No more just getting by
Therapy that gets you back to... LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL!
Mere survival isn't enjoyable.
I’m Ian Young, a hypnotherapist based in Birmingham.
Most people who come to see me are struggling with something they’ve tried hard to change. It might be anxiety, overthinking, a fear or phobia, a habit they can’t seem to break, or simply feeling stuck in a way they don’t fully understand.
You may have tried other things already. You might even understand why you feel the way you do, but knowing why and actually changing it can be two very different things.
That’s where I can help.
I don’t believe therapy needs to be complicated, full of jargon or go on forever. My approach is about understanding what’s really driving the problem and helping you make meaningful change.
We’ll talk like two normal people. There’s no judgement and no pressure. I’ll listen, I’ll be straight with you, and together we’ll work out what needs to change and how we can get you there.
If something has been holding you back, you don’t have to simply learn to live with it.
Restore balance and enjoy life again
Start doing the things you love
Feel calmer and empowered to do more
My approach
Everyone is different, and so is the reason they’ve come to see me.
Two people can be struggling with exactly the same problem on the surface, but what’s driving it underneath can be completely different. That’s why I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.
For me, it’s not just about managing how you feel. I want to understand what’s causing the problem and why your mind is responding the way it is. Once we understand that, we can start working on changing it.
I use a range of different techniques as part of the Piece of Mind Method, choosing what I believe is right for you rather than trying to fit you into a particular type of therapy.
Sometimes I’ll listen. Sometimes I’ll challenge you. And sometimes we might look at things from a completely different angle. But you’ll always know that we’re working towards the same thing — helping you make a change that actually matters to you.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you come and see me. That’s what we’ll work through together.
Here's how I help you make that change
Discuss
This step is key. I start by listening and understanding what’s been going on, not only with your feelings but also in your life, so that I can create a treatment plan that is as individual as you are.
Treat
I'll guide you through the bespoke treatment plan I've created for you. I'm here to make sure you feel supported and in safe hands every step of the way.
Thrive
No more just getting by, missing out or worrying about the future. Start living life to the full again as the best version of you, feeling better and getting back to doing the things you love.
You don’t have to accept that this is just the way you are. If something is holding you back, we can work on changing it.
I’m Ian Young, a Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Birmingham.
But being a therapist is only part of who I am. Like most people, I’ve had successes, setbacks, and plenty of times when life hasn’t quite gone to plan. Those experiences have shaped who I am and the way I work with people today.
I’ve always been interested in people — what makes us think, feel and behave the way we do, and why sometimes we can know that something isn’t good for us but still find it incredibly difficult to change.
I’m not a particularly formal therapist. You won’t find me sitting silently taking notes while you wonder what I’m thinking. We’ll have a proper conversation. I’ll listen, I’ll ask questions and, when I think it will help, I’ll challenge you too.
I genuinely care about the people I work with, and sometimes that means being prepared to have an honest conversation rather than simply telling you what you want to hear.
I’m a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and professionally registered, but I also know that qualifications don’t necessarily tell you whether someone is the right therapist for you.
That’s why I offer a free, informal consultation. It gives us a chance to talk about what’s going on, for you to get a feel for me and how I work, and for us both to decide whether working together feels right.
What my other clients say about me...
Benefits of HYPNOSIS
Hypnotherapy is a completely safe process that clients find both relaxing and enjoyable. The average person experiences Hypnosis 2-3 times a day, think of a time when you have driven somewhere and not really remembered the journey, or a time when you were so busy doing something and were completely unaware of how much time had passed by.
My highly effective form of hypnotherapy works with your subconscious mind to revert back to a period before your unwanted feelings or behaviours started, this method helps you to successfully start all over again without having to relive that unwanted habit, feeling or behaviour.