Focused Hypnosis

I got in contact with Richard because I was struggling with confidence and anxiety around my placement as a student paramedic. I had previously been having CBT sessions, which were okay but not impactful enough for me. Whilst having an occupational health check, I was encouraged to try hypnosis, and a Google search later, I came across Richard. I was a little dubious at first, because I thought that I would not be able to go into trance and that it wouldn't work for me. But Richard had no doubt about the former. He talked me through all my questions and concerns and reassured me that if it wasn't for me, I would get my money back. He also highlighted to me that hypnosis is not a magic wand, it doesn't solve the problem for you; it gives you the tools to help you help yourself.Listening to Richard is like being immersed in honey; his words and the way he speaks makes you feel safe and calm. Being in a trance is like that period before you fall asleep. And it was so easy to get there. I was aware of everything at the time, but now I look back on it, I wouldn't remember the things that Richard was saying to me. If I wanted to move, I could have done, but I was so relaxed that I didn't even want to move my hand to scratch my nose. After every trance, I awoke feeling absolutely amazing and so good about myself. I don't feel like hypnosis particularly helped me when I think about it. However, it must have done, because I have since become a qualified paramedic. My mentor said that the change in my behaviour and confidence was profound. Maybe my conscious mind is unaware of the changes in my subconscious and that's why I don't feel different? I don't know how this stuff works, but I suppose it did! So, thank you Richard, you've helped me open the door to my brand new career.The only reason why Richard doesn't get 5 stars is because he forgot about one of our appointments and turned up 15minutes late, and I wasn't emailed a copy of our second recording session and was therefore unable to listen to it in my free time. More...

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Ultimately, I realised hypnotherapy isn't what I am looking for but Richard nevertheless gave great advice and showed a real understanding of my issue. With his help I am confident in moving forward and thinking more about the future and less about the past! More...

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Richard was very helpful in helping me understand what may be causing my recurrent nightmares. Even after the initial consultation on the phone and then in person just by talking about the issue and having his input I felt I could control them more effectively. The hypnotherapy was something that I hadn't tried before and I found relaxing and interesting. It has been helpful to go back over the recordings of the sessions again. Richard also had some very sensible suggestions for improving my work life balance and skills / tips to decrease the things that cause me stress to do with my work. Thank you very much Richard. More...

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I had suffered from panic attacks regularly in the past due to anxiety, it got to a point where I felt like I couldn't cope anymore. I visited Richard for an initial consultation where he gave me some tips on how to cope until our first session and even that was an unbelievable amount of help. I have had only one session with Richard and I feel as if the anxiety has near enough disappeared from my life. I finally feel like my old self again. Highly recommend, such a lovely man and so easy to get along with, felt like I had known him for years. More...

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Thank you so much Rich - I passed my driving test today wooo! I couldn't have done it without you - seriously, I listened to the recordings of previous sessions every day this week and woke up this morning feeling great and expecting to pass. I'd recommend anyone who has a scary or difficult situation coming up to get help from you. Thanks again :) More...

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My problem was weight loss and not having the motivation to do anything about it. I contacted Richard Hennessy and after one chat and one hypnosis session I was on my way. The actual hypnosis was nothing like I imagined. I thought I would go into a trance like in the movies!! I was totally aware of everything the whole time and at the end felt completely relaxed. Before hypnosis I would eat because it was meal time regardless of whether I was hungry, but after, I only eat when I am hungry and I can leave food on my plate instead of clearing it - a flashback to childhood days when you couldn't leave the table until your plate was clear. I had one more recording from Richard, because I couldn't get to another appointment, and don't feel I need anymore. If I feel as if I am slipping back into old ways I listen to the recording and feel fine again. Richard provides a recording of all sessions to take away with you so its not like he is pressuring you to going back again and again.I would fully recommend him to anyone. Thankyou Richard!! More...

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Richard was very professional and kind in offering his advice and support for my situation. He is the type of person who would go the extra mile for you. I would recommend his services to anyone. More...

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An amazing experience of hypnotherapy, I cannot recommend enough. I am quite sceptical but this actually works and changed my life, so pleased. Thank you!

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I had a problem with my weight for a long time. I'd tried Weight Watchers and all that kind of thing and had lost weight but never kept it off and it was always a struggle with the thoughts in my head telling me to eat rubbish. A friend of mine recommended seeing richard at Focused HYpnosis because he had helped her to stop smoking and she said it was worth a try.
I am SO glad that I called him! My life has really changed as a result of hypnosis. I don't fight against myself (and lose!) any more. I am slimmer but I am definitely NOT on a diet. I eat a mixture of things and generally I eat healthily and the right amount for me. Sometimes I have less healthy stuff but it is a lot less often.
The biggest benefit is that the battle in my head is one that I don't really have any more. There is no fight or struggle, just me being in control of my life for the first time in ages.
I would definitely recommend seeing Richard if you want to change something in your life. More...

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Thanks for your review Sarah, I am so pleased that hypnosis has helped you achieve your goals

Brilliant I didn't know what to expect but from the minute I meet Richard I felt at ease.Iwanted help with diet issues I'd been dieting most of my life and I'd had enough of not eating proper food ,counting points felling fed up tierd hungry not even wanting to have food as I'd lost intrest it was boring to me. But not anymore after 4sessions with Richard Ive opened up a new chapter in my life no more points being normal in what I eat were and when it's a great feeling anyone struggling with their diet should try this , Richard makes you feel at ease comfortable and the best bit he dosnt judge you he helps Ive noticed a big difference in myself I'm happy enjoying my life without constantly thinking of my diet Ive really enjoyed my session so a big big Thankyou richard. More...

