Meet the team at Focused Hypnosis
Focused Hypnosis is one of Sheffield's few group hypnosis practises. Most hypnotherapists in Sheffield are sole traders and are one person businesses. We are different.
We are a team of hypnotherapists who are all based at the Sheffield Wellness Centre. We all run our own seperate hypnosis businesses but we also work together under the Focused Hypnosis banner. This means you get access to some of the best hypnotherapists all under one roof.
If one of the team specialises in your issue then you get the specialist help that has the best chance of helping you achieve your goals.
Richard Hennessy
Richard is the principal hypnotherapist at Focused Hypnosis. He specialises in weight management hypnosis but can help with many other issues.
These days the majority of my time is spent managing both Focused Hypnosis and the Sheffield Wellness Centre so the number of hours I have available to see clients is very limited. I do love to help people through hypnotherapy as I get a HUGE amount of job satisfaction from helping people just like you.
I especially enjoy helping people with weight loss issues as this is where I get most job satisfaction, have had the most experience and had the biggest positive effects.
It is clear from the media reports and just walking the streets that there are a lot of people who are having difficulty controlling their weight. The reviews from successful previous clients prove that my approach as a hypnotherapist has yielded significant results for some people.
Fees & availability
As the clinic manager at the Sheffield Wellness Centre a lot of my time is taken up with the running of the business which leaves me little time for hypnotherapy unfortunately. As a result my hours are quite limited and muy prices are higher than the other hypnotherapists on the team.
As a general rule I am available for sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11am to 3pm. The cost per session is £85. Advance booking is essential. As a general rule there is around a 2 week waiting list though this does fluctuate.
Fi
Hennessy
Fi specialses in helping people to resolve issues around birth trauma but she is also more than happy to work with people on a whole range of issues.
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Rachael
Cann
Rachael has a particular interest in working with people issues around sexual issues and sexual identity. She is also able to help with many other issues as well.
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Emma
Wood
Emma specialises in helping people to succeed in sport. She focuses on performace and success and has worked with the GB climbing team.
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Sarah
Wray
Sarah is a former head teacher who radically overhauled her own life to find a better balance. She now helps others to bring about changes.
Jane was a teacher for more than 20 years. She loved her work but it became increasingly difficult to balance life and work. She restructured her life and work to bring greater balance to what she did.
Sarah became a qualified hypnotherapist and added in a range of other therapies to help her to help others. She helps a wide range of people with an even wider range of issues using the tools and techniques of hypnotherapy.
Lin
Debenham
Lin has 13+ years’ experience as a hypnotherapist. She specialises in anxiety, stress, depression and panic attacks. She works with a wide range of issues & ages.
Lin also particularly enjoys working with under 18 year olds. She has a great way with kids.
Using the considerable power and resources of your innermost mind combined with hypnotherapy tailored to your individual needs, you can safely harness the resources from deep within yourself, to enable you to overcome or manage a wide range of conditions, unwanted habits, behaviours and problems.
To make changes in your life, there is no better time than NOW. Hypnotherapy can help you make the lifestyle changes you wish to make to enable you to become the best you can possibly be.
To discuss how this could be achieved, contact Lin.
Fees & Availability
Lin offers appointments Monday to Friday between 2.30pm and 7.00pm and at weekends between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
The cost per session is £75.
Advance booking is essential.
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Read the reviews
suze C.
Richard may have saved my life! I was smoking 60 cigarettes a day and had no other way to quit. There was not a single thing I wanted to do without... smoking and not a single emotion that I didn't associate with smoking. Richard sat with me and talked about all the triggers and issues that I felt, he spent a long time before the session started. Then in the session he made me feel relaxed about everything and confident that we were going to beat the habit. When I came out of the the session, I didn't smoke, and I haven't for over 7 months now. I had tried everything else previously, and he is the only person who has made me feel truly like a non smoker. I hang out with smokers, I go to smokey venues, and I just don't need it myself. He is truly a miracle worker and I am so impressed and grateful for what he did. Thank you Richard, please keep changing people's lives for the better. read more
Sarah
Richard was very professional and kind in offering his advice and support for my situation. He is the type of person who would go the extra mile for... you. I would recommend his services to anyone.read more
Fi H.
