Off-Kilter?

Here's how I can help.

Athletes aiming to reach their PBs can find a range of barriers in their way: performance anxiety, pain, perfectionism, stress...

These barriers all do the same thing: you lose focus.

You lose focus of what's important when anxiety is telling you it's the most important thing.

You lose focus of why you do this when pain and perfectionism steal that joy.

You know you're capable of more, but it doesn't seem easy. It seems messy, complicated, out of balance. Off-Kilter.

About Kirsty

My name is Kirsty (they/she).

I’m from Scotland and I was a primary teacher for 11 years. Until I became burnt out and chronic kidney pain stopped me in my tracks.

I spent months in and out of A&E. I had ultrasounds and MRIs; I went part-time at work to deal with the pain; I rented a wheelchair just so I could enjoy a holiday. And doctors kept telling me the same things: it's all in your head and there's nothing wrong with you.

Desperate to be free from pain, I was willing to try anything; so when my mum sent me a Guardian article about hypnotherapy, I booked a session. Twelve sessions later, I was pain free - and haven't had kidney pain since then.

The cause of the pain wasn't tissue damage. It was stress and burn-out from my career in teaching; so I started to look at other careers.

Knowing how powerful hypnotherapy had been for me, I decided to retrain as a hypnotherapist - so I could not only change careers, but also help others in the process.

How it Works

Everything I do with my clients is science-based and evidence-backed, and are techniques I used for myself and continue to use.

I weave these four elements into every session:

Hypnotherapy works with suggestions, imagination and mindset. It's proven to be effective for sports performance, pain control, habit formation and breaking, confidence, and self-efficacy - among many other things.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a gold-standard treatment which works with thoughts (cognitions) and behaviour. It is proven to help with anxiety, chronic medical conditions, life challenges, perfectionism, and much more.
Somatics is a kind of embodied therapy that works with our nervous system to help us stay regulated. It is proven to improve symptoms of anxiety, stress, chronic pain, physical tension, and more.
Mindfulness is about staying present in the moment, and has been proven to be effective for sports performance, anxiety, stress, pain management, cognitive abilities, emotional regulation, among other things.

START performing at your best

Why You Can Trust Me

I blend proven techniques, like Hypno-CBT and somatics, with a deep understanding of an athlete’s mindset. I am qualified and certified with the following - and continue to dedicate time and effort to learning more!

Qualifications:

Level 5 Higher Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy from The UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
Certificate in CBT for perfectionism from the UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
Certificate in Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies from Linda Thai
200hr Yoga Teacher Training

Professional Bodies/Organisations:

I am registered with the General Hypnotherapy Register

Get in Touch

Whether you’re looking to improve performance, manage pain, or explore how hypnotherapy could support your goals, please get in touch.

To arrange a free 15-minute discovery call, or if you have any questions, simply send me a message or book online using my client portal.

This gives us a chance to talk through what you’re looking for, whether hypnotherapy could be helpful, and whether I’m the right therapist to support you.

All inquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.