Rediscover self-trust, confidence and calm with award-winning Hypnotherapist, Sarah Woodward

Online anywhere. Face-to-face in Nottinghamshire.

Get YOU back...but stronger

Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty?

There’s a whole list of jobs to do, for work, for home, sometimes even for others. It’s not that you can’t do them; you’ve done them so many times before and more. But suddenly it’s so much harder to even start, and you’re wondering why your mind seems to be working against you.

So instead, you find yourself doing anything other than the things that need doing:

  • You’re doom-scrolling
  • Online shopping
  • Making another snack or a cup of tea that you know you don’t actually want.
 
You’re not being lazy, you’re in overwhelm and, possibly, on your way to burnout.
 
Your nervous system has switched over into survival mode, and it’s time to get you back so you can trust yourself again, know your worth, stop chasing cheap dopamine, and rediscover your confidence, clarity, purpose and joy.
It’s time to get you back…but stronger

 

My specialism

I specialise in helping high-achieving women in frontline and leadership roles who’ve always been the capable one, but are now wondering why their mind has started working against them.

I’m the therapist for you if you’re overwhelmed, scattered, doom-scrolling, and running on fumes.

I also have a particular interest in supporting late-diagnosed and late self-identified AuDHD women in frontline and leadership roles.

I do not restrict myself to only these areas; I am highly experienced in a wide range of issues, which are briefly outlined in the Areas of Work section; this, too, is not exhaustive. If you have a concern not listed here, please contact me; there’s a good chance I can help.

Don't delay in seeking help

We don’t need to talk about past events and hurts to enable positive and lasting change!

It’s true – we really don’t! This is especially welcome news to many who have felt reluctant to seek help for fear of having to talk about upsetting events of their past. Often people come to me after several rounds of talking therapies and find great relief from knowing that they don’t have to go into detail all over again when they work wth me.

Together, we work as a team and in doing so I will help you change your negative, unwanted thoughts and unhelpful patterns. So, by working together this way, we allow you to flourish, feel happy and cope well in your life.

Sounds good, what's next?

Book in for a FREE Discovery Call to find out how I can help you to cope better and enjoy each day. There’s no hard sell and no obligation to carry on to sessions if you feel it’s not right for you. 

How you can work with me

You can work with me either online via Zoom or in person at my therapy room at Edwinstowe House, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9PR.

This means you can access therapy in the way that suits you best without geographical restraints.

Self help

While you’re here, take some time for a look around the website and Blog, you will find there’s lots of useful information.

Testimonials

Sleep

"I have been seeing Sarah now for 9 sessions and she is fab. Sarah is so welcoming and makes you feel so relaxed. Making sure you understand the process and what exactly is going to happen at each session. I can’t believe how much these sessions have helped me. Not only am I sleeping better but my perception on different things has changed massively into positive ways of thinking. The hypnotherapy sessions are so relaxing and afterwards I feel fantastic and refreshed. I would recommend making an appointment with Sarah to see how she could help you with any concerns you have. This could have more of a difference and impact on your life than you think.

I have also had 2 phobia removal sessions as part of these, which have helped me in a way I didn’t realise was possible.

I have been blown away at the results I have seen in myself from attending these sessions."

Sarah M - Mansfield

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2018-03-29T23:05:34+01:00

Sarah M - Mansfield

"I have been seeing Sarah now for 9 sessions and she is fab. Sarah is so welcoming and makes you feel so relaxed. Making sure you understand the process and what exactly is going to happen at each session. I can’t believe how much these sessions have helped me. Not only am I sleeping better but my perception on different things has changed massively into positive ways of thinking. The hypnotherapy sessions are so relaxing and afterwards I feel fantastic and refreshed. I would recommend making an appointment with Sarah to see how she could help you with any concerns you have. This could have more of a difference and impact on your life than you think. I have also had 2 phobia removal sessions as part of these, which have helped me in a way I didn’t realise was possible. I have been blown away at the results I have seen in myself from attending these sessions."

Focus

"I was ready to embrace a new way of thinking and it's been a lovely experience. Sarah is warm, welcoming, kind, supportive, professional and solutions focused. She helps you explore the issues you have and facilitates a positive outcome working in trance. It's a different way of finding solutions to deeply held issues. I found the courage to do things I'd been putting off for years - it's a happier times ahead!"

