Face to face appointments are now fully resumed at 5 College Fields in Clifton. Online Zoom appointments will also continue for patients that prefer this flexibility and convenience. My name is Michael Hughes and I'm a very experienced Senior Accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist, Senior Accredited Psychotherapist, and Senior Accredited Clinical Hypnotherapy Supervisor.
I've been in private clinical practice since I trained in 2005 on intake 36. I've also trained with some of the most prestigious organisations and respected practitioners from the UK, US, and Australia.
I've been in private clinical practice since I trained in 2005 on intake 36. I've also trained with some of the most prestigious organisations and respected practitioners from the UK, US, and Australia.
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Hypnosis is a natural state of mind which can be induced by concentration on a single idea or focus. In a therapeutic setting, Hypnosis provides a powerful tool to access subconscious thought patterns and behaviours and resolve issues that are beyond the capabilities of the conscious mind.
This deep state of relaxation and solution focused awareness offers a perspective for new insights and understandings to develop with the skilful help and support of the Hypnotherapist.Beneficial changes are often achieved relatively quickly.
This deep state of relaxation and solution focused awareness offers a perspective for new insights and understandings to develop with the skilful help and support of the Hypnotherapist.Beneficial changes are often achieved relatively quickly.
Are you ready to become a non-smoker? When you have decided to answer yes but you have been struggling with that final push to stop smoking, hypnotherapy can help. Your subconscious mind is where your habits and behaviours are stored and hypnotherapy can provide powerful suggestion to help you break the habit.
If you would like to, we can set up a free telephone call (up to 15 minutes) so that you can ask me any questions you may have before booking in for your initial session. Just go to the contact page and send me a message. Any appointment (Face to face or online Zoom) is prepaid on the day of arranging the appointment to secure the date and time in the diary.
I was fortunate enough to be supervised by David Newton - Senior Therapy Practitioner at the Clifton Practice in Bristol. From 2005, David taught me how to get the very best from therapy practitioners and learned how to assist them with confidence/coaching to empower them to flourish and evolve. I have over 16 years direct clinical experience with clients and conducted thousands of hours in the consulting room.
As with all complementary therapies, you should seek advice from your GP if you feel you have a medical condition. The practice is located near to Bristol Zoo and Clifton College and is only a short walk from Clifton Village and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The clinic door is at the back of the house; take the path at the side leading to the back garden and not to the main house.
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Anna Wright
Dec 07, 2021
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I went to see Michael several years ago, I was struggling with grief, work was not fulfilling, and my children were growing up and becoming challenging, all quite normal but I wasn’t coping very well, I was drinking a lot to cope as well. I remember saying to Michael when I go to sleep I feel like my body is not touching the mattress I was so wound up that winding down was becoming impossible.
I had no idea what to expect. A friend of mine was seeing Michael and she said you could really benefit from doing this as well. So I went as I needed to do something but I didn’t want counselling. He
I had no idea what to expect. A friend of mine was seeing Michael and she said you could really benefit from doing this as well. So I went as I needed to do something but I didn’t want counselling. He
L. Williams
Nov 23, 2021
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Michael has been a great help in my personal and professional life for almost a decade now. I never delay in recommending Michael to friends, family and colleagues who are seeking support with life's many challenges. The fact that so many go on to say that meeting Michael has literally changed their life is testament to Michael's unique blend of professionalism, warmth and expertise.
Gary Betton
Oct 21, 2021
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Michael has been supporting me with weight loss through hypnotherapy, my journey started 18 months ago with an initial set of visits where Michael used his extensive skill to put me at ease and work with me toward my goal, through these sessions and support, I lost 3 1/2 stone over the following months, I returned recently to successfully loose a further half stone, the therapy has not only empowered me to hit my initial goals but also helped with sleep and stress management leaving me in a far more relaxed and positive. Michael shows a genuine interest in your needs and works with you to achieve
Helen Jones
Oct 06, 2021
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When I first went to Michael I can only describe myself as being broken, having tried various other therapies nothing had worked, I was desperate to find a way forward.
From my very first meeting with Michael I knew that this was my way forward, he was understanding, kind and compassionate and appeared to know me better than I knew myself. Michael changed my life in the most positive and incredible way.
Michael saved me and I am forever telling people how amazing he is.
From my very first meeting with Michael I knew that this was my way forward, he was understanding, kind and compassionate and appeared to know me better than I knew myself. Michael changed my life in the most positive and incredible way.
Michael saved me and I am forever telling people how amazing he is.
Steph M.
Sep 30, 2021
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I've known Michael for more than ten years and I would encourage anyone to contact him if things feel too challenging or overwhelming.
Michael has supported me through a number of stressful times in my life and has helped me to reflect on personal relationships with others and more recently to cope with major surgery and a difficult recovery. He helps me to understand how I respond emotionally in different situations and how to find positive solutions.
I appreciate being able to ask Michael for guidance and support which is always given with warmth and kindness.
Michael has supported me through a number of stressful times in my life and has helped me to reflect on personal relationships with others and more recently to cope with major surgery and a difficult recovery. He helps me to understand how I respond emotionally in different situations and how to find positive solutions.
I appreciate being able to ask Michael for guidance and support which is always given with warmth and kindness.
Sarah Edwards
Sep 29, 2021
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I am struggling to write this review as Michael has helped me so much that it’s very hard to articulate or even start to explain the impact he has had on my life.
Michael is able to understand who you are and what it is you need to feel better, he does this with compassion, sincerity and totally without judgement. He brings a reassuring humour so you can see light at the end of the tunnel. A session with Michael feels like seeing an old friend and you can’t help but feel a little lighter.
He is a total professional and his knowledge of the brain and mental health is second to none. He goes
Michael is able to understand who you are and what it is you need to feel better, he does this with compassion, sincerity and totally without judgement. He brings a reassuring humour so you can see light at the end of the tunnel. A session with Michael feels like seeing an old friend and you can’t help but feel a little lighter.
He is a total professional and his knowledge of the brain and mental health is second to none. He goes
Kate Hunter
Sep 26, 2021
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Michael is a wonderful hypnotherapist. I met him approx 10 years ago. I first went to him to overcome a fear of flying and went on to fly solo to Australia feeling calm and enjoying it (and did several internal flights out there!)!
Years after that, I suffered acute anxiety and panic through extreme pressure at work so I went back to Michael. He taught me all about the biochemical responses that were happening as a result of the stress & worked with me to calm my Amygdala’s response. His sessions were the only time I could relax and my hypnotherapy sessions ensured my recovery.
I’ve since
Years after that, I suffered acute anxiety and panic through extreme pressure at work so I went back to Michael. He taught me all about the biochemical responses that were happening as a result of the stress & worked with me to calm my Amygdala’s response. His sessions were the only time I could relax and my hypnotherapy sessions ensured my recovery.
I’ve since
M. Williams
Sep 13, 2021
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I have known Michael since 2011. During that time he has supported me personally and professionally and has been instrumental in developing me as a person and helping me fulfil my potential in a professional services environment. Michael is not only a fantastic hypnotherapist, but a lovely person and I always look forward to our sessions. Thank you for all your support and encouragement over the years.
David Dayvid Carden
Aug 30, 2021
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Alison Ball
Aug 14, 2021
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