Frequently Asked Questions About Hypnotherapy Services in Yaxley & Peterborough

Solution-focused hypnotherapy is a modern form of therapy that combines psychotherapy and hypnosis. It helps you move forward by focusing on solutions rather than problems. Sessions include guided relaxation (trance) and positive discussions to reframe your thinking patterns.

Learn more on the hypnotherapy service page.

At Vicky Leschallas Clinical Hypnotherapy, I treat a wide range of phobias, including:

• Fear of spiders (arachnophobia)
  
• Flying or travel-related fears
  
• Public speaking
  
• Dentists or medical procedures
  
• Claustrophobia
  
• Bird phobia
  

If your phobia isn’t listed here, I may still be able to help. Please get in touch to discuss your specific situation.

Psychotherapy typically involves talking through thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to gain insight and make changes over time. Hypnotherapy, particularly the solution-focused approach I use, blends elements of psychotherapy with guided trance work to help clients move forward more quickly by focusing on solutions rather than the problem. Both methods are effective and often overlap in my sessions, offering a flexible, personalised approach to your needs.

Yes, solution-focused hypnotherapy is a highly effective approach for reducing anxiety. By combining relaxation techniques with positive mental rehearsal and brain-based education, it helps clients understand their anxiety, reduce symptoms, and build lasting coping strategies. Many of my clients report improvements within just a few sessions. You can read their success stories on the testimonials page.

Absolutely. Psychotherapy provides a safe space to explore the underlying causes of anger and develop healthier responses. My approach helps clients understand the brain’s stress response, identify emotional triggers, and build more positive coping habits. Over time, this can lead to a calmer, more balanced emotional state.

Phobia therapy typically takes just four sessions: one free 40-minute consultation followed by three targeted hypnotherapy sessions. This structured programme is designed to help you safely and effectively reframe your response to specific fears, whether it’s spiders, flying, or public speaking. Most clients report significant improvements by the end of the course.

Yes, I offer psychotherapy services in Peterborough and surrounding villages from my Yaxley-based therapy room. Psychotherapy can support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, overwhelm, and more.

Visit the psychotherapy page to learn how this could help you.

Booking is simple. You can:

• Call: 07919 053140
  
  
• Email: hello@vlch.co.uk
  
  
• Use our contact page
  
  

All new clients receive a free 40-minute initial consultation before therapy begins.

I am based at St B’s Hall, Main Street, Yaxley, located between Peterborough and Huntingdon. My clients come from:

• Yaxley
• Peterborough
• Hampton
• Stilton
• Farcet
• Whittlesey
• Sawtry

Face-to-face sessions are held in my calming therapy room in Yaxley.

Each session lasts approximately 50 to 60 minutes. Clients typically attend once a week initially, with the option to reduce frequency as progress is made.

For specific phobias, most people achieve results in just three sessions following the consultation.

I am fully qualified in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. I holds:

• HPD and DSFH diplomas
  
  
• Accreditation with the Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy School
  
  
• Memberships with:
  
  
  • Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH)
    
    
  • Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
    
    

These professional memberships require continuous development and ethical practice.

Currently, all sessions are face-to-face only, held in my private therapy room in Yaxley. This approach provides a more focused and supportive environment.

Clients enjoy working with me due to my:

• Personal experience overcoming anxiety
  
  
• Calming and professional environment
  
  
• Proven track record with phobia and anxiety treatment
  
  
• Combined background in physical and mental wellness
  
  

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