About Vicky – Calm, Confidential, and Life-Changing Hypnotherapy in Yaxley & Peterborough

Vicky Leschallas hpd dsfh

Welcome to Vicky Leschallas Clinical Hypnotherapy – where science-backed therapy meets genuine human understanding.

I'm Vicky Leschallas, a fully qualified Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, based in the peaceful village of Yaxley, just outside Peterborough. I help people reclaim calm, confidence, and control in their lives through a blend of neuroscience-informed techniques, personalised support, and deep empathy.

Every therapy journey begins with a free 40-minute consultation, where we explore your goals, explain how your brain works when it’s feeling stressed or overwhelmed, and discuss how we can begin to make positive change together.

 

How It All Began

My path to becoming a therapist wasn’t a straight one, but it was deeply personal.

I’ve spent over a decade as a Pilates instructor, helping clients strengthen their physical health. Over time, I realised many of them were silently struggling with emotional and mental challenges that Pilates alone couldn’t fix. I saw the need to offer something deeper.

Having faced anxiety myself, I experienced first-hand the transformative impact of Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy. Inspired by those results, I retrained at the Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy School—considered the UK’s gold standard in hypnotherapy education—and launched my practice in early 2024.

Helping people live lighter, calmer, more joyful lives isn’t just my job—it’s my purpose.

My Values & Therapeutic Approach

At the heart of my practice is a belief in your ability to change when the right support is in place.

I work from a warm, private therapy room inside a converted chapel (St B’s Hall) in Yaxley, offering a safe, non-judgemental space where you’re listened to, not labelled. I only offer in-person sessions, because I believe real connection happens best face-to-face.

My work is grounded in neuroscience, focusing on solutions—not problems—and helping you build on what’s working, rather than reliving what’s gone wrong.

Who I Help & What I Offer

I work with adults from all walks of life – men and women alike – who are ready to make positive changes and take back control of how they feel. Most of my clients are aged between 25 and 65 and come from Yaxley, Peterborough, and nearby areas like Huntingdon, Sawtry, Stilton, and Hampton.

Whether you’re:

  • Battling anxiety, overwhelm, or burnout
  • Struggling with a phobia, like flying, spiders, or public speaking
  • Seeking help with confidence, self-esteem, or emotional eating
  • Or simply feeling “stuck” and unsure how to move forward…

…I’m here to help.

Qualifications & Professional Standards

I hold two nationally recognised diplomas:

  • HPD – Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma
  • DSFH – Diploma in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy

I am also a registered member of:

  • The Association for Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH)
  • The Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), accredited by the Professional Standards Authority

Ongoing training and continuing professional development (CPD) ensure I remain at the forefront of best practice and client care.

What My Clients Say

"I went to see Vicky to help with my phobia of spiders. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I am so irrational when I see a spider I have even hurt myself trying to get away from them. I ​just wanted to be able to act more normal and rational when I saw one. 

Vicky put me at ease and I felt comfortable and in safe hands. The whole process was easy and relaxing and made me think differently about the way I see spiders.

I used to run out of a room screaming if I saw one. I have now been faced with two spiders since I finished the process with Vicky. I removed both spiders myself without running ​away screaming. I have never done that before. I am amazed I even did that. The thing was while I was removing a spider I didn’t even think what I was doing. She really has ​worked her magic on me. I’m not saying I want a pet spider but I’m so much more rational and calmer around spiders. I highly recommend Vicky to anyone that wants to deal with a phobia. I can’t sing her praises enough."

- Debbie, Yaxley

“Vicky is excellent in her approach and always listens to what is being said but can also answer and ​explain what is going on. I have met with Vicky on several occasions and now I am beginning to know how ​to help myself. I found the whole experience of meeting with Vicky very calming and learnt a lot about myself in how to ​think when my “stress bucket” becomes too full.

I have started to look at life from a different view now and hope that I never drop to the level I was at ​again. This would be quite easy to do when circumstances come my way, but I now know what to look out ​for. I met with Vicky weekly and then went to fortnightly which I thought would be difficult, but I managed. Vicky’s whole approach of making life seem and feel so much easier to deal with, keeps me going as I ​take an innovative approach when thinking and sorting out things.

I cannot thank Vicky enough for all her help and support that she has given me and, I see myself ​differently now. I also try to make sure that my “stress bucket” does not get too full!”

- Jacqui, Huntingdon

Let’s Begin With a Conversation

 

It’s normal to feel nervous about reaching out. That’s why your first consultation with me is completely free—with no pressure, no judgement, and no obligation.

If you’re ready to explore how hypnotherapy can help you feel better—emotionally, mentally, and physically—let’s talk.

 

Phone: 07919 053140
Email: hello@vlch.co.uk
Address:  St B’s Hall, Main Street, Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 3LZ