Hypnotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy,
Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy, as well as General Hypnosis,
RTT, and other scientifically proven Hypnotherapy modalities
Newcastle West, Adare, Limerick, Charleville, Youghal, Midleton, Cork, Dungarven, Dublin and ONLINE RTT, Hypnosis & Clinical Hypnotherapy Consultations
Claire Russell Hypnotherapy MSc. BSc. DipNT, Cl. M. Hyp., Cl.Hyp, GQHP, RTT, Adv RTT, GHR, GHSC, EAPH, NGH, MICIP, MNTOI
At Claire Russell Therapy, I use an integrative, evidence based, whole-person approach because as we know, the mind and body are deeply connected. Thoughts, emotions, habits, stress responses, sleep, nutrition and behaviour can all influence how you feel and function.
With 20+ years of clinical experience as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapist, RTT therapist, Advanced RTT Practitioner, Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Registered Nutritionist, I help adults, teens and children work towards lasting positive change in a steady, warm, focused and practical way.
Hypnotherapy can be used to help with Anxiety, Addictions, OCD, stress, Trauma related issues, Trauma Therapy, Emotional Eating, Disordered Eating, Sleep issues, Chronic Pain, Fertility issues, Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune symptoms, Confidence, Self Esteem, Low Mood, Anger, Grief, Habits, Fears, Phobias and Patterns that feel hard to shift. The aim is to help you understand what is driving the issue, work with the subconscious mind, and create healthier responses that feel more natural, steady and sustainable.
I work with adults, teenagers, and children ONLINE across Ireland and internationally, and in-person in Adare, Newcastle West, Limerick, Abbeyfeale, Charleville, Kanturk, Midleton, Youghal, Cork, Lismore, Dungarvan and Dublin.
Solution focused Hypnotherapy, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy with PROVEN RESULTS
Hypnotherapy for Adults, Teenagers and Children
At Claire Russell Therapy and Hypnotherapy, we offer highly experienced professional Hypnotherapy, RTT, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy, mind coaching and Hypnosis services to help you overcome life’s challenges and achieve lasting change. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, PTSD, GUT issues, Digestion Issues including IBS, Weight Loss, smoking cessation, chronic pain, or sleep disorders, our advanced methods provide powerful, scientifically proven solutions. Using Clinical Hypnotherapy, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), and mind coaching, we guide you toward improved mental health, emotional resilience, and physical wellness. Our tailored approach empowers you to reprogram limiting beliefs, break free from bad habits, and unlock your full potential for a happier, healthier life.
Our hypnotherapy sessions are designed to help with a wide range of issues, including building self-confidence, conquering fears and phobias, managing stress, improving relationships, and enhancing overall well-being. By combining hypnosis with actionable tools and subconscious transformation, we help you address the root causes of your challenges. Whether your goal is to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce anxiety, improve focus, improve school performance & exam performance, improve sport performance, boost motivation, or experience emotional healing, we provide the guidance you need to achieve lasting results. Discover how hypnotherapy can empower you to live a life of success, happiness, and wellness with techniques that are safe, effective, and transformative.
Our action-oriented, evidence based approach helps you create conscious tools that you can utilise on a daily basis. While also tapping deeper into your subconscious mind with Hypnosis, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy, RTT, Advanced RTT – Rapid Transformational Therapy, CBT, NLP, ERP and the use of mind coaching. Allowing you to also create the behavioural shifts and change you want, to empower you in your life.
Our dynamic Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy RTT, or Mind Coaching work is a collaborative experience that allows you to leave our sessions with new tools and mechanisms that easily shift your energy and awareness to proactivity. Going from issues, being stuck and in poor health mentally or physically, to accomplishing and achieving your wellness, physical, emotional and mental health wellness and your goals.
