Best Mind Therapy · Cirencester & the Cotswolds · Online UK-wide
Hypnotherapy in Cirencester & the Cotswolds
A calmer mind. A more confident way forward.
I'm Gary Smith, a Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist and psychotherapist. I welcome clients from Cirencester and the Cotswolds for supportive, practical conversations, hypnotherapy and NLP — with