Client Reviews
Anxiety and Depression
Amanda was very supportive and helpful, she talked me through a plan and told me the timescale that she thought it would take for me to start feeling more positive.
After my sessions of therapy I am feeling much more confident in myself, less anxious, less depressed and have a more positive outlook on my life overall. Amanda has always been willing to support me with my mood, even outside our sessions. The safety net helped me through some really difficult parts of my life.
PJ, Bude
09/02/23
Anxiety
The initial consultation was welcoming, friendly, very informative and explained how hypnotherapy works and the benefits.
I was going through a period of my life that I thought would never happen, long term relationship broke down and I thought I'd lost everything, but I was soon back on my feet and feel the best I ever have, I am more relaxed, less anxieties, I felt better after a few sessions and now I am on top form and nothing stands in my way.
PD, St Austell
28/09/23
Anxiety
A very professional and unhurried initial consultation, where Amanda really listened to me, showing empathy and understanding. I left the consultation feeling relaxed and secure that I had found the right professional to help me achieve my goals.
I did not know much about hypnotherapy and its application in achieving better mental and emotional health. However, after the initial consultation I understood what hypnotherapy was, how it works and how it could help me.
After coming through a very challenging time, my self belief and self work were at rock bottom. Amanda's hypnotherapy sessions have enabled me to understand that what I was experiencing was not failure or weakness, it was a natural reaction to the challenges in my life.
With the help of Amanda's hypnotherapy sessions, I have been able to find the clarity to assess situations and identify what I need to do to improve my experience of those situations. I have found the inner strength to make the necessary changes to enhance my life and bring joy.
I am so grateful for Amanda's kindness, compassion and positivity during the sessions. Without her professional help, I would not have felt able to make the changes I needed to embrace life.
CS, Bodmin
01/10/23
Anxiety
The initial consultation was extremely helpful because, whilst not being new to hypnotherapy, it does help to refresh my mind about what the sessions are about and how it will help.
The CBT approach helped me reset the way I thought about something that had caused me considerable stress and worry. I now feel more able to deal with those things now and in the future I will be contacting Amanda again during the summer to take the process further.
MS, Bodmin
19/06/2022
IBS
I didn't know what to expect at first but the initial session to explain how it works was very informative and helped ease any questions I had.
I suffer with IBS, stress was a huge driver for this. I would say that my IBS symptoms are 90% better since having hypnotherapy.
I am continuing with monthly sessions to help maintain my mental health, currently working on healthy eating and lifestyle - a work in progress.
TS, Camborne
24/11/22
Anxiety
I was cautious at first at the Initial Consultation but soon put at ease by Amanda. The process was explained in full. Any reservations soon dispelled. Enjoyable, relaxing experience.
From the Initial Consultation to the most recent session with Amanda, I have noticed a marked change in my attitude towards life in general including a positive shift in my mental health. I served from many years in the Armed Forces and the Police Service which had resulted in adverse mental health outcomes. These sessions have undoubtedly helped me regain my 'old self' and increased my positive and motivation.
DK, St Austell
23/12/2022
Anxiety
The initial consultation helped me to feel at ease and to believe that it was right for me.
Hypnotherapy has benefited me in every way it possibly could of. It's helped shift my mindset and be able to achieve things that I could only of dreamed of.
I'm a completely different person now from when I started and it is the most amazing feeling.
WI, Camelford
06/04/22
Anxiety
The initial consultation was brilliant and Amanda explained the process.
The therapy has benefited me as I was able to deal with my family anxieties and approach the family meeting online and take ownership of it without it affecting me.
HL, Launceston
22/04/22
Intrusive thoughts and OCD
After struggling with intrusive thoughts and OCD for the last 5 years, I decided to give hypnotherapy a go and I'm so happy I did as it has helped me to overcome many of my triggers and I've learned how to control their effect over me.
In turn, thoughts that I used to find debilitating, I've now become indifferent to and therefore I have been able to get back and enjoy so much more of my life.