Registered and Accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist Claire Russell, specialising in the hypnotherapy treatment of Anxiety, Weight loss, Eating Disorders, Mood issues, Depression, Chronic Health Conditions, Inflammation, Autoimmune Conditions, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Psycho-Oncology, Trauma, as well as a variety of different Fears and Phobias. She also works with individuals who desire to improve Confidence, Optimise Performance, and other desired Change. Claire takes a holistic approach to Clinical Therapy and Hypnotherapy, integrating her extensive training also in Nutrition, Psychotherapy and Counselling, CBT Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy modalities, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, RTT, Rapid Transformational Therapies additionally with hypnosis, and other scientific and evidence-based Clinical Hypnotherapy approaches to tailor therapy to your unique individualised health and needs and issues. Working collaboratively with you to promote change, address psychosocial barriers, and optimise overall quality of life and well-being.
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Addiction Hypnotherapy Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Sugar, Food..
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Anxiety Hypnotherapy
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Depression Hypnotherapy
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OCD Hypnotherapy
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Trauma Hypnotherapy
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Eating Disorder Hypnotherapy
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Weight Loss Hypnotherapy
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GUT Hypnotherapy IBS, bloating..
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Digestive Health Hypnotherapy
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Anger / Mood Issues Hypnotherapy
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Phobia & Fears Hypnotherapy
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Sleep Insomnia Hypnotherapy
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Confidence Hypnotherapy
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Low Self Esteem Hypnotherapy
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Stop smoking Quit Vapes Hypnosis
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Chronic Health Issues Hypnotherapy
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Chronic Pain Hypnotherapy
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Inflammatory disorders Hypnotherapy
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Autoimmune Disease Hypnotherapy
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Digestion Hypnotherapy
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Fertility Hypnotherapy
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Hormonal issues incl: PCOS, PMDD, PMS ..
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Menopause Hypnotherapy
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Perimenopause Hypnotherapy
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& much more…!
Addiction Hypnotherapy Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Sugar, Food..
Anxiety Hypnotherapy
Depression Hypnotherapy
OCD Hypnotherapy
Trauma Hypnotherapy
Eating Disorder Hypnotherapy
Weight Loss Hypnotherapy
GUT Hypnotherapy IBS, bloating..
Digestive Health Hypnotherapy
Anger / Mood Issues Hypnotherapy
Phobia & Fears Hypnotherapy
Sleep Insomnia Hypnotherapy
Confidence Hypnotherapy
Low Self Esteem Hypnotherapy
Stop smoking Quit Vapes Hypnosis
Chronic Health Issues Hypnotherapy
Chronic Pain Hypnotherapy
Inflammatory disorders Hypnotherapy
Autoimmune Disease Hypnotherapy
Digestion Hypnotherapy
Fertility Hypnotherapy
Hormonal issues incl: PCOS, PMDD, PMS ..
Menopause Hypnotherapy
Perimenopause Hypnotherapy
& much more…!
What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy, as the term suggests, is the practice of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes & recovery. Hypnosis helps your nervous system deeply relax, using guided relaxation which enables intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness. This is sometimes called trance. You are fully aware and in control throughout your hypnotherapy session with Claire. Hypnosis is highly useful in therapy as the hypnotic state allows adults, teens and children to explore painful thoughts, feelings, and memories, and even those they might have hidden from their conscious minds. Hypnosis is scientifically proven and used to help a variety of problems, such as breaking bad habits or coping with anxiety, stress or trauma. Health issues including chronic disease, chronic pain, gut issues and much more. Including Addictions, Food issues, Weight loss, Eating Disorders, and Eating issues. Mental health issues, Emotional, and Physical health conditions and issues. Do you this approach might be right for you? – Reach out to Claire to discuss your needs. Claire Russell Hypnotherapy is a fully qualified certified licensed and registered hypnotherapist with vast extensive decades of experience.
Addiction Therapy and Hypnotherapy
BREAKING ADDICTION PATTERNS with Hypnosis/ Hypnotherapy /RTT
The skill of the hypnotherapist is essential in finding the most successful ways of rapidly breaking the patterns of addiction.
