Sarah Ariss Cognitive Hypnotherapy

Sarah Ariss Cognitive Hypnotherapy Cognitive Hypnotherapy. Effective, solution focused therapy for anxiety, depression, fears & limitin

Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a gentle talking therapy that is solution focused. We talk about your limiting belief, be that a fear, anxiety or something you can't quite put your finger on...but we focus on your solution. With elements taken from traditional hypnotherapy, CBT and NLP we will work together in a safe, gentle environment to enable you to be the best person you can be.

11/04/2026

One of the first things we do when I’m approached by a potential client is to arrange a time to have a chat on the phone, sometimes zoom.

It’s so important because we don’t know until we’ve chatted whether we are a good fit.

If we both decide that we are then we arrange an appointment, I send you some paperwork and then… off we go.

If you’re thinking of therapy for something you can email me on sarah@sarahariss.com

10/04/2026

Slow breath out. That’s the key. I hope this helps.




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10/04/2026

What are the questions you should ask a therapist if you’re looking to work with someone? You can ask anything you would like but here are some helpful suggestions from a therapist with over 10 years experience.

1. What would your plan be to help me?

2. Have you worked with many people before who have had this issue?

3 How successful were you?

4. What do you charge?

5. How often are the sessions?

6. How long are the sessions?

7. How many sessions might I need?

8. Are you a member of a professional association? (This will show a level of competency)

9. Are you DBS checked?

10. Do you offer in person or online sessions?

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27/03/2026

How do you imagine therapy? Maybe you are experiencing Anxiety and need help but don’t know where to turn?

The therapy I practice is practical, kind and tailored for each individual client. You are not your label, you are you.

It’s about being seen, heard, listened to and also learning life skills to help you manage life’s ups and downs.

If you’re interested why not get in touch and book a free call so we can find out whether we would be a good fit to work together.

sarah@sarahariss.com

Life can feel very difficult at times - overwhelming and lonely. Often it’s hard to talk to the people around us because...
01/02/2026

Life can feel very difficult at times - overwhelming and lonely. Often it’s hard to talk to the people around us because perhaps we feel embarrassed, ashamed or maybe we just don’t want to worry them.

I’ve been working as a Cognitive Hypnotherapist for ten years now, helping hundreds of people with issues as varied as Anxiety, Depression, fears, self confidence, self esteem and more. It’s something I feel very privileged to be able to do.

It’s a talking therapy, tailored for each unique individual. It’s practical, kind and gives you the life skills to cope with whatever life throws at you. Completely confidential, I can give you a safe space to talk, work through things and reach a place in your life where you can be who you want to be.

This can be in person, online or a mix of the two - whichever works best for you.

I’m here when you feel ready.
Sarah

sarah@sarahariss.com
07894564287

01/02/2026

Anxiety is the symptom. Your nervous system is trying to send you a message so that you begin to change your environment, your understanding of what has happened to you or is happening to you.

When we work on that in therapy… the Anxiety goes.

It’s January, the start of a new year, and I just wanted to say hello. I’m Sarah Ariss and I work as a therapist, helpin...
18/01/2026

It’s January, the start of a new year, and I just wanted to say hello. I’m Sarah Ariss and I work as a therapist, helping people get through difficult times.

I specialise in helping people with Anxiety but I also help people with confidence, self esteem, feeling stuck, feeling unhappy and afraid.

I’ve been doing this now for ten years and I love it. If you think you need some help at the moment from someone who’s kind, caring and professional then maybe I can be that person.

Get in touch by calling 07894564287 and leaving a message.

Or email on sarah@sarahariss.com

Or look at my website www.sarahariss.com

Social Anxiety is something we don’t often talk about. It feels like we’ve failed. This week I’m talking about Social An...
23/10/2025

Social Anxiety is something we don’t often talk about. It feels like we’ve failed.

This week I’m talking about Social Anxiety and what you can do to help yourself feel calmer and more confident.

Each post will be saved to a highlight on my profile so that whenever you find me you can find all the posts.

I used to feel this way, but I don’t anymore more. It’s not a life sentence.

Follow for tips, support, info and more.

Let me know if there’s any area or topic you’d like me to post on by leaving a comment.

21/10/2025

Social Anxiety can feel horrible, crippling, but you don’t have to feel like this. This week I’ll be sharing tips, info and support for anyone who is feeling socially anxious.

As someone who felt this way for years, I know that change can happen. Let me help you.

Comment a number between 0 and 10 to let me know how you’re feeling today. 0=fine 10=just the worst

Comment how you would love to feel. What would you love to be able to do?

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18/10/2025

I’m trying to move away from being on my phone so much. I had planned on videoing my morning but I changed my mind. Being with my friends and fellow therapists this morning was just lovely. We chatted about life and the universe with not a phone in sight. It would have felt wrong to be filming.

So I didn’t.

I walked with a very lovely friend this afternoon and we talked about just this. So often we see life through a screen or how our lives might look on a screen when what is going to feel so much better is living it for real, in the moment.

12/10/2025

Asking for help can feel daunting. It’s the hardest step. Particularly if you’ve experienced unhelpful people in the past.

But it’s the first step towards feeling like you again. When you are ready - I’m here. And if I’m not the right fit for your needs then there will be someone who is.

You don’t have to do this by yourself. Ask for help. Open the doorway to hope.

To work with me email saraharisstherapy@gmail.com

For more info look at www.sarahariss.com

To work with another QCH therapist look at our Therapist Finder at QCHPA Therapist Finder

For free resources look at my profile link

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10/10/2025

A moment of on a Friday morning. Take care.

Save this for another time.

Share this with someone who might need it.

And if you’d like a bit more help then have a look at my website at www.sarahariss.com or email me at sarah@sarahariss.com

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One of the best things in life is to witness the transformation people can make, in such a short period of time, when they are brave enough to ask for help.

When a person is feeling wobbly and anxious anyway it can feel pretty scary to contact a therapist.

That’s why it’s my aim to make therapy as gentle and easy as possible. Believe it or not there’s often quite a lot of laughter in the sessions, and kindness.... I think that’s important.

I remember describing the journey we make together to a client once. We begin by walking along the road to change, together, holding hands, and then after a little while the client feels safe enough to walk alongside me on their own. Eventually a time comes when the client realises that they have everything they need to walk alone, with their head held high and a new confidence in their step. That’s a good moment.