Testimonies
I recently went to see Sophie for some hypnotherapy for my fear of public speaking . The experience of 6 sessions with Sophie has really made a difference.
Her workspace is calm and relaxing, Sophie herself is extremely good at making you feel safe and open about your reason for being there. I found that being able to have a relaxed and honest conversation was freeing in itself but the trance that Sophie would run through with me each week was invaluable, like a massage for my brain . I found after each session that I was calm and focussed for the week ahead.
When I had to do my first presentation in front of a room of people after having my sessions I felt much more in control and less anxious about it .
I couldn't recommend doing this enough.
Thank you Sophie and The Water Meadow Practice xx
- Lianne
At the beginning of this year, I was in a constant state of anxiety . I couldn't get to sleep, and when I did, I'd wake up multiple times through the night and start the day feeling groggy and unrested. My heart felt like it was constantly racing, and even simple, everyday things felt overwhelming.
Then I met Sophie. From the first session, Sophie's calm, grounded presence made a real difference . She's warm, patient, and completely non-judgemental. Her voice alone is incredibly soothing, and the way she explains things makes them feel clear and manageable. She's not someone who lectures or instructs.
Instead, she gently supports you to notice what's working and where change is already happening, without ever forcing false positivity.
I still use the techniques we explored together, and they continue to help - especially in moments when I feel most unsettled. They bring me back to a place of calm quickly and reliably.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sophie to anyone who's feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just in need of a reset .
Working with her has made a genuine difference in my life.
- Katie
I found Sophie at The Water Meadow Practice at a time when my dental phobia felt out of control.
She was calm and empathetic and I quickly built trust in her. She clearly explained how and why the brain works and why I might be experiencing negative thoughts around the dentist and my teeth.
The hypnotherapy was calming and relaxing and made me focus on the positive aspects of my life , looking forward rather than dwelling on past, negative emotions.
After 8 weeks I feel in control of how I am feeling , and not only that but I have the tools to help myself if I ever start to feel the niggles of the phobia creeping back. I couldn't recommend Sophie more as a hypnotherapist, her calm nature and quiet confidence ensures you'll be in good hands.
- Victoria
I went to see Sophie for emetophobia (fear of vomit). She took her time to get to know me and understand me . My phobia was heightened by a history of post natal depression and on going post natal OCD.
She explained to me how the mind works and how hypnotherapy works especially with phobias.
I've had CBT, extensive psychotherapy and was previously medicated for anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Although I went in for help with my phobia she gave me tools for so much more. The tools she provided me with and maintaining listening to the hypnosis recording I've now been fully discharged from mental health teams, I have so many more good days than bad days. I no longer feel like I'm just surviving.
Thankfully my phobia isn't something I have to encounter every day but with Sophie's help I'm a lot better equipped to deal with it.
I would recommend Sophie to anyone whether it's for a phobia or someone struggling with anxiety/depression or OCD. She genuinely changed my life .
- Jordan
When I first came to Sophie at The Water Meadow Practice, I felt truly stuck in every way , and genuinely wasn’t sure anything could change that. I was not convinced at the start that she would be able to help me get out of the hole I found myself in. I was at, what felt like, one of the lowest points in my life .
From the very first session, Sophie created a space where I felt safe, heard, understood, and supported in a way I hadn’t experienced before. She made it feel comfortable to open up and actually speak out loud about things — who knew that was a thing!
Sophie’s calm, compassionate, reassuring presence and her skill as a clinical hypnotherapist are helping me shift things I never thought I’d be able to change. The difference in my life is profound, I feel lighter, clearer, and more grounded . The positive changes continue to unfold in ways that still surprise me. I’m truly grateful for the impact Sophie is having in my life and on my wellbeing. I have absolutely no reservations in recommending her; she is exceptional at what she does, and her support has made a meaningful and lasting difference in my life.
- Helen
My daughter (age 8) went to see Sophie when she was struggling with anxiety and fear of things . Sophie was amazing and gave us techniques to help at home and my daughter loved her sessions. I was sceptical about hypnotherapy but noticed so many positive changes in my daughter’s wellbeing it really did work wonders .
My daughter is now thriving, and this is all down to Sophie’s amazing work. I would highly recommend Sophie.
- Nicola
I have suffered from emetophobia since I was around eight years old, following a particularly difficult experience with sickness. Over the years, I experienced periods of intense anxiety surrounding my emetophobia, particularly throughout my teenage years and into my early twenties.
I started seeing Sophie in June 2025 after struggling significantly with my emetophobia for almost a year. I had tried other forms of therapy, but I had never found anything that truly worked for me or, more importantly, the way my brain worked. I had reached the point where I felt completely overwhelmed by my own anxiety and was at my wits’ end.
After just my first session with Sophie, I already felt a noticeable difference , not only in how I viewed my emetophobia, but in my understanding of my ‘anxious brain’ as a whole. Sophie explained anxiety in a way that finally made sense to me and helped me understand why I was experiencing certain thoughts, feelings and symptoms. This understanding was incredibly empowering.
I have now been seeing Sophie for just over a year, and the progress I have made with her support has been life-changing . My family and friends have noticed a huge difference in my anxiety, and I no longer feel that I need to constantly rely on coping mechanisms to manage how I feel.
I genuinely feel like a completely different person. I have learned to accept my anxiety rather than fear it, and I now feel equipped to face anxious thoughts using the techniques Sophie has taught me. I have so much more confidence in my ability to manage my anxiety, and emetophobia no longer controls my life in the way it once did.
I have recommended Sophie to many of my friends, family members and colleagues, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone struggling with anxiety or a phobia. Hypnotherapy isn’t just beneficial for phobias; I have found it incredibly helpful for understanding and managing anxiety more broadly, as well as processing difficult or traumatic experiences.
I am incredibly grateful to Sophie for everything she has helped me achieve and for giving me the tools and understanding to move forward with so much more confidence .
- Erin