When my husband was training to become a hypnotherapist all those years ago he used me as his number one practice subject. I found it all very... relaxing. However the most profound thing that Rich helped me with was my abject fear of the dentist and needles in general. Within about 2 sessions I had completely over come this fear and was able to go to the dentist happily and any time I had an injection was a complete breeze.read more
Awly T.
First off this place is amazing, I went without knowing what I was getting into but Richard is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I went here... for hypnosis sessions due to my anxiety and left with a renewed mindset and tips to help me deal with my problem day to day. For those questioning wether you should go, don't hesitate. Richard knew more about my problem than I did and made me feel incredibly comfortable. Would definitely recommend!read more
Jordan H.
I had suffered from panic attacks regularly in the past due to anxiety, it got to a point where I felt like I couldn't cope anymore. I visited... Richard for an initial consultation where he gave me some tips on how to cope until our first session and even that was an unbelievable amount of help. I have had only one session with Richard and I feel as if the anxiety has near enough disappeared from my life. I finally feel like my old self again. Highly recommend, such a lovely man and so easy to get along with, felt like I had known him for years.read more
James 'Bear' B.
Gaynor M.
I recently went to Richard for hypnotherapy because I was suffering crippling nerves and anxiety when attending job interviews. It was really... affecting my ability to secure jobs at the interview stage because, although I was getting the interviews following what must have been good applications, I was not managing to get the jobs.I had three sessions and found them fantastic. In addition, Richard forwards his recording of the sessions afterwards in case anything has been missed whilst under hypnosis, and also giving time to reflect again and reaffirming what he said during the hypnosis. The interview I attended after the last session went well and I secured the job. I can’t say that I wasn’t still very nervous because I was, but I managed to calm myself using the techniques Richard recommended. I would not hesitate to recommend Richard and his hypnotherapy to anyone. If you are experiencing confidence or anxiety issues, I would say just go for it as you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.read more
Liz D.
So, I'm sat in a bar at the other end of the country- on my OWN, food ordered and Rattlers cider going down nicely. I'll SLEEP well AGAIN tonight and... be both RELAXED and at the same time EXCITED about the adventures ahead of me. 2weeks ago I cried at the thought of scaling a ladder; last week I climbed a playground ladder and descended by the slide; TODAY I went scrambling round and jumping off rocks coasteering!! All this I'd say is testament to Richards fantastic work which has helped find more of 'me'. I now say 'I can'!!. Thanks Rich. I'm recommending you to everyone I know! :-Dread more
Karen T.
suze C.
Richard may have saved my life! I was smoking 60 cigarettes a day and had no other way to quit. There was not a single thing I wanted to do without... smoking and not a single emotion that I didn't associate with smoking. Richard sat with me and talked about all the triggers and issues that I felt, he spent a long time before the session started. Then in the session he made me feel relaxed about everything and confident that we were going to beat the habit. When I came out of the the session, I didn't smoke, and I haven't for over 7 months now. I had tried everything else previously, and he is the only person who has made me feel truly like a non smoker. I hang out with smokers, I go to smokey venues, and I just don't need it myself. He is truly a miracle worker and I am so impressed and grateful for what he did. Thank you Richard, please keep changing people's lives for the better. read more
Mario R.
Amanda Jayne G.
Brilliant I didn't know what to expect but from the minute I meet Richard I felt at ease.Iwanted help with diet issues I'd been dieting most of my... life and I'd had enough of not eating proper food ,counting points felling fed up tierd hungry not even wanting to have food as I'd lost intrest it was boring to me.But not anymore after 4sessions with Richard Ive opened up a new chapter in my life no more points being normal in what I eat were and when it's a great feeling anyone struggling with their diet should try this , Richard makes you feel at ease comfortable and the best bit he dosnt judge you he helps Ive noticed a big difference in myself I'm happy enjoying my life without constantly thinking of my diet Ive really enjoyed my session so a big big Thankyou richard.read more
Conrad G.
