“Over the last two years I had really lost myself and was living in a constant state of fight and flight and wasn't sleeping well, as I was consumed with anxiety; After completing a 6 week course with Debs, my life has transformed again. No longer am I stuck living in my head with every what if possibility. Instead, I live in the world with the ability to think clearly and not let my emotions control me. I don't think I'll be able to put into words the growth and change this 6 week course has led to and how it has had such a lasting effect. I would recommend this to everyone and anyone who struggles with anxiety.”
Becca, 29, works full-time and lives with her partner, while they both work full time. When Becca first came to me for hypnotherapy, she described feeling like she was constantly on edge. Anxiety had become a daily companion — not always overwhelming, but constantly in the background, making life feel difficult. She struggled with overthinking, poor sleep, and physical symptoms like occasional migraines, picking at her skin, and biting her nails. Her confidence at work was low, and even small decisions felt exhausting. She had a deep fear of not being in control, and despite being high-functioning in a busy marketing communications role, she often felt she was barely holding it all together.
Becca was also battling disrupted sleep — either struggling to fall asleep, waking every hour, or waking too early and feeling sluggish throughout the day. These broken nights made it harder to cope with daily challenges, especially in her job, where she felt under-confident. While she had some positive routines, like occasionally going to the gym or eating well, she felt she lacked consistency. There was a growing disconnect between who she wanted to be and how she was living her life.
From the start, Becca was open to the process and committed to engaging in her sessions fully. She was particularly interested in understanding how hypnotherapy could help her quiet the internal chatter — that constant, critical voice in her head that wouldn’t let her switch off. One of the foundations of our work together was helping Becca understand how her brain works when she’s anxious. We talked about the intellectual part of the brain — the rational, logical and predominantly positive “boss brain” — and how it gets hijacked by the emotional brain when stress and anxiety are too high. This understanding helped Becca realise it was part of her natural fight or flight response to be feeling so negative and she soon stopped blaming herself for the way she felt.
As part of our work, we explored the concept of neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to create new patterns and thought habits through repeated, positive actions and interactions. Becca started listening to my personalised relaxation recording each night to help her brain wind down before sleep. As her sessions progressed, she became more consistent in her self-care routines, noticing her thought patterns and listening to her own needs. We spoke about how decision fatigue affects us during the day and how simplifying her morning and evening routines could make a big difference to her mental load.
Another important element was talking about mirror neurons — the brain’s natural way of reflecting the emotions and energy of those around us. Becca began choosing her company more intentionally, spending time with people who made her feel safe and supported. As her own emotional state improved, she noticed that others around her also began to respond with more calm and confidence.
Over a period of only six weeks, Becca experienced a wide range of positive changes. She began to sleep more soundly, waking less often and feeling more refreshed in the mornings. She became more emotionally resilient — able to stay grounded during difficult conversations, support others without becoming overwhelmed or trying to fix them, and express her needs clearly. Her confidence at work began to grow. She no longer needed constant reassurance from colleagues and felt secure in the knowledge that she was doing a good job. She also stopped feeling guilty about setting boundaries or saying no when she needed time to rest.
One of the most empowering parts of Becca’s journey was moving forward with launching a catering business with her partner. Hypnotherapy helped her not only dream about the future but start putting real steps into action — planning, branding, and launching their first offering in time for Mother’s Day. The process helped her reconnect with her creativity and her sense of purpose, and she described feeling “really organised and confident” as she moved forward.
Physically, Becca noticed changes too. She felt more energetic, more inclined to go for walks, and more tuned in to her body’s needs. She drank less alcohol, and began to eat more intuitively — planning meals and making food choices that felt good without overthinking. One milestone that stood out was when a spider unexpectedly ran across her desk at work — something that would once have triggered intense fear. Instead, she calmly let it pass and carried on with her day. It was a powerful sign of how far she’d come.
By the end of our sessions together, Becca described herself as feeling “grounded” — a word that captures a deep sense of emotional safety and stability. On her happiness scale, she rated herself a 10 out of 10. But more importantly, she wasn’t chasing a euphoric high — she was simply living more peacefully, with clarity, confidence, and calm. She no longer felt trapped in her own thoughts or exhausted by daily life. She added more joyful moments into her week, connecting with friends and family within the boundaries of her energy levels. And most importantly, Becca was reconnecting with herself to enjoy time in solitude occasionally.
Becca’s story is a beautiful example of how small, consistent steps and a growing sense of self-awareness, helped her move from just surviving to truly thriving. It’s been a joy to witness her transformation in less than two months. Hypnotherapy works fast. To explore how it could help you, read our blog or book a call with me.
Business and operations coach, Emma, shares her experience of online hypnotherapy sessions with Debs at Story Healing. Her stressful job came to a close, causing her low self-esteem and anxiety. The therapy sessions improved her confidence and opened the door for her to found her company, The Coaching Point. https://www.thecpoint.co.uk/
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Emma, in her mid forties, was recommended to book in with me because she had been struggling with increasing anxiety at work. She was unexpectedly let go from the job which left her feeling tearful and with low self-esteem, causing her anxiety about the future. Having moved to a new home location, the pressure had been on her to rebuild her income and social life. She says, “I had poor self-esteem and a huge amount of uncertainty as to what my next steps were, or even what I wanted to happen next. It felt as though I was swirling in doubt and confusion. I was lucky enough to get a session that same day with Debs and when she asked me what my ideal outcome would be, the answer that came out surprised me: I wanted to feel confident and ready to move forward working with clients in my own business. It was like hearing someone else say it, because my words were so sure.”
Although she acknowledged that she had plenty of commercial operations experience to help other businesses, Emma realised it was her confidence which had stopped her in the past. So that was where we started our sessions.
To support her sleep, Emma began listening to the hypnotherapy relaxation track most nights, especially when waking in the early hours. “The relaxation track kept me calm, especially in those moments when I woke up in the middle of the night, anxious about the future. I just hit play and let her words lull me back into a relaxed state to fall asleep again.” The sound track includes positive messages about confidence and relying on one’s own resources, which lays a foundation for recovery and peaceful acceptance of self.
In sessions, we talked about what had gone well each week, reflecting on all the positive actions Emma had taken and what plans she had in the weeks ahead. Soon, Emma had pinpointed her desire to complete her coaching case studies and begin to help businesses transform their operations and financial management. Her background in business, event management and operational support led her to follow up enquiries from local business owners who needed support to bolster their capacity. As Emma described, “From the sessions, I gained tools to use when the anxious thoughts threaten to invade, and I began being much kinder to myself and trusting myself more.”
Within six sessions, Emma had restored her confidence by taking positive actions to design a product approach and a website ready to launch her services. She founded The Coaching Point (The C-Point) and was hired by three businesses, working in their frontline operations. As she said, “A mere seven weeks from the first session, I had direction, three clients on board and conversations booked in with two more. Debs had, in fact, waved a magic wand and granted me my wish! I am much more confident talking to potential clients and it has made an incredible difference to my life. She has helped me see that my future is a lot brighter.”
Emma created packages for her business that explain what she offers into categories - of ongoing online business management; growth and funding readiness; operations overhaul and leadership and team development coaching. Having focused on her own challenges and resetting her approach, Emma’s first resource for clients was an ‘Honest Year Review’ to help people assess where they were and what they wanted to move forwards. She has since given a public talk to a local business community group, appeared on a panel for a women’s business network and launched a podcast with her co-host, Helen, featuring business owners and their challenges. Listen in here: https://www.youtube.com/@ThreeFoundersWalkIntoAPodcast
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