Cathie - Nottinghamshire

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2020-05-27T15:53:05+01:00

Cathie - Nottinghamshire

"I was ready to embrace a new way of thinking and it's been a lovely experience. Sarah is warm, welcoming, kind, supportive, professional and solutions focused. She helps you explore the issues you have and facilitates a positive outcome working in trance. It's a different way of finding solutions to deeply held issues. I found the courage to do things I'd been putting off for years - it's a happier times ahead!"

Stress

"I decided anything is worth a shot and... this has literally changed my life! If anyone is feeling a little frazzled or has never tried hypnotherapy give it a go it will not only change the way you look at the world but also most importantly change the way you process life and the way you think about stressful situations without revisiting the past. I'm going to continue with regular sessions and I'm seriously grateful, Sarah has already changed my life for the better permanently."

Claire B - Mansfield

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2020-05-27T15:56:58+01:00

Claire B - Mansfield

"I decided anything is worth a shot and... this has literally changed my life! If anyone is feeling a little frazzled or has never tried hypnotherapy give it a go it will not only change the way you look at the world but also most importantly change the way you process life and the way you think about stressful situations without revisiting the past. I'm going to continue with regular sessions and I'm seriously grateful, Sarah has already changed my life for the better permanently."

Overwhelm

"I was trying to juggle quite a bit and trying to make time for myself, which was leaving me stressed and frustrated. I decided to try hypnotherapy for some stress relief. It has been a pleasure having hypnotherapy with Sarah, I enjoyed our sessions immensely and always left feeling as though a weight had been lifted. Now everything feels much more in order and relaxed, even though I have the same work load I am finding it easier to find the time for myself. If you’re thinking of seeing Sarah for hypnotherapy, please do - Sarah is warm, caring and insightful. My sessions were wonderful and I would recommend to anyone.”

Amanda - Cuckney, Nottinghamshire

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2020-05-27T15:59:54+01:00

Amanda - Cuckney, Nottinghamshire

"I was trying to juggle quite a bit and trying to make time for myself, which was leaving me stressed and frustrated. I decided to try hypnotherapy for some stress relief. It has been a pleasure having hypnotherapy with Sarah, I enjoyed our sessions immensely and always left feeling as though a weight had been lifted. Now everything feels much more in order and relaxed, even though I have the same work load I am finding it easier to find the time for myself. If you’re thinking of seeing Sarah for hypnotherapy, please do - Sarah is warm, caring and insightful. My sessions were wonderful and I would recommend to anyone.”

Depression

For the past few years I have suffered from depression which I felt I was managing ok. The main reason for my stress and depression was my dad who had dementia and was living in a care home. He was having regular falls which means lots of trips to hospital, I was constantly waiting for the next phone call from the care home. I never felt as though I could truly relax and did not feel like myself.
From day 1 Sarah has been brilliant, professional and approachable. She explained the way the mind works and everything very clearly. Even just listening to the relaxing recording (Sarah sent to me) before bed made a huge difference to getting to sleep.
The work she has done with me has made a huge difference. I feel like myself again, I feel I can truly relax and appreciate the smaller things in life and see the positives rather than the negatives. From working with Sarah I have made changes to my life for the better, prioritising and ordering my life better, like not trying to cram too much into my days off but to take time for myself to relax as well as doing exercise/horse riding that I enjoy.
Give it a try. Sarah is really good, she puts you at ease, you get so much from each session.

Emma - Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire.

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2020-06-09T14:21:42+01:00

Emma - Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire.

For the past few years I have suffered from depression which I felt I was managing ok. The main reason for my stress and depression was my dad who had dementia and was living in a care home. He was having regular falls which means lots of trips to hospital, I was constantly waiting for the next phone call from the care home. I never felt as though I could truly relax and did not feel like myself. From day 1 Sarah has been brilliant, professional and approachable. She explained the way the mind works and everything very clearly. Even just listening to the relaxing recording (Sarah sent to me) before bed made a huge difference to getting to sleep. The work she has done with me has made a huge difference. I feel like myself again, I feel I can truly relax and appreciate the smaller things in life and see the positives rather than the negatives. From working with Sarah I have made changes to my life for the better, prioritising and ordering my life better, like not trying to cram too much into my days off but to take time for myself to relax as well as doing exercise/horse riding that I enjoy. Give it a try. Sarah is really good, she puts you at ease, you get so much from each session.

Phobias

I decided to try hypnotherapy with Sarah as I was very anxious, dreading and avoiding going outside due to my wasp phobia. Sarah is very friendly and approachable, she made me feel really at ease. Now I can go out of the house and feel relaxed, able to enjoy time outside with my daughter.


