Welcome to HYPNITY, the home of Holistic Therapies and Usui Reiki in the Forest of Dean

It’s all about finding the right balance….

I am a Usui Reiki Master Practitioner and Holistic Therapist.

I specialise in helping people to feel happier in life.

My focus is on finding the right balance of mind with body, body with spirit, and spirit with mind.

 

The Mind/Body Connection

We have a better understanding of the mind/body connection these days. Well, I say these days, but it has been understood in traditional Eastern medicine in China, Japan and India, and at the heart of indigenous shamanic medicine in Europe and across the world, for millennia.

Mind and body were separated out in Western medicine just a few centuries ago and the systems of physical illness and healing, and mental illness and healing, were treated as completely detached and unrelated entities. Fortunately we have come full circle and returned to a more holistic view of health and disease now, and are seeking to integrate mind and body practices, which is a huge step forward.

But what of spirit?

The body and mind can both be utilised in the maintenance of good health, and implicated in the causes of poor health to an extent, but where does spirit fit in? You don’t have to come from a spiritual background or view yourself as a spiritual person to consider this aspect. Think of it in terms of your essence, that bright and beautiful spark that distinguishes you from anyone else, your unique self. Not how you think (mind) or how you feel (emotions) but you. That’s how I envisage spirit.

So to me, while working towards having a healthy body and mind is an important and worthy goal, it isn’t the complete set: we need to be true to our heart, our essence, our inner guiding spirit to make it all come together in perfect harmony.

Helping people with all that

If you asked a hundred people why they feel out of kilter you’re likely to get a hundred different answers. We’re all unique. If you think about a weighing scale or a seesaw, you can picture that it’s either going to be too much of one thing or not enough of another. It might be too much stress (it often is) or too little self-confidence, for example. I can easily recall my children, when they were on a seesaw and one was bigger than the other, I would have to perch towards the side with the lighter one – but I couldn’t put all my weight on or the seesaw would tip too much the other way, it was quite a fine line which necessitated me keeping one foot on the ground and constantly adjusting the pressure.

Life is like this – we can get out of kilter at any time for lots of reasons – and it’s a constant series of adjustments. Building resilience, flexibility and adaptability to change is a big part of what I help people with. We can work on the counterbalance measures, and we will, but the key is to grow our own self-balancing skills and the faith in ourselves that we have that ability within us, waiting to be utilised.

What I mean by holistic practice

The skills, qualifications and training I bring into my holistic practice are: Reiki, Emotional Freedom Techniques (known as EFT or ‘tapping’), hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. I previously had a career as a nurse in the NHS before eventually moving into the holistic therapy field, and those valuable years of experience inform my current practice as well.

I’m endlessly fascinated by human beings, the things that bring us joy and fulfillment, and the things that interfere with our feeling of ease and wellbeing. You might come to me having the same curiosity about yourself (and how wonderful if you do!) or looking for help with connecting those elements of you that bring you joy and ease. You may want to learn techniques to help you discover your own innate resilience, abilities and coping mechanisms to move through life’s ups and downs, or perhaps need some comforting stress relief and relaxation. Or it might be something else you need help with but whatever it is you are hoping to achieve, I will draw on all of my experience, skills and training to help you to get there.

We can work together

My fundamental and enduring goal in life is to integrate my own mind, body and spirit into a happy, healthy whole. I never stop working towards that goal because it’s important work for me, it’s what I’m here for.

Which is also my aim here at HYPNITY. I’m here to help with the important work you’re doing for yourself. So if you are working towards that goal, too, then please get in touch.

What happens next?

I work with all age groups and all genders. Please call me to arrange a free initial consultation (which includes a relaxation recording to use at home) so that we can discuss your own situation in more depth. I’d like to help.

Tel : 01594 862862
Email : info@hypnity.co.uk

 

Believing in myself

 “Going to the hypnotherapy sessions really helped me to change my mindset and how I looked at things, it taught me about believing in myself and now I feel like I can turn any negative event into a positive event, it also aided in recovering from an addiction and above all else helped with my underlying anxiety issues. It has boosted my confidence massively."
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2024-08-13T18:14:47+01:00
 “Going to the hypnotherapy sessions really helped me to change my mindset and how I looked at things, it taught me about believing in myself and now I feel like I can turn any negative event into a positive event, it also aided in recovering from an addiction and above all else helped with my underlying anxiety issues. It has boosted my confidence massively."

Absolutely magical

“I cannot thank you enough for getting me through this extremely tough period in my life. Thank you for being so caring and wonderful. Without sounding dramatic, you saved my life! I will be eternally grateful for all the support you gave me and everything you have taught me for the future. You are absolutely magical.”

HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2022-06-05T15:00:31+01:00
“I cannot thank you enough for getting me through this extremely tough period in my life. Thank you for being so caring and wonderful. Without sounding dramatic, you saved my life! I will be eternally grateful for all the support you gave me and everything you have taught me for the future. You are absolutely magical.”

Completely changed my outlook

Recent update received from a client who finished some months ago: “I'm really in a good place and feel very strongly that the work you did with me has completely changed my outlook. I've started my new job and the positive attitude that I possess is making this really easy to fit in and learn the new role. I've started seeing someone new who jokes that my positivity is like a religion to me. I have recommended you to everyone because there are so many people that could benefit from the work you do.”

 
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2019-09-30T16:16:11+01:00
Recent update received from a client who finished some months ago: “I'm really in a good place and feel very strongly that the work you did with me has completely changed my outlook. I've started my new job and the positive attitude that I possess is making this really easy to fit in and learn the new role. I've started seeing someone new who jokes that my positivity is like a religion to me. I have recommended you to everyone because there are so many people that could benefit from the work you do.”  

Above and Beyond

“Thank you so much for helping me through one of the most challenging times of my life. Your knowledge, expertise and kind nature helped me feel very comfortable and relaxed. I have gained back control of my life, my self-esteem has grown and my confidence is going from strength to strength. With the techniques that I have learnt and my new relaxed attitude, I will ensure that I carry them with me into the future and use them whenever necessary. Michele goes 'Above and Beyond' highly recommended, thank you again.”
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2019-04-08T13:55:40+01:00
“Thank you so much for helping me through one of the most challenging times of my life. Your knowledge, expertise and kind nature helped me feel very comfortable and relaxed. I have gained back control of my life, my self-esteem has grown and my confidence is going from strength to strength. With the techniques that I have learnt and my new relaxed attitude, I will ensure that I carry them with me into the future and use them whenever necessary. Michele goes 'Above and Beyond' highly recommended, thank you again.”

Much more assertive

“I am eternally grateful to you for your help and support. I feel 100% better and much more assertive.”
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2019-06-13T10:44:55+01:00
“I am eternally grateful to you for your help and support. I feel 100% better and much more assertive.”

A warm and very sincere person

"Initially, I contacted Michele to make enquiries on behalf of a friend. When I spoke to Michele she explained the way she worked and what would be involved and I realised at the point that Hypnotherapy would be a great benefit to me also so I asked for an appointment.

After my Mother passed away I lost my confidence, I found it difficult to go out and about as before and I became anxious and fearful and small things that challenged me could bring on the anxiety which could last for a few days. I also lost my ability to be sociable and mix with people, I stayed at home most of the time and even going for a weekly shop was sometimes too much. My energy dropped and I found it difficult to motivate myself – I was in a dark place.

From the outset I found the sessions tremendously helpful. Michele is a warm and very sincere person and she has created a calm and safe space for her Therapy Sessions.

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HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2017-09-04T11:32:48+01:00
"Initially, I contacted Michele to make enquiries on behalf of a friend. When I spoke to Michele she explained the way she worked and what would be involved and I realised at the point that Hypnotherapy would be a great benefit to me also so I asked for an appointment. After my Mother passed away I lost my confidence, I found it difficult to go out and about as before and I became anxious and fearful and small things that challenged me could bring on the anxiety which could last for a few days. I also lost my ability to be sociable and mix with people, I stayed at home most of the time and even going for a weekly shop was sometimes too much. My energy dropped and I found it difficult to motivate myself – I was in a dark place. From the outset I found the sessions tremendously helpful. Michele is a warm and very sincere person and she has created a calm and safe space for her Therapy Sessions. Read more

Highly recommend

"I have received such a huge benefit from a series of hypnotherapy sessions with Michele. My confidence has gone through the roof and the old patterns of anxiety and self-criticism are no longer issues in my life. I found Michele a very calming and grounding presence and guided me through the process in a gentle and fun way. I highly recommend Michele's work to others, especially if you wish to really shift a lot of old patterns and grow into being the best version of yourself. Thank you Michele for helping me really thrive and experience more joy in my life!"
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2017-09-05T10:33:39+01:00
"I have received such a huge benefit from a series of hypnotherapy sessions with Michele. My confidence has gone through the roof and the old patterns of anxiety and self-criticism are no longer issues in my life. I found Michele a very calming and grounding presence and guided me through the process in a gentle and fun way. I highly recommend Michele's work to others, especially if you wish to really shift a lot of old patterns and grow into being the best version of yourself. Thank you Michele for helping me really thrive and experience more joy in my life!"