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Richard was very professional and kind in offering his advice and support for my situation. He is the type of person who would go the extra mile for you. I would recommend his services to anyone. More...

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Richard does not offer hypnotherapy for issue I need but recommended other people for me and sent me long emails next business day offering as much help as he could. I spoke to all the hypnotherapists in Sheffield when I was shopping around and he comes across the best by a mile. He's a good person who will help even when there is no sale in it for him More...

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Richard may have saved my life! I was smoking 60 cigarettes a day and had no other way to quit. There was not a single thing I wanted to do without smoking and not a single emotion that I didn't associate with smoking. Richard sat with me and talked about all the triggers and issues that I felt, he spent a long time before the session started. Then in the session he made me feel relaxed about everything and confident that we were going to beat the habit. When I came out of the the session, I didn't smoke, and I haven't for over 7 months now. I had tried everything else previously, and he is the only person who has made me feel truly like a non smoker. I hang out with smokers, I go to smokey venues, and I just don't need it myself. He is truly a miracle worker and I am so impressed and grateful for what he did. Thank you Richard, please keep changing people's lives for the better. More...

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This process can definitely change the way in which you breathe and think.

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Emetophobia - a fear of sickness or illness, It had a name and i never knew, but thanks to Richard it is now a name i don't associate with me and it is all down to the power of hypnosis . One session of just talking then 4 sessions of hypnosis and now i feel able to do things without having bad thoughts. Cannot thank Richard enough.

I first saw Richard in March 2015 since then I have travelled abroad 6times(3 more to go ) something I wouldn't have thought possible especially as I travelled by coach, at the age of 65 a world of travel is something I really enjoy and as I have said before it's all down to Richard thanx again More...

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I sought help from Richard with regard to anxiety and depression. I was looking for help to clear the 'chatter' in my mind so that I can more easily focus and make progress towards goals that are important to me.

I found the deep mindfulness I gained from the sessions helped to clear my mind and give me tools that I can use in everyday situations. I am more able to calm myself for work presentations and better focus on what is needed for my family.

I feel like I have tapped into the core of who I am and can now channel my inner energy for postive outcomes for me.

The recordings of the sessions were great in helping me continue my practice after my sessions with Richard and his nuturing and assertive style made me feel very comfortable and at ease. More...

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I saw Richard during the course of four sessions to help me get my weight under control without going on some magic diet. Richard is a lovely, friendly, and knowledgeable person, who made me feel at ease from the word go . The sessions where highly enjoyable and allowed me to explore the inner knowledge and strength that I already possessed but wasn't aware of, by being nudged in the right direction. I immediately saw a change in my eating habits which have resulted steady loss of around 1 kg per week (16 kg in total so far) without much change in what I eat. Through the sessions, I have learn to regain control of my eating and to allow myself to enjoy food again. If you are serious about losing weight and need someone who you can trust to help you, I can HIGHLY recommend hypnotherapy with Richard! Many thanks :) More...

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I contacted Richard after contacting another Hypnotherapist in Sheffield with a very unusual request for help.I was about to take part in my second 'Human Suspension' event in which large meat style hooks are pierced through the skin and you are suspended by them. The first time I had done this, I found it extremely painful and it completely clouded my mind and would not allow me to enjoy the experience. The first response I had from a therapist I contacted was that what I was asking for help with was barbaric and that I was being brain washed by a cult. Very upset by this experience, I was a little apprehensive to ask someone else. Richard however was amazing! He was compassionate, interested in what I was doing and completely non judgemental. He took plenty of time to ask me about what I wanted to gain from the experience, what I had experienced previously and how I would like him to help me. Richard helped me to use techniques that would allow me to focus on something other than the immediate physical discomfort and to 'turn out' the sensation in my head. I received each of the sessions on a usb stick so I could listen back to them and with his help, I had the best Suspension experience of my life! I cannot recommend his services highly enough. I will have no hesitation in employing his skills once again should I ever require them. A very easily rated 5 stars. More...

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I went to Richard for help stopping an annoying habit which I have been doing for years  twiddling my hair! I used to twiddle it so much that I made my scalp sore, pulled out my hair and gave myself headaches. I have really wanted to stop for a long time and tried lots of things, including asking my friends and family to tell me when I was doing it, but nothing worked. After an initial 30 minute session with Richard I was practically cured, and after the following hour session the habit was completely gone! I couldn't believe how quick, easy and fun it was. Richard is very professional, friendly and understanding  it was a pleasure to work with him. It was great to be able to listen back to the recording of the session on the USB stick he gave me. In addition to helping me stop twiddling my hair, I feel that the messages he gave my subconscious during the session have really given me a boost and made me believe I can achieve my goals. Anything is possible! More...

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I decided to contact Richard at focused hypnosis in Sheffield as i am expecting my second child and i was experiencing terrible nerves, sleepless nights and feeling of dread towards my oncoming ceasarian section and spinal anaesthetic, i had a partiularly rough time with my first childs birth and it left me a nervous wreck! I found Richard to be very friendly and he immediatley put me at ease. I had never experienced hypnotherapy before and was a little nervous about being "put to sleep" or "mind controlled" as it made me feel quite vulnerable but this was not the case, i was totally aware of everything around me and was able to communicate with richard. The outcome of my hypnotherapy session is that i no longer feel dread or  panic at the thought of the birth of my son i genuinely am looking forward to it i feel much more positive! and thanks to richard i now have the tools to tackle any feelings of worry that may occur as my due date approaches, the whole experience has helped me in ways that i will be forever grateful, i THOROUGHLY recommend it. More...

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