Sam – Clinical Hypnotherapist & EMDR Practitioner in Greenwich

Specialist support for anxiety, addiction recovery and phobias

CCHt, MNLP, EMDR, CPNLP, Senior Practitioner

Sam, specialist hypnotherapist at Niche Therapists in Woolwich – professional headshot with branded border

With nearly 20 years of experience, I specialise in supporting individuals with anxiety, addictive patterns and phobias. My work focuses on identifying and addressing root causes rather than simply managing symptoms, enabling clients to create meaningful, lasting change.

Based in Woolwich and working with clients across Greenwich (SE10) and Blackheath (SE3), I integrate evidence-based approaches including Clinical Hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT and NLP.

Clinical Approach

Many challenges such as anxiety, phobias and addictive behaviours are maintained by both learned patterns and underlying emotional drivers.

I combine:

Hypnotherapy – to shift automatic habits, conditioned responses and behavioural loops
EMDR – to process unresolved emotional experiences and reduce reactivity
CBT and NLP – to strengthen cognitive and behavioural tools

This structured, integrative approach supports change at both behavioural and emotional levels.

EMDR is introduced only when clients feel psychologically safe and it is clinically appropriate.


Areas of Specialist Focus

Anxiety

Overthinking, panic responses, stress-related overwhelm and emotional reactivity.

Addiction & Habit Change

Smoking cessation, alcohol reduction and compulsive behaviours, addressing both behavioural patterns and emotional triggers.

Phobias

Specific fears including flying, driving, medical procedures and situational anxiety, using structured desensitisation approaches.

ADHD Traits

Particularly where impulsivity, emotional regulation challenges or addictive patterns overlap

I have extensive experience working in addiction recovery centres and mental health services, and have facilitated personal development retreats in the UK and Thailand.


Qualifications

  • Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHt)
  • EMDR Practitioner
  • Master NLP Practitioner (MNLP)
  • Certified Practitioner of NLP (CPNLP)
  • Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Senior Practitioner

Why I Do This Work

Although my life once appeared successful externally, panic attacks and anxiety developed unexpectedly. Through counselling and hypnotherapy, I addressed the underlying causes rather than managing symptoms alone. That experience reshaped both my personal direction and my professional approach.

It informs the way I now support clients – combining clinical structure with lived understanding.


Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you would like to explore support for anxiety, addiction recovery or phobias, book a consultation to discuss your goals and next steps.