Solution Focused Hypnotherapy · Essex

Finally Quiet the Anxiety & Overthinking — Without Years of Talking Therapy

Helping you feel calm, in control, and like yourself again — using a proven, science-backed approach where most clients see real results in just 3–6 sessions.

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AfSFH Registered
NCH Certified
DBS Checked
Laura Bartlett — Solution Focused Hypnotherapist in Essex
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Does any of this sound familiar?

If you're searching for a way out of anxiety and stress, you're in exactly the right place.

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Racing thoughts that won't switch off — no matter how tired you are

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Waking at 3am with a head full of worry and dread about the day ahead

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Constant tension, irritability or a crushing feeling of overwhelm every day

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Avoiding social situations, people or events because of what might happen

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Exhausted from keeping it together — but completely unable to switch off

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The creeping feeling that anxiety is running — and ruining — your daily life

Google Reviews 5.0 ★★★★★ · 30+ reviews
AfSFH Registered Member
NCH Certified Hypnotherapist
Enhanced DBS Checked
Fully Insured Practice

Three ways hypnotherapy targets anxiety at its root

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy works directly on the brain's anxiety response — not just managing symptoms, but changing the patterns that create them.

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Breaks the Anxiety Cycle

Targets the root cause — your brain's overactive threat response — so you stop feeling anxious about feeling anxious, and the cycle finally ends.

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Quiets the Anxious Mind

Calms the constant overthinking, worry and "what ifs" that keep your nervous system in a permanent state of alert — so you feel grounded and in control.

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Restores Restful Sleep

Anxiety is the number one disruptor of sleep. SFH settles the overactive mind at night so you wake rested and resilient — not dreading the day ahead.

Why Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?

Unlike traditional talking therapies that dig into your past, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) focuses entirely on where you want to be — not where you've been.

It's a practical, forward-facing approach that combines the latest neuroscience and CBT techniques with the deep relaxation of clinical hypnosis. The result? Real, measurable change — often in as little as 3–6 sessions.

Many clients tell me they spent years in traditional therapy and never felt quite right. With SFH, they notice a difference within the first few sessions.

Find Out If It's Right for You →
Traditional Therapy Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
Revisits painful past events Focuses on the future you want
Months or years of sessions Typically 3–6 sessions
Can feel emotionally draining You leave feeling calm and lighter
Relies on conscious willpower Works with your subconscious mind
One-size-fits-all approach Fully tailored to you every session
Laura Bartlett — Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist

Meet Laura Bartlett

I'm Laura — a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist based in Hadleigh, Essex. I have a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Royal Holloway, University of London, and trained extensively in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy.

My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and completely non-judgemental. Many of my clients tell me they came in thinking "therapy isn't for me" — and leave wondering why they waited so long to reach out.

I work with people experiencing stress, anxiety, overthinking and burnout — and I'm passionate about helping you find your way out without dragging you through the past.

BSc (Hons) Psychology — Royal Holloway, London Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma AfSFH Registered Member #2625 NCH Certified Member #12094 Enhanced DBS Checked Fully Insured

Three simple steps to feeling like yourself again

Getting started couldn't be easier. Here's exactly what to expect from your first contact to lasting results.

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Your Free Consultation

A relaxed 45-minute conversation (online or in person). Laura explains how the brain creates anxiety, what your sessions will involve, and you leave with a sleep audio. Zero obligation.

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Your Weekly Sessions

Most clients need just 3–6 weekly sessions — far fewer than traditional therapy. Each session blends neuroscience-based tools, positive psychology, and a deeply relaxing hypnosis. Many notice a real shift within the first 1–2.

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Tools for Life

Leave with a toolkit of techniques that continue working long after your sessions end — so you stay calm, clear-headed, and in control whatever life throws at you.