Unlike other treatments I have tried, hypnotherapy is amazing at focusing and stopping specific thought patterns; which is really useful when I'm caught in an obsessive cycle.
I would say that the therapy has most benefited me in relation to my sexual intrusive thoughts, as these have gone down substantially, and no longer cause me the same amount of mental pain; it's also greatly useful to have hypnotherapy still there as an option when other strains present themselves as I'm able to work through and overcome them far quicker as a result.
RA, Falmouth
27/03/22
Tinnitus
I feel calmer, more relaxed and it most definitely has helped calm tinnitus symptoms
GM, Bodmin
18/02/22
Exam and Revision Stress
Since having the sessions I have been able to plan my revision, and this has benefited me by being able to revise in a more structured way.
I feel calmer and more positive about future exams.
HL, Wadebridge
23/01/22
I was very worried about how I could cope with organising and attending my daughter's wedding, but with only two sessions, I had overcome my fear and actually enjoyed all the preparations and the day itself.
It was a wonderful day and I look back on it with so much pride. I can't believe how calm I was, I now wonder why I was so worried!
WM, Barnstaple
31/12/21
I suffered from anxiety, mainly caused by talking to people and overthinking what they may think of me. Since doing hypnotherapy my anxiety is much lower.
I'm able to talk to new people and work colleagues without worrying about what they think of me. This has made my day-to-day life much more relaxed and I can now enjoy and be happier about doing the things that I want to do.
“I suffered from anxiety, mainly caused by talking to people and overthinking about what they may think of me. Since doing hypnotherapy my anxiety is much lower, I'm able to talk to new people and work colleagues without worrying what to say or what they might think of me.
This has made my day-to-day life much more relaxed and I can now enjoy and be happier about the things I want to do."
FJ, Bodmin
29/11/2021
Panic Attacks
“I thought the Initial Consultation was really helpful. Amanda explained to me how the hypnotherapy works, asked me about the reasons I was looking into hypnotherapy and made me feel confident that she could help me with my anxieties
Amanda was really honest about the therapy and how you would know very quickly if it was right for you, that was important to me as I was worried about ending up spending loads of money on a course of sessions even if they weren't working.
I have now not had a panic attack since I started hypnotherapy three months ago. I have been able to do a number of things that I would have otherwise probably not done due to being scared of having a panic attack.
I feel much more confident in my own mental ability to deal with situations that might make me anxious”
CCA
24/11/2021
Anxiety and Confidence
“Amanda was really clear with how hypnotherapy works and what would happen during the sessions. Amanda made me feel comfortable and at ease from the very start.
I feel more at ease in social situations, I can recognise where my anxiety was stemming from and now feel better prepared when facing social situations.
Amanda also helped me to recognise the good qualities in myself which has helped me to accept myself as I am and improved my confidence.”
MT, Wadebridge
11/10/2021
“The therapy has helped me to restart my life. I would not have been able to complete University without it and it has let me heal myself in a stable and sustainable way."
CA, London
23/06/2021
“At the Initial Consultation, Amanda provided a great level of background and information for me to fully understand how this type of therapy would work and would also benefit me. it was very interesting to finally have this knowledge as several years ago when I had undertook a similar service this was not explained.
The sessions have provided me with a calmer and more focused mind, which has allowed me to go about my daily life and in particular perform better at my work. I feel I have also benefited from having some relaxation and almost meditational time out.”
KZ, Bideford, Devon
04/06/2021
“I was initially very anxious before the initial sessions. Amanda explained everything in a calm and clear way and put me at ease completely.
Prior to the sessions I had severe health anxiety. Therapy has helped me to stay calmer, review and rationalise problems. Prior to this I would have gone into a blind panic at the smallest problem. I am really grateful to Amanda for all her help.”
DE, Liverpool
29/05/21
“I was nervous before I went for the Initial Consultation but I was made to feel comfortable and at ease.
