Hi, I'm Ailsa, a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience helping people navigate life's challenges, reconnect with themselves, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

This page is a little more relaxed, so you can get a sense of who I am and how I work. I believe therapy works best when it feels human rather than clinical, and I like to bring a warm and down-to-earth honesty to everything I do. I won't make unrealistic promises, but I can tell you that with the right support, real and often surprisingly powerful change is absolutely possible.

My Approach

My approach is flexible and genuinely tailored to you. There's no script and no one-size-fits-all method. I draw from a range of techniques including hypnotherapy, BWRT, NLP, and traditional psychotherapy, shaping each session around the individual in front of me. My work is also shaped by both Eastern and Western philosophy, blending practical psychology with deeper insights into the human experience.

What really underpins everything I do is life experience. I don't come from a purely academic background; I come from real life, with all its messiness, beauty, and unpredictability. That helps me connect with people in a grounded, authentic way, and it means I understand what it genuinely feels like to be stuck, lost, or unsure of the way forward.

My Background

My path to becoming a therapist wasn't exactly conventional. After leaving school, I spent several years travelling and working before returning to the UK at 30 to begin training in Hypnotherapy, NLP, and Psychotherapy, and that has been my focus and passion ever since.

Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy quiet time in nature, love being on the water, and believe deeply in ongoing learning, both in life and in practice.

How I Work

I don't follow a rigid model, and I choose to remain independent, guided by experience, results, and a strong sense of ethical responsibility.

If you're looking for a therapist who is grounded, open-minded, and genuinely invested in your growth, with a little warmth and humour along the way, I'd love to hear from you.