Ultimately, I realised hypnotherapy isn't what I am looking for but Richard nevertheless gave great advice and showed a real understanding of my... issue. With his help I am confident in moving forward and thinking more about the future and less about the past!read more
Gunnar M.
I saw Richard during the course of four sessions to help me get my weight under control without going on some magic diet. Richard is a lovely,... friendly, and knowledgeable person, who made me feel at ease from the word go. The sessions where highly enjoyable and allowed me to explore the inner knowledge and strength that I already possessed but wasn't aware of, by being nudged in the right direction. I immediately saw a change in my eating habits which have resulted steady loss of around 1 kg per week (16 kg in total so far) without much change in what I eat. Through the sessions, I have learn to regain control of my eating and to allow myself to enjoy food again. If you are serious about losing weight and need someone who you can trust to help you, I can HIGHLY recommend hypnotherapy with Richard! Many thanks :)read more
Sarah
Richard was very professional and kind in offering his advice and support for my situation. He is the type of person who would go the extra mile for... you. I would recommend his services to anyone.read more
Gabriella L.
I got in contact with Richard because I was struggling with confidence and anxiety around my placement as a student paramedic. I had previously been... having CBT sessions, which were okay but not impactful enough for me. Whilst having an occupational health check, I was encouraged to try hypnosis, and a Google search later, I came across Richard. I was a little dubious at first, because I thought that I would not be able to go into trance and that it wouldn't work for me. But Richard had no doubt about the former. He talked me through all my questions and concerns and reassured me that if it wasn't for me, I would get my money back. He also highlighted to me that hypnosis is not a magic wand, it doesn't solve the problem for you; it gives you the tools to help you help yourself.Listening to Richard is like being immersed in honey; his words and the way he speaks makes you feel safe and calm. Being in a trance is like that period before you fall asleep. And it was so easy to get there. I was aware of everything at the time, but now I look back on it, I wouldn't remember the things that Richard was saying to me. If I wanted to move, I could have done, but I was so relaxed that I didn't even want to move my hand to scratch my nose. After every trance, I awoke feeling absolutely amazing and so good about myself. I don't feel like hypnosis particularly helped me when I think about it. However, it must have done, because I have since become a qualified paramedic. My mentor said that the change in my behaviour and confidence was profound. Maybe my conscious mind is unaware of the changes in my subconscious and that's why I don't feel different? I don't know how this stuff works, but I suppose it did! So, thank you Richard, you've helped me open the door to my brand new career.The only reason why Richard doesn't get 5 stars is because he forgot about one of our appointments and turned up 15minutes late, and I wasn't emailed a copy of our second recording session and was therefore unable to listen to it in my free time.read more
Katie T.
Eleanor R R.
I sought help from Richard with regard to anxiety and depression. I was looking for help to clear the 'chatter' in my mind so that I can more easily... focus and make progress towards goals that are important to me. I found the deep mindfulness I gained from the sessions helped to clear my mind and give me tools that I can use in everyday situations. I am more able to calm myself for work presentations and better focus on what is needed for my family.I feel like I have tapped into the core of who I am and can now channel my inner energy for postive outcomes for me.The recordings of the sessions were great in helping me continue my practice after my sessions with Richard and his nuturing and assertive style made me feel very comfortable and at ease.read more
Susan S.
Emetophobia - a fear of sickness or illness, It had a name and i never knew, but thanks to Richard it is now a name i don't associate with me and it... is all down to the power of hypnosis .One session of just talking then 4 sessions of hypnosis and now i feel able to do things without having bad thoughts. Cannot thank Richard enough.I first saw Richard in March 2015 since then I have travelled abroad 6times(3 more to go ) something I wouldn't have thought possible especially as I travelled by coach, at the age of 65 a world of travel is something I really enjoy and as I have said before it's all down to Richard thanx againread more
Liam P.
