Hypnotherapy for Anxiety in Bradford

A calm, supportive approach that may help relieve anxiety, ease persistent overthinking and build greater confidence.

Clinical Hypnotherapist 14+ years mental health experience Enhanced DBS checked
Tracey Halliday, Clinical Hypnotherapist

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National Council for Hypnotherapy member
Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy member
Trained with Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training
Fully insured
Enhanced DBS checked

When Anxiety and Overthinking Start Getting in the Way

Many people who contact Tracey about hypnotherapy describe experiences like these:

A racing mind

Thoughts that keep going, even when your body is asking for rest. Lying awake overthinking the day or worrying about tomorrow.

Going in circles

Knowing what you want to do, but finding your thoughts keep pulling you back. Decisions feel harder than they should.

A world that feels smaller

Gradually adjusting your life around anxious feelings. Avoiding situations that used to feel manageable.

Wanting to move forward

Not looking for another place to dwell on problems, looking for a way forward that feels supportive and constructive.

These are common experiences. They do not mean something is wrong with you, and you do not need a diagnosis to explore whether hypnotherapy may help.

How Hypnotherapy May Help Relieve Anxiety

Tracey's approach is solution focused and forward looking. Rather than analysing the past, sessions concentrate on where you are now and where you would like to be.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation to help you reach a calm, focused state of mind. In that state, it can be easier to access your own inner resources and approach things differently.

Tracey describes her approach as solution focused, meaning the emphasis is on what you want to achieve, not on revisiting difficult experiences. Many people find this a refreshing change from approaches that require extensive discussion of the past.

The aim is not to promise an instant fix. It is to offer a calm, supportive space where you may begin to feel more in control of your thoughts, more able to move forward, and more confident in your own capacity to cope.

People contact Tracey about a range of anxiety-related experiences, including persistent overthinking, worrying thoughts, and feelings of unease that have become hard to shake. Some also contact her about confidence, unwanted habits, and certain fears or phobias.

Wondering whether this approach may be right for you?

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What Tracey's Clients Have Experienced

The summaries below are based on genuine Google reviews. Individual experiences and outcomes vary.

This reviewer described feeling calmer after a few weeks of sessions with Tracey. They mentioned that Tracey explained everything clearly, that they looked forward to their sessions, and that they felt they had been given what they needed to continue on their own. They strongly recommended Tracey's hypnotherapy.

Summary of Google review, Tricia Salfi

This reviewer described experiencing persistent anxiety and sleep difficulties before starting hypnotherapy. They reported a positive personal experience, describing Tracey as supportive and caring. They mentioned feeling more relaxed, more positive, and sleeping better afterwards, and said they would recommend Tracey to others.

Summary of Google review, Tiegan Holdworth

This reviewer described a long-standing fear of enclosed spaces that had affected many everyday activities. They reported that after hypnotherapy sessions with Tracey they were able to do things they had previously avoided, including taking a flight. They described Tracey as a brilliant hypnotherapist and said they were looking forward to living a fuller life.

Summary of Google review, Raph Burke

Individual experiences and outcomes vary. These summaries are based on genuine Google reviews and are not a guarantee of similar results.

Tracey Halliday, Clinical Hypnotherapist

Meet Tracey Halliday

After more than 14 years working in frontline mental health crisis services, Tracey wanted to do more than help people through their hardest moments. She wanted to help them create lasting change.

That is why she trained as a Clinical Hypnotherapist with Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training. Her approach is solution focused and forward looking, designed to help people move forward without analysing or dredging up the past.

Tracey is a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy and the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. She holds an enhanced DBS check and is fully insured.

  • 14+ years in frontline mental health crisis services
  • Member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy
  • Member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
  • Trained with Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training
  • Enhanced DBS checked and fully insured

Hypnotherapy for Confidence, Unwanted Habits and Phobias

While anxiety is the main reason people contact Tracey, her supportive approach can also help with related concerns.

Building confidence

Hypnotherapy can support greater confidence in everyday situations, from social settings to work challenges, using the same calm, forward-focused approach.

Unwanted habits

People sometimes contact Tracey about patterns they would like to change. Hypnotherapy may help you approach these differently, without dwelling on why they started.

Fears and phobias

Tracey has experience supporting clients with specific fears, including claustrophobia. Her approach focuses on helping you feel calmer in situations that previously felt difficult.

Panic-related feelings can be part of the broader picture of anxiety. Tracey can discuss your individual circumstances during your callback and help you explore whether her approach may be suitable.

What Happens Next

Request a callback

Complete the short form. It takes less than a minute, and you only need to share your name and telephone number.

Speak with Tracey

Tracey will personally call you back. You can ask questions, share what brought you to hypnotherapy, and talk things through at your own pace.

Discuss suitability

Together you can explore whether Tracey's approach may be suitable for you. There is no pressure and no obligation.

Common Questions About Hypnotherapy

Will I lose control during hypnosis?

No. Hypnosis is a deeply relaxed, focused state, similar to daydreaming. You remain aware throughout, you cannot be made to do anything you do not want to, and you can open your eyes at any time.

Will I be aware of what is happening?

Yes. You remain conscious and in control throughout the session. Hypnosis is not the same as sleep; you will hear what is said and remember the experience.

Will I have to talk extensively about the past?

No. Tracey's approach is solution focused and forward looking. Sessions concentrate on where you are now and where you would like to be, rather than analysing the past in detail.

How many sessions might I need?

Individual needs and responses vary, so there is no set number. Tracey can discuss what may be appropriate for your situation during your callback. Some people feel they have what they came for after a few sessions; others prefer to continue for longer.

Is hypnotherapy guaranteed to work?

No. Hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy and outcomes vary from person to person. No therapist can guarantee specific results. What Tracey offers is a supportive, professionally structured approach that many clients have found helpful.

Is my enquiry confidential?

Yes. Your privacy is taken seriously. Everything you share is kept confidential in line with GDPR. The only exceptions are where Tracey needs support from her clinical supervisor, or where there is reason to believe someone is at risk of serious harm. Nothing is shared with other health or social care professionals without your written consent.

What happens after I request a callback?

Tracey will personally contact you using the details you provide. During that conversation you can ask questions, discuss what brought you to hypnotherapy, and explore together whether her approach may be suitable for you.

Request a Private Callback from Tracey

If you have been thinking about hypnotherapy for anxiety, take the first step today. Complete the form above or use the contact details below. Tracey will personally call you back.

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