I am a fully accredited Hypno-CBT therapist, using a unique combination of evidence-based Hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques. I am an expert in Stopping Smoking - as well as Anxiety, Stress and Insomnia issues - which can also involve panic attacks, low level depression and fears/phobias.
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52 customer reviews
Dewan
David is an extremely humble human being and a great hypnotherapist. He uses different techniques and methods and is very experienced in dealing with people having issues with anxiety,fear and confidence. He helped me alot getting straight my mind about different issues and helped me change my negative thoughts into positive and open up new chapters of my life and new feelings which change the way i think feel and do things. Indeed he is a great trainer. More...
Amanda
David set me at ease and helped me move from a fear of being in deep water, to swimming lengths after just three hypnotherapy sessions. Working with David felt like a collaboration because he listened carefully to understand both the problem and exactly what I was trying to achieve. Then together we worked out a step-by-step approach. Each time, David tailored a hypnotherapy session guided by his careful listening and our discussion. I did my homework, listening to the audio David provided and doing the in-pool exercises which we’d agreed on, and I was pleased with the results. I was afraid of being ‘out of my depth’ in water all my life - till working with David. I definitely recommend his services. More...
Clayton
David is very empathetic and kind, he made it easy for me to open up about my issues. He is thoughtful, understanding and has unique ways to help. His practical strategies helped me deal with my problems. Overall, the experience was very pleasant and helpful. More...
Reply from DOCwellness (Hypno-CBT)
Thank you, Clayton. I’m pleased to be helping you and watch you make progress.
Fab
David is a very good listener. He makes sure he understands you as much as possible so that he can find the words and approach that will best resonate with you. A true gentleman and genuinely here to help. Highly recommended. More...
Debs
I came to David with a very specific issue late 2023 after an accident outside my home in late 2022. David made me aware he hadn’t with an issue similar to mine because be he assured me he would do his outmost to help me.
And that’s exactly what he did. Over the coming months, David worked with me to overcome my issue. He had vast knowledge of different tools and techniques which he drew on to help me. Not only that, David was flexible to work around me due to my tight work schedules.
If you ever question whether you should work with David, my answer will be absolutely! He’s great at what he does!
I can’t thank you enough for your help David.
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Reply from DOCwellness (Hypno-CBT)
Thanks Debs, so happy I could help and get you through that trauma. All the best for the future.
IN
Working with David was instrumental in allowing me to achieve my goal of overcoming stage fright. He created a welcoming atmosphere which gave me a safe environment to talk about my fear, and provided me with extremely useful tools and hypnosis recordings which are enabling me to continue practicing his methods outside of our sessions. I can't recommend David enough for anyone looking to boost their confidence and target specific difficulties- he is reliable, communicative and extremely supportive. Thank you David! More...
Reply from DOCwellness (Hypno-CBT)
Thanks a lot, I. So happy to help free you up.
Lauren
Hypnotherapy
David is brilliant at what he does. Makes you feel completely at ease from the start he gives great directions and techniques to help you. I left a non smoker and it has been 3 weeks today and still am a non smoker thanks to him! The support before during and after is amazing highly recommend him best thing I ever did! More...
Reply from DOCwellness (Hypno-CBT)
Thanks Lauren. Keep going! Pleased to have helped you.
Lisa
I was smoking a packet a day maybe more for 25 years and I never thought I could become a non smoker that was until I met David.
He was patient and able to ask any questions I had.
He made me feel so relaxed and happy to be a non smoker.
I still listen to the audios now and happy to say I have not smoked for 3 weeks now and I truly believe David has a big part of this along with my mind set
Truly remarkable at what he does
Highly recommended
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Reply from DOCwellness (Hypno-CBT)
Brilliant, Lisa. So pleased with you. You’ve worked really hard yourself.
LuizaD
Hypnotherapy
I have reached out to David to help me stop my bad smoking habit of 15 years although honestly I wasn't 100% sure it will work.
It had definitely been an amazing experience as after only one hypnotherapy session with David I became a nonsmoker with no desire whatsoever of having a cigarette.
David's calming presence and skilful guidance allowed me to delve deep into my subconscious and address this issue I had been struggling with for some time.
I would 100% recommend David and his services.
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Merrick Minogue
Hypnotherapy
David has been great ever since I first contacted him. He consistently went above and beyond to provide me with the necessary tools to tackle issues that I've been struggling with for the past twenty years. I now feel better equipped to tackle these issues moving forward. I would definitely recommend David to anyone that might be considering hypnotherapy. More...
Reply from DOCwellness (Hypno-CBT)
Thank you, Merrick. So pleased everything is moving forwards.
VP
The sessions with David were helpful, calming and targeted to my issues. He is a very calm down to earth person. Good listener and gave me tools to deal with my concerns. Thank you David.
