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Physical Health and Performance 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

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

At Asclepieia Hypnotherapy and Wellness, we believe that physical health and performance 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.

Our Physical Health and Performance 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:

Pain management

Evidence-based, nurse-led support to help you manage the ongoing and long-term psychological impact of pain.

Stress related physical symptoms

Evidence-based treatment for stress-related physical symptoms including muscle tension, headaches, fatigue and digestive issues.

Vaping cessation

Work towards quitting vaping for good. Using an evidence-based supportive structure that helps you to overcome the psychological and physical barriers that have kept the habit going.

Symptom management for immune system/chronic illness

An evidence-based and complementary approach to strengthening the immune system and helping with the management of chronic disease by reducing stress and regulating inflammation.

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.

Irritable bowel syndrome

Evidence-based treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). NICE recommended treatment (CG61) in cases where the client has not responded to traditional diet, lifestyle, and medication changes after 12 months.

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.

Smoking cessation

Support to quit smoking for good with a structured, supportive programme that addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of quitting.

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.

Ready to take the first step towards positive change?

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