Hypnotic Universe

Hypnotic Universe I'm a clinical hypnotherapist and relaxation therapist, working online and at Eastthorpe Hall in Mirfield, Yorkshire. Online & F2F appointments.

I help people relax, be more at peace with themselves, grow professionally, and address issues in their life. Creating calm corners for overwhelmed minds 🌸 Specialist in guided relaxation & gentle hypnotherapy for emotional balance 🧘‍♀️.

***Driving Test Anxiety: Building Calm and Confidence***This brief case study explores the journey of a client who came ...
15/04/2026

***Driving Test Anxiety: Building Calm and Confidence***

This brief case study explores the journey of a client who came to hypnotherapy with severe anxiety about an upcoming driving test. Even thinking about the assessment caused her heart to race, her mind to freeze, and her confidence to collapse. She felt overwhelmed, pressured, and convinced she would fail before she even arrived at the test centre.

We worked together across two focused hypnotherapy sessions, covering:

*mental rehearsal – guiding her through the driving test step by step in trance, helping her visualise herself staying calm, responding smoothly, and handling each part of the test with steady focus
*confidence‑boosting techniques – anchoring calm breathing, grounded awareness, and self‑trust so she could access them automatically on the day without having to think about it
*reframing performance anxiety – shifting her internal narrative from fear of being judged to a sense of capability, readiness, and control

The evening before her test, she attended a Mind Spa session to relax more deeply and consolidate the work we had done. She described it as the moment everything settled, her thoughts slowed, and she finally felt prepared rather than panicked.

By the time she arrived for her test, she says she felt calm, focused, and able to drive with the confidence she had built through hypnosis and mental rehearsal. Most importantly, she past her test!

Can I help you?
I help clients just like you overcome a similar fear or phobia, get in touch. I work with clients all over the world. Potential clients and clients can message me on 07808 931714 (UK) or +44 7808 931 714 (Intl).

This case study explores the journey of a woman who arrived feeling disconnected from her own confidence - not in a dram...
13/04/2026

This case study explores the journey of a woman who arrived feeling disconnected from her own confidence - not in a dramatic, crisis‑driven way, but in that quiet, way life can wear someone down. She described feeling smaller than she used to be, second‑guessing decisions, and struggling to speak up in situations where she once felt steady and capable.

Across her hypnotherapy sessions, we worked on:
- reconnecting her with her internal sense of authority
- dissolving the old, outdated narratives that kept her playing small
- strengthening her ability to self‑validate rather than wait for external reassurance
- restoring the embodied feeling of being grounded, capable, and self‑directed

As her confidence returned, she began making clearer decisions, setting boundaries without apology, and noticing a shift in how she carried herself - more upright, more present, more her.

Each week, she made use of a Mind Spa session to de-stress and build on our work more deeply. These sessions became her personal anchor point: a quiet, immersive space where the suggestions from trance could settle, consolidate, and become lived experience. She described the Mind Spa as “the place where everything clicked into place,” helping her maintain momentum between appointments and strengthening her confidence in daily life.

Can I help you?
I help clients just like you overcome a similar fear or phobia, get in touch. I work with clients all over the world. Potential clients and clients can message me on 07808 931714 (UK) or +44 7808 931 714 (Intl).

If you’re after a present that says “I care” but also “I didn’t panic‑buy this at the petrol station”, here you go. £25 ...
12/04/2026

If you’re after a present that says “I care” but also “I didn’t panic‑buy this at the petrol station”, here you go. £25 and £50 vouchers for hypnotherapy or relaxation. Contact me if you'd like to purchase one, or go to https://hypnoticuniverse.org/gift-vouchers/

Exam season can place a huge amount of pressure on young people and adults alike. If you or your child (age 12+) are fee...
12/04/2026

Exam season can place a huge amount of pressure on young people and adults alike. If you or your child (age 12+) are feeling overwhelmed, struggling to focus, or finding the stress hard to manage, hypnotherapy can help.

Imagine sitting down to an exam with a clear head, steady focus, and a sense of ease in your body.

Imagine being able to revise without the panic, the spiralling thoughts, or the tension that makes everything harder.
I offer sessions at Eastthorpe Hall in Mirfield or online.

A free initial consultation is available, where I can assess the nature of the difficulties and talk you through the options that may help.

Message Lou on 07808 931714 to arrange a consultation.

One of my clients came to me during menopause feeling as though her sense of self had quietly slipped away. The physical...
11/04/2026

One of my clients came to me during menopause feeling as though her sense of self had quietly slipped away. The physical changes were one thing, but the emotional shifts - the loss of confidence, the sudden anxiety, the feeling of being disconnected from her own rhythm - were harder to name.

In our hypnotherapy sessions, we worked with the subconscious patterns that had been shaped over decades of caring for others, managing expectations, and keeping everything together. Menopause often brings those patterns to the surface. It’s not just about hormones - it’s about identity, boundaries, and how the body and mind learn to move through change.

Through hypnosis, she began to reconnect with her inner steadiness. We strengthened her sense of calm, helped her body remember what balance feels like, and created space for her to redefine herself on her own terms. She described it as finding her centre again - not the person she used to be, but someone wiser, more grounded, and more at peace.

Hypnotherapy can be a deeply supportive space during menopause - helping women navigate the transition with clarity, confidence, and compassion for themselves.

Can I help you?
If you think I could help you overcome a similar fear or phobia, get in touch. I work with clients all over the world. Potential clients and clients can message me on 07808 931714 (UK) or +44 7808 931 714 (Intl).

Today’s hypnotherapy session took place at the cosy end of the office. Turns out the comfiest seat in the room wasn’t th...
10/04/2026

Today’s hypnotherapy session took place at the cosy end of the office. Turns out the comfiest seat in the room wasn’t the therapist’s chair after all. Relocated. No regrets.