Mitchell girt
I had 3 sessions with David to help me with my insomnia and confidence to battle anxiety, I can say he has helped me massively and my sleep has greatly improved. He uses many different techniques to help. Would definitely recommend. More...
Caroline.hinkes @btinternet. com
David is excellent! He has a great skill set and goes over and above to help you. Thank you David!
Reply from DOCwellness (Hypno-CBT)
Thanks Caroline. I hope everything keeps improving for you.
Rupert
David has been very professional with excellent material on every session . Struggling most of my adult life with a mental health condition . The positive changes I have seen with my career , relationships and behaviour have been life changing. Highly recommend. Thank you More...
Reply from DOCwellness (Hypno-CBT)
Thanks Rupert. Working with you is a real joy and I’m so pleased to be part of your ongoing life changing experiences.
Ben
I have been seeing David weekly since March 2023. He has been fantastic with fixing my every day anxieties, this has been huge help with running a business and has fixed my fear of flying. Thank you David!
Reply from DOCwellness (Hypno-CBT)
Thanks Ben. It’s always a pleasure working with you.
Andrew Baker
Hypnotherapy
Absolutely fantastic,I think I’ve been smoking for over 40 years,I did the course with David and I’m finding it so easy to give up,10 out 10
Tom Salkeld
David was excellent in every aspect, helping me to overcome an issue that I had been suffering with for 5+ years. Along with this, the sessions and exercises have transformed my mindset, helping me to improve my quality of life significantly! I highly recommend getting in touch if you think that David could help you. More...
Reply from DOCwellness (Hypno-CBT)
Thanks Tom. Really pleased that we moved things forward.
TC
From our first meeting, I was instantly put at ease by David's calming manner. He is highly professional and friendly, a mix that allows you to openly share exactly how you are feeling. Personally, David has helped me massively, sharing his knowledge that each individual has the innate ability to achieve control over their mind. More...
Mick
Would absolutely recommend David, used his services for quitting smoking and has worked.
Thank you David.
Michelle
Hypnotherapy
I am delighted and amazed to have given up smoking thanks to David. I could never have done it without his help. It is life changing!
Nicola
I went to see David for help with my fear of heights, sheer drops and encountering open views while walking at height. The process David used has helped me focus on the positive aspects of my walk, rather than the negatives, and to appreciate my surroundings which has reduced my anxieties. David is a very understanding person and I would recommend him. More...
Leonie
Hypnotherapy
I am amazed how DOC Wellness turned me around from low self esteem, following a toxic job, to high self worth. The Hypno-CBT sessions helped me to heal and move forwards with me career. I highly recommend their professional services. More...
Esther
I saw David regarding fear of flying. I had a handful of sessions which were a huge help. I was able to get on 4 flights and remain calm and relaxed. I was able to use techniques David proposed to great effect. David was friendly, reassuring, professional and helpful. Would definitely recommend him. More...
James
Hypnotherapy
I have suffered with severe anxiety on and off since I was very young , it had got to the point recently (age 40) where I couldn’t do my job as my mental health was out of control.
I can honestly say after one session I was much much better , I was taught how to let the thoughts that had been taking me over pass me by.
I decided to have 4 more sessions to reinforce what I had been taught and work on my general confidence and it has really paid off in my professional and work life , my boss has commented on how much more on the ball I am recently and that is definitely down to my Hypno cbt sessions
Cannot recommend doc wellness enough
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Deirdre Batten
Hypnotherapy
I have had many years struggling with insomnia and anxieties related to sleep issues. David has been so helpful in his approach to my problems. He is so easy to talk to and I found I could relax immediately. He has used a variety of techniques tailored to my situation. The practical solutions are sent to me so I can listen in bed before I go to sleep. There has been a marked improvement in my sleep and I can rationale all my thoughts. I would recommend him to anyone with sleep issues. More...
Chris
Hypnotherapy
I came to David wanting to deal with confidence issues relating to my work and personal life. David and I would talk things through and he would craft some unique exercises for me and share them as MP3 files.
It was very helpful being able to use these exercises regularly. Each one was crafted to deal with the very things we had discussed in our sessions, making them more effective than some self-help work I had done on my own in the past.
David was great to work with, and I highly recommend him.
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Deborah
Hypnotherapy
I was a determined and committed smoker for 15 miserable years. I first quit using the Allen Carr method. This worked well for me for 8 years. But after a few casual puffs here and there at social events, I descended back into the claws of the Nicotene monster. Before I knew it I was back on 10 - 15 cigs a day. I needed help! I reached out to David and I am so glad that I did. He was extremely thorough, giving me exercises to do and audio recordings to listen to prior to our appointment. When I met David for our session I was immediately struck by both his sincerity and his kind, gentle manner. He asked me a lot of questions and explained the Hypnotherapy process in simple clear terms. He got to the root of my issues with nicotene and worked with me on these in a focused and specific way. I really got the sense he was a safe pair of hands. He followed up with me regularly and his encouragement was much appreciated. For anyone considering going down the Hypnotherapy route, I would highly recommend you get in touch with David. More...
