Meet our Therapists

Please note that all our therapists are fully insured for your protection and are bound by a strict code of ethics set by their governing body. 

Sarah Russell CMH D.CHyp SQHP 
Senior Clinical Hypnotherapist

​I  discovered hypnotherapy when it helped me kick a 30-a-day smoking habit 16 years ago.  After many failed attempts to stop, I had resigned myself to being a smoker for life, but after one session of hypnosis I was free. This life-changing experience inspired me to change career and train as a Hypnotherapist. I worked for several years at a specialist Stop Smoking Clinic, before setting up my own practice and diversifying into treating a wide range of issues.
Having my first child had introduced me to the concept of hypnobirthing, learning some visualisations at pregnancy yoga that helped during labour. However, my overall birth experience was not a positive one and I discovered I was not alone. So I did further training and developed the MAMA IN MIND hypnobirth programme to empower women everywhere. 

​I had also suffered with a severe phobia of snakes all my life, unable to look at a picture in a book and going into hysterical convulsions if I saw one on the TV. As part of a training demonstration, my wonderful tutor helped me to overcome this debilitating fear with just one session of hypnosis. Taking my children into a reptile house has been a breeze and I have been able to actively encourage their healthy fascination of slithery creatures! 
I have never lost my passion for helping others experience life-changing transformation in all kinds of areas. I work with a diverse range of people in a safe environment with a non-judgemental approach. I would love to help you too. 
My previous background is in corporate training as an executive coach, working one-to-one with senior management to improve confidence, presentation and communication skills. I find I often get asked for help in this area now as a therapist, so I am in the process of developing a programme that combines hypnosis with practical training. Aside from work, I am married to the lovely Adam and have two wonderful boys who keep up on our toes. I love theatre, film, pilates and the never-ending renovation of our old house!

Credentials

I trained a long time ago and have over 13 years experience as a Hypnotherapist, running my own private practice for the past 10 years. I hold a Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice, a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and am a certified EMDR specialist and HypnoBirth Practitioner. I am an accredited member of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC, PSA-regulated), the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR), the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC) and the UK Guild of Hypnotist Examiners (UKGHE). I am fully insured. 

Libby Dix Cert Hyp 
Certified Hypnotherapist

For a long time I have been interested in the mind/body/spirit connection. Stuck in a varied, fast-paced corporate career where I was suffering with extreme stress and anxiety, I initially started my journey towards becoming a wellness coach over 20 years ago in the nutrition industry.

Having used mindfulness, meditation and other disciplines as coping mechanisms, I consciously chose to redesign my life and health, embracing new habits and breaking free from many of my limiting beliefs. I left my stressful corporate career to become a hypnotherapist and subsequently trained in sound healing.

​I look forward to creating a safe space for you to explore your potential and help you discover how powerful you and your mind are!
My other passions in life are the theatre, acting, singing, languages, travel and cooking. 

Credentials

I trained as a hypnotherapist with the Marisa Peer School of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). With a strong foundation in this transformative approach, I am dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting change and personal growth. I then continued with complementary training at the College of Sound Healing. 
I am fully insured. 

Julie Howlett ADCH HPD 
Clinical Hypnotherapist

For 30 years, my passion has been helping people understand how they learn, manage challenges and thrive. Originally trained to degree level in Social Psychology, initial plans to become an Educational Psychologist were sidelined as I ventured into teaching. Reaching School Headship at a young age, I realised that the stressful work/life situation wasn’t healthy for me, so I reevaluated my direction to create a more balanced, fulfilling life.  "Balance" has been my internal mantra ever since!

My own transformative experience with EMDR  allowed me to process a chronic trauma response and discover just how powerful our subconscious mind is in reshaping our mindset. This inspired me to train as a Hypnotherapist and I enjoy helping adults navigate stress, break through limiting beliefs and build true emotional resilience. Using an integrative approach with practical, grounded and collaborative tools, my goal is to help you create the rapid, lasting change you desire while holding a safe, welcoming space where you can regain control, move past overwhelm and achieve your goals.
As a mum to two wonderful teen girls, I embrace a varied life that empowers people of all ages. Alongside my clinical hypnotherapy work, I still teach part-time in a local school and run a mindful 11+ tuition service that removes the stress from test preparation. Outside of work, I am married to Derek and act as official PA and general chauffeur to our girls! I love musical theatre and enjoy a little warble myself, alongside caring for our own little Howlett Zoo, including cats, tropical fish and axolotls.

Credentials

I hold an accredited Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy in addition to a Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma. Further training led to specialist NSPsy certifications in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping), EMDR Plus, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused Therapy and Transformational Therapy. Additionally, I hold an NHS-accredited certification in Counselling and am a certified Hypno4Children Practitioner. I am fully insured.