BA (Hons) D.Hyp Dip.Thyp PNLP MHS (Accred)
I’m Vicki Crane, an experienced Hypnotherapist and Talking Therapist based in Leeds, West Yorkshire and I have been helping people make positive changes in their lives since 2007.
I work with people experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, panic attacks, fears and phobias, low confidence and self esteem, stress, sleep difficulties, unwanted habits and other issues that can affect how you feel and the way you live your life.
My particular areas of interest include anxiety, fears and phobias, confidence and self esteem, public speaking, stress-related problems and trauma-related difficulties including PTSD.
I use hypnotherapy alongside talking therapies and psychological techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness and the Rewind Technique. Rather than following a fixed programme, I tailor the way I work to the individual person, their circumstances and the changes they want to make.
I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.
Everyone is different. The reasons a problem has developed, the way it affects you and the changes you want to make will be unique to you. For that reason, I take time to understand your situation and what you would like to achieve before deciding which therapeutic approaches are most appropriate.
Sometimes hypnotherapy may be the main focus of our work. At other times, combining hypnotherapy with CBT, counselling or another therapeutic approach may be more appropriate.
My approach is integrated, personalised and solution-focused. Rather than concentrating solely on what’s wrong or continually analysing the past, I focus on helping you understand what is happening, identify where you want to be and use practical therapeutic techniques to help you move towards that goal.
Understanding where a problem began can sometimes be useful, but we cannot go back in time and change what has already happened. What we can work on is how you feel, think and respond in the present and how you want things to be in the future.
I believe therapy works best when we work together.
My role is to provide the professional knowledge, therapeutic techniques and support to help you make changes. Your role is equally important.
Your motivation, commitment, openness and participation can all influence the progress you make. During therapy, I may introduce self-help techniques, exercises or suggestions for you to practise between sessions. These are designed to build on the work we do together and help you develop new ways of thinking, responding and behaving.
I don’t promise a particular number of sessions or a guaranteed outcome because everyone’s situation is different. Instead, we review your progress and adapt the therapy according to your needs and goals.
I work with people who are experiencing a variety of problems and difficulties, including:
If the issue you are experiencing isn’t listed here, that doesn’t necessarily mean I can’t help. The best way to establish whether therapy may be appropriate is to book an online consultation and discuss your individual circumstances.
I have been working as a therapist since 2007 and have continued to develop my knowledge and skills through further professional training and development. I am also fully insured and hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate.
I’m an Accredited Member of the National Hypnotherapy Society and an Accredited Supervisor, providing clinical supervision for students and qualified Hypnotherapists.
The National Hypnotherapy Society holds the UK’s first and only current hypnotherapy register to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Registration No: VC00P1269
Before becoming a therapist, I worked for several years in the design and advertising industry, including working with advertising agencies across Yorkshire.
My interest in psychology and hypnosis began during my time at university. I was fascinated by the way that people think, how beliefs and experiences can influence behaviour and how our thoughts can affect the way we feel and respond to situations.
That interest eventually led me to change direction professionally. I began my initial hypnotherapy training with the Northern College of Therapeutic Hypnosis in Leeds and have continued to develop my therapeutic knowledge and skills ever since.
Although my career changed direction, my earlier background in communication and design remains useful in my work. It taught me the importance of listening carefully, understanding different perspectives and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
I aim to provide a professional, supportive and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly about what you are experiencing.
You don’t need to have everything worked out before you come to therapy. You may simply know that something is affecting your life and that you want things to be different.
During our sessions, we will explore what is happening, what you would like to change and which therapeutic approaches are most appropriate for you.
I don’t believe that therapy should be about making you dependent on your therapist. My aim is to help you develop your own understanding, confidence and ability to manage situations differently so that the changes you make can become part of your life beyond the therapy room.
If you have any questions or are unsure whether hypnotherapy is right for you, I offer a free 20 minute online consultation via Zoom.
As well as working with clients, I provide clinical supervision for hypnotherapists, including students, newly qualified and experienced practitioners.
