True stories
This page shares real-life examples of people who have worked with me to address anxiety, fears, and emotional challenges that were affecting their everyday lives.
These stories reflect a range of experiences — from adults managing long-standing anxiety, to children and teenagers struggling with worries, confidence, sleep, or school-related stress. Each one shows what can happen when anxiety is understood properly and approached with practical, compassionate support.
While every person’s journey is different, these examples are here to help you get a feel for how cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy can support meaningful change.
Each story focuses on the process — understanding patterns, building skills, and gradually regaining confidence — rather than quick fixes or dramatic claims.
Thinking about taking the next step?
If any of these stories feel familiar, you’re not alone. Anxiety can show up in many ways —
and it doesn’t mean anything is “wrong” with you or your child.
If you’d like to talk things through and see whether this kind of support might be helpful, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
“Wonderful experience from start to finish. Rachel is so friendly and supportive, she fully explains everything every step of the way. She suggested 4 sessions to help me get in control of my fear of flying which I've just completed and have already booked a trip with a 2.5hour flight each way.
As well as the sessions Rachel provided recordings to continue to use and a digital guide summarising all skills and techniques I learnt that have helped me re-frame my thoughts, feelings and reactions.
I highly recommend without hesitation.”
- Martine