Understand
We talk about what’s happening now, relevant experiences and what you want to be able to do.
How It Works
How it works & your questions
We start with you: what’s happening, what you’d like to change and any questions you have. I’ll explain what I suggest and we’ll agree the next step together.
Start with a conversation
What would you like to be different?
The free 30-minute call is a chance to talk about what you want help with and ask questions. I’ll explain whether I think I can help, what I suggest and the fees. You can take time to decide.
If we work together, I’ll ask you to talk me through a particular situation: what you think, feel and do. That helps us make a plan that fits your life.
In the session
Understand, work together, review
Work together
I explain an exercise, such as hypnosis, imagery or suggestion. We agree whether to try it and adjust as we go.
Review
We discuss what you noticed and how it relates to your week. Your experience helps us decide the next step.
The work itself
What we might use
Hypnosis, imagery and suggestion
Hypnosis involves focused attention. I guide you with my voice, often beginning with comfortable breathing and inviting you to close your eyes if you wish. We may use images or suggestions connected to your goal. You can speak, open your eyes, pause or stop.
Trying a different response
We might imagine a difficult moment and explore how you’d like to respond. If you tend to agree when you want to say no, for example, we could practise the words you’d like to use and notice what comes up.
Earlier experiences
If an earlier experience still affects you, we can work with the feelings and meaning it holds for you now. You choose what to share and what you want to work on. Read about how fears can develop.
Mixed feelings and parts work
You might want to speak up and also avoid disappointing someone. Parts work is one way of discussing these competing wants and considering what to try. It was part of my hypnotherapy and NLP training.
Self-hypnosis
Around the third session, I aim to teach you how to guide your own attention and practise at home. We try it together and adjust the timing to your readiness. This is part of the optional six-session programme.
I integrate hypnosis with approaches from CBT, ACT and solution-focused work, choosing what fits the change you want to make.
Past life regression
We start with what you’d like to explore, then follow the images, feelings and stories that arise in hypnosis. See how a past life regression session works.
Your choices
Your pace and permission
You choose what to share and can say no to an exercise. I explain what I suggest and why, and listen to what you notice. If something feels difficult, we can slow down, change direction or stop.
Some sessions may include optional elements of Reiki, explained and agreed first. You can choose no touch. Any light touch is limited to the wrist, forearm or shoulder, over clothing where applicable, with your agreement each time. You stay fully clothed.
We discuss suitability before beginning and review how the work is helping. Where medical or specialist care is needed, hypnotherapy can sit alongside it.
Practical details
Sessions and fees
Free 30-minute consultation by phone or Zoom. Individual sessions are £120 per session, in Rugby or online.
First sessions usually last around 90 minutes and follow-ups around 60 minutes. Times may vary; we agree what to allow when booking. The fee is for the session.
I also offer an optional six-session programme with review built in. We agree the proposed work, total price and terms in writing before you commit. We can adjust or finish when that makes sense; there’s no need to keep going just to use all six.
If the work isn’t helping, we discuss changing course or stopping. Unused prepaid sessions are refundable under my terms; I consider refunds for completed sessions individually. Read the cancellation and refund terms.
Your questions
Questions about working together
A note from Adel
I used to think hypnosis was mind control, or something for weak-willed people. How wrong I was. Talking with an experienced hypnotherapist changed how I understood it. If you have questions or doubts, I’m happy to talk them through. We work together, and you choose whether to take part.
Hypnosis and control
Hypnosis is a natural, focused state you’ve almost certainly been in already. Driving home and not remembering the last few junctions, or being so lost in a book that someone has to say your name twice. In hypnotherapy we use that state on purpose, to work on a change you’ve chosen. It usually feels calm and pleasant, and people are often surprised by how aware they stay.
Yes, completely. You can hear me, speak, move, open your eyes or stop at any point, and you won’t do anything you don’t want to. As I always say, hypnotherapists aren’t the ones to be afraid of. We’re more like ethical hackers: we only go where you’ve invited us, and you can close the door whenever you like.
No. Stage hypnosis is entertainment. Hypnotherapy is a private, collaborative session focused on a change you have chosen. There is no performance and no expectation to act a certain way.
Only if you agree, after I explain what I’m suggesting. Most sessions involve no touch at all. Sometimes I suggest a light touch on the wrist, forearm or shoulder during an exercise, for example gently lifting your wrist. I’ll explain and ask first, every time, and no is always fine. You stay fully clothed. Online sessions involve no touch. For anyone under 18, I also need the parent or guardian’s written permission and the young person’s agreement, with the parent or guardian present throughout.
That’s fine. You don’t need to believe in hypnosis before we start. Bring your questions and test what I say against your own experience. What matters is being willing to try the exercises we agree on.
Tell me what concerns you. We can talk it through before starting, and you can ask to pause or stop during a session. The free consultation gives you time to get to know me and decide whether you want to go ahead.
