it literally worked miracles!

The night after my 2nd session I asked Orange Fox Eventing to put up some jumps and ended up jumping round a course of 80cm show jumps. I don't think I've ever seen Caz speechless 🤣

A couple of weeks later I entered my first BE80 with Dwina and jumped round confidently (and clear) finishing 11th.

Since then I've been the only person to jump Flix taking her from a 4.5 year old falling over cross poles to jumping like a pro round 70s and moving to 80 this year.

The 2019 me would have NEVER been brave enough to do that. The funny thing is that I don't even feel brave, I just feel like me and that me is someone who has no negative thoughts when someone says "jump this one next". I even found myself thinking "we could probably do the 90" when we were at the AE 😲

Anyway, just a random story, but if you feel like the 2019 me then why not give Louise a call? You might end up as fabulous as the 2026 me. If you are lucky 😜

13/03/2026

If you keep horses in the UK, this winter has probably tested you a bit.

Waterlogged fields.
Endless mud.
Rug changes.
Frozen taps one week… relentless rain the next.
Walking through gateways that feel more like bogs.

It’s been a lot.

And it’s completely understandable if you’ve felt frustrated, tired, or just a bit fed up with it all.

But here’s something interesting…

The stress, tension and bad feelings we experience often don’t actually come from the weather, the mud, or the situation itself.

They come from that part of us wishing things were different.

We can’t control the rain.
We can’t control the ground conditions.
We can’t control other people, what they say, or how they behave.

But we can choose the way we respond to those things.

And when we start to realise that we have that choice, something shifts.
It gives us a sense of freedom… and often a lot less stress.

Changing the way we respond isn’t always easy though, because so much of it happens automatically from our subconscious patterns.

That’s where hypnotherapy can be really powerful.

By working with the subconscious mind, we can gently change the patterns that drive how we think, feel and react — whether that’s anxiety, frustration, confidence, or the pressure we put on ourselves.

If you’re curious about how this works, feel free to have a look through the reviews on my page to see the experiences other clients have had.

And if you’d like a chat about whether I might be able to help you too, you’re very welcome to send me a PM.

09/03/2026

Due to cancellations, a couple of my most sought after appointment slots have become available this week.....4.30pm appointments are generally booked weeks in advance & I rarely offer Saturday appointments. Please share. Thanks

04/03/2026

A wee reminder that although lots of people know me for helping horse riders with confidence, that’s only one part of what I do 😊

Today I’m off out leaflet dropping to hair salons, beauty salons and tanning salons because many of the women I work with come to see me for things like:

✨ Self confidence
✨ Anxiety & overthinking
✨ Weight management
✨ Feeling calmer and more in control

Hypnotherapy helps change the patterns in your subconscious mind so you can start thinking, feeling and behaving in the way you want to.

So if you’ve been following my page thinking “this sounds great but I don’t ride a horse”… don’t worry! 😄

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just not quite like yourself lately, feel free to drop me a message.

And if you see one of my leaflets in your local salon… now you know how it got there 👀