About Susannah Saunders
A clinical hypnotherapist in London & online
I’m Susannah, an award-winning clinical hypnotherapist, psychotherapist and Director of City Hypnotherapy Centre. Since 2003, I’ve helped people work through anxiety, fears, self-doubt and habits they find hard to change.
With a degree in Psychology and over 20 years in hypnotherapy practice, I bring experience, warmth and a thoughtful approach to every person I work with. I have helped more than 25,000 clients across my practice.
I offer appointments in the City of London, near Liverpool Street, and online for clients across the UK and internationally.
My professional background
From psychology and the NHS to hypnotherapy
My interest in helping people began with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I then spent two years working as an assistant clinical psychologist within the NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).
Teaching self-hypnosis during that work made me curious about what hypnosis could offer. I went on to train in curative hypnotherapy and established my private practice in 2003.
Working with different people taught me the value of having more than one way to approach a problem. I continued training in clinical, solution focused and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy, Ericksonian hypnosis, NLP, coaching, EFT and EMDR.
That breadth of training informs my work today. I get to know the person in front of me and consider which approach fits their concerns and goals.
Training & professional standards
My qualifications and registrations
Qualifications
Diploma in Curative Hypnotherapy
Therapy Training College, Birmingham
Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
London Hypnotherapy Academy
Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
CPHT
Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD)
National Council for Hypnotherapy
Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (SQHP)
General Hypnotherapy Standards Council
Professional registration
Registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Registration number: CNHC10269.
Registered member of the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR). Registration number: 3034.
I follow the GHSC code of ethics and hold professional insurance with Balens.
Registered for hypnotherapyRegistration number: CNHC10269
A personal approach to hypnosis
How I work as a hypnotherapist
You do not need a polished explanation of what is wrong. We start with what is happening in your life, how you feel and what you would like to change.
I use hypnosis to work with the thoughts, feelings and responses that are troubling you. Sessions are tailored to you, drawing on my training in different approaches to hypnotherapy. I explain what we are doing and give you space to ask questions.
Some people want to understand why a difficulty began; others want to concentrate on moving forward. I take those preferences seriously. You remain aware and in control during hypnosis.
The people I work with
Experienced support for real life
I work with people from many backgrounds, including corporate professionals, actors, performers and people in public-facing roles. Many come to me with anxiety, confidence concerns, performance pressure, phobias or unwanted habits.
Some have a particular challenge ahead, such as a presentation or flight. Others are tired of a difficulty that has affected them for years. You do not have to be in a high-profile role, or wait until things feel unmanageable, to ask for help.
Media & consultancy
Sharing my experience beyond the clinic
My work has featured on the BBC and Channel 4, and in The Guardian, Cosmopolitan and Grazia. I also consulted on the HBO series Love & Death.
For a sense of what working with me feels like, you can read my clients’ reviews and watch their stories.
Outside the clinic
A little about me
Outside work, I love spending time with my family, especially trips to the seaside with my two sons. Lindy Hop dancing, roller skating, gardening and interior design are among the things I enjoy.
We share our home with Linus the tortoise and Zelda the cat. I’m vegan, and salted caramel brownies remain a weakness.
Questions about working with me
Who is Susannah Saunders?
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Are you registered with the CNHC?
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Where can I see you for hypnotherapy in London?
How can I find out whether you are the right hypnotherapist for me?
London & online appointments
Let’s talk about what you want to change
Visit me at City Hypnotherapy Centre, Longcroft House, 2–8 Victoria Avenue, London EC2M 4NS, near Liverpool Street station, or join me online over Zoom.
