Clare Hayes
Hypnotherapist in Pleshey

Hello, I'm Clare Hayes, a degree-qualified Nutritional Therapist, Zest4Life Health Coach, and Solution-Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist. I'm dedicated to supporting you to feel balanced, energised and restored.
If you are seeking calm and relaxation, increased energy, emotional balance, motivation, overcoming negative thought patterns, enhanced sleep, digestive health, or want help to reduce cravings, regain your zest for life or achieve your life goals, I'm here to help.
My sessions and programmes are personalised and tailored to your unique needs. I do not believe in a ‘one size fits all' approach. I incorporate nutrition, lifestyle interventions, hypnotherapy, and EFT, tailored to your unique needs.

Background & Hypnotherapy Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy (2014 - First Class Pass Awarded) - The Centre for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine
Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (2010) - The Institute for Optimum Nutrition
Diploma in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (2021) - The Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training (CPHT)
Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (2021) -CPHT
Health Coaching Skills for Nutritional Therapists (2021) -Zest4Life
Emotional Freedom Technique Certification Level 1 and 2 (2023). - EFT Plus. Please note I am currently completing my practitioner training and I occasionally have sessions available at no cost to you, whilst I am training.

My Specialisms

Areas I work with include:
Anxiety
Stress management and stress-related disorders including IBS and skin disorders
Depression and low mood
Phobias
Anger and frustration
Emotional trauma
PTSD and unpleasant memories
Sleep/insomnia
Emotional eating and weight issues
Managing pain
Sports performance
Behavioural change - break free from habits such as smoking or vaping, reduce alcohol intake, reduce sugar cravings etc
I'm a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT), National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH), and Association for Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) and registered with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). My credentials can be confirmed by visiting these websites.

Approach to Hypnotherapy & How I Work

My sessions and programmes are personalised and tailored to your unique needs. I believe in addressing the interconnected aspects of mind, body, and spirit to facilitate lasting transformation and optimal health and wellbeing.

Depending on your individual needs and goals, I integrate a range of modalities including nutrition, lifestyle interventions, hypnotherapy, EFT or a combination of therapies to support you in achieving your long-term health, wellness and wellbeing goals.

Free Initial Consultation
I offer a Free Initial Consultation where you can share your challenges and your best hopes for us working together. This is an opportunity for us to determine the most effective plan going forward, whether it involves nutritional therapy, hypnotherapy, EFT, or a combination of these approaches. Since the programmes are tailored to you, the sessions are flexible and can be adapted at subsequent visits to support your health, wellness, and wellbeing goals.

Nutritional Therapy:
Before your consultation, you will be asked to complete a detailed Health Questionnaire and a 3-day food diary. This information will help me assess your general health, family history, dietary habits and specific health concerns.
During the consultation, we will delve deeper into your health, considering genetics, environmental factors and lifestyle influences that may contribute to your symptoms. I will explain how these factors may impact your health and wellbeing and work with you to formulate an action plan aligned with your health and wellness goals.
Together, we will create an individualised eating plan with practical lifestyle interventions, tailored to your needs and preferences. The goal is to develop a plan that is realistic, achievable, and compatible with your lifestyle, leaving you motivated and inspired to make positive changes.
If appropriate, I may recommend nutritional supplements or functional testing to further support your health and wellbeing goals. Please note that the cost of supplements and testing is separate from the consultation fees.
Follow-up sessions are typically recommended to review your progress, adjust your nutritional plan as needed, and provide ongoing support. I also offer programme options that include 6 sessions which help you stay on track and motivated. These sessions can also incorporate other modalities such as hypnotherapy and/or EFT to complement the nutritional therapy work.

Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH)
SFH focuses on the present and future without the need to revisit the past. It incorporates aspects of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (talking therapy) along with an understanding of how the brain works in combination with trance or hypnosis.
During a typical session:
1. we will start by discussing what's been good since our last session/time since we last met, and what positive things have been going on. This will help highlight progress and whether you have noticed or made any changes in your life that are moving you nearer to your goals.
2. We will explore how the brain works and how it processes experiences and emotions, providing insights into your unique responses and behaviours.
3. Solution-focused questions will be asked that will encourage you to consider and refine your solutions that can help you move forward in your life.
4. You will then be invited to relax comfortably in your favourite space, such as a couch or chair (sessions are usually carried out online at home). I will gently guide you into a relaxed trance-like state, allowing your mind to absorb and reflect on our discussions during the session.
5. You will be provided with a recording of a relaxation hypnotic MP3 to listen to between the sessions, supporting your relaxation and reinforcement of positive changes.

The number of sessions varies for each individual but generally, 6-12 weekly sessions of SFH are recommended for optimal results. SFH can also complement nutritional therapy, enhancing overall wellbeing.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

I am currently completing my practitioner training in EFT and occasionally have sessions available to you at no cost. Please get in touch if you are interested. EFT may also be incorporated into hypnotherapy sessions.

EFT is a form of emotional acupuncture without the needles, it works by gently tapping on acupressure points to help release negative emotions and works to neutralise them.

Online secure video consultations from the comfort of your own home. There is no getting stuck in traffic, rushing or stressing trying to get to the session. Online sessions work well for all nutrition, hypnotherapy and EFT.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Hypnotherapy	Online/Telephone	£70 per 60 minutes
Nutritional Therapy	Online/Telephone	£155 per 90 minutes

Additional Rate Information

I offer a FREE 30-minute initial consultation - This introductory session serves as a supportive and informative starting point on your journey towards achieving your health, wellbeing, or life goals. My approach to therapy is client-centred, ensuring that each session is personalised and tailored to your individual needs. During this session, you will have the opportunity to share more about yourself and your challenges. Together, we'll create a plan that is unique to you, whether it is nutritional therapy, hypnotherapy or a combination of both, all aimed at helping you reach your goals. Individual Sessions: Initial Nutritional Therapy Consultation (90 mins)- £155 Follow-up Nutritional Therapy sessions (45 mins) - £70 Review Call Nutritional Therapy (20 mins) - £40 Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Session (60 mins) £70 Programmes and Packages: Hypnotherapy Packages: Mental & Emotional Health Hypnotherapy Package (4 sessions) - £265 Performance Enhancement Hypnotherapy for Runners Package (4 sessions) - £265 Breathe Easy: Smoking Cessation Hypnotherapy Package (2 sessions) - £180 Nutrition & Wellness Programmes: Mental & Emotional Health Nutrition & Wellness Programme (6 sessions) - £480 Digestive Health Nutrition & Wellness Programme (6 sessions) - £480 A Winning Mindset - Enhanced Performance for Runners Nutrition & Hypnotherapy Programme ( 6 sessions) Please see my website for further information. www.healthinspired.co.uk