Cognitive Hypnotherapy and Coaching
in Colchester (Essex) and Online

Former Harley Street hypnotherapist with 13+ years of working magic with the subconscious mind.

Cognitive Hypnotherapy

Cognitive Hypnotherapy is an evidence-based, solution-focused therapy that aims to resolve your issue in the fastest and most effective way possible.

Cognitive Hypnotherapy is about finding the patterns and programs held in the subconscious that direct your thoughts and actions in the present. Tools and techniques from Cognitive Hypnotherapy have been designed to change the belief systems of the brain on a below-consciousness level so that your conscious experience of life changes too.

Imagine being rid of the deeply ingrained belief that you’re “not good enough”, or that you’re “unlovable”. How would that change things for you when you wake up each morning?

These are just two examples of common, deep, profoundly subconscious beliefs that are absolutely life-limiting. What could be yours?

Appointments held near Colchester (Essex) and Online

With Harley Street coach and therapist Victoria Ward.

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

MSc. Positive Psychology + Coaching Psychology

DipCHyp Cognitive Hypnotherapy

Coaching (EMCC Senior Practitioner)

Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD)

NLP (Master Practitioner)

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ONLINE and Colchester Hypnotherapy Services

Hypnotherapy for STRESS Online and in Colchester

Hypnotherapy for TRAUMA Online and in Colchester

Hypnotherapy for ADDICTION Online and in Colchester

Hypnotherapy for ANXIETY Online and in Colchester

Hypnotherapy for EATING DISORDERS Online and in Colchester

Hypnotherapy for SLEEP Online and in Colchester

Hypnotherapy for PUBLIC SPEAKING Online and in Colchester

Hypnotherapy for DEPRESSION Online and in Colchester

Hypnotherapy for PHOBIAS Online and in Colchester

Hypnotherapy for NAIL BITING Online and in Colchester

Hypnotherapy for SOCIAL ANXIETY Online and in Colchester

Hypnotherapy for CONFIDENCE Online and in Colchester

Live the life you’d love to live

I’m Victoria Ward. My purpose in work is to help you find freedom from the problematic thoughts, feelings and behaviours that have been keeping you stuck in suffering and self-sabotage so that your life can be better than it is right now.

Finding the beliefs and patterns you hold on a subconscious level that are keeping you stuck. Resolving trauma still held in the brain and body that keep you repeating unhealthy behaviours. Giving you the tools to change from the inside out.

As a Cognitive Hypnotherapist, I blend hypnosis with psychological and somatic methods and modalities that I’ve trained in over the last 13 years.

This means my approach is tailored to you and what you bring to me, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution to our wonderful human brains.

Cognitive hypnotherapy in Colchester (Essex) and online. London by appointment only.

*13+ years experience in private practice including on Harley Street

*Evidence-based approach

*No one-size fits all solution – you are unique!

Other approaches

Positive Psychology – The psychological study of what makes life worth living, a forward-focused approach to generating positive change on individuals, communities and organisations.

Coaching – Asking the right questions so that you come up with the answers only you have, because no-one knows you as well as you know yourself.

Eye-movement Processing – Using the way we store emotional events to process the trauma-emotion out of the content (E.g. EMDR)

Neuro-linguistic Programming – An approach to the way the brain communicates its patterns and beliefs, with tools to help transform them.

Emotional Freedom Technique – A technique that stimulates acupressure points while focusing on situations of sensations that cause pain (EFT).

Somatic Therapy – Utilising the way the body holds on to and expresses painful experiences.

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Single Issues

If you’ve just got one thing to work on, then this is the option for you. Sometimes, all it takes is a targeted approach to break free from specific challenges. My Focused Issue Sessions are designed to tackle individual concerns directly and efficiently, using proven techniques tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re struggling with weight management, confidence, anxiety, phobias, or specific fears like flying, each session aims to get you unstuck, shifting ingrained responses and empowering you with fresh perspectives.

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The Repattern Programme

My Repattern Programme is the art and magic of identifying and reshaping the subconscious scripts that guide your thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. These deep-rooted patterns, often formed in childhood, influence how you navigate the world, respond to challenges, and pursue your goals. Repatterning is like a mental renovation, clearing away old, unhelpful habits and installing new, healthier ways of thinking that align with the life you want to create.

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Cognitive Hypnotherapy in Colchester, Life Coaching Essex and ONLINE

If you’re looking for something to change in your life, I can help you. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety & stress, living with the after effects of trauma & PTSD, want healthier habits, or learn how to find more confidence, so that you can do more, achieve more, be more in any area of your life, Coaching and Cognitive Hypnotherapy in Colchester and ONLINE with Victoria Ward can help you make that change now.

How can Hypnotherapy and Coaching help?

Above, you can see some of the areas in which I can help. However, coaching techniques with Cognitive Hypnotherapy in Colchester can be applied to many issues, including addictions, eating disorders, fertility, and phobias. You are warmly welcomed to call me to discuss any needs you have, to see if coaching with Cognitive Hypnotherapy could be right for you.

I am passionate about helping you improve your life. I am passionate about helping you to live the life you’d love to live.

