Integrated Clinical Hypnotherapy
Integrating Body and Mind for Lasting Change
Clinical Hypnotherapy - Neuro-Linguistic Programming - Emotional Freedom Techniques at Claire's Magic Touch in Poole
Claire's Magic Touch in Poole offers a unique, holistic approach that combines clinical hypnotherapy with therapeutic bodywork to support both the mind and body. With over 16 years of hands-on experience, her work has evolved to address not only physical symptoms, but the deeper held patterns that influence how we respond to stress, change, and life experiences.
Pain, tension, anxiety, and ongoing symptoms are often more than just physical - they can reflect how the body has adapted and held onto experiences over time. By integrating Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and body-based therapies. Holistically supporting deeper, more lasting change, rather than simply addressing cognitive symptoms.
Each session is completely bespoke, tailored to you as an individual. Clients often come to Claire when they are experiencing stress and anxiety, emotional blocks, persistent physical symptoms, feeling stuck, or navigating recovery and life changes.
Together, we work at a pace that feels right, combining subconscious work, body awareness, breathwork and hands-on techniques where appropriate. We highlight and strengthen the resources and capabilities you already have, while also helping to develop new strategies and responses where needed developing a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself.
This is not a one-size-fits-all treatment, but a collaborative process designed to help you reconnect with your body, restore balance, and move forward with greater ease and clarity.
What is Clinical Hypnotherapy?
Clinical hypnotherapy is a short solution orientated therapeutic approach that uses focused relaxation and guided attention to access a naturally receptive state of mind. This is where the brain networks activity are in a Theta wave state. In this state, it becomes easier to work with subconscious patterns, habits, emotional responses, and thought processes that may be influencing how you feel, think, and behave.
It is a structured, evidence-informed therapeutic modality used to support a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis and more importantly it is a collaborative process.
Evidence-Informed Benefits
Clinical hypnotherapy is widely used within therapeutic and clinical settings and is supported by a growing body of peer reviewed research. Evidence suggests it may be beneficial in supporting:
Anxiety and stress-related conditions
Phobias and fear responses
Pain perception and chronic pain management
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and functional gut disorders
Sleep difficulties
Behavioural change and habit patterns
Rather than replacing medical care, it is often used as a complementary approach to support regulation of the nervous system, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
How Sessions Work: Initial Consultation for Hypnotherapy
All sessions are tailored to your individual needs. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an online consultation form electronically, which must be completed and submitted at least 24 hours prior to your first session. This allows for a thorough understanding of your history, goals, and any relevant background, ensuring our time together is as effective and focused as possible.
Your appointment will be confirmed via email or text through Fresha, my online booking system, along with details of payment.
The initial session is 90 minutes, allowing time for a comprehensive consultation and an integrative therapeutic hypnosis experience. During this session, we will explore your presenting concerns in depth, how they are affecting your daily life, and what positive change would look like for you.
We will work collaboratively to clarify your goals and identify realistic, meaningful outcomes. From there, we begin mapping out the most effective therapeutic approach to meet your needs.
Session’s may include an integrative blend of approaches such as:
Clinical hypnotherapy (guided, focused relaxation and subconscious work)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques to support cognitive and behavioural change
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to help regulate and process emotional responses
Somatic awareness work to strengthen the mind–body connection
Integrated body-based techniques, where appropriate to your presenting concerns
Guided breathwork to support nervous system regulation and emotional grounding
The aim is not to force change, but to support your body's systems in responding differently over time, creating shifts that feel natural, grounded, and sustainable.
You will also receive an introduction to hypnotherapy, including how it works, what to expect, and how to engage with the process effectively. Where appropriate, you may experience a gentle, guided hypnotic process within the first session to help you understand the state and begin building confidence in self-regulation techniques.
Ongoing Hypnotherapy Sessions
Ongoing sessions will be 60 minutes and continue to be fully tailored to your evolving needs and therapeutic goals. Each session builds upon previous work, supporting deeper change over time.
Sessions may include:
Clinical hypnotherapy for subconscious re-patterning and change work
NLP techniques to shift thought patterns and behavioural responses
EFT (tapping) for emotional regulation and release
Somatic awareness practices to support emotional integration
Breathwork and relaxation techniques to regulate the nervous system
Integrated bodywork approaches, where appropriate
Each session begins with a review of your progress, followed by a clear focus for the work ahead. During hypnosis, you will be guided into a deeply relaxed and focused state where imagery, somatic awareness and therapeutic suggestion are used to support change at a subconscious level.
