Fiona Craig

Fiona Craig BA (Hons), PG.Cert. (Clin.hyp) BSCH (Assoc)

Based in Kent I offer a natural and safe method of therapeutic hypnosis that can help you to achieve goals, break unwanted habits and settle anxieties. 

I am trained by the London College of Clinical Hypnosis and registered with the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis.     

Common problems helped by hypnosis: 
Read the testimonials covering some of the following: 
Phobias, fears and stress
Anxiety, overwhelm and panic
Improve confidence and self esteem
Support wight loss and smoking cessation
Sports performance and exam nerves 
Fitness, health and exercise motivation

Equestrian: rider confidence: showjumping, hacking, competing, enjoy! 

PTSD and phobia using The Rewind Technique 
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Hypnosis is a natural, effective way of making contact with the inner (subconscious) self, a source of many of our problems as well as a tremendous reservoir of unrecognised potential strength and knowledge.

Modern hypnosis is used not only for medical purposes, but also as an aid for the resolution of many problems of psychological origins.

Hypnosis is not sleep, it is a fully conscious cognitive state that allows heightened awareness, creativity and the absorption of beneficial learnings.  Hypnotic states are characterised by a tremendously pleasant state of deep relaxation akin to the feeling between wakefulness and sleep. 

It is estimated that approximately 85% of people of all age groups will readily respond to clinical hypnotherapy.  It is often successful when other, more conventional methods of treatment have failed.

Hypnotherapy is completely natural and safe and there are no harmful side effects.  The benefits are long lasting and often permanent.  

To help ensure a successful outcome all that is needed is a personal motive and desire for positive outcome.  

What is 'clinical' hypnosis?

Clinical hypnosis is a research driven method of therapy that is underpinned by science.

Psychoneuroimmunology, or PNI, is the science which looks connections between psychological states, i.e. the emotions; the central nervous systems; and the immune systems.  It is understood that negative psychological events such as stress and anxiety have a direct effect on the immune system which consequently leads to poor health and disease.   

When certain psychological and physiological conditions are in place the hypnotic state may naturally occur, we can often recognise this as daydreaming or revere.  Indeed most people experience a hypnotic state several times a day when they are in deep concentration and become unaware of time and surroundings, such as when playing an instrument, engaged in sport or driving.  One is very aware and in control, but at the same time unaware of conscious effort.  This natural state can be enhanced and put to deliberate good use with the assistance of a skilled hypnotherapist, it becomes possible to influence and direct changes in thoughts, feelings, and belief systems, and behaviour which ultimately enhances physical well being.

Hypnosis is a totally normal state that can be experienced by almost all mammals.  There are very few people for whom hypnosis will not work, the only requirement is that they want it to work and that it is in their best interest for it to work, hypnosis can never make a person do anything that they do not want to do.  It matters not whether one believes it will work, all that is needed is a personal motive and desire for positive outcome.   

A little bit about me...

I live on the outskirts of Canterbury with my husband, dogs and horses, I am also a keen gardener and enthusiastic runner. 

Following a degree in philosophy and psychology, and with a deep interest in psychology and understanding the human condition, I went on to complete a post graduate certificate in clinical hypnosis awarded by the London College of Clinical Hypnosis.  I study  continued professional development (CPD) courses to ensure that I maintain the best possible levels of updated knowledge and treatments.  I believe clinical hypnotherapy is the most useful tool to help resolve problems, break habits and attain emotional balance.  

My training 

Training with the the London College of Clinical Hypnosis ensures that I am governed by the code, practice and ethics of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

The London College of Clinical Hypnosis (LCCH) was founded in 1984 in order to further the clinical value of hypnotherapy for a variety of medical, psychological and somatic problems.  The purpose of the LCCH is to provide comprehensive training facilities for future generations of students and to involve the LCCH in on-going research projects.  The LCCH is the recognised training faculty of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis.  

The British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH) is an organisation which governs the code, practice and ethics of its members.  Membership of the society is open to those who have acquired the requisite professional and clinical training in the major aspects of psychology, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy.  
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​Free Hypnosis Taster
This is a simple hypnosis recording for you to use to experience some deep relaxation and get an idea of what hypnosis feels like.

Struggling to make decisions and choices

Stress can be caused by a wide range of feelings, emotions and experiences

Feelings of anxiety or panic attacks

Online or face to face: 

​Early on in the Covid period I was asked many times to conduct therapy sessions via an on-line platform and I have to admit that I ran from it!  Whilst I am not a technophobe, I admit to not be very technology literate either.  When one of my clinic client approached me during the summer of lockdown, several times, and begged me to ‘see’ her on-line I eventually agreed with some trepidation.    How wrong was I?  The session went extremely well and success has followed success.   I am amazed to say that not only does hypnotherapy work extremely well on-line but in many cases it is probably better!  Many clients have reported feeling happy to be seen in the comfort of their own environment, not having to waste time travelling, and for many who suffer from anxiety anyway the idea of not having to drive or find transport to Canterbury is weight off their shoulders.  

On-line hypnotherapy sessions are proving a tremendous success.  Apart from the obvious benefits to the client: being time and cost efficient, often more flexible and accessible, clients readily report that the hypnosis is every bit as effective as face to face consultations.   

Face to face consultation and therapy is available at Canterbury Cosmetics, Spring Gardens Clinic, Simmonds Road, Canterbury CT1 3RD, a relaxing and private little haven close to Canterbury town centre.  The clinic has its own car park and is easily accessible via road and public transport.    
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To discuss your needs or book appointment either call me personally on 07768 004048, or e-mail me at fionacraig.hypnotherapy@gmail.com