Anyone who suffers with anxiety or panic attacks I would really recommend you go for a session or two! Completely changed my life
Val B.
My problem was weight loss and not having the motivation to do anything about it. I contacted Richard Hennessy and after one chat and one hypnosis... session I was on my way. The actual hypnosis was nothing like I imagined. I thought I would go into a trance like in the movies!! I was totally aware of everything the whole time and at the end felt completely relaxed. Before hypnosis I would eat because it was meal time regardless of whether I was hungry, but after, I only eat when I am hungry and I can leave food on my plate instead of clearing it - a flashback to childhood days when you couldn't leave the table until your plate was clear. I had one more recording from Richard, because I couldn't get to another appointment, and don't feel I need anymore. If I feel as if I am slipping back into old ways I listen to the recording and feel fine again. Richard provides a recording of all sessions to take away with you so its not like he is pressuring you to going back again and again.I would fully recommend him to anyone. Thankyou Richard!!read more
Jennifer-Jane T.
Richard was very helpful in helping me understand what may be causing my recurrent nightmares. Even after the initial consultation on the phone and... then in person just by talking about the issue and having his input I felt I could control them more effectively. The hypnotherapy was something that I hadn't tried before and I found relaxing and interesting. It has been helpful to go back over the recordings of the sessions again. Richard also had some very sensible suggestions for improving my work life balance and skills / tips to decrease the things that cause me stress to do with my work. Thank you very much Richard.read more
Jordan
I had suffered from panic attacks regularly in the past due to anxiety, it got to a point where I felt like I couldn't cope anymore. I visited... Richard for an initial consultation where he gave me some tips on how to cope until our first session and even that was an unbelievable amount of help. I have had only one session with Richard and I feel as if the anxiety has near enough disappeared from my life. I finally feel like my old self again. Highly recommend, such a lovely man and so easy to get along with, felt like I had known him for years.read more
Lucie B.
An amazing experience of hypnotherapy, I cannot recommend enough. I am quite sceptical but this actually works and changed my life, so pleased. Thank... you!read more
Natalie F.
Gabriella L.
I got in contact with Richard because I was struggling with confidence and anxiety around my placement as a student paramedic. I had previously been... having CBT sessions, which were okay but not impactful enough for me. Whilst having an occupational health check, I was encouraged to try hypnosis, and a Google search later, I came across Richard. I was a little dubious at first, because I thought that I would not be able to go into trance and that it wouldn't work for me. But Richard had no doubt about the former. He talked me through all my questions and concerns and reassured me that if it wasn't for me, I would get my money back. He also highlighted to me that hypnosis is not a magic wand, it doesn't solve the problem for you; it gives you the tools to help you help yourself.Listening to Richard is like being immersed in honey; his words and the way he speaks makes you feel safe and calm. Being in a trance is like that period before you fall asleep. And it was so easy to get there. I was aware of everything at the time, but now I look back on it, I wouldn't remember the things that Richard was saying to me. If I wanted to move, I could have done, but I was so relaxed that I didn't even want to move my hand to scratch my nose. After every trance, I awoke feeling absolutely amazing and so good about myself. I don't feel like hypnosis particularly helped me when I think about it. However, it must have done, because I have since become a qualified paramedic. My mentor said that the change in my behaviour and confidence was profound. Maybe my conscious mind is unaware of the changes in my subconscious and that's why I don't feel different? I don't know how this stuff works, but I suppose it did! So, thank you Richard, you've helped me open the door to my brand new career.The only reason why Richard doesn't get 5 stars is because he forgot about one of our appointments and turned up 15minutes late, and I wasn't emailed a copy of our second recording session and was therefore unable to listen to it in my free time.read more
Fay J.