I have suffered with severe anxiety and panic disorder for over 2 years now and I was having a panic attack every day and now I haven't had one in months!
It got to the point there I could not work, lost a lot of friends/family members due to not socializing, could not go for walks, could not go to any shops and sometimes not even being able to leave my house.
I saw hypnotherapy as a last option, but was also even petrified to do this, because of my anxiety. I put it off many times, and then I found Amanda at Duchy Hypnotherapy on Google. We spoke on the phone prior and I was shortly after invited to a consultation where she explained everything in full and eased my nerves
instantly.
On the day of my first session I had extremely high levels of anxiety and was so reluctant to go, but because I didn’t think it would work, but because my anxiety was peak at this point, and travelling anywhere away from my house was a struggle.
Amanda, made sure I was comfortable and reassured me at all times which was very helpful!
After the first session I noticed a massive difference. I was more calm, less anxious and did not overthink every situation. I was over the moon that I had actually pushed myself to do this and the outcome just from one session made me feel so so positive about hypnotherapy.
I have since had about 12 sessions, and I feel a completely different person to the girl I was seven months ago. I have not had a panic attack in 6 months, I rarely at all get anxious now, I can go on long walks (up to ten miles!!), I go shopping whenever and wherever in my own,
and I leave my house with no question!
Me and my partner are currently looking at booking a holiday for next year and I finally feel like I’m able to plan a future for myself.
Seven months ago I did not think I would get through the situation I was in, but now I feel better than ever.
I can truly say hypnotherapy has changed my life and I am so glad I chose Amanda at Duchy Hypnotherapy to help me on this journey!”
FK, Liskeard
15/04/21
“The Initial Consultation was very helpful , extensive and comprehensive. The bits on the workings of the brain were particularly helpful.
The therapy has benefited me mostly by being able to get into a deeply relaxed state and forget about all the troubles for a while. I am hoping that long term it will enable me to relax and think deeply about my worries and anxieties”
WT, Perranporth
09/02/2021
"Amanda has a professional and caring manner. The sessions helped me to go to work and get to my original self. I feel the best I have in ages, thank you so much Amanda."

CK, Bodmin
16/04/20
“Since having therapy I am more level headed than I was and would recommend Amanda.”
HF, Bodmin
01/04/2020
“The therapy has helped me as it has left me with some feelings of worth which I found hard to keep in mind."
BV, Wadebridge
03/03/20
The Initial Consultation helped me to understand how I was now feeling and the therapy was delivered in a professional and caring manner.
The premises and set up was very relaxed.
After not experiencing anxiety before, I really struggled to understand why I was feeling the way I was and why I felt so panicked about my health, but after my sessions I am finally back to my normal self and without the physical cold sensation brought on from the stress and worrying myself.
I would most definitely recommend Amanda.
PL, Newquay
28/02/20
“After five sessions I flew for the first time in 20 years without medication and I can't begin to say how pleased
I was that through the turbulence when the crew were strapped in coming home I was chilled out watching a film!
I would definitely recommend Duchy Hypnotherapy
and have done so already
BB, Camelford
20/12/19
Smoking cessation
“At the Initial Consultation it was made clear to me how the session would work and everything was explained clearly. My ability to relax and my sleep have both improved since the session and it has been a week since I stopped smoking."
TB, Liskeard
21/11/2019
“I was very happy with the Initial Consultation and every session was delivered in a professional and caring manner.
Well today I went to the dentist and was very calm. I had a full check up, allowing them to use all the implements they wanted - I even had a bit of cleaning done. No tears!!
I was able to go into town afterwards and shop, usually I go home a gibbering wreck. Thank you Amanda.
And I can sleep now too.
BS, Wadebridge
November 2019
“The Initial Consultation was very informative and clearly explained - using images
and models to make it clear.
Information given to take home too, the therapy was delivered in a very professional and caring manner. It has helped me to focus more on the positive
things in life and strategies to move forward. Hopefully it has boosted my self esteem and helped me to control my feelings.