If you're considering working with Sarah, Go for it! you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain! Take control of your life and start living again - I’m seeing all of life in a more positive way!"



Jackie - Retford, Nottinghamshire.

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2020-10-17T18:06:54+01:00

Jackie - Retford, Nottinghamshire.

I decided to try hypnotherapy with Sarah as I was very anxious, dreading and avoiding going outside due to my wasp phobia. Sarah is very friendly and approachable, she made me feel really at ease. Now I can go out of the house and feel relaxed, able to enjoy time outside with my daughter. If you're considering working with Sarah, Go for it! you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain! Take control of your life and start living again - I’m seeing all of life in a more positive way!"

Panic Attacks

After listening to Sarah's free guided relaxation sessions on a Sunday evening and feeling relaxed and comfortable with her lovely warm friendly approach I started having one to one solution focused hypnotherapy. I chose Sarah as she focuses on the present & future and doesn't need to delve into past issues or traumas. The loss of loved ones and a difficult surgical menopause triggered off my severe panic attacks involving A & E on a few occasions. I started doing all the right 'self-care' - mindfulness, exercising in beautiful nature, homeopathy, massages and essential oils and even moved to the countryside! These therapies have brought me back into balance and are a daily part of my life but the panic attacks still arrived unannounced! I was at the point of being scared to close my eyes to sleep and feeling utterly exhausted most of the time when I got in touch with Sarah. I have had four zoom consultations so far and feel amazed at the change already. I'm sleeping again and so far only one mild panic attack which I managed well. The tools and confidence Sarah has given me are spreading into other areas of my life in a very positive way and I wish I had got in touch with her sooner! I wholeheartedly recommend taking that first step with a free introductory consultation with Sarah for any issues you may be struggling with, I am so glad I did.

Caroline, Harrogate

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2021-03-13T16:19:31+00:00

Caroline, Harrogate

After listening to Sarah's free guided relaxation sessions on a Sunday evening and feeling relaxed and comfortable with her lovely warm friendly approach I started having one to one solution focused hypnotherapy. I chose Sarah as she focuses on the present & future and doesn't need to delve into past issues or traumas. The loss of loved ones and a difficult surgical menopause triggered off my severe panic attacks involving A & E on a few occasions. I started doing all the right 'self-care' - mindfulness, exercising in beautiful nature, homeopathy, massages and essential oils and even moved to the countryside! These therapies have brought me back into balance and are a daily part of my life but the panic attacks still arrived unannounced! I was at the point of being scared to close my eyes to sleep and feeling utterly exhausted most of the time when I got in touch with Sarah. I have had four zoom consultations so far and feel amazed at the change already. I'm sleeping again and so far only one mild panic attack which I managed well. The tools and confidence Sarah has given me are spreading into other areas of my life in a very positive way and I wish I had got in touch with her sooner! I wholeheartedly recommend taking that first step with a free introductory consultation with Sarah for any issues you may be struggling with, I am so glad I did.

Group Relaxation

Having had personal experience of one of Sarah's group relaxation sessions I invited her to collaborate on a Wellness group that I was leading. Sarah did not disappoint, she was great to work with on a professional level and the group thoroughly enjoyed her session. I will look forward to working with her again in the future. Thanks Sarah

Gillian Carson - North Ayrshire

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2021-03-13T16:24:38+00:00

Gillian Carson - North Ayrshire

Having had personal experience of one of Sarah's group relaxation sessions I invited her to collaborate on a Wellness group that I was leading. Sarah did not disappoint, she was great to work with on a professional level and the group thoroughly enjoyed her session. I will look forward to working with her again in the future. Thanks Sarah

Fear

I contacted Sarah in a bit of a tizz. I needed some help overcoming my fear of dental work. Sarah saw me for a session and left me with some “homework”. I had literally a week between my session and my appointment for my tooth extraction. I’ve been putting this work for for over 4 years and was currently on the waiting list for general anaesthetic.

The techniques that Sarah taught me enabled me to overcome my fear and have the extraction.

5 days after my session I was no longer able to see the fear during visualisation but could only see the outcome I was aiming for.

I can’t thank Sarah enough for her help!