Victoria Ward Cognitive Hypnotherapist, Cognitive hypnotherapy in Colchester and online

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Thank you so much, Victoria! I nailed the speech and even enjoyed myself! T. T. (London)

CHILDHOOD TRAUMA

I recognised that a lot of the problems that I was having stemmed from my childhood before I saw Victoria. What Victoria did was help me to see that those things were not my fault and that things could be different now. It wasn’t always easy talking about the past, but Victoria was compassionate and understanding and I never felt judged. We worked through things at my own pace and now, I am happy to say, that I know that I am good enough to be happy. Thank you! P. F. (Spain)

NAIL BITING
I had been biting my nails as long as I could remember. I’d tried many times to stop but failed. It affected my self esteem as I never felt I looked smart. The session was enjoyable and interesting and Victoria made me feel comfortable and relaxed. I could not be more impressed and pleased with the result. My nails are strong and healthy and I no longer bite them. After one session, I felt I understood the reasons why I had this problem and believed I was able to solve it. With follow up from the audio that Victoria made for me, I managed to let my nails grow and continue growing. I now have strong healthy nails that I even have to trim and can paint attractive colours as well. My self confidence in my appearance and in general are enormously improved. It is a very pleasing transformation. I would recommend Victoria to anyone who has a problem they can’t solve or an area of their life they would like to improve. G. V. (Berkshire)

CONFIDENCE
I went to see Victoria to help improve my confidence which was a issue in my present job. I didn’t quite know what to expect. However Victoria quickly put me at ease. She has a naturally calming manner which really helped me relax and be able to focus on the work that we were doing. She taught me a number of different techniques that I was able to use immediately and the more I used them the more confident I became. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Victoria as a therapist. H. D, Brighton

PERFORMANCE COACHING
I worked with Victoria to help me with some performance coaching to help me run in a more relaxed style. I used to be able to do this when I was younger but now I get too tense and end up out of breath and with aching muscles. Victoria has a gentle, relaxing and professional style and I found her very easy to trust. The coaching was simple and very effective and I now find that my running is much more fluid than it used to be, to the point where I can run without constantly feeling as though I’m out of breath. I would definitely recommend Victoria. T. B, Peterborough

PHOBIA
I went to Victoria to get help with my phobia of other people’s eating noises. She made me feel very comfortable, and it was fascinating to work with her on discovering the likely source of this problem. Since my session – and the follow up recording she made me – the problem has greatly improved. I no longer need to avoid situations where I might hear others swallowing. The feeling of discomfort does occasionally return in times of stress – but Victoria has equipped me with a way to manage it, which helps me very much in the moment. I would recommend her services very highly, and intend to return for help with all my other fears and issues! P. S, London

NEGATIVE THINKING
I would highly recommend Victoria as the results I have experienced are remarkable. Having previously had little success with conventional therapy, CBT for depression and related insomnia I went to Victoria – specifically as she had studied at the the Quest Institute (which I had heard was the leading college of Hypnotherapy). Over the course of a small number of sessions I have experienced great and lasting improvement – none of which I achieved previously through conventional therapy. Victoria is totally professional and an excellent therapist. C.A, Wivenhoe, Essex

Get to Know Me

You can get more of an idea about me from my social media presence.

Evidence-Based Treatment

Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy is an Evidence-Based therapy.

Quest-trained Cognitive Hypnotherapists are the only hypnotherapists that have evidence-based research specific to our approach to therapy, and whose inhouse-funded research project is listed with NICE in their research area.

In a peer-review study published in the Mental Health Review Journal, research found that Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy is 71% effective for the treatment of anxiety and depression compared with other talking therapies (such as CBT) which are only 42% effective.

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Some of the issues I work with…

Anxiety & Stress

Anxiety can come in many shapes and forms, including panic attacks. It is treatable with Cognitive Hypnotherapy.

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Trauma & PTSD

Emotional distress – including bullying, abuse, accidents and attacks – can cause long-lasting and devastating effects.

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Confidence

Get to the root cause of what’s fuelling your lack of confidence, and build yourself up again from the inside out.

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“Whatever it is that she does, it works! Thank you Victoria for helping me to find freedom!”

R. Wright

Colchester Hypnotherapy

Cognitive Hypnotherapy gives me the tools to help you change what’s within you that’s holding you back from achieving your best life. Cognitive Hypnotherapy gives you the inner resources to turn your dream into a reality.

Hypnotherapy for Trauma and PTSD treatment in Colchester
Hypnosis for Anxiety therapy in Colchester

Colchester Life Coaching

Coaching is a way of helping you to uncover what it is that you really want from life, of getting clear on where you are now and where you want to be, then figuring out how you’re going to do that through taking action.

Work/Life Balance coaching for entrepreneurs
Life Coaching for a motivated high-achievers
Coaching to be your best self

Hypnotherapy online

Hypnotherapy is just as effective online as in person, offering the same transformative results by guiding you through an exploration and resolution of your subconscious patterns from the comfort of your own home, hotel or office.

Online hypnotherapy is carried out on Zoom, requiring you to have a stable internet connection and hands-free device.

What working with me looks like

We sit down together, online or in-person, and you tell me what you want, and then you tell me what’s going on that’s stopping you from having it.

It’s up to me then to ask the questions and do the work that reveals what’s really stopping you, what’s really at the root of the problem, because sometimes (quite often, in fact) it’s not what you think.

Build a blueprint for hypnotherapy

From here we can build a blueprint of how and who you will be when everything is resolved. This sets the subconscious mind seeing that different is possible and change is safe.

Then I delve into my toolbox and use my intuition and expertise – fine-tuned over more than 13 years of private practice – to resolve the root cause of the problem with whatever technique will best serve you.

This may be practical tools from Positive Psychology, traditional hypnotherapy techniques, coaching conversations, meditation or mindfulness techniques, somatic therapy, or tools from the various approaches I’ve trained in (including NLP, EMDR and EFT).

Hypnotherapy for your uniqueness

The key to this is that you are unique. You have lived a unique set of experiences that shape your current experience of life. You deserve an approach tailored uniquely for you, to get you results as effectively as possible.