How Emma overcame crippling social anxiety in 8 sessions

(All identifying details changed for confidentiality)

Emma was a stay-at-home mum with two young children who had struggled with anxiety since childhood. It had recently evolved into a fear of social situations — she turned down invitations, made excuses to avoid people, and felt increasingly isolated and lonely. Her mind would spiral: "What if people find you boring? What if you can't get parked and arrive late? What if you can't leave?"

Strengthened her prefrontal cortex for better emotional control
Learned to reframe and interrupt negative thought spirals
Emptied her "stress bucket" and built genuine resilience
Started focusing on her strengths — not her fears
Began attending social events again — and actually enjoying them
After 8 sessions, Emma went from avoiding all social situations to attending events confidently and enjoying them — with tools she'll use for the rest of her life.
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What clients say about working with Laura

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"Laura has really helped me become calmer and more relaxed. She has provided me with the tools to change my mindset and become better at dealing with life's stresses. I would highly recommend."

— R.G., Female, 29
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"I cannot recommend Brighter Future Therapy Practice enough. My anxiety levels were through the roof before starting and now they're at zero. As someone who isn't big on talking about my problems with strangers, I was very apprehensive — but once in the room with Laura I just felt so at ease. I leave each session feeling lighter and more at ease within myself. I would 100% recommend Laura."

— Verified Client
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"Laura creates such a safe and welcoming environment. I started sessions completely overwhelmed, and after just a handful of appointments I noticed a real difference in how I was handling stress. The sessions are unlike anything I expected — and genuinely life-changing."

— Verified Client, Essex
Limited spaces available this month

Your FREE 45-Minute Initial Consultation

No risk. No commitment. Just a conversation that could genuinely change everything.

  • 45 minutes, completely free of charge
  • Online via Zoom or in-person in Hadleigh, Essex
  • Understand exactly how your brain is creating anxiety
  • Leave with a sleep audio to start helping you straight away
  • Get a clear picture of how many sessions you'll need
  • Zero pressure and absolutely no obligation to continue
  • £ £80 per session · Book a block of sessions and pay less per session — all discussed in your free consultation

Ready to take the first step?

Fill in the form below and Laura will be in touch within 24 hours to arrange your free consultation at a time that suits you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) is a practical, forward-focused approach that combines neuroscience-based psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques, and the deep relaxation of clinical hypnosis. Rather than analysing why you feel anxious, it focuses on what you want to feel like — and helps your brain create new pathways to get there. It is recognised as one of the most effective and evidence-based forms of hypnotherapy.
Absolutely not. Hypnosis is not sleep, and you remain fully aware, in control, and able to speak at all times. It is simply a state of focused relaxation — similar to being completely absorbed in a book or film. You cannot be made to do or say anything against your will, and everything that happens in the session is guided entirely by you and Laura together.
Yes. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is considered safe and non-invasive when delivered by a qualified professional. It does not involve medication, physical intervention, or revisiting painful memories. Laura is a registered member of both the AfSFH and NCH, holds an enhanced DBS certificate, and maintains full professional insurance.
Most clients with anxiety need just 3–6 sessions — significantly fewer than traditional therapy — and many notice a meaningful shift after only 1–2. Unlike open-ended talking therapies, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is designed to create lasting change in a short, focused course. Laura will give you a realistic, personalised expectation during your free consultation.
Your initial consultation is completely free of charge and lasts 45 minutes. Follow-up sessions are typically priced from £85 per session. Full pricing — including any available packages — is discussed transparently during your free consultation, with no pressure to commit. There are no hidden fees or surprise costs.
Yes — online sessions via Zoom are equally as effective as in-person sessions and are available to clients across the UK. In-person sessions take place at Laura's practice in Hadleigh, Essex. Many clients prefer the convenience of online sessions from their own home, and find them just as powerful and deeply relaxing.

You deserve to feel calm again.
It starts with one conversation.

Your free 45-minute consultation costs absolutely nothing. No obligation, no hard sell — just an honest conversation about whether hypnotherapy can help you live without anxiety.