The intention is to help you develop greater emotional resilience, confidence, clarity, and internal balance, supporting long-term transformation rather than short-term relief.
Following each session, you will receive via either email or WhatsApp a summary with key reflections, along with any relevant tools or guidance to support continued progress between sessions.
Support Between Sessions
Therapy is a collaborative process. While hypnotherapy can be highly effective, lasting change is supported by your active engagement between sessions. You will be encouraged to practise techniques and integrate tools into daily life to strengthen outcomes and reinforce progress.
Hypnotherapy Sessions in Clinic and Online
Sessions are typically scheduled every 1–2 weeks, depending on your needs and availability. While there is no fixed number of sessions required, many clients choose an initial block of 3–6 sessions to establish strong foundations and achieve meaningful progress. The pace and length of therapy is always guided by your individual goals.
Sessions are available in-person and online, offering flexibility and accessibility wherever you are.
Your Investment
For in-person sessions, a deposit is required at the time of booking via Fresha, with payment available through debit/credit card, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay or Klarna card. Full payment is then completed following each session.
For online sessions, a full payment is required at the time of booking via Fresha, with payment available through debit/credit card, PayPal, Google Pay, Klarna card or Apple Pay.
Healing doesn’t need to be forced. Sometimes, it’s about creating the right conditions for your body and mind to begin responding differently.
If you’d like to explore how this approach could support you, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute discovery call or contact Claire via email or the form below.
How Much Does Hypnotherapy Cost?
Free Phone Chat (15 minutes): A relaxed, no-obligation conversation where you can ask questions and get a feel for how I work. This is simply a space for us to connect, explore what you’re looking for, and see whether integrative clinical hypnotherapy feels like the right fit for you. I’ll briefly talk you through my approach and you’re very welcome to share anything that feels important.
Initial Consultation – £110 (90 minutes): Your first session is an in-depth and supportive space to really understand what’s going on for you and what you’d like to change. We’ll take our time to explore your experiences, how they’re impacting your day-to-day life, and what you’d like things to feel like instead. Together, we’ll gently begin shaping clear and realistic goals, while also identifying any patterns or blocks that may be keeping you stuck.
Claire will also share insights from psychology and neuroscience to help you make sense of your experience in a way that feels understandable, and empowering.
This session is a collaborative and integrative process and may include:
• Clinical hypnotherapy (gentle guided relaxation and subconscious work)
• NLP techniques to support helpful shifts in thinking and behaviour
• EFT (tapping) to support emotional release and regulation
• Somatic awareness to help reconnect mind and body
• Breathwork to support calm and nervous system balance
• Body-based techniques where appropriate to your needs
You will also be guided through a gentle introduction to hypnosis, so you can experience what it feels like in a safe and supported way. Claire will also teach you a simple self-hypnosis technique you can take away and begin using in your own time, helping you feel more confident and in control between sessions.
Ongoing Hypnotherapy Sessions – £95 (60 minutes): Ongoing sessions are always tailored to you, meeting you where you are each time we work together. No two sessions are the same, because your needs, experiences, and progress naturally evolve.
We’ll begin each session by checking in and reflecting on how things have been since we last met. From there, we’ll gently focus on what feels most helpful for you in that moment.
Sessions may include:
• Clinical hypnotherapy to support deep, lasting subconscious change
• NLP techniques to gently shift unhelpful patterns
• EFT (tapping) to release emotional tension and restore balance
• Somatic work to support grounding and body awareness
• Breathwork to encourage calm and regulation
• Integrated body-based approaches where appropriate
During hypnosis, you’ll be guided into a calm, deeply relaxed state where imagery, somatic awareness and carefully tailored suggestions are used to support positive change in a way that feels natural and safe.
The aim is never to force change, but to support your systems in gently finding new ways of responding—so that progress feels steady, grounded, and sustainable.
Online Delivery of Therapy
Online integrative clinical hypnotherapy is still a deeply supportive, holistic experience, even when delivered remotely. Although it isn’t hands-on, you are gently guided throughout each stage in real time, so the work remains just as connected and effective. Sessions may include NLP to shift unhelpful patterns, EFT (tapping) to help release emotional tension, simple somatic practices to support grounding and body awareness, and breathwork to encourage calm and nervous system regulation. Everything is adapted for an online setting, so you can still experience meaningful, integrative therapeutic work from the comfort of your own space.
Online Digital Platforms
Your sessions are held securely online via Google Meet or WhatsApp video call, making it easy to access support from the comfort of your own space. Both platforms use encryption and are used in line with GDPR and professional confidentiality requirements, helping to keep your sessions private and compliant.