Sessions and approach
I first ask what has been happening and how you’d like it to be different. For the hypnosis itself, I usually invite a few comfortable breaths, closed eyes if you wish, and attention inward. We then try the exercise we’ve agreed, such as imagining a difficult situation or practising what you want to say. Afterwards, we discuss what you noticed and what to try in daily life.
I use hypnosis, imagery, suggestion and rehearsal, with approaches from CBT, ACT and solution-focused therapy. We may use comfortable breathing and relaxation or rehearse a situation you want to handle differently. We can also work with relevant earlier experiences. Parts work is one option for exploring competing wants, such as wanting to speak up while worrying about someone’s reaction. I explain what I’m suggesting and why, and we decide together whether to try it. Read how the methods work.
Yes. Around the third session, once you’ve experienced hypnosis with me, I aim to teach you self-hypnosis: how to guide your own attention and practise the changes you’re working on. We try it together so you know how to use it at home. It’s part of the six-session programme, and we adjust the timing to your readiness.
I work in a trauma-informed way, within my training and experience. You set the pace, you choose what to share and you can stop at any point. A difficult experience in your past doesn’t automatically rule out working together. We look at what’s affecting you now, what you want help with and whether my training and experience fit your needs. I don’t offer trauma therapy or treatment for PTSD. If specialist support is needed, I’ll explain why and help you explore the options. You don’t need to tell me your whole story for us to discuss what you want to change now.
No. We start with what you want help with. If an earlier experience still affects you, we can talk about what you remember and how it matters now. You choose what to share. We don’t need to find one event behind every difficulty.
No. Hypnosis doesn’t make memory more accurate, and what comes to mind in hypnosis isn’t a reliable record of what happened. If a memory comes up, we treat it as meaningful to you rather than as evidence of fact.
I use hypnosis alongside approaches from CBT, ACT and solution-focused therapy; counselling and CBT can also be offered separately. They’re different approaches, and none of them is the right choice for everyone. I’ve written a guide comparing them, including when another option might suit you better: Hypnotherapy vs Counselling vs CBT.
Fees and getting started
It’s a free 30-minute conversation by phone or Zoom. You can tell me what you’d like help with, ask questions and discuss suitable support and fees. Use the conversation to get a feel for me and decide what you’d like to do next.
Individual sessions cost £120 per session. The 30-minute consultation is free. I also offer an optional six-session programme with a review built in and explain its total price during the call. If you decide to go ahead, I send you the exact price, terms and cancellation information in writing before anything is booked. Payment is by bank transfer, PayPal or cash. I don’t take card payments. If you need to move or cancel an appointment, please give at least 72 hours’ notice. Read the cancellation terms.
First sessions usually last around 90 minutes and follow-ups around 60 minutes, including past life regression. Times may vary; we agree what to allow when booking. Fees are per session. The free consultation is a separate 30-minute call by phone or Zoom.
There’s no fixed number. I usually suggest a six-session programme because there’s often more than one thing you want to work on. It gives us time to focus on what matters most, build on each session and teach you self-hypnosis to use afterwards. It also costs less per session than booking individually. We agree a priority and review progress, then decide together whether to continue, adjust the approach or finish. Single sessions are available too, and I won’t suggest continuing just to use all six.
You can keep unused prepaid sessions for later or receive a refund under my terms. Unused prepaid sessions don’t expire. If you’d like to keep some for the future, we can agree that, or discuss whether an unused session could go to a friend. A transfer needs my agreement and their own consultation and intake, so we can check the work suits them. If you end the work, unused prepaid sessions are refundable under my terms. Keeping or transferring sessions is your choice and doesn’t replace your refund rights. Read the cancellation and refund terms.
Yes. I’ve never found it a barrier, and some people find it easier to relax in their own space. You’ll need a quiet, private room and a reliable connection, plus headphones if you have them. If anything about your situation means in person would suit you better, we’ll talk it through in the free consultation.
We’ll confirm arrangements for your location before booking. If you have access needs or aren’t sure which option would work, tell me before booking.
In a quiet, homely room in Rugby, or online if that suits you better. The first conversation is a free 30-minute video call, so you can get a feel for me before deciding anything.
I send the address when we arrange your first session.
If the work isn’t helping, or you need support outside what I can offer, I may suggest we pause or stop. I’ll explain why, refund any prepaid sessions you haven’t used and, where I can, suggest other support. I consider requests to refund completed sessions individually. Read the cancellation and refund terms.
Regression and comfort
We begin with what you’d like to explore. I guide you into hypnosis and we follow the images, feelings or stories that arise. With your permission, we can explore what the imagery means to you, then discuss how it relates to your current life. Read about past life regression.
Headache is a reported possible side effect, but a headache afterwards doesn’t tell us what caused it. Tell me if you feel unwell during or after a session so we can pause and discuss what to do next. Follow NHS advice if it persists, keeps returning or comes with other symptoms. For a sudden, extremely painful headache, call 999 or go to A&E. See Mayo Clinic’s hypnosis information and NHS headache advice.
