Relationships
When relationships feel difficult or stuck
Relationships can be one of the greatest sources of meaning in our lives — and also one of the greatest sources of stress.
Difficulties in relationships are extremely common and can arise in many forms, including:
romantic relationships
family relationships
friendships
work or professional relationships
When something isn’t working, it can affect confidence, mood, sleep, and overall wellbeing.
You don’t need to be in crisis to seek support. Many people come to hypnotherapy simply because they feel stuck, unsure, or emotionally worn down.
Common relationship challenges people seek help with
People often come to me experiencing:
repeated patterns in relationships
difficulty communicating needs or boundaries
insecurity or fear of abandonment
feeling undervalued or unseen
conflict at work or with family members
confusion about whether to stay or leave a relationship
difficulty trusting after past experiences
challenges following separation or divorce
wanting to feel more confident and secure in relationships
Sometimes the issue is the relationship itself. Often, it’s the patterns we bring into relationships that need attention.
How hypnotherapy can help with relationship issues
Hypnotherapy works with the subconscious mind — where emotional patterns, beliefs, and reactions are stored.
In relationships, these patterns may include:
how safe or unsafe connection feels
how you respond to conflict
beliefs about worth, closeness, or rejection
automatic emotional reactions formed earlier in life
Hypnotherapy helps by:
increasing emotional awareness
reducing reactivity and anxiety
supporting clearer boundaries
building self-trust and confidence
helping you respond rather than react
This is not about changing anyone else. It’s about understanding your own internal responses so relationships can feel calmer and more balanced.
A nervous-system-aware approach to relationships
My approach combines:
clinical hypnotherapy
mindfulness
an understanding of emotional regulation
This is especially helpful if relationship difficulties are linked to:
anxiety
past emotional experiences
feeling easily overwhelmed or triggered
difficulty expressing needs
patterns of people-pleasing or withdrawal
Sessions focus on helping your nervous system feel safer, which often leads to clearer thinking, better communication, and healthier choices.
Working with past experiences
Sometimes relationship difficulties in the present are influenced by:
earlier relationships
childhood experiences
past emotional wounds
unresolved events
Hypnotherapy can help reduce the emotional charge of past experiences so they no longer shape your present relationships in the same way.
This allows you to move forward with greater clarity and emotional freedom.
Online and in-person hypnotherapy for relationships
I work with clients:
online worldwide, and
in person in Chichester and West Sussex
Relationship work is very well suited to online hypnotherapy and can be just as effective as in-person sessions.
Hypnosis downloads for relationship support
If you’d prefer to begin gently, I also offer hypnotherapy audio downloads to support areas such as:
confidence in relationships
jealousy and insecurity
starting or ending relationships
emotional regulation
These can be a helpful first step or a complement to 1:1 work.
Considering working together?
If relationship difficulties are affecting your wellbeing, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation to explore whether hypnotherapy feels right for you.