Conor
David is amazing iv been suffering with mental health since I was 11 I’m 23 now and I tried everything I spoke to many people and tried to get help and nothing worked. I was so nervous to speak to David but He made me feel so comfortable he’s so welcoming and made me feel normal he listens and gives me advice to help me he taught me ways to relax and ways to calm down i love speaking to David and since speaking to him iv had the motivation to change my life and fight my mental health iv been able to do things I was never able to do. I’m so proud of myself but I couldn’t of done it without David I honestly couldn’t thank him enough for all of his help. More...
C.L
I completely echo all of the really positive comments that have already been posted here about David. For the first time in my life my experience of therapy for anxiety has been life changing thanks to David. I now have an amazing "toolbox" with really helpful strategies and techniques that have transformed my mindset and anxiety levels. More...
Emma
David is brilliant. I have suffered with anxiety and trouble sleeping for a while, but his calming approach made it easy to speak to him. He provides tailored and practical solutions that you can take away and listen to at home. My sleep issues have drastically improved since my sessions, and I have also seen a big improvement in my anxiety and confidence levels. Even if things still do get a little overwhelming, I now feel more equipped to deal with it. More...
Helen
I had 6 sessions with David Osborn-Cook to help me with my sleep and anxiety problems. I really liked David’s approach. I felt totally at ease talking to him. I’ve made huge progress in both areas and would highly recommend him. More...
Deborah Charles
David provides many tools to pick up and use in everyday life that support through a crisis as well as opening up different and healthier ways of thinking and processing thoughts. He is warm and interested and, from my experience, has a great ability to recognise the appropriate pathway of support needed. More...
Carol Hickey
I suffer from Parkinsons Disease which has several symptoms one in particular was causing me distress. I felt insomnia was ruining my life. I did some research and found David and am so pleased I did. As a result of his treatment I am getting a much improved night’s sleep and if I need to get up during the night I can fall back asleep quickly. I then asked for his help with a fear of falling which I had developed. He has given me the confidence to walk tall and see the world around me. I would recommend him to anyone. More...
RA
David was excellent. He was very calming and helped me a lot with a big event. He puts so much work into what he does and is really interested in his clients. I would highly recommend David. He goes above and beyond and is excellent at what he does. More...
CG
David was really helpful in understanding what I tried to get across, even if I didn’t quite understand he would help me fill in the blanks. He provided me with a clear set of steps to follow and what I had to do to help me progress and gave me a better understanding of why I was in the state I was in. Always there to contact outside of the sessions to answer any questions and really friendly and reliable. More...
Scott
Hypnotherapy
Davis was incredibly knowledgeable and full of empathy. I felt totally at ease. I could talk as much as I wanted. He took notes continuously and this showed when I was sent self hypnosis recording. I would have no hesitation in going back to David but he did such a good job I don't need to. I couldn't recommend him enough. More...
Nathan Bennett
Therapist
I’ve given David 5* because he helped to ease my anxiety and throughout the course he always tailored the sessions to what he thought was best for me.
He was always really flexible and tried to accommodate me every week despite variations in my work schedule and if I ever needed anything he was quick to respond by email with advice and information how to turn things around for me and work through my problems.
I’d definitely recommend David for anxiety issues for anyone thinking about using his services.
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Hannah
David was so helpful, he helped me work through my sleep issues with different exercises and assessments which were so effective! The mixture of therapies used proved to work so well for myself and rationalised all the thoughts I was having. I would recommend to anyone who has sleeping issues or anxieties within day to day life. More...
Eve
I really enjoyed my sessions with David. David is not only an experienced therapist, he is also a truly genuine guy. I came to him stressed and anxious and left feeling confident, all while learning lifelong skills. Nothing but positive things to say! More...
Graham mitchell
Hypnotherapy
After suffering from anxiety from work and through lockdown, David helped ease and rationalise life’s challenges and pressures and after several sessions I feel so much better. Highly recommended and sincerely grateful! More...
Daniel
Hypnotherapy
David, helped when I needed it. He provided clear and calming methods to help with the anxiety I was feeling at the time. Also methods I could use for self help
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I would recommend him.
Empathy is so needed when reaching out and that is definitely what I felt when working with him. This enabled me to work through issues I was experiencing with his help.
If I experience issues in the future I’ll certainly reach out to him again if needed.
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Priyan Mistry
Therapist
I went to David as I was having a difficult time with things and was intrigued by the combination of Hypnotherapy and CBT.
