ALEX HOLLAND · CONNECT HYPNOTHERAPY
Hello, I’m Alex
Clinical Hypnotherapist | ADCH, MNSPsy
I’m a clinical hypnotherapist. I believe everyone deserves somewhere they can speak openly, feel heard and begin to work out what might help.
I work with adults online. If you’re wondering whether hypnotherapy might be right for you, we can start with a conversation.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
How I came to hypnotherapy
A CORRIDOR IN NEW ZEALAND
I remember noticing how easy it felt to take that one deep breath.
Many years ago, I was struggling with severe anxiety and panic attacks. I tried hypnotherapy myself. I went to four or five sessions and didn’t notice anything especially dramatic at the time.
Later, walking down a corridor at my dad’s house in New Zealand, I noticed myself taking a deep, comfortable breath. I wondered if it had something to do with the sessions. I can’t say for certain, but that awareness of my breathing has stayed with me.
Years later I met Gary, now my husband. He’d trained as a clinical hypnotherapist years before we met. Hearing about his work made me want to learn more, and eventually I decided to train myself.
I’ve also had my own experiences of bereavement, trauma and serious ill health. I bring that perspective to my work. It helps me understand how much it can take to reach out, especially when you’ve already been carrying a lot on your own.
WORKING TOGETHER
What it’s like to work with me
My sessions are calm and conversational. I’ll listen without judging, and we’ll decide together where to begin.
What I hope you’ll take from our time together is the feeling that you’ve been heard, a bit more hope and confidence, and an idea of what you might do next.
Come as you are
It’s fine to begin with “I don’t quite know where to start.” We can work that out together.
Set the pace with me
You can take your time, ask questions or pause. You choose what you’re comfortable talking about.
Make room for being human
There’s room for kindness, warmth and, when it feels right, the occasional laugh.
FIND THE RIGHT SUPPORT
How I can help
Here are some of the things people come to talk to me about.
Anxiety
For when worry, panic or a mind that won’t switch off are getting in the way of everyday life.
Explore anxiety support →Confidence
For when second-guessing yourself makes it harder to speak up or do something that matters to you.
Explore confidence support →Pain management
Explore ways of responding to persistent pain, alongside the medical care you already receive.
Explore pain management support →Insomnia
For when getting to sleep, staying asleep or worrying about the night ahead has become a struggle.
Explore insomnia support →Stress
Make time to look at what’s putting you under pressure and how you might respond to it.
Explore stress support →MY TRAINING
Qualifications and approach
Clinical Hypnotherapist | ADCH, MNSPsy
Hypnotherapy qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Hypnotherapy
Master in Hypnotherapy certificate
Additional training
EMDR+ (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and solution-focused approaches.
I’ll explain what I’m suggesting and why, and we’ll decide together what fits. Hypnotherapy can sit alongside appropriate medical or psychological care.
CLIENT EXPERIENCES
Kind words from clients
“Based on my experience, I have no hesitation in recommending Connect Hypnotherapy.”
Rachel · Worked with Alex · Google review
“Alex is brilliant. … I have become much braver at trying new foods.”
Debbie · Worked with Alex · Google review
“The hypnotherapy sessions are incredibly relaxing and helped me feel much calmer and more in control of my eating habits.”
Jane · Connect client · Google review
A FIRST CONVERSATION
Shall we have a chat?
If you’re curious about working with me, you’re welcome to book a free 30-minute discovery call. You can tell me a little about what’s going on, ask whatever’s on your mind and decide afterwards whether it feels like a good fit.
Book Your Free 30-Minute Discovery Call