Practical support to help you approach your next medical appointment with more confidence and calm
Accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist
I know how exhausting medical anxiety can be. I help clients safely update the automatic responses that make visiting the doctor difficult, so they can attend appointments with more confidence and calm.
Anxiety about visiting a doctor or hospital often starts long before the waiting room. Perhaps the moment a check-up is recommended or when a new symptom is noticed.
For those caught in this cycle, the challenges may include:
This ongoing cycle of stress and avoidance can severely impact long-term health and peace of mind.
Logic doesn’t stop the fear: Medical anxiety is an automatic, subconscious response. Entering a clinic can trigger an instinctive ‘survival’ response, even though the rational brain knows that you are safe and in expert hands.
Hypnotherapy aims to bypass the logical part of the brain and communicate directly with the subconscious. This enables us to safely update automatic patterns so that the clinical environment no longer triggers a distressing physical response.
During our collaborative sessions, you will discover how to:
“Francesca has a wonderful ability to truly listen and provide insights that help people gain clarity, confidence and a deeper understanding of themselves. Her approach is gentle, empathetic and empowering [...] She goes above and beyond to support her clients' wellbeing and ensures they feel heard, valued and supported.”
A brief, obligation-free chat with Frankie to discuss your specific challenges and find out if clinical hypnotherapy may be helpful for you.
Around 3 to 6 secure online telehealth sessions focused on safely updating your automatic responses and building your practical toolkit for calm.
Approach your next medical appointment feeling calmer, more confident and ready to take care of your health.
You don't have to 'white-knuckle' your way through medical appointments. Request a brief initial phone call with Frankie to find out if clinical hypnotherapy may be helpful for you.
Request a phone callNo. Clinical hypnotherapy focuses heavily on the present. We look at the process of the problem—how the mind is creating the anxiety right now—and explore how to safely update that pattern. You are never pushed to share more than you feel comfortable with.
Yes. ‘White coat syndrome’ is essentially an automatic stress response triggered by medical professionals or clinical environments. Strategic hypnotherapy focuses on updating these subconscious associations, helping the nervous system remain calmer during check-ups and consultations.
The goal is to help you build your confidence as quickly as possible. Around three to six sessions are typically recommended to help with medical anxiety. We will review your progress at each session to ensure you are building the mental framework and physical relaxation tools needed for your next appointment.
Sessions are held via secure online video calls (telehealth). This allows you to learn new skills and practice calming techniques in the comfort of your own home, well before you ever step foot in a clinic.
Request a brief initial phone call with Frankie to find out if hypnotherapy may be helpful for your specific goals or challenges.
