Client Reviews
> Amanda
Creative block
“I was looking for something to help me overcome a block I had as a musician. I had been feeling for most of my life I was unable to perform on stage in the way that I knew I could. I was self conscious and felt frozen on stage, only able to perform 'musical tasks' and not free to move and dance. I had an important gig coming up, I wanted to create a visual and embodied performance, I wanted to feel free on stage and to be able to be free to imagine the spectacle.
I began to notice very quickly that I felt less stressed, less triggered by little things and more inclined towards a positive way of looking at my life. It helped me reframe who I am and where I am in life, it helped me be more ok with perimenopause, less resistant to change. I felt calmer and more at ease, able to have more fun and feel joy. I feel like I have more agency over how I feel.
After the sessions I began to have clear images of my upcoming show, which had been blocked by fear before. The sessions with Kat freed up my creativity, my ability to play, to be open to ideas and ultimately to perform freely. On stage I felt free, alive and confident, able to move and perform unselfconsciously.
I would 100% recommend Kat, working with her has been so transformational, in ways that I hadn't even expected."
> Rumi
Burnout
“My sessions with Kat have been transformative. I understand myself and my mind in a much deeper way. But that has really just been the beginning of a journey that I have found life-changing and life-affirming. I went from being burnt out and confused by why I was finding it so hard to work and focus to feeling grounded, confident and full of energy. We worked on developing a steady and consistent approach to energy, focus and self development. The positive effects were immediate but have also left me with the feeling that I have long term, permanent positive changes to my life.
I began not knowing anything about hypnotherapy but came with curiosity. I left our sessions amazed at the change that was possible throughout what seemed at first to be so light and easy.
Kat is a natural born therapist. Her personality, approach, depth of understanding and intuition were an essential part of the process for me. I have already begun highly recommending Kat to friends.”
> William
Confidence
and public speaking
“Over the years I have pursued different medical and therapeutic approaches to dealing with things like stress, anxiety, depression, and how I manage their symptoms alongside my commitments to a high-pressure job in education and a creative arts practice.
Regular public speaking and presenting creative outcomes to new audiences is something that has been a wonderful opportunity that I have not fully been able to appreciate a lot of time, due to the thought-patterns and habits that come along with feelings of anxiety and low-confidence.
Hypnotherapy sessions with Kat have contributed significantly to a new lease of life whereby not only may I approach these situations confidently, but I can enjoy them.
The impact of this is visible in both my work-life and creative-life, but also in the people around me and my day-to-day interactions with them.
The benefits of trying out hypnotherapy and working with Kat has enabled deeply positive changes that I aim to uphold. Being busy with work no longer means that I don't have time to be creative: I have discovered ways to appreciate the clarity and confidence I am capable of achieving when the mind is free from unnecessary habits.”
> Laura
Fear of public speaking
“Fear of public speaking was a constant companion in my life for a long time. I had grown so accustomed to this fear that I could barely imagine presenting in front of an audience without anxiety.
Through hypnotherapy with Kat however, I discovered that it is possible and I can now speak freely and confidently without fear or breathlessness.
This change has profoundly strengthened my self-confidence, and for that I will always be grateful to Kat.”
> Natasha
Life transition
“I worked with Kat at Portals Hypnotherapy during a very challenging period in my life, and her online hypnotherapy sessions were incredibly supportive. She creates a calm, safe space and listens with real sensitivity and professionalism.
Each session was thoughtfully tailored to what I needed, and I learned practical tools for regulating my nervous system that still help me every day. Even online, Kat’s presence is warm, grounding, and genuinely caring.
I am very grateful for the progress I made and can wholeheartedly recommend Kat to anyone looking for compassionate, personalised support.”
> Pam
Pain, motivation
and confidence
“I discussed hypnotherapy with Kat because I was experiencing debilitating joint and nerve pain as well as lack of motivation and confidence.
Kat is empathetic, smart and curious. She supported me in a warm and professional way through a very challenging period. The hypnotherapy sessions helped improve my outlook, and reduced my experience of pain.
After our first session I felt calmer and more capable. Kat shared a personalised relaxing hypnosis to listen to at home. I fell asleep to it at bed time and sometimes listened while travelling.
Sessions with Kat were interesting and engaging, she shared science and effective techniques to support my recovery. She has integrity and is extremely capable, everything felt effortless with her and the experience overall was delightful.
I’m very grateful and still amazed by the impact on my life. I highly recommend Kat.”