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KN Cognitive Hypnotherapy

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About Me

Hello, I'm Katie Nash and I am a Cognitive Hypnotherapist. I began my professional life as a solicitor, working in a London law firm. After eight years in the legal world I found myself being drawn away from the drafting, negotiating and documentation side of the job and more towards the people side. I frequently found myself in long conversations about clients' lives and wellbeing, and soon realised that I was more interested in assisting them with their emotional issues than legal. After having my two children I decided to finally listen to my inner knowing and left the legal world. This began a life affirming journey which ultimately led to me retraining as a Cognitive Hypnotherapist with Trevor Silvester, the founder of Cognitive Hypnotherapy at the renowned Quest Institute based at Regents University, London.

I now use Cognitive Hypnotherapy and Neuro Linguistic Programming to help clients reach goals, overcome obstacles, and live the lives they wish to live.


I am based in Brentwood, Essex and work face to face locally or online with clients all over the world.

Qualifications & Memberships

  • Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy - Quest Institute, Regents University, London
  • Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma - Quest Institute, Regents University, London (Accredited by the National Council for Hypnotherapy)
  • Neuro Linguistic Programming Diploma - Quest Institute, Regents University, London
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies - CPCAB
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Studies - CPCAB
  • Law (LLB)- University of Southampton
  • Member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy
  • Member of the Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy Practitioners Association

What is Cognitive Hypnotherapy?

Cognitive Hypnotherapy or QCH Therapy helps you move forward in life by enabling you to become "unstuck", be it stuck in a fear response when triggered, stuck in a state of anxiety, or simply stuck in when trying to answer the question of what comes next for you. It is also highly effective in helping people overcome mental blocks (at work, in the achievement of goals, in relationships), in boosting confidence, and in overcoming imposter syndrome. Clients who have received Cognitive Hypnotherapy report that they are often happier because they are able to live in alignment with the person that they have always wanted to be, are more in touch with the inner workings of their mind and better equipped to deal with highs and lows of life.

It is a short term, solution focused talking therapy. It has its origins in hypnotherapy, but utilises a range of evidence of based techniques from different therapeutic disciplines (including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), positive psychology and Gestalt). It seeks to work out how your unconscious mind is playing a part in the creation of your issue. It is a modern approach to therapy which, by uncovering and challenging, often life-long, subconscious beliefs and programming, equips clients with the knowledge and tools they need to enable them to make lasting change.


For more information about how Cognitive Hypnotherapy works please watch this short video:

A study published in the Mental Health Review Journal in 2015 recorded that 71% of 118 people receiving Cognitive Hypnotherapy (from practitioners trained at the Quest Institiute) in the treatment of anxiety and depression considered themselves recovered after an average of 4 sessions, compared to 42% of those using other therapeutic approaches. For more information on this study please click here.

What can Cognitive Hypnotherapy help with?

People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that I can support you with.

If you don't see your issue listed please do get in touch to see if I am able to assist you.

Addiction

Anxiety

Confidence and self-esteem

Imposter syndrome

Managing stress

Phobias and fears

Public speaking

Relaxation

Sports performance

Workplace performance

Fees & Sessions

I offer a free initial 20 minute telephone consultation. This is a chance for you to ask any questions you might have, for me to understand what it is you'd like to work on, and, most importantly, for you to see if I'm the right therapist for you.


I usually see clients every two weeks for between 3 and 6 sessions. This is just an average, therefore you may require additional sessions, depending on the issue we're working on. The first session is a history take during which we will take a detailed look at your issue. Following this session I develop a treatment plan, tailored just for you. This will include personalised recordings for you to listen to between sessions. I will also teach you numerous tools and techniques which can be used "in the moment", whether that be in the midst of a panic attack, at the height of a big emotion, or simply when you need an instant boost of confidence.

This is your therapy, your time and, together, we can help you move forward in a way that's most beneficial for you.


Sessions last between 60 and 90 minutes. I would suggest allowing the full 90 minutes for every session if possible.


I charge £80 per session.

Sessions will take place in my clinic based at the Brentwood Clinic of Complementary Medicine, at my clinic in Upminster, or from the comfort of your own home via Zoom.