Another 5 star review from a happy client! I work face to face and online, delivering hypnotherapy for people all over t...
10/04/2026

Another 5 star review from a happy client!

I work face to face and online, delivering hypnotherapy for people all over the world.

Although helping people manage anxiety and related disorders (fears & phobias, I'm looking at you!) is my special interest, I also help:
*people overcoming fears and phobias
*those quitting smoking and va**ng
*people wanting to stop unhealthy habits and behaviours
*people working on personal or professional growth goals
*those working on health and well-being goals

Message me with your availability(and time zone) if you'd like to book an initial consultation 07808 931714 (UK) or +44 7808 931 714 (Intl)

After giving birth to twins, one of my clients found herself in a body that felt unfamiliar. She loved her babies, but s...
09/04/2026

After giving birth to twins, one of my clients found herself in a body that felt unfamiliar. She loved her babies, but she didn’t feel at home in her shape anymore. Her identity had shifted, her confidence had dipped, and she felt disconnected from the version of herself she remembered.

In our hypnotherapy sessions, we focused on helping her rebuild that connection. Birth changes more than the body - it changes the subconscious patterns around identity, worth, and how someone sees themselves in the world. Together, we worked with the deeper beliefs that had formed during pregnancy and the months that followed. We explored the emotional weight she’d been carrying, the pressure she felt to “bounce back,” and the quiet grief of not recognising her reflection.

Through hypnosis, she began to reconnect with her body in a kinder, more grounded way. We strengthened her sense of self, helped her feel more present in her new shape, and supported her in creating a relationship with her body that felt compassionate rather than critical. She described it as finally feeling like she’d come home to herself again.

Hypnotherapy can be a powerful space for women adjusting to life after birth - not to chase an old version of themselves, but to feel aligned, confident, and whole in the one they have now.

Can I help you?
I help people just like you overcome a similar fear or phobia, get in touch. I work with clients all over the world. Potential clients and clients can message me on 07808 931714 (UK) or +44 7808 931 714 (Intl).

One of my recent clients had reached the end of her GLP - 1 journey. The medication had helped her change her body, but ...
07/04/2026

One of my recent clients had reached the end of her GLP - 1 journey. The medication had helped her change her body, but she wanted support to keep her new shape and size for the long term. What she really needed was a shift in the patterns, habits, and emotional responses that medication alone can’t change.

This is where hypnotherapy becomes such a powerful companion for people finishing a GLP - 1 programme. As the physical appetite changes begin to settle, the subconscious patterns around food, hunger cues, self‑trust, and identity often need their own attention. In our sessions, we focused on strengthening her connection to her body, building confidence in her choices, and releasing the old automatic behaviours that had nothing to do with genuine hunger.

Through hypnosis, she began to feel more aligned with her new lifestyle, more in tune with her natural signals, and more able to maintain her progress without relying on willpower alone. She described it as finally feeling like her mind and body were working together.

Medication can support the physical side of change. Hypnotherapy helps anchor the mindset that sustains it.

Can I help you?
If you think I could help you overcome a similar fear or phobia, get in touch. I work with clients all over the world. Potential clients and clients can message me on 07808 931714 (UK) or +44 7808 931 714 (Intl).

A senior business director came to me struggling with public speaking, presentations, and a persistent sense of impostor...
05/04/2026

A senior business director came to me struggling with public speaking, presentations, and a persistent sense of impostor syndrome. He was confident in every other part of his role, yet the moment he stood in front of a room, his body reacted as if he were under threat. His voice tightened, his thoughts scattered, and he felt disconnected from himself. He’d tried other approaches, but nothing created the deeper shift he needed.

In hypnotherapy, we worked directly with the subconscious patterns driving the fear. Public speaking anxiety isn’t usually about ability; it’s about the brain misreading the situation as dangerous. By working with the subconscious, we could update those old responses at their source.

The most powerful part of his sessions was exposure therapy inside hypnosis. In this relaxed state, the brain can rehearse situations safely and vividly, without triggering the stress response. Because the subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish imagined experiences from real ones, we can build the equivalent of many successful repetitions in a short space of time. This is one of the reasons hypnotherapy works so well for fears: the brain starts to believe it has already succeeded.

Within a few weeks, he felt steady, grounded, and clear when speaking. His impostor syndrome eased, and he described it as finally being able to access the version of himself he always knew was there.

This approach isn’t the only way to treat fear, but it’s one I’ve found consistently effective for professionals who need to speak, lead, or present with confidence

Can I help you?

If you think I could help you overcome a similar fear or phobia, get in touch. I work with clients all over the world. Potential clients and clients can message me on 07808 931714 (UK) or +44 7808 931 714 (Intl).

🧘‍♀️ New addition to the Mind Spa: a projector that’s ready to beam calming scenes across the wall… once it’s finished s...
02/04/2026

🧘‍♀️ New addition to the Mind Spa: a projector that’s ready to beam calming scenes across the wall… once it’s finished sulking about the Wi-Fi.

Currently displaying:
“Wi-Fi has no internet access.”
Translation: You’ve got no emails, no notifications, and no reason not to relax.

Coming soon: flowing rivers, misty forests, and hypnotic skies. No adverts. No buffering. Just your nervous system going, “Ahhh, that’s better.”

Mind Spa sessions run:
🕰️ Monday & Tuesday 10am & 6.30pm
🕰️ Wednesday 6.30pm
🕰️ Thursday 10am

Private sessions also available — personal, friendship, and corporate groups all catered for. Ask for info.

📱 Text or WhatsApp Louise on 07808 931714 to book.
Bring your mind. Leave your Wi-Fi.

Mind Spa vibes...
01/04/2026

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