A cancer diagnosis changes everything. The treatment, the waiting, the side effects, the fear — it can feel relentless. And while your medical team is focused on treating the cancer, the emotional and psychological toll can sometimes feel like it's going unaddressed.

Hypno-oncology exists precisely for this. It is specialist clinical hypnotherapy designed to work alongside your medical treatment — not instead of it — to support you at every stage of the cancer journey.

Hypno-oncology is the therapeutic use of clinical hypnosis and evidence-informed psychological techniques to support people throughout the cancer journey. It is an adjunct therapy — working in partnership with your conventional medical care, never replacing it.

The techniques used have been researched, developed and tested over many years in academic and hospital oncology settings and have supported thousands of people through cancer. I have undertaken specialist training in hypno-oncology and work within the professional and ethical guidelines of the field.

Important: Hypno-oncology practitioners do not treat cancer or offer advice on medical treatment. This therapy complements, but does not replace, the treatment and advice of your medical team.

Hypno-oncology can provide meaningful support at many points in the cancer journey:

Managing anxiety and fear A diagnosis, a scan, a treatment cycle — each brings its own wave of anxiety. Hypnotherapy can help calm the nervous system and reduce the constant state of threat that so many people with cancer experience.

Treatment-related phobias Fear of needles, claustrophobia in MRI or radiotherapy machines, anticipatory nausea before chemotherapy — these are common and distressing. Hypnotherapy is highly effective at addressing these specific fears.

Surgical support Pre-surgical anxiety, preparation for procedures, and post-surgical recovery — hypnotherapy techniques can support you at each stage, helping reduce fear and support healing.

Managing side effects Nausea and vomiting, fatigue, insomnia, hot flushes, taste changes, pain — hypnotherapy has a strong evidence base for helping manage many of the most distressing side effects of cancer treatment.

Emotional wellbeing Depression, grief, loss of identity, fear of recurrence — the emotional landscape of cancer is complex. Hypnotherapy provides a calm, supportive space to process these experiences and find your footing again.

Living beyond cancer For those who have completed treatment, hypno-oncology can support the transition back to everyday life — addressing scanxiety, rebuilding confidence and finding a new sense of normal.

What to expect

Sessions last 50-60 minutes and are available in person in Leatherhead, Surrey and online across the UK — meaning you can access support from home if travelling is difficult during treatment.

Sessions are always led by you and your needs. There is no pressure, no agenda beyond your wellbeing, and everything moves at your pace.

We begin with a free 20-minute consultation call to talk about where you are in your journey and how I might best support you.

What to expect

Sessions last 50-60 minutes and are available in person in Leatherhead, Surrey and online across the UK — meaning you can access support from home if travelling is difficult during treatment.

Sessions are always led by you and your needs. There is no pressure, no agenda beyond your wellbeing, and everything moves at your pace.

We begin with a free 20-minute consultation call to talk about where you are in your journey and how I might best support you.