It turned out to be a good decision as David is a great guy who is very easy to talk to and understands what you’re going through. He taught me a more positive way of thinking and overcoming what I’m going through, although it isn’t an overnight fix but he has definitely put on the right road with the different techniques he has shown me and the sessions I've had with him.
Highly recommend David, as he is a great person to talk to!
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Jyoti
Hypnotherapy
David is an excellent therapist who conducted a thorough assessment to understand my needs. He has used a variety of techniques tailored to my unique situation. His dedication and compassion exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend him. More...
DA
It was a really fascinating experience...David was very calm and assured.
He made me feel listened to and understood...
and the techniques were amazing.
I'd never been hypnotised before but I felt great afterwards. It was so relaxing and my phobias and confidence are much better...my phobia started as an 8/10 and is now down to 1/10.
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James Mcclelland
Therapist
Easy to talk to and understands how to help!
MH
I sincerely recommend David Osborn-Cook, hypnotherapist, to deal with many forms of stress and anxiety for wellbeing and calmness.
His sessions have been enjoyable - he has a lovely sense of humour.
I had been suffering with night terrors since losing my husband and it has been difficult. Now I am more relaxed and am sleeping so much better. Most nights I never wake up and sleep peacefully until sunrise thanks to David.
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KP
Having had a difficult lockdown David helped me work through my thoughts and see the positive side of things. I thought he completely understood me and worked with me for all sessions. Would definitely recommend he’s an amazing person to speak to More...
Lou
There are a lot of therapists out there and I feel incredibly fortunate to have found David. I was in a mess after my marriage ended. His guidance, knowledge and warm, personable approach has absolutely saved me. There's an authenticity to him that I really like. I have always felt like I was in a 'safe space' to say what I needed to say, and it would be met without judgement and - for me, almost more importantly - without cliches or stock responses. This is someone who has lived his own advice and his calm guidance comes from a lifetime's learning - and from the heart. I will continue to work with David in the future but in the times when I'm 'going it alone' and especially on days when I might have a wobble, I now recall his voice, his insightful wisdom, his warm gentle humour and his recommended readings - and that says everything to me. Highly recommend. More...
claire
Contacted David when I was suffering with acute anxiety. David is a very friendly, approachable and good to talk to. Would use him again
HS
I wanted to try CBT in person but was sceptical about the use of Zoom for a talking therapy as I felt it would be too impersonal. But I decided to give it a try during the lockdown period and was glad to discover that David is using it to treat anxiety and stress, with such positive results. I felt that the sessions were tailored to my individual needs, especially as he gave me additional exercises to do on my own when I needed some support and recordings that were useful to play at night if I felt some anxiety creeping back into my thoughts. I like his humour and gentle manner and I would recommend anyone to look at his website and try his positive approach which combines hypnotherapy with cognitive behavioural therapy. He also works with phobias and sleeping issues. More...
What do you love most about your job?
Helping people to live the best life they can and to offer genuine positivity, wisdom and hope.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have run my own businesses for over 20 years. There is real motivation and commitment to succeed and improve when you run your own business.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am warm, witty, approachable and a good listener. I make a point of fully understanding my client’s needs and am 100% committed to improving their wellbeing. I have the wisdom of experience and have developed resilience of my own through first hand experience of the issues I treat. My therapy approach is highly evidence-based and powerful - and proven to be the quickest and most effective for a number of issues. I am highly educated, qualified and accredited, plus I offer daily support and weekly recordings of techniques for clients so they can be their own therapists - for life.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. I use Zoom and Skype 80% of the time. It has proven to be highly effective over the pandemic period. I provide links to appointments.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Remote working. Plus, my clinic is very stringent about triaging correctly. Temperatures are always taken and masks are mandatory.
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
Hypno-CBT is a powerful combination of evidence-based hypnotherapy and CBT (the gold standard of therapies, according to the British Medical Journal).
It is the fastest, most effective approach for treating a number of common issues such as anxiety and stress. I am an anxiety, stress and insomnia expert and I also treat phobias, anger issues and habit reversal.
Life Coaching and NLP
These approaches compliment my primary Hypno-CBT discipline and I am fully qualified in all, with a diploma in NLP, Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy in 2003 from the European School of Holistic Medicine.
Habit reversal
Stopping biting nails, hair pulling etc
Stop Smoking
I use a powerful multi-component approach, using Hypnotherapy, CBT and Mindfulness. It is evidence-based and proven to be the best treatment for stopping smoking - for life. It is just one 2-3 hour session. I will assess you a week before the session and send you the 'Preparing to be a non-smoker' pack including a self-hypnosis recording and various tasks and tips.
I offer full support and a free booster session...plus a money-back satisfaction guarantee.