Claire B - Nuneaton, Warwickshire

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2021-03-13T16:27:20+00:00

Claire B - Nuneaton, Warwickshire

I contacted Sarah in a bit of a tizz. I needed some help overcoming my fear of dental work. Sarah saw me for a session and left me with some “homework”. I had literally a week between my session and my appointment for my tooth extraction. I’ve been putting this work for for over 4 years and was currently on the waiting list for general anaesthetic. The techniques that Sarah taught me enabled me to overcome my fear and have the extraction. 5 days after my session I was no longer able to see the fear during visualisation but could only see the outcome I was aiming for. I can’t thank Sarah enough for her help!

Social Anxiety

When I contacted Sarah I was feeling all over the place emotionally. I was struggling in social situations both at home and at university and wanted to feel more in control of my feelings and reactions. Sarah was very easy to talk to, she is knowledgable and therefore easy to trust and open up to. Through my sessions with Sarah I now understand how the brain works and why I act or feel a certain way in response to certain situations. I'm now able to check back with myself and reassure myself that I can respond in a positive way. Thank you again Sarah for all of your help over the past few months.

Josie - London

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2021-03-13T16:48:01+00:00

Josie - London

When I contacted Sarah I was feeling all over the place emotionally. I was struggling in social situations both at home and at university and wanted to feel more in control of my feelings and reactions. Sarah was very easy to talk to, she is knowledgable and therefore easy to trust and open up to. Through my sessions with Sarah I now understand how the brain works and why I act or feel a certain way in response to certain situations. I'm now able to check back with myself and reassure myself that I can respond in a positive way. Thank you again Sarah for all of your help over the past few months.

Driving Anxiety

As I have got older I have become a much less confident driver and, when I knew I needed to take a longer trip I realised that something needed to be done. I already knew that Sarah was a kind, calm and caring person but working with her confirmed this and much more. She has a lovely, soothing voice and manner so the sessions were calming as soon as we started. I have had 5 sessions now and not only have my driving nerves got a lot better but my overall ability to control stressful situations is so much improved. I recently had to have 2 fillings next to each other which was quite a long and difficult job but I was able to keep really relaxed during the whole procedure just by using the techniques I learned from Sarah for a different reason. I always prefer taking control of my own wellness and I believe that Sarah has made a massive contribution to that for me. Thank you very much Sarah, I would recommend your hypnotherapy sessions to anyone.

Kerry - Preston, Lancs

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2021-11-11T10:26:13+00:00

Kerry - Preston, Lancs

As I have got older I have become a much less confident driver and, when I knew I needed to take a longer trip I realised that something needed to be done. I already knew that Sarah was a kind, calm and caring person but working with her confirmed this and much more. She has a lovely, soothing voice and manner so the sessions were calming as soon as we started. I have had 5 sessions now and not only have my driving nerves got a lot better but my overall ability to control stressful situations is so much improved. I recently had to have 2 fillings next to each other which was quite a long and difficult job but I was able to keep really relaxed during the whole procedure just by using the techniques I learned from Sarah for a different reason. I always prefer taking control of my own wellness and I believe that Sarah has made a massive contribution to that for me. Thank you very much Sarah, I would recommend your hypnotherapy sessions to anyone.

I contacted Sarah having not participated in alternative therapy and I would highly recommend her. Sarah is professional, knowledgeable and provides you with information, tools and techniques which are tried and tested and work! If you are looking for this service, I would recommend contacting her.

Louise - Derbyshire

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2021-11-11T10:29:16+00:00

Louise - Derbyshire

I contacted Sarah having not participated in alternative therapy and I would highly recommend her. Sarah is professional, knowledgeable and provides you with information, tools and techniques which are tried and tested and work! If you are looking for this service, I would recommend contacting her.

Sleep

Over the last few evenings I have listened to Sarah’s recording to relax the mind and body to help me sleep, it has been fantastic and I have slept so much better and awoke so much more refreshed 🌺

Last night I tried without the recording and couldn’t get to sleep, I put her recording on early hours of this morning and fell fast asleep, at some point my body will be relaxed enough to fall asleep naturally.

I cannot recommend you enough Sarah

Joselyn F

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2021-11-11T10:32:53+00:00

Joselyn F

Over the last few evenings I have listened to Sarah’s recording to relax the mind and body to help me sleep, it has been fantastic and I have slept so much better and awoke so much more refreshed Last night I tried without the recording and couldn’t get to sleep, I put her recording on early hours of this morning and fell fast asleep, at some point my body will be relaxed enough to fall asleep naturally. I cannot recommend you enough Sarah
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