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Mental Health Support in Skipton & Online

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Professional, ethical and safe hypnotherapy - clinically led by Christopher Hardy, a Registered Mental Health Nurse with 20 years of experience working in NHS mental health services

✓ NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

✓ 20 years NHS Experience

✓ Fully Insured

✓ Enhanced DBS Checked

🚨Help in a Crisis or an Emergency

Asclepieia Hypnotherapy and Wellness is not an emergency or mental health crisis service - If you find yourself in a situation where you need immediate help or are experiencing a mental health crisis, your safety is the top priority. In those moments, please reach out to the dedicated professionals at the services listed below, who are specifically equipped to provide 24/7 urgent care and support.

If there is an immediate risk to life or physical safety:

• Call 999 or go to the nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department (In Skipton, this is Airedale General Hospital, BD20 6TD).

In a mental health crisis:

• First Response (NHS): 0800 952 1181 or 111 (option 2)

  How to refer/self refer: Just call. This is the primary 24/7 "front door" for mental health crises in Skipton and Craven. They provide immediate telephone support and can dispatch a "First Responder" team to your home if needed.

Mental Health Support in Skipton and Online: An Evidence-Based Approach

At Asclepieia Hypnotherapy and Wellness, we believe that mental health support should be grounded in clinical evidence, professional ethics, and a deep respect for individual safety. In an era where "wellness" can often feel synonymous with exaggerated claims and unverified methods, we provide a practical, realistic alternative. Led by a Registered Mental Health Nurse with 20 years of NHS experience, our clinic bridges the gap between traditional clinical care and the transformative potential of therapeutic hypnosis.

Hypnotherapy as a Complementary Clinical Tool

Hypnotherapy is not a replacement for medical psychiatric care, but rather a powerful, evidence-based complementary therapy. It is a collaborative process that uses focused attention and deep relaxation to help you explore new perspectives and develop healthier cognitive patterns.

The validity of hypnotherapy is well-supported by leading UK health and psychological bodies:

• The British Psychological Society (BPS): The BPS has formally recognised that enough clinical evidence exists to suggest hypnotherapy is an effective adjunct for managing anxiety, stress, and insomnia, as well as enhancing the outcomes of weight management programmes and smoking cessation.

• The NHS: While not typically available on the health service, the NHS acknowledges hypnotherapy as a legitimate method for habit change and symptom management. They specifically recommend seeking practitioners with a professional healthcare background, such as nursing or psychology, to ensure safe and ethical practice.

A Grounded Space for Recovery

Inspired by the ancient Greek Asclepieia, sanctuaries designed for rest, reflection, and recovery, our Skipton clinic offers a modern, structured environment where your mental wellbeing is the primary focus. By combining extensive NHS mental health expertise with safe, professional hypnotherapy, we provide a space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change.

Whether you are managing the pressures of daily stress, navigating anxiety, or looking to break a long-standing habit, our approach remains the same: no gimmicks, no myths - just professional, ethical care tailored to your unique needs.

About Christopher Hardy BSc (Hons) DipPSN RNMH

Christopher Hardy is an NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC PIN 09F0389E - verify registration on the official NMC register) with more than 20 years’ experience in the NHS. Throughout his career he has supported individuals and families through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and crisis situations.

This clinical background gives him a unique advantage as a hypnotherapist: he understands not just the theory of the mind, but how real mental health challenges present in everyday life. At Asclepieia, you receive hypnotherapy that is professional, compassionate and genuinely safe – delivered by someone who has spent two decades caring for people at their most vulnerable.

Our Mental Health Services in Skipton, surrounding areas and Online

We help adults and young people across Skipton, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Lancashire (including Keighley, Ilkley, Steeton, Silsden and Barnoldswick) and anywhere in the UK via online sessions with practical, solution-focused hypnotherapy, with problems including:

Confidence & Self-Esteem

Rebuild inner strength and develop a confident version of yourself.

Phobias and Fears

Gentle, effective techniques to overcome fears of flying, heights, needles, public speaking and more.

Anxiety & Stress Hypnotherapy Skipton

Learn to calm the nervous system, reduce overwhelm and regain control in daily life.

Habit and Behaviour Change

Break the habit for good with a structured, supportive programme that addresses both the psychological and physical sides of quitting.

Each programme is tailored by Chris, for you. Sessions are 1-to-1, confidential, and designed to deliver meaningful and measurable results - working at your pace.

Anger Management

Evidence-based techniques to identify the triggers and the maintaining factors to your anger - and embed safe and manageable change.

Sleep and Insomnia

Evidence-based support to calm the mind, reduce night-time worries to establish healthier sleep patterns, so you can enjoy deeper, more restorative rest.

Depression and Low Mood

Interrupt automatic negative thinking, and strengthen a balanced and more realistic perspective.

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Mental Health Support Services Directory

First Response (NHS) - Call 0800 952 1181

24/7 crisis service for all ages in the Skipton, Craven and Bradford district area - bdct.nhs.uk

Samaritans - Call 116 123

24/7 non-judgmental listening ear for anyone struggling to cope - samaritans.org

SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258

24/7 confidential text support for those in crisis - giveusashout.org/

NHS - Call 111 (option 2)

National mental health triage connecting you to local urgent care - nhs.uk

Additional problem specific services:

• Beat (Eating Disorders): 0808 801 0677

  • Provides helplines and online support for adults and young people experiencing eating disorders.

  • Website: beateatingdisorders.org.uk

• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): 0800 58 58 58

  • A service dedicated to preventing male suicide; open from 5:00 PM to Midnight.

  • Website: thecalmzone.net

• Cruse Bereavement Support: 0808 808 1677

  • Offers specialist grief support, advice, and information for anyone following a loss.

  • Website: cruse.org.uk

• IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services): 03000 110 110

  • A North Yorkshire service providing support for anyone affected by domestic or sexual violence.

  • Website: idas.org.uk

• NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood): 0808 801 0331

  • Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse.

  • Website: napac.org.uk

• North Yorkshire Horizons (Skipton Hub): 01756 636 313

  • Provides drug and alcohol recovery services specifically for those in the North Yorkshire area.

  • Website: nyhorizons.org.uk

• OCD Action: 0300 636 5478

  • Offers support and information specifically for people living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

  • Website: ocdaction.org.uk

• Papyrus (HOPELINE247): 0800 068 4141

  • Specialist support for young people (under 35) experiencing suicidal thoughts.

  • Website: papyrus-uk.org

• Switchboard (LGBTQ+ Support): 0300 330 0630

  • Provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ communities to find information and support.

  • Website: switchboard.lgbt

• Victim Support: 0808 168 9111

  • An independent charity that helps anyone affected by crime or traumatic events.

    Website: victimsupport.org.uk

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