Claire Rich, Adv. DHP, DPT, LNCP, MAPHP (Reg.)
Clinical Hypnotherapist
& Psychotherapist
Based in Chelmsford, Essex.

I am a registered member of various professional, reputable, world-wide organisations. Each organisation requires me to adhere to a Strict Code of Ethics. This means that I am committed to a high level of professionalism, on-going training, and supervision ensuring that my clients always receive a safe, sound therapy.
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Hypnotherapy could help you get rid of stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and problems that have been troubling you for years!

I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist specialising in the relief of Panic Attacks, Stress and Anxiety Related Disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
As a specialist in my field, I constantly work with clients to help them overcome stress, anxiety and panic attacks so they can have permanent relief from their symptoms. Negative thoughts and beliefs often hold us back from dealing with our problems. However, with Hypnotherapy I could help you start making positive changes, so you can start living your life to the full.

Depression, Sleeping Difficulties, Unwanted Habits, Fears, Phobias (including Social Phobia), Confidence Issues, Anger Management, Quit Smoking, Weight Control, Addictions, Unwanted Thoughts and Feelings, Goal Setting, Performance Enhancement, Sporting Improvement, Relationship Problems, Sexual Problems and much much more...
In fact, Hypnotherapy can help with most mind-related matters, and even some physical illnesses too. Read about Hypnotherapy for more information.
Have you ever tried to change something about yourself only to find that you keep on reverting back to the same old destructive, negative ways of being?
Are you tired, fed up, anxious or stressed out?
Do you feel worried and fearful of the future?
Read on to find out how Hypnotherapy could help you change your life for the better.

Frequently people believe they are coping with life because they simply don’t feel stressed out or anxious, or more importantly recognise the early signs and symptoms of stress. Unfortunately, because they often appear to be calm and in control of their lives, it can be hard for their friends, family and loved ones to pick up on the fact that they are indeed suffering and need help and support.
Whereas some people clearly feel stressed and anxious every day of their lives, and it affects not only them but also their friends, family and loved ones frequently having a major impact on how they live their lives. This constant level of stress and anxiety often leads to depression which can then feel like a vicious circle for the sufferer.
Whatever the circumstances, stress and anxiety is always at the root of any problem. It’s simple, deal with the cause(s) of the stress and anxiety and you overcome the problem.
Hypnotherapy deals with the stress and replaces confidence, increases motivation and drive, and helps clients feel more positive and happy about life in general. In fact, Hypnotherapy frequently clarifies direction and future life goals that were previously unknown or unclear.

As a highly experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, I will work with you using this completely safe and natural therapy to help you get from where you are now to where you want to be.
Now, if you are thinking: "Why can't I do this myself?", then all I can say is that it is a bit like taking your car to the garage.
You can do the basics yourself, like check the oil and water, and quite often identify the problem but you need an expert Mechanic to help you fix it. It is just the same with emotional and psychological problems, only you need a Clinical Hypnotherapist - an expert of the mind to help you instead.


Many people feel like they have tried everything, and yet they still have the problem. Do you feel frustrated? Do you want answers? Hypnotherapy helps people that feel just like you to understand and more importantly overcome their problems.
Medication is often necessary, and there is no harm taking it if you feel you need a little extra help and support. However, sometimes the side effects are the same symptoms as the problem, and this puts people off taking it, as it only increases their stress levels further.
I frequently work with people who are on Anti-Depressants, Beta Blockers etc. and yet they still feel anxious, stressed or depressed. I help them find permanent relief from their symptoms, often with the goal of coming off the medication they are on at a later date (with the GP’s support, guidance and consent).
Look no further: Hypnotherapy is safe, natural and totally drug-free. In fact, we all go in and out of hypnosis on a daily basis, just before we wake up and just before we go to sleep. When we’re reading a good book or watching a film, driving – so you see there is no hypnotised feeling because it is a totally natural state, and most people just feel normal when they do these everyday tasks.
I understand just how upsetting and stressful it can be to suffer with a problem and feel like no-one understands or can help. Rest assured, when I meet you at the ‘Free Initial Consultation’ I will assess whether I feel I can definitely help you, and determine the best way for us to work together so that we can get you from where you are now to where you want to be. We set clear goals so that we can measure the success of your therapy.
As an experienced Therapist, I know many other Therapists specialising in all aspects of therapy. If I feel that I cannot help you for whatever reason, then I will refer you on to someone else who can.
What a fantastic person you are! I frequently get calls from people like yourself who are worried about their loved ones, and want to find some help for them.
However, I always ask that you pass my details onto the person you are enquiring for, as it is important that they make the first step by reading my website or requesting a brochure. If after having read about Hypnotherapy, the person feels that they would like to come and meet me for a ‘Free Initial Consultation’, I ask that they call or email me directly to arrange this. It’s all a part of taking the first step and taking responsibility for the positive life changes that need to made.
Remember you can support someone but you cannot change their life for them.