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When willpower isn't enough, work with the part of the mind that is.

Hypnotherapy for Portsmouth

You've tried willpower. Now try the part of your mind that actually decides.

Most habits, fears and worries aren't a willpower problem; they're a programming problem. Hypnotherapy updates the programming. Award-winning clinical hypnotherapy for Portsmouth, a short hop up the M27 or online from home.

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Hypnotherapy in Portsmouth

Why the harder you try, the more stuck you feel

Ever noticed that ordering yourself to relax makes you tenser? Or that a diet built on pure discipline lasts about a fortnight? That's not weakness. That's how minds work.

Around 95% of what you do each day runs on autopilot: habits, emotional reactions, cravings, the voice in your head. All of it is driven by the subconscious, and the subconscious doesn't take instructions from willpower. It responds to feelings, imagery and repetition, which is exactly the language hypnotherapy speaks.

In a session, your hypnotherapist guides you into deep, focused relaxation, where the subconscious becomes open to change. Old patterns, the automatic cigarette, the panic at the thought of flying, the inner critic that narrates your day, can be gently rewritten. You stay aware and in control the entire time. It's not sleep and it's certainly not stage-show mind control; it's closer to the absorbed, drifting focus of a really good daydream, put to work.

Setting the record straight

What people get wrong about hypnosis

The myth

"The hypnotherapist takes control of your mind."

The truth

You're aware and in charge throughout. Hypnosis is a collaboration; nobody can make you do anything against your values, and you could stop at any moment.

The myth

"You can get stuck in a trance."

The truth

Impossible. Trance is a natural state you drift through every day, absorbed in a film, driving a familiar road. You'd simply open your eyes.

The myth

"Some people can't be hypnotised."

The truth

If you can focus, relax and imagine, you can use hypnosis. Willingness matters far more than any special susceptibility.

The myth

"It's just a placebo."

The truth

Clinical hypnotherapy is a recognised therapeutic technique used for anxiety, IBS, phobias, habits and more, and we've spent 20+ years watching it change lives.

What we treat

Where hypnotherapy shines

Anxiety & panic

Teaching the nervous system to stand down, so calm becomes your default rather than a rare visitor.

Fears & phobias

Flying, needles, dentists, emetophobia, spiders. Fears learned in seconds can be unlearned too.

Habits that won't quit

Smoking, vaping, nail biting, sugar and more, addressed where habits actually live.

Confidence & performance

Interviews, presentations, exams, sport. Rehearsing success until your mind treats it as familiar.

Sleep

Quietening the late-night mental committee so sleep arrives naturally again.

IBS & gut health

Gut-directed hypnotherapy, one of the best-evidenced approaches for calming IBS symptoms.

Signature programmes

Three of our most popular journeys

Quit Smoking & Vaping for Good

One focused two-hour session to end the habit, easily. Join the hundreds of smokers we've helped stop. Most people spend more than this on cigarettes in a single month.

£357single two-hour session

Virtual Gastric Band

Six sessions using the power of your subconscious to change your relationship with food for good, no surgery, no dieting treadmill.

£690six-session programme

Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy

An evidence-based programme to relieve and manage IBS in adults and children, calming the gut-brain connection at its source.

£114per 55-minute session

Standard hypnotherapy sessions are £90 (or £135 for an extended super session), with savings on a course of six. Every journey begins with a free, no-obligation consultation.

Why Portsmouth chooses OLIP

Award-winning, and minutes up the road

  • Practice of the Year 2025, with 370+ five-star reviews
  • Over 20 years of clinical hypnotherapy experience across thousands of clients
  • A full team of specialists, including Hypno-CBT and Hypno-EMDR, matched to your specific goal
  • Free initial consultation for every hypnotherapy client, always
  • In-person sessions with free parking, or online 7 days a week, evenings and weekends included
Getting here from Portsmouth

Easier than parking in Gunwharf on a Saturday

A straight run out of the city

From anywhere in Portsmouth, it's one simple route: onto the M27 westbound and off at Junction 9 for Segensworth, around 20 minutes door to door from most of the city, often less from Cosham or Portchester. Our practice at Arena Offices, Lancaster Court has free parking right outside, so there's no circling, no permits and no pay-and-display apps.

Serving Portsmouth · Southsea · Old Portsmouth · Fratton · North End · Cosham · Drayton · Farlington · Waterlooville · Havant · Gosport · Fareham · Portchester

Or from your own front room

Online hypnotherapy works beautifully; in fact, being in your own comfortable space can make relaxation even easier. We've delivered online sessions since 2012, with appointments 7 days a week including evenings, perfect around shift work, childcare or a busy week.

Common questions

Hypnotherapy in Portsmouth: your questions answered

What does hypnosis actually feel like?
Deeply relaxing and surprisingly ordinary. Most people describe a heavy, comfortable calm, like the moments before sleep, while still hearing everything and remaining aware. Many say it's the most relaxed they've felt in years.
Where exactly are you, and is parking really free?
We're at Arena Offices, Lancaster Court, Barnes Wallis Road, Fareham PO15 5TU, just off Junction 9 of the M27, around 20 minutes from most of Portsmouth. And yes, parking is free and right outside the door.
How quickly does hypnotherapy work?
Faster than most people expect. Stopping smoking or vaping takes one two-hour session. Fears, habits and confidence typically take one to six sessions; deeper or longer-standing issues may take six to twelve. You'll get an honest estimate at your free consultation.
Can I have hypnotherapy online instead?
Absolutely. Online hypnotherapy is just as effective for most issues, and we've been delivering it since 2012. All you need is a quiet room, a comfortable seat and an internet connection.
Is hypnotherapy suitable for children?
Yes. We offer therapy for children and teenagers, and hypnotherapy can be extremely helpful for issues like anxiety, school worries, fears, bedwetting and confidence. Sessions are always tailored to the child's age and delivered with parents fully involved.
What will it cost?
Your initial consultation is free. Standard hypnotherapy is £90 per session, extended super sessions are £135, and a course of six brings a saving. Specialist programmes are priced individually; everything is listed openly on our fees page.

Portsmouth, the pattern doesn't get a say anymore

One free consultation. Twenty minutes up the road, or from your own sofa. Find out what your mind can do when it's finally working with you.

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