When life changes, so can you.
Hi, I'm Penny your SOMA Hypnotherapy practitioner. I love helping capable, accomplished adults who feel they've lost their sense of direction after major life changes, to reconnect with themselves, rebuild their confidence and rediscover what they want from life. I also help people overcome fears and phobias that are holding them back from doing the things they want to do and living life more fully.
Funny when you think you know what's wrong, but you are so far off the path you can't see the woods for the trees. Penny has been a true guide, and I am no longer confused about where to go next..."
Sometimes, life doesn't turn out the way we expected.
A relationship ends. We lose someone we love. Our career changes, our circumstances shift, or we suddenly find ourselves questioning the life we've built.
At other times, fear holds us back from doing the things we want to do.
Whatever brings you here, you may know that something needs to change. You just aren't sure how to make that happen.
At SOMA Hypnotherapy, I help people explore new possibilities, reconnect with their strengths and develop a more positive perspective on what lies ahead.
Whether you're struggling with a specific fear or finding your feet after a major life change, our work will focus on what matters to you and the steps you can take towards a different future.
Your circumstances may have changed. Your past may have shaped you. But you still have choices about what comes next. You can write the next chapter of your story.
You do not have to figure things out alone.
Change often lands hardest in a few specific places when someone has lost their footing after a major life change. These are the areas I specialise on but there are so many others on the list - A free discovery call will clarify if yours falls under the same tree - no obligation to commit to anything. I just want to help you find the right support if it's not me.
Overwhelm
When life's pressures pile up until everything feels like it is crumbling, no matter how hard you try to hold it all together...and you can't see the woods for the trees.
Anger & resentment
The anger or resentment that lingers long after everyone expects you to have moved on — often over an old hurt or unfairness that was never given room to be felt.
Loss of purpose & future anxiety
When you cannot picture a future that feels like yours, and the not-knowing turns into a quiet dread about what comes next.
Structured programmes. A clearer path forward.
Change is a constant in life. That's why I offer structured hypnotherapy programmes, each with a clear beginning, middle and end. Think of it as writing a new chapter in your story — exploring new possibilities, building on your strengths and taking steps towards the changes you want to make.
The Moving Forward Programme
For adults navigating major life changes who feel ready to find their feet again.
When life changes unexpectedly, it can leave you questioning your identity, your purpose and what comes next.
Whether you're navigating a relationship breakdown, bereavement, a career change or another significant turning point, this programme helps you explore new possibilities, reconnect with your strengths and begin moving towards a future that feels right for you.
- Emotional overwhelm and feeling stuck
- Loss of identity, confidence or purpose
- Uncertainty about the future
The Phobia Freedom Programme
Focused support to help you face a specific fear with greater confidence.
Whether it's an animal, a particular situation or another specific fear, anxiety can hold you back from doing things you'd otherwise like to do.
This structured programme focuses on your particular fear and helps you work towards feeling more comfortable and confident in the situations that currently challenge you.
- Support for specific fears and anxieties
- A focused programme of six or more sessions
- Available online or in person, subject to suitability
People who have tried the obvious things — and are still stuck.
Finding your way after a life change
Divorce, a breakup, coming out as gay or trans, a change of career, the children leaving home, or a loss. When everything shifts at once, finding your feet again can feel impossible — and this is exactly the work we do.
See what I offerWomen's group programmes
For women who feel things are crumbling no matter how hard they hold them together — a small-group programme to do this work alongside others who understand.
Women's group programmesFinding your calm after a storm
When feeling overwhelmed becomes your everyday experience, it can be difficult to switch off, think clearly or find the energy to move forward. You don't have to figure everything out alone. Together, we can explore ways to approach life differently and begin finding a greater sense of calm.
Free discovery call
Nothing to be nervous of — just a calm, guided conversation.
We begin by talking, properly. I ask what is going on, what you would like to be different, and what you have already tried. There is no script and no judgement.
When you feel ready, I guide you into a relaxed, focused state — a little like the soft, drowsy feeling just before sleep. You stay awake, aware and completely in control throughout. Most people find it deeply restful.
Many people describe feeling relaxed or refreshed after a session. As you continue through the programme, each session provides an opportunity to build on the work we've already done.
one hour
Typical session length
Anywhere
Video call or in person
People who came in stuck — and left able to move forward.
Reviews are shared with permission. Names are given by first name only to respect privacy.
I originally visited Penny for a sports massage, but as we talked through things, I realised I was holding on to a lot more than physical tension. I then signed up for hypnotherapy, and Penny helped me understand what was keeping me feeling so overwhelmed and stuck.
Penny has been a true guide, and I now feel so much clearer about where to go next. Thank you, Pen! May you always keep your positive light shining brightly!
Theodora
Penny is an incredible therapist and an incredible human being. I thoroughly looked forward to my weekly sessions with her and left feeling more confident and uplifted. She listens so attentively and really tailors the experience to you as an individual.
I went on to have hypnotherapy to help with a long-standing fear of spiders. While I used to struggle to even look at an image of one, I recently found myself able to pick up a toy spider in a shop, which is a huge step forward for me! I will certainly be revisiting Penny in the future.
Leanne
I had 6 hypnotherapy sessions with Penny for a very long-standing fear of snakes. It had become increasingly disruptive as an adult, leading to a lot of worry and avoidance that even impacted where I would choose to go on holiday.
The sessions progressed at a very comfortable pace with detailed explanations for each stage. The daily relaxation has also helped me develop a more confident mindset in general.
Penny constructed a highly detailed and personal approach that allowed me to feel calm and in control. A few days later I watched a video featuring snakes on TV and felt calm throughout — something I would have avoided in the past. Small steps but a huge difference in my mindset. Thank you for your time and patience Penny.
Louise
Just wanted to give you an update a month on. Since our last hypnotherapy session, I feel so much more comfortable using public facilities. I have been able to use them at work, out at restaurants and even at places near petrol stations and car parks without the worry I used to have.
I honestly cannot thank you enough.
Sam
You don't have to know exactly where you're going to take the first step.
Let's talk about what's happening in your life, what you'd like to change and whether Solution Focused Hypnotherapy could be right for you.
Fully qualified, trained and insured
I trained with the Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Training Academy (SFTA) and hold the SFTA Qualified Graduate accreditation, working to their professional standards of practice.
