Hypnotherapist in Derby
If you are searching for hypnosis or a hypnotherapist near you in Derby or anywhere in Derbyshire, sessions with James Harris take place at Wilson Street in Derby city centre or by secure video, and your first session is free. The work is integrative clinical hypnotherapy: practical, ethical and shaped around you rather than read from a script.
BACP-registered · In-person Derby · Online UK · Confidential
What clinical hypnotherapy actually is
It is a focused, relaxed state where the brain becomes more open to helpful change. You stay aware, in control and can come out at any time. Sessions blend hypnosis with talking therapy, NLP and trauma informed tools, so the conversation before and after matters as much as the hypnosis itself.
Choosing a hypnotherapist near you
Hypnotherapy is not a protected title in the UK, so it is worth checking who you are booking with. James Harris is a BACP member and is listed with the GHR and CNHC, and holds a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, which means hypnosis sits inside a properly trained talking therapy practice rather than standing alone.
Sessions are one to one and unhurried. Many people arrive unsure whether they can be hypnotised at all; that is normal, and the first session is as much about answering questions as anything else. If you would rather not travel, the same approach works well online.
Try a technique now
Want a feel for the work before you book? Watch James demonstrate a self hypnosis breathing technique and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping) in our short videos.
Watch the self-help videosWhat this can help with
- ✓Anxiety and panic
- ✓Trauma and PTSD
- ✓Stress and burnout
- ✓Sleep difficulties
- ✓Confidence and self-worth
- ✓Phobias
- ✓Habit change
- ✓Nightmares
How sessions are structured
- Step 1
Getting to know you
The free first session maps what is going on, what change would look like, and whether hypnotherapy suits you, with room for every question.
- Step 2
Tailored hypnosis
Sessions are shaped around you, with no generic scripts. You stay in the driving seat throughout and can pause at any point.
- Step 3
Embedding change
We reinforce shifts between sessions with simple practices, including self hypnosis, that fit into normal life.
What clients say
★★★★★"I decided to seek structured support and expertise — highly recommend James."
★★★★★"Working with James has been incredibly helpful for my anxiety. He creates a calm, supportive environment."
★★★★★"Therapy with James helped me understand myself and overcome patterns I'd struggled with for years."
Frequently asked questions
Will I be unconscious?+
No. Hypnosis is a focused, relaxed state. You will hear everything and remember it.
Can I be made to do something against my will?+
No. Stage hypnosis is performance. Clinical hypnotherapy only works with what you want to change.
How many sessions will I need?+
It depends on what you bring. Focused issues can need fewer sessions than long standing patterns, and progress is reviewed together as you go.
Where are sessions held?+
In person at Wilson Street in Derby city centre, or online by secure video anywhere in the UK.
Do you see clients from across Derbyshire?+
Yes. People travel in from around the county, and online sessions mean distance need not decide who you work with.
Is hypnotherapy suitable for everyone?+
Not always. If you live with psychosis, some forms of epilepsy or severe dissociation, speak to your GP first. This is discussed before any hypnosis begins.
What does it cost?+
The first session is free. Current session prices are on the fees page.
Further reading
What is hypnosis?
How the state feels and works.
How to choose a hypnotherapist
Registers, questions and warning signs.
Your first hypnotherapy session
What happens on the day.
Hypnotherapy vs counselling
Which one fits what you need.
Hypnotherapy myths
Common misunderstandings, answered.
Types of therapy explained
How EMDR, hypnotherapy, NLP and counselling compare.
Related services
EMDR Therapy
Stabilisation-first EMDR for trauma that won't shift with talking alone.
Anxiety Therapy
Practical help for chronic worry, panic and overthinking — most clients shift in 3–6 sessions.
Sleep & Nightmares
Insomnia, nightmares and disrupted sleep tied to stress, anxiety or trauma.
Psychotherapy in Derby
Integrative psychotherapy blending EMDR, hypnosis and person-centred work.
Hypnotherapy in Derby City Centre
A quiet, central DE1 hypnotherapy room minutes from the Cathedral Quarter.
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
Practical NLP tools used inside therapy — confidence, phobias and stuck thinking.
Ready to take the first step?
Two minutes. No forms. No pressure. Just a conversation.