Suitability and standards
Yes. Hypnotherapy can help relieve anxiety, and there’s good research behind it (I’ve written it up in the research guide). In sessions we look at what triggers yours and practise a different response in hypnosis. If your anxiety is severe, or might have a medical cause, see your GP as well.
Yes. Confidence and self-doubt are a main part of my work. If saying no or approaching someone new feels difficult, for example, I ask what happens moment by moment: what you expect, what you feel and what you do. Then we discuss how you’d like it to be different. That gives us a specific starting point for the work.
When overthinking comes with anxiety, hypnotherapy can help relieve that too. We find the point where useful thinking turns into another round, and practise a different response in hypnosis. Then we look at what changed in your week.
Hypnotherapy can aid sleep, especially when worry and tension are what keep you awake. If it suits you, I’ll also teach you self-hypnosis for bedtime, once you’ve experienced hypnosis with me. If your sleep problem might be medical, such as heavy snoring, pain or low mood, see your GP first.
Yes. Hypnotherapy can help with confidence and help relieve anxiety, and nerves often involve both. We pick the exact moment that throws you, like the first question after a presentation, and rehearse it in hypnosis. We work on how you want to respond in that moment.
Yes, usually from about 8, with a parent or guardian present throughout. I mainly work with adults. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate. We agree together what I share with the parent outside sessions, and safety concerns are always shared with the right people.
If hypnosis doesn’t suit you, we’ll discuss that and consider another approach. You don’t need to know how to be hypnotised before you come. We start with a simple exercise and see how it feels for you. Hypnosis can feel like being absorbed in a good book, and there’s nothing to pass or fail.
No. We talk about your situation and any relevant medical or mental-health history before deciding. If a GP, NHS Talking Therapies, psychiatric care or another specialist would be more appropriate, I’ll explain that. You can also ask about alternatives.
IPHM stands for the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. I am an IPHM Accredited Practitioner, membership no. IPHMNM16918. This is professional accreditation rather than statutory healthcare registration. I also hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and I work within a clear professional scope. You can view my IPHM directory entry.
What clients have shared
Everyone’s experience is different, but hearing from people I’ve worked with can give you a better sense of what working together is actually like.
“Adel has always helped me work with what comes up in a way that connects back to my present life, including my emotions, relationships and experiences. This has helped me see things from different perspectives and brought greater understanding and a sense of emotional resolution.”
“His guidance was incredibly clear, compassionate, and easy to follow, and our conversations were always open, safe, and non-judgmental.”
“Adel is an exceptional practitioner and listener. His hypnotherapy and NLP work helped me achieve remarkable peak conditioning, boosting my focus, confidence, and resilience. Highly recommended.”
“He was able to make me see things from a different perspective and that gave me a nudge to move past my comfort zone.”
“Your sessions meant a lot to me, and I couldn’t be more grateful for that.”
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“I began working with Adel in 2022 and have now completed seven past-life regression hypnotherapy sessions with him. Each one has given me valuable insight and had a meaningful impact on my life.
Adel is warm, professional and very attentive. He understands what I want to explore and creates an atmosphere where I feel safe and able to trust the process. My first-ever experience of hypnotherapy was with him, and I was surprised by how quickly he helped me relax and enter the experience. His guidance throughout has always been calm, careful and reassuring.
Although past-life regression has been a central part of our sessions, the work has never felt limited to simply exploring past lives. Adel has always helped me work with what comes up in a way that connects back to my present life, including my emotions, relationships and experiences. This has helped me see things from different perspectives and brought greater understanding and a sense of emotional resolution.
The sessions have also inspired my creativity. I am currently writing my autobiography, and some of the insights from our sessions have directly influenced parts of my book.
Over the years I have often shared my experience with friends, and five of them have since chosen to work with Adel too.
I trust Adel, appreciate the way he works, and would highly recommend him to anyone who feels drawn to explore this kind of work. Thank you!”
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“For a long period, I felt stuck, unable to make sense of my inner conflicts or find a clear way forward through my personal and professional challenges.
I completed three full sessions with Adel, and the entire journey has been incredibly transformative and supportive for me.
Adel’s professionalism and thoughtfulness shone through every single step of the process. From the very beginning, he patiently guided me on how to properly prepare for meditation practice and hypnotherapy sessions, walking me through every detail ahead of my official sessions. Beyond the core hypnotherapy work, he also carefully listened to and addressed all my post-session feedback, ensuring I felt seen, supported, and understood at every stage.
His guidance was incredibly clear, compassionate, and easy to follow, and our conversations were always open, safe, and non-judgmental.
After completing the sessions, I have consistently continued practicing the mental exercises Adel taught me, which have greatly improved my mental clarity and emotional stability.
He truly understands that every individual faces distinct emotional, mental, and personal challenges, and he tailors his guidance sincerely to suit each person’s unique needs.”
When you need urgent help
When urgent or medical support is needed
This practice doesn’t provide crisis support. If someone’s life is at risk or you can’t keep yourself or someone else safe, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent mental-health help in England, call 111 and select the mental-health option, or ask for an urgent GP appointment. NHS urgent-support guidance explains the options.