About Susannah Saunders
How I cameto hypnotherapy.
From psychology and the NHS to over 20 years as a clinical hypnotherapist.
I began with a BSc in Psychology, then spent two years as an assistant clinical psychologist in the NHS. Of everything I used with patients, teaching self-hypnosis had the strongest effect. That’s what led me to hypnotherapy.
My training
From root causeto solution-focused.
I started training in 2003, in curative hypnotherapy, which looks for the root cause of a problem.
It helped many of my clients, but not all of them, and some people didn’t want to go back over the past. So I kept learning: clinical and solution-focused hypnotherapy, Ericksonian hypnosis, cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, coaching and EMDR.
Today my work is solution-focused. Rather than going back over the past, each session focuses on how you want to think and feel as a non-smoker.
I’ve worked with addiction and habits for over 20 years, in the NHS and in private practice, and I keep refining my methods through research and professional development.
At a glance
- Background
- BSc (Hons) Psychology. Two years as an assistant clinical psychologist in the NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- Since 2003
- Clinical hypnotherapist in private practice in London.
- Training
- Curative, clinical and solution-focused hypnotherapy, Ericksonian hypnosis, cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, coaching and EMDR.
- Qualifications
- Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (SQHP), General Hypnotherapy Standards Council. HPD, National Council for Hypnotherapy.
- Registration
- General Hypnotherapy Register.
- Sessions
- By Zoom, Monday to Wednesday.
Away from work
I’m a wife and a mother of two sons. I dance Lindy Hop, love interior design and travel, and I’m happiest at the seaside with my family.
I’m vegan, I’m learning to look after my house plants, and autumn is my favourite season. I also have a weakness for salted caramel brownies.
Start with a conversation.
Tell me about your smoking or vaping and what you’d like to change. I reply within 24 hours.