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About Mend Hypnotherapy – Sally Nicholls

I’m a Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy Practitioner based in Sheffield.

I specialise in helping people with issues that are often worsened by stress or anxiety. This includes poor sleep, low self-esteem, unwanted habits, phobias, and even pain.

Why I started Mend Hypnotherapy

My journey into professional hypnotherapy began after stepping away from my career in the corporate world. Like many people, I experienced first-hand the effects of anxiety and stress on my wellbeing.

Hypnotherapy helped me regain my confidence and lower my anxiety. Overtime, my thoughts became clearer and I developed more control over my emotions. My newfound confidence allowed me to create a happier, more balanced life. I was so inspired that I retrained as a hypnotherapist; now, I help others embrace positive change too.

My Solution Focused approach

Each session is unique and tailored to you. I use a combination of Solution Focused talking therapy, which looks towards the future rather than focusing on past problems, and hypnosis, a guided state of relaxation (trance) that helps access the mind’s natural resources for positive change.

This science-based methodology builds on your strengths and supports you in moving forward, using techniques drawn from Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Hypnotherapy training & experience

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Qualifications:

  • Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Diploma

  • Hypnotherapy In Practice Diploma

  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Professional membership:

I’m fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS certificate. I take part in regular professional development and supervision to stay up to date with the latest research and ensure safe, effective practice.

Integrity:
Working ethically and honestly, always in your best interest.

My values

Respect:
Recognising that you are the expert in your own life.

Empowerment:
Helping you build the tools and confidence to move forward independently.

Professional hypnotherapy can help with:

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Anxiety

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, making everyday tasks harder and leaving you tense, worried, or constantly on edge. Hypnotherapy helps restore calm, focus, and a sense of control.

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Sleep

Struggling with sleep can affect your mood, focus, and ability to function. Over time, hypnotherapy helps get you back on track.

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Depression

Depression or low mood can impact how you feel, think, and function day-to-day, sometimes causing physical side effects too.

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Phobia

Phobias can make everyday situations feel frightening or overwhelming, holding you back from things you want to do.

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Stress

Stress affects both your mind and body, leaving you feeling drained, tense, or unable to switch off.

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Smoking

Smoking or vaping can feel impossible to tackle, but hypnotherapy is proven to break these cycles, in just one session.


Start your hypnotherapy journey

To find out if hypnotherapy is right for you, book your free 15-minute discovery call or get in touch to schedule a session.