'It was a unique, very personal experience. I am normally a sceptic about these things but it was definitely worth it.'

Alison Wytchwood, Yorkshire Evening Press, July 21, 2007

'Another fab week, just returned from a competition with a first! It has just transformed my life. Thank you so very much.'

Heather Wilkinson, show jumper, Lancashire.

'I have not touched a cigarette since I saw you, and it feels so good to be free of them. I truly believe that I look better, and feel so much fitter. I have really felt a huge difference in that respect.

Thanks so much for what you have done for me.'

Geraldine Williams, York

'Stopping smoking with Sophie's help was so easy compared to all the other ways I'd tried. From the day of the hypnotherapy session, I knew that I no longer wanted to smoke.'

Trevor Holmes, Wakefield

'Thank you for all your help and support. For someone who on that first day believed it would never work, it has been one of the best decisions of my life... What you have given me is the tools to use when things seem to be getting on top of me. I still use the self hypnosis nearly every day.'

David Nevison, York

'I sometimes struggled to just 'sit down and do it' with some aspects of my work. After my first session with Sophie, we managed to get straight to the cause and I could feel the benefits almost instantly!'

David Lawrie, music producer, York

'We've got rid of a major stumbling block, so thank you very much! I'm really, really enjoying it, and on Sunday, my final set I realised as we came back to the dock, I'd just been totally in the zone, which is exactly, above all, what I wanted to achieve.'

Paul Marshall, water skier, York.

What people are saying about Sophie

Stopping Smoking

'I have not touched a cigarette since I saw you, and it feels so good to be free of them. I truly believe that I look better, and feel so much fitter. I have really felt a huge difference in that respect. Thanks so much for what you have done for me.' Geraldine Williams, York

'Stopping smoking with Sophie's help was so easy compared to all the other ways I'd tried. From the day of the hypnotherapy session, I knew that I no longer wanted to smoke.' Trevor Holmes, Wakefield

Wedding speech nerves

'I just wanted to let you know that the wedding was a success! Everything went smoothly and we had a great time. All of the concerns I expressed to you were dispelled on the day. The speech went really well. I thoroughly enjoyed the day without anything we talked about bothering me.

I really do think that the excellent help you gave me played a key role, as it helped me to focus my thoughts on what was important. Thanks again, it's much appreciated! Even on the days preceding the wedding and on the day itself, I wasn't at all worried!

I will certainly recommend you to family or friends that may need your help in future.' Matt Riley, York

Focus, motivation, creativity

'I am a music producer who sometimes struggled to just 'sit down and do it' with some aspects of my work. After just one session with Sophie, we managed to get straight to the cause and I could feel the benefits almost instantly. After three sessions, my attitude towards not just my work, but also my time management in general, had completely changed for the better! I have managed to tie up all of the loose ends from previous projects and am swiftly moving on to new and exciting work!'
David Lawrie, York

And lots more...

'I had to write to you to say thank you for all your help and support. For someone who on that first day believed it would never work, it has been one of the best decisions of my life. I won't say it’s life changing because, as you told me, there is no quick fix or magic you can perform that will take it all away over night. But what you have given me is the tools to use when things seem to be getting on top of me. I still use the self hypnosis nearly every day.

I must also say thank you for all the support that was always there outside our sessions. It was pleasing to find someone who doesn’t just treat you as a client but actually cares. You were always understanding but you also talked straight and to the point, which is what people often need.

I feel it is sad that people like me usually have the wrong idea about hypnosis. I have no doubt that, if they knew the truth, more people would use it as it's nothing like you see on TV. Please accept my sincere thanks from all my family as they all say I’m a better person.' David Nevison, York

Ten Years Younger

For their feature 'Ten Years Younger' in July 2007, The Yorkshire Evening Press sent a member of their advertising team, Alison Wytchwood, for a trial session of some of Sophie's techniques, aimed at building confidence, calm and well-being.

Alison said: 'It was a unique, very personal experience. I am normally a sceptic about these things but it was definitely worth it.'

Yorkshire Evening Press, July 21, 2007

Writing for health and well-being

Sophie's work with the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, helping people to process traumatic experiences through writing, was covered in a special report in The Guardian, August 29, 2006.

You can read some of the many stories that have resulted from this work at the collaborative website, Lots of Big Ideas (LOBI).

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