"For as long as I can remember I have had an extreme phobia of spiders so extreme that the very sight of a spider would cause me to cry and hyperventilate even if the spider was on a programme on the TV. People would often say to me just catch it under and glass, buy a spider catcher or hoover it up (easier said than done when totally paralysed with fear). I decided to see if cognitive hypnotherapy could help me overcome or at least lessen my fear.


At my first session with Katie I felt instantly reassured and put at ease. Katie explains the process and techniques in detail and is so easy to talk to. I had 3 sessions in total to help with my phobia and was sent away after each session with exercises to carry out at home. I have had a couple of encounters with spiders since my last session with the most recent being a fairly large house spider on the wall behind me. I was so surprised that I did not cry or panic and even contemplated trying to catch the spider myself. Although this was something I decided against it was not a thought that would have even crossed my mind in the past. I feel that cognitive hypnotherapy with Katie has definitely given me the tools to cope with spiders going forward and although my fear has not been totally conquered it is significantly less severe.


I have recommended Katie and cognitive hypnotherapy to many friends and I will certainly reach out to her in the future if and when I need to. She is brilliant."

Spider Phobia

"As a busy working mum I had been struggling with stress and anxiety. It was having an impact on my mental and physical health and I'd found it difficult to put in place an effective self-care routine in the midst of it all. Katie helped me to identify and address the root causes of my anxieties and to work on ways to soothe myself and manage relationships when challenges come up.

The hypnotherapy sessions have been invaluable - they've opened my eyes to some long standing issues I hadn't addressed. Thanks to Katie I now have techniques to employ when I need to restore a sense of calm. From mindfulness and being present, to visualisations, the methods she has shared have been really effective. I feel like I'm well on my way to regaining control and centring myself when I need to, to avoid repeating negative patterns of behaviour in the future."

Stress and Anxiety

"Working in the city, I frequently found myself under the spotlight, often suffering from confidence issues that led to a severely sweaty face and a racing heart.


Katie and I started working together in May 2023, and I immediately felt at ease with her, comfortably exposing deep-rooted thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.


Through a series of thoughtful and personalised hypnotherapy sessions, Katie has helped me understand the root of the issue and provided me with tools to utilise during moments of pressure.


Now, I feel prepared and capable of managing any triggers that may arise, and I highly recommend hypnotherapy to anyone facing similar confidence struggles."

Confidence

"Boarding a plane has never been a pleasant experience for me. The thought of losing all self-control and floating thousands of kilometres above the ground felt and still feels unreal. I avoided planes as much as possible.

Katie was and is a true blessing on my journey to overcome my fear of flying. From the first session I felt comfortable talking to Katie about my fears and she made me feel in a safe space. Throughout the sessions I knew what we were doing and why: this helped me to open up to hypnotherapy. We managed to verbalise my anxiety, reframe it and help me get into a calmer and more relaxed state throughout the flight. Katie also made sure I had tools at hand when the basics weren't working and I needed something more acute to reassure me in-flight.

Since then I've done a return flight and voluntarily booked another. I've never felt so relaxed and calm during a flight without taking any OTC drugs - my wife couldn't believe it. While Katie's sessions are not a complete cure, they enable me to approach the problem differently, enjoy the flight and, most importantly cope with the anxiety. For that alone I am very grateful and can only recommend working with Katie."

Fear of flying

"I came to see Katie as I had many deadlines coming up and I really struggled with procrastination and anxiety around them. I had got to a point where I was so stressed that I felt like giving up. I loved how Katie guided me to a deeper understanding about what was at the root of these issues. I was surprised how deep the conversations went and how effective the treatment was. Katie is knowledgeable, caring and very creative in the way she helped me. I managed to meet the deadlines and felt so much more positive and in control of it all. I have had counselling about this before, but Katie's approach was different and has inspired me to set and achieve new goals."

Anxiety and Procrastination

Location

The Brentwood Clinic of Complementary Medicine

31 Shenfield Road

Brentwood

Essex

CM15 8AG

Get in Touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or to arrange your free initial 20 minute telephone consultation.

You can also email me directly on hello@kncognitivehypnotherapy.co.uk. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.

All contact is strictly confidential.