Life changing

"Dear Michele, Thank you so much for all you have done for me. Sometimes in life you are fortunate enough to meet someone who will be of huge significance to you. Someone who you will never forget. Michele you are all this to me! I am such a different person now. My holiday last week was wonderful. I walked with total freedom. I talked to everyone without anxiety. I was calm and relaxed and was able to be just in the moment without worry. I was happy. There are some difficult times ahead but I feel in a good place to deal with them. Michele our sessions have been life changing, you will always have my thanks and every time I go for a walk I will think of you and the gift you have given me."
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2017-09-04T11:44:06+01:00
"Dear Michele, Thank you so much for all you have done for me. Sometimes in life you are fortunate enough to meet someone who will be of huge significance to you. Someone who you will never forget. Michele you are all this to me! I am such a different person now. My holiday last week was wonderful. I walked with total freedom. I talked to everyone without anxiety. I was calm and relaxed and was able to be just in the moment without worry. I was happy. There are some difficult times ahead but I feel in a good place to deal with them. Michele our sessions have been life changing, you will always have my thanks and every time I go for a walk I will think of you and the gift you have given me."

Back to my normal self

"I found the sessions beneficial. They helped me see and continue to see the positive. I feel back to my normal self. I will use the recording in the future as it’s very effective. Michele’s voice & tone is very soothing and welcoming. I also appreciated the concept involved. I related to the intellectual & primitive brain. I think it’s an important part of the session to reinforce this. Many thanks, Michele. You are perfect for this type of therapy."
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2017-05-27T10:25:11+01:00
"I found the sessions beneficial. They helped me see and continue to see the positive. I feel back to my normal self. I will use the recording in the future as it’s very effective. Michele’s voice & tone is very soothing and welcoming. I also appreciated the concept involved. I related to the intellectual & primitive brain. I think it’s an important part of the session to reinforce this. Many thanks, Michele. You are perfect for this type of therapy."

More at ease, more positive

"Each week I go, I see an improvement in my mental state. I am less reactive to situations, I feel more at ease, I think clearly and feel more positive. Michele is an excellent practitioner, her voice is soothing and she keeps me focused on what is good in my life. The CD has been so valuable; when I know my stress bucket is full I listen to the CD and feel the change in my mind and body,  I feel so much better afterwards. Thank you."
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2017-05-27T10:24:05+01:00
"Each week I go, I see an improvement in my mental state. I am less reactive to situations, I feel more at ease, I think clearly and feel more positive. Michele is an excellent practitioner, her voice is soothing and she keeps me focused on what is good in my life. The CD has been so valuable; when I know my stress bucket is full I listen to the CD and feel the change in my mind and body,  I feel so much better afterwards. Thank you."

New sense of self-confidence and joy in life

"Thank you so much for the hypnotherapy, guidance, support and kindness over the last few months. I have found a new sense of self-confidence and joy in life... it has been a real blessing to work with you."
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2017-09-04T11:35:16+01:00
"Thank you so much for the hypnotherapy, guidance, support and kindness over the last few months. I have found a new sense of self-confidence and joy in life... it has been a real blessing to work with you."

Truly amazing

"Michele if you can do half of what you have helped me achieve for anyone else, they will be scoring a 10! It has been, and is, a truly amazing thing. Thanks for everything! Life is good."
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2017-09-04T11:33:53+01:00
"Michele if you can do half of what you have helped me achieve for anyone else, they will be scoring a 10! It has been, and is, a truly amazing thing. Thanks for everything! Life is good."

Important life skill

"I am dealing with things in a much more positive way. I feel you taught me a really important life skill."
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2017-08-15T12:13:15+01:00
"I am dealing with things in a much more positive way. I feel you taught me a really important life skill."

Positive outlook, sleeping better

"Most helpful sessions; starting a diary - 'Things I am grateful for'. Much more positive in my outlook for the future. Feeling more relaxed. Sleeping pattern much better. Thank you, Michele."
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2017-09-04T11:31:10+01:00
"Most helpful sessions; starting a diary - 'Things I am grateful for'. Much more positive in my outlook for the future. Feeling more relaxed. Sleeping pattern much better. Thank you, Michele."

Thank you

"I can’t thank you enough, Michele, for your positivity, warmth and support over the past few months. It’s been a real pleasure to know you."
HYPNITY Hypnotherapy & Usui Reiki
2018-08-28T16:45:48+01:00
"I can’t thank you enough, Michele, for your positivity, warmth and support over the past few months. It’s been a real pleasure to know you."
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