Helen Wilks, MNCH (Reg.), HPD

Overview

At Helen’s Hypnotherapy, I offer Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) - a modern, structured, and neuroscience-informed approach designed to help you make positive, lasting change in your life. Unlike therapies that focus heavily on the past, SFH is forward-looking and practical, helping you build the future you want by working with how the brain naturally adapts and changes.

I support adults and children age 8+/teens both in person at my private practice in Ferndown, Dorset, and online via secure video call. Together we explore how thoughts, emotions, habits, and behaviours are interconnected, and I support you to shift unhelpful patterns to improve wellbeing, confidence, and quality of life.

Clients come to me for support with a broad range of concerns, including:
Anxiety, stress, and worry
Low mood and depression
Phobias and fears (e.g., flying, heights, spiders, driving, needles, weddings, hospitals, claustrophia, presentations)
Confidence and self-esteem
Unwanted habits (e.g. nail-biting, skin picking)
Smoking, vaping, and weight-related behaviours
Sleep difficulties
Performance improvement (work, sport, exams, public speaking)

I also work with anxiety-related physical symptoms such as IBS and insomnia, and help people strengthen motivation, resilience, and their ability to cope with life’s challenges.

My Approach
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines established psychological techniques with hypnosis to help you enter a calm, focused state in which your mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestion and new ways of thinking. This state supports lasting shifts in thought and behaviour without dwelling on the past.

I tailor every session to your individual goals and circumstances, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood and supported throughout your change process.

About Me
I’m passionate about helping people reclaim confidence, hope, and a sense of possibility. My own journey through life’s challenges led me to study counselling skills and train in clinical hypnotherapy and psychotherapy at CPHT Bristol, where I gained a Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy as well as my Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma with NCH - a science-backed modality that delivers structured, practical support.

As a therapist, I bring warmth, empathy, and deep respect for each person’s experience. I’m fully insured, DBS-checked, and currently studying further for the Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma.

How We Work Together
- Free initial consultation to explore your goals and how hypnotherapy can support you
- Flexible sessions online or in Ferndown (near Bournemouth, Dorset) to fit your needs
- Practical tools and strategies you can use between sessions
- A respectful, collaborative therapeutic relationship

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, facing a specific challenge, or looking to unlock your potential, I’m here to help guide you towards positive, long-lasting change. I look forward to working together!