Case Studies
Naomi’s story
Naomi, a woman in her early fifties, came to me struggling with low confidence, self-esteem, and constant anxiety.
Over six weeks, we utilised relaxation techniques, role play, hypnosis, and cognitive behavioral therapy to shift her thinking, rebuild her confidence, and help her rediscover herself. Naomi was dedicated to her therapy, embraced her homework challenges, and made significant progress.
Below, she shares her story…
When I met Wendy I had been desperately trying to get out of a long traumatic toxic marriage. I had suffered verbal abuse & being bullied but hadn’t realised this as it had just become normal life to me. I had also recently had breast cancer which was very frightening so with all this my confidence was rock bottom. My self-esteem was zero and I felt a shell of the person I once was. I had tried a bit of counselling via the GP, but I hadn’t found it helpful. I was starting to suffer with anxiety that I had never experienced before. Having been an outgoing person I had turned into an anxious person with no confidence at all.
Wendy was amazing, so positive & listened to me helping me to see the right path, some weeks I would turn up very distressed from dramas in my life, & things at the time I felt too weak & unable to deal with & fight myself. Over time Wendy helped me so much & showed me my strengths, she was always so supportive and so positive for me encouraging me all the way. She is such a lovely person & I found her such great support & help to me when I really needed it.
I 100% recommend Wendy to anyone needing support at difficult times in their life.
I have now managed to really start to move forward with her help.
She is a truly lovely person.
Sam’s story
Sam, in her late fifties, knew who she was and what she stood for. Her life was nearly perfect, except for one thing: she needed to work but hated her job. She believed her age and lack of skills trapped her in her current position, where she had financial security and was competent, but the toll on her health and mental well-being was too high. She needed the confidence to move forward.
We spent several hours using problem-solving techniques to forensically examine all aspects of her life. Our goal was to identify all her skills beyond those related to work, define what she enjoyed about her current and previous jobs, and list the non-negotiable aspects for her future roles. We created a vision of Sam’s ideal job.
Using hypnotherapy, we built her confidence in her abilities, and she began applying for new positions. Our final session focused on role play to prepare her for interviews.
Here’s what happened next…
I took on board all the points that had come to light during my sessions with Wendy and I realised that I was so much more capable than I gave myself credit for. It encouraged me to think outside the box and use my life skills to really drill down into what my next move might be. I started applying for jobs that I would not have dreamed of applying for and was delighted when I was short listed for an interview.
I had another session with Wendy to prep me for the interview and I went in confident that I had the skill set for the role. A week later I was offered the job. I have now been in the new role for four months and it has been a game changer. I absolutely love it and at my time of life, I never dreamt that I would find something that gave me a new lease of life beyond a pay cheque. I can’t thank Wendy enough and encourage others to totally trust the process.
Jon’s Story
When I met Jon, a man in his late 40s, he was both mentally and physically exhausted. Desperate to escape his own thoughts and find some peace, he was struggling with a relationship breakdown. After five years his partner had suddenly left him, despite claiming to be in love with him. Jon was confused and seeking answers. His mind was racing, making it difficult to focus on anything. He felt sad and mourned his loss, which took a toll on him physically—he wasn’t sleeping or eating properly. The more he tried to communicate with his ex, the more frustrated, confused, and angry he became.
This is what we did:
In Jon’s first session, we practiced simple breathing techniques, focused on calming his mind and did deep hypnotic relaxation. His homework was to practice how to take time out from his thoughts. In the next few sessions, we focused on stopping his negative thoughts and accepting his situation. We identified the unhelpful beliefs that were maintaining some of his issues. When Jon was ready, we moved to goal visualisation to increase his motivation for life. He began focusing on his strengths and what he wanted for his future. We used hypnosis to embed his new beliefs, self-talk, and positive thoughts. In Jon’s final session, we reviewed the progress he had made, identified the strategies that had worked best, and discussed how he could use these going forward. We also strengthened his newfound confidence through hypnosis.
What’s he doing 6 months later…
After a period of reflection, Jon met a new lady. Following a cautious, slow start, he now believes he can have another loving, caring, and supportive relationship. He is living the life he wanted, he is happy, and he is looking forward with positivity.