Sea Change Hypnotherapy

19/10/2025

Meet your therapist! 👋

It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these posts but with lots of new clients starting it seems a timely opportunity.

I’m Susie, an experienced hypnotherapist and emotional wellbeing coach. I help people with anxiety or busy and overwhelmed minds to live happier, healthier and more peaceful lives. My special area of focus is anxiety and sleep, but my scope of practice extends to fears and phobias, unwanted habits, pain management, confidence and motivation - and much more besides! If your mind has come up with problem I can usually help you overcome it ⭐️

I work from a beautiful therapy room in Wimborne, close to Walford Mill, but see lots of my clients online, too. The choice is yours.

The best thing about my job is helping people understand that they have so much more control over their minds than they might think! Seeing my clients make changes that they never thought would be possible is what gets me out of bed every day - I love what I do with a passion, and I am confident you will, too!

In my spare time you’ll find me at the theatre, walking my dog, doing yoga, reading or being taxi driver for my two teens.

What can I help you with? Drop me a line for a friendly chat ☺️

www.seachangehypno.com

18/10/2025

Next time you visit the therapy room make sure to pop into the courtyard and take a look round Walford Mill Crafts and grab a coffee and cake at Little Pickle at The Mill 💗

13/10/2025

October is Menopause Awareness Month. Too often menopause gets brushed aside as something women should “just get on with.” But if you’ve ever found yourself wide awake and feeling anxious at 3am, battling hot flushes in the middle of a work meeting, or suddenly doubting yourself in ways you never used to - you’ll know it’s not always that simple.

Symptoms like hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog, mood swings and anxiety are common and can feel overwhelming and confusing. And because they’re so unpredictable, they can knock your confidence and leave you feeling unlike yourself.

HRT works for many women, but is not suitable for all. That’s where hypnotherapy can make such a difference. Many of my clients describe their hypnotherapy sessions as pressing the “reset” button: stepping out of the whirlwind and finding a calmer, more centred way to move through this chapter of their life.

If you’re navigating menopause and wondering whether hypnotherapy could help, drop me a line for your free discovery session! You don't have to carry it all on your own 💗

October is Menopause Awareness Month - a great reminder that this stage of life for women deserves more openness, support, and compassion. Too often menopause gets brushed aside as something women should “just get on with.” But if you’ve ever found yourself wide awake and feeling anxious at 3a...

10/10/2025

Here’s a step-by-step technique in honour of World Mental Health Day that will help you transform uncomfortable or unwanted feelings. Whether you’re feeling anxious, fearful or stressed, low or sad, frustrated or angry, give this a go and notice how quickly things change. (It’s also great for surfing the urge of cravings!)

1. Become aware of the feeling in your body. Notice where it is and how it feels.

2. Change your posture. Open your body up - stand tall, imagine there’s a string pulling your head up, drop your shoulders and stretch out your arms (it sometimes feels good to swing them around you a bit!) Tilt your chin to the sky, look upwards and smile (especially if you don’t feel like smiling!)

3. Make your exhales longer than your inhales. This activates your parasympathetic nervous system and takes you out of ‘fight or flight’ mode. All the systems in your body begin to ‘power down’ so that you feel calmer.

4. Check in with your self-talk - whatever story you are telling yourself in your head. Make sure it’s something positive and supportive - “I am OK” … “This will pass” … “I am strong and capable “ etc.

4. Do this for approximately 90 seconds and then check back in with your body and notice what’s changed! (Because it will change - this is powerful stuff 😁)

5. Do a happy dance or punch the air! A physical celebration sends a clear signal to your unconscious that THIS was the change you wanted. The next time you do this exercise your brain will recognise what is happening and give the change even faster!

If you are struggling with your mental health please reach out for support. Talk to a trusted friend or family member. Choose a therapy that suits your needs and a therapist you feel comfortable with. But always remember how amazing you are and how deserving you are of love and support. My inbox is always open 🥰

06/10/2025

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health and deserves exactly the same amount of care and attention. If you had a pain in your body you'd probably book a check up with your doctor fairly quickly. But mental pain? Sadly, many of us carry our mental and emotional burdens very quietly. We tend to 'soldier on', hoping things will get better on their own. The truth is, they rarely do.