Mum's comments: Thank you Amanda, your approach with my son has been superb and you made us both feel at ease from the word go. It's been a fascinating journey in something I knew nothing
about but I would certainly recommend it to others.”
GM, Wadebridge
07/11/2019
“The Initial Consultation was very helpful and the hypnotherapy has helped me to keep calmer and deal with my urges and emotions."
CB, Padstow
30/10/2019
“The Initial Consultation was very friendly
and professionally explained. The sessions have benefited me by giving me more confidence and I am able to relax more."
MK, Bodmin
25/10/2019
Smoking cessation
“The Initial Consultation was thorough and informative, welcoming and friendly. I attended as I wished to give up smoking. I haven't smoked since (three weeks since my appointment) and have no strong desire to do so.
PB, Bodmin
21/10/2019
“The Initial Consultation was very informative and explained in an easy to understand form.
Since my sessions I feel more
confident and able to control my mood swings better."
KW, Newquay
11/10/2019
“The Initial Consultation helped me to understand how the therapy works and what the outcome could be.
After my sessions it has given me a positive outlook on life and I feel that every day I can achieve my goals."
CK, Bodmin
12/09/2019
“After feeling stressed for several years, I feel calmer and able to cope more easily and I am stronger.”
LJ, Bodmin
11/09/2019
“The Initial Consultation was very helpful in understanding how the human brain works which in turn helped me to understand the reasons for some of the problems I was experiencing. The therapy has helped me to relax and I can now eat foods which had previously caused me a very unpleasant physical reaction."
BT, Newquay
30/09/2019
“I felt very positive after the Initial Consultation and the therapy has helped me stop eating sweets and chocolates.
My ability to relax has improved, as well as my sleep."
PV, St Austell
10/07/2019
“The initial consultation was very informative and I felt at ease.
The therapy has made me more relaxed about things that were troubling me and causing stress
in my life."
BJ, Bodmin
26/03/2019
“With my injection phobia I would have originally ignored what I needed or panic and run! Now I am comfortable to book it, be in a waiting room and be calm... my heart doesn't race anymore and I can think logically about it! It helped me to have a surgery that otherwise would have ruined my life!!
I came away from the Initial Consultation feeling more positive and it was easy to understand which meant I could do things to help myself as well.
The CD's are amazing and honestly in the first week I noticed a difference. Amanda was comforting and friendly which helped build my confidence."
TR, St Mabyn
20/01/2019
“The therapy was to help with travelling on ferries/boats. I have not yet travelled on a boat
since the therapy but as a side effect of the treatment, I am a lot less anxious generally and don't overthink things.
GC, Bodmin (28/02/19)
CG, Bodmin
28/12/2019
“I think it has made me put my mind and fears into some sort of order and then sit back and look
at them differently.
It really suited me. Amanda was very professional and made it very understandable.
TP, Wadebridge
26/01/2019
“I decided to try hypnotherapy for my fear of flying as I was so
anxious because I had a 12 hour flight coming up. Rather than get
a tablet from the doctors to knock me out I thought I'll try a natural therapy.
I was a bit nervous about it but on meeting Amanda all my worries were put aside.
I couldn't have met a more lovely person who put me at ease.
I had my sessions and then I was free to do my flight. I was a bit concerned as I didn't know
if it would work or not...
Well, I did my flight and the return flight had awful turbulence and I sailed through it.
I couldn't have done it without hypnotherapy and can't recommend Amanda of
Duchy Hypnotherapy enough.
Whatever your fear, phobia, anxiety definitely give it a go...
I now want to travel more as the feeling of dread has gone!!
So thank you for that!!
DH, Bodmin (08/09/18)
HD, Bodmin
08/09/2018
“After five sessions I have increased confidence in all aspects of my life and my sleep has improved.
SS, Tavistock
09/01/2019
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