Hypnotherapy has a proven track record with addictions because the subconscious mind can be accessed in trance hypnosis to help conquer both the physical and psychological aspects of the disease.
Addiction is physical and/or emotional dependence upon a chemical substance. An addict believes he or she cannot physically and/or mentally function, or do without – that life would be unendurable – without that particular substance which is in fact causing pain in their life.
Alcohol and Drug use are two of the most common addictions, along with Smoking addiction, Vapes, Technology addiction, Sugar addiction, Food addictions, Pornography, Gambling.
Using a combined therapeutic approach of Hypnotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis, Advanced RTT – Advanced Rapid Transformational Therapy in CORK, LIMERICK, or ONLINE.
Trauma Therapy and Trauma Hypnotherapy
When trauma is still affecting you, it can feel as though your body and mind are reacting before you have time to think. You may feel anxious, guarded, numb, easily triggered, exhausted, ashamed, angry, tearful, disconnected, or unable to fully relax, even when life looks “fine” on the outside.
At Claire Russell Therapy, trauma therapy and trauma hypnotherapy are offered with warmth, care and over 20 years’ clinical experience. Claire works with adults, teenagers and children through Counselling, Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy and Rapid Transformational Therapy, online across Ireland and internationally, and in person in Limerick, Cork, Dublin and other Irish locations.
Trauma hypnotherapy works with the subconscious mind, the part of the mind that stores automatic reactions, emotional responses, protective patterns and old beliefs. This can be helpful when you know logically that you are safe, but your body still reacts with fear, panic, shutdown, overthinking, emotional eating, addictions, people-pleasing, anger, sleep problems, relationship difficulties or low self-worth.
Sessions are paced carefully and respectfully. You do not have to force yourself to relive every detail of what happened. The focus is on helping your nervous system feel safer, reducing the intensity of old emotional responses, and changing the deeper patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
Trauma therapy and trauma hypnotherapy may help with childhood trauma, relationship trauma, betrayal, grief, emotional neglect, PTSD and C-PTSD symptoms, anxiety, panic, addictions, chronic stress, shame, body tension, sleep issues and difficulties trusting yourself or others.
You do not have to keep managing this alone. With the right professional support, it is possible to feel calmer, stronger, safer within yourself, and more able to move forward in your life.
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Available ONLINE across Ireland and worldwide, and in person in Adare, Newcastle West, Limerick, Abbeyfeale, Charleville, Midleton, Youghal, Cork, Lismore, Dungarven and Dublin.
Anxiety Therapy and Hypnotherapy
With anxiety, the focus is internal. It is subjective, free-floating, out of control. One can have a feeling of ‘impending doom’ or a sense of a vague, distant or unrecognised danger.
Anxiety effects your whole being. It is an emotional, physiological, mental and behavioral reaction all at once. Whatever form that is presented the good news is, that there is experienced help for everyone. Contact Claire to discuss or send a message to arrange a suitable time for a call back
Eating Disorders Therapy and Hypnotherapy
Returning your Peace of mind, Freedom, great Energy and well being. Regulate without restriction. Feeling great. Through a multi therapeutic approach using not only hypnosis, RTT, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy, Nutritional Therapy and other therapeutic approaches. Contact Claire today or send a message to arrange a suitable time for you to discuss your individual challenges and needs
Hypnotherapy – Hypnosis LIMERICK, CORK & ONLINE.
Hypnotherapy Clinics Newcastle West, Limerick, Youghal, Cork. Providing a wide range of Hypnotherapy services, including Clinical Hypnotherapy, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis, Advanced Rapid Transformational Therapy – RTT, and Mind Coaching. These therapies can be booked as a stand alone service or used with Nutritional Therapy, CBT, EFT, Counselling, Psychotherapy and Functional Medicine.
Claire Russell is a highly experienced, licensed and registered Hypnotherapist working with Adults, Teenagers and Children providing:
- Hypnotherapy for Addictions including: Alcohol, Drugs, Cigarettes/Vapes, Food, Gambling, Porn, Sugar, Sex, Technology
- Anxiety Hypnotherapy, and also for Life stress, School stress, Work Stress, Overwhelm
- Depression Hypnotherapy
- OCD Hypnotherapy
- Eating Disorder Hypnotherapy
- Weight Loss Hypnotherapy
- Hypnotherapy for GUT Health Issues inc IBS, bloating
- Digestive Health Hypnotherapy
- Anger / Mood Issues Hypnotherapy
- Fears / Phobias Hypnotherapy
- Sleep issues Hypnotherapy
- Confidence Hypnotherapy
- Low Self Esteem Hypnotherapy
- Stop smoking / Vapes Hypnosis
- Chronic Health Issues Hypnotherapy
- Chronic Pain Hypnotherapy
- Inflammatory disorders Hypnotherapy
- Autoimmune Disease Hypnotherapy
- Digestion issues Hypnotherapy
- Fertility Hypnotherapy
- Hormonal issues, PCOS..
- Menopause Hypnotherapy
- Perimenopause Hypnotherapy
- & more…!
Hypnotherapy LIMERICK Newcastlewest, Youghal, CORK & ONLINE Clinical Hypnotherapy for Adults, Teens & Children. Scientific. Proven. Results.
but having tried EVERYTHING else.. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Highly recommend Claire! I was both skeptical and curious about Hypnotherapy when I signed up but having tried EVERYTHING else I can tell you it was certainly the best investment I have ever made!!; My health has been completely transformed and it not only helped me make peace with my past, but it also created a foundation for me to celebrate now and look forward to my future with excitement and anticipation. I have never felt so well! Thank you Claire !! ”
– Ann
Overcame Addiction After Years of Struggle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I had battled with addiction for years, on and off in a disasterous cycle and nothing seemed to stick. I was sceptical about hypnotherapy at first, but Claire’s approach made all the difference. She helped me uncover and heal the root causes of my addiction, giving me the tools to regain control of my life. We have steadily worked together and I am now free from the obsessive thoughts constantly craving it. I’m clear minded, great energy, getting healthy and more focused, and I finally feel like myself again. I’ve managed with Claire to up my game at work hugely and with my family repair things. If you’re struggling, just go for it. It has transformed my life & Claire can change your life!”
— James R.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pregnant After Years of Trying & Failed Fertility treatments!
“After utter heartbreak and loss, having struggling with fertility issues for years and feeling completely exhausted by failed treatments, I turned to hypnotherapy as a last hope. Claire’s sessions helped me release deep-seated stress and anxiety. I actually reconnected with my body, and finally felt a positive mindset around conception. Just a few months later, I found out I was pregnant! I now understand and truly believe the power of mind-body healing played a huge role in my journey. Thank you Claire, for your kindness, incredible knowledge, skill, the compassion and expertise!”
— Emma L.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Relief from Autoimmune Symptoms After decades of Suffering
“I had been dealing with autoimmune conditions and horrible symptoms for most of my life, experiencing constant fatigue, intolerable pain at times, and inflammation. Hypnotherapy with Claire helped me shift my mindset, reduce my stress levels, and even lessen my physical symptoms. The connection between the mind and body is incredible! We adjusted my diet steadily and she got the perfect supplements. I feel such relief. I now more in control of my health, and my flare-ups have significantly decreased. This has been a game-changer for me!”
— Laura B.
Life-Changing Weight Loss Journey! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I had tried everything, every diet, exercise plan, and weight loss programme, but nothing actually worked in the long-term. After just a few sessions of hypnotherapy with Claire, my entire mindset around food, health and self-care transformed. I am no longer feeling controlled by cravings, and my confidence has skyrocketed! Claire helped me rewire my relationship with food, real health and exercise, and I’ve lost over 2 stone without ever feeling hungry or deprived. I can’t recommend her enough!”
— Sarah M.
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