Transform Your Health and Life with Hypnotherapy:

A Full Mind and Body Approach to Lasting Emotional Wellness

In today’s complex and overstimulated world, individuals are increasingly seeking solutions that address the root causes of health issues, fears, phobias, anxiety and emotional distress. While conventional approaches can be helpful, clinical hypnotherapy, clinical medical hypnotherapy and RTT offers a deeper, integrative path to emotional clarity, calm, and resilience.

Rooted in neuroscience and psychotherapeutic principles, hypnotherapy is a powerful, evidence-informed approach to support mental health, physical health issues and emotional wellbeing. It is particularly effective for concerns such as chronic stress, persistent anxiety, low mood, inflammation, hormonal health, insomnia, emotional eating, and phobias. Through guided therapeutic work, clients gain access to subconscious processes that influence patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour.

Understanding Hypnotherapy as a Clinical and Scientifically Proven Tool

Hypnotherapy is a structured, therapeutic modality that facilitates a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility, often referred to as hypnosis. In this altered state of consciousness, individuals are better able to explore the origins of emotional patterns, release limiting beliefs, and reinforce positive change.

This method is supported by a growing body of research in cognitive neuroscience and clinical psychology. Studies have demonstrated its efficacy in modulating autonomic nervous system responses, improving emotional regulation, and reducing symptoms associated with stress-related disorders (Jensen et al., 2016; Elkins et al., 2015).

Presenting issues that respond well to hypnotherapy include:

  • Chronic stress and physiological tension

  • Inflammation, Inflammatory conditions and inflammatory symptoms

  • Autoimmune disease Autoimmune issues and direct and indirectly related Autoimmune symptoms

  • Generalised anxiety, social anxiety and anticipatory worry

  • Low mood, depression and emotional fatigue

  • Sleep disturbances and insomnia

  • Specific fears and phobias and conditioned fear responses

  • Emotional eating, sugar cravings, food addictions, weight loss and weight concerns

  • Smoking, Addictions and behavioural dependencies

Addressing Stress and Anxiety with Clinical Hypnotherapy

Long-term stress and anxiety are linked to dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system and entrenched cognitive loops. Hypnotherapy supports the down-regulation of stress hormones while targeting subconscious contributors to anxious thought patterns.

Methods such as hypnotic desensitisation, guided imagery, and cognitive reframing have shown efficacy in reducing physiological arousal and enhancing adaptive coping (Hammond, 2010).

Many clients report greater clarity of thought, reduced nervous tension, and improved emotional balance following structured hypnotherapy sessions. This modality can be effectively integrated with Nutrition Consultations, psychotherapeutic or somatic practices.

Supporting Mental Health. Emotional Stability and Low Mood with Hypnosis

Low mood may stem from early conditioning, unresolved emotional themes,  mental health or lifestyle-related factors. Clinical hypnotherapy offers structured approaches to explore and shift the subconscious patterns that often maintain these emotional states.

Evidence supports the use of hypnotherapy in mood enhancement and in reducing symptoms of depressive states (Alladin, 2016). Clients benefit from guided protocols that rebuild confidence, improve motivation, and support inner equilibrium, happiness and improved health.

Flexible, Confidential Access: Online Hypnotherapy Sessions

Remote online hypnotherapy offers a secure, accessible, and evidence-based alternative for those who prefer support from the comfort of their home. Clinical outcomes remain consistent across online and in-person delivery, with very high satisfaction and success rates for clients seeking:

  • Support for anxiety, stress, depression and low mood
  • Regulation of emotional eating, eating disorders, disordered eating, weight loss and lifestyle habits
  • Inflammation, Autoimmune, Hormonal health, Fertility and Gut / Digestion issues
  • Improved sleep quality
  • Cognitive clarity and emotional resilience

Remote, Video and Online-based therapy has been validated as an effective and ethical form of delivery, particularly post-pandemic (Weinberg & Rolnick, 2021).

Individualised, Scientific Evidence-Informed Care

As a Registered Nutritionist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Counsellor, Advanced RTT therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner, I offer a multidisciplinary approach that bridges neuroscience, psychotherapeutic methods, and lifestyle scientifically proven evidence and methods.

Your personalised plan may include:

  • Advanced clinical hypnotherapy, RTT – Rapid Transformational Therapy, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy
  • CBT-based reframing and subconscious integration, hypnopsychotherapy and hypnoanalysis
  • Nutritional and gut-brain support
  • Functional diagnostics (if appropriate)

This model respects the complex interplay between psychological, nutritional, and physiological factors, enabling well-rounded, professional support.

Reflections from Clients

“For the first time in years, I feel actually feel calm and centred in myself. The hypnotherapy sessions with Claire helped the overwhelming anxiety, low energy and improve my ability to cope with the extremely stressful environment I am presently in. My mood is upbeat, and energy is now great. Thank you Claire!”

“I struggled with poor sleep issues, weight and emotional eating. The full Clinical Hypnotherapy and integrative approach from Claire gave me the skills and awareness to feel in control of my life and mood again.”

“Sessions were insightful, calming, and grounded in science and evidence. Claire’s clinical background, kindness and expertise gave me confidence from day one.”

Begin Your Evidence-Based HypnoTherapeutic Process

Clinical hypnotherapy supports physical health, mental health and emotional issues. As well as cognitive, emotional, and behavioural change—especially when integrated within a broader personalised programme. If you’re seeking a professional and research-informed approach to managing chronic stress, anxious thinking, low mood, or behaviour change, this may be the right step for you.

Complimentary 15-minute consultations are available to explore your goals and determine suitability.

Claire Russell Therapy  Limerick, Cork and ONLINE
Registered Nutritionist | Clinical Hypnotherapist | Advanced RTT | Psychotherapy | Functional Medicine Practitioner
Supporting transformation through a full and complete integrative mind-body therapy approach

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References :

  • Elkins, G. R., Barabasz, A. F., Council, J. R., & Spiegel, D. (2015). Advancing research and practice: The revised APA Division 30 definition of hypnosis. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 57(4), 378–385. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2015.1011472
  • Hammond, D. C. (2010). Hypnosis in the treatment of anxiety- and stress-related disorders. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 10(2), 263–273. https://doi.org/10.1586/ern.09.140
  • Alladin, A. (2016). Cognitive hypnotherapy for major depressive disorder. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 58(3), 276–292. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2016.1189257
  • Jensen, M. P., Adachi, T., Tomé-Pires, C., Lee, J., Osman, Z. J., & Miró, J. (2016). Mechanisms of hypnosis: Toward the development of a biopsychosocial model. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 64(1), 34–75. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2016.1103640
  • Weinberg, H., & Rolnick, A. (2021). The effectiveness of online therapy: Experience of therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 51(3), 223–231. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-020-09445-6