Hypnotherapy is a powerful but gentle way to support your mental health. Unlike approaches that focus heavily on past struggles, the modern hypnotherapy I offer at Sea Change is future-focused and empowering - building the tools and resilience you need to feel calmer and more in control.

This Friday is World Mental Health Day 2025, so it's a great time to book a FREE discovery session with me and find out how you can soon be on your journey to improved mental health, like this recent client:

"I have had acute anxiety and complex PTSD for many years and related therapy, but it continued to be life-limiting. Susie’s open, caring and empathic approach has been the thing that finally created a massive change for me and helped me enormously."

One of the challenges I face as a hypnotherapist lies in reminding people that their mental health is just as important as their physical health and deserves the same amount of care and attention.

02/10/2025

You are here. You are loved.
You are whole. You are alive ❤️

27/09/2025

Want to stop smoking for Stoptober? I’ve got your back!

Smoking isn’t just a habit - it’s a deeply ingrained mental pattern. You light up at certain times of day, out of routine or perhaps when feeling stressed. You can probably map out your day, knowing exactly the points at which you will take your smoke break.

Hypnotherapy works by gently guiding you to break the associations you’ve built around smoking, so the desire and need to smoke simply fades away. Instead of fighting urges or feeling deprived, you feel calm, in control and free.

I’d love to help you make the best decision of your life. Book today for your free discovery session and start your journey to becoming a happy, healthy and permanent non-smoker ⭐️

Every October, thousands of people across the UK take part in Stoptober, the NHS 28-day challenge to quit smoking. Research shows that if you can quit for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good. But here’s the thing - most people approach quitting with willpower alone, which oft...

14/09/2025

What invisible barriers are you building in your mind that prevent you from experiencing life to its fullest? 🤔

09/09/2025

Just received my certification for Mindscaping - a brilliant transformational technique that works beautifully alongside hypnotherapy. Looking forward to putting this into practice with some of my lovely clients ⭐️

08/09/2025

It's that time of year again - the warmth of summer is fading, and with the fresher temperatures you might have started to notice some eight-legged visitors to your home!

For many people, just the thought of a spider is enough to bring on a rush of panic. Sweaty palms, racing heart - maybe even the overwhelming urge to run from the room.

The good news? You don't have to live with that fear forever. Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, empowering way to reprogram your mind's response to spiders so that you can feel calmer, more in control and free to live without that lingering anxiety.

Find out more in today's blog ⭐️ (link in comments)

02/09/2025

If you’re a local therapist or wellness practitioner you might want to join me in attending the first meeting of this new local networking group. I’m really excited to get to know other people with a shared mission of making this world a happier, healthier, calmer place ❤️

🌿 Wimborne Wellness Circle – Heart-Led Networking Evening 🌿

Hello lovely people of Wimborne,

I’m excited to invite you to our first Wimborne Wellness Circle on Tuesday, 16th September, from 7:30–9:00pm at Maya Beauty.

This evening is designed for wellness professionals and enthusiasts to:

✨ Connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed, welcoming environment
✨ Share insights and experiences to support each other’s growth
✨ Enjoy complimentary refreshments and goody bags

🎟 Tickets are just £10 – secure yours now to be part of this special gathering.

👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wimborne-wellness-circle-a-heart-led-networking-evening-tickets-1542817331169?aff=oddtdtcreator

Looking forward to sharing an inspiring evening with you all!

Michelle x

01/09/2025

Hello September! 🧡

There's something about the change of summer into autumn that I find really comforting and reassuring. We've enjoyed a beautiful, hot summer but now September is here and the leaves are beginning to fall, bringing a tantalising sense of transformation.🍁🍂

New seasons equal new hope - the chance to shed what's old and embrace what's yet to come. To look back and be thankful for good times or lessons learned and to look forward with optimism and hope.

For this reason, Autumn is a great time to get cosy, be reflective and set your intentions for the remainder of the year.

My Autumn intentions are to focus on:

🧡 Growing my business - making connections and helping more people
🧡 Looking after my body - nourishing foods and gentle, enjoyable exercise
🧡 Making time to do the things I love - theatre trips, dog walks, time with friends & family

I wonder what yours will be? Give yourself 10 minutes to note them down. When you set an intention it provides accountability and acts as a commitment to your brain - meaning you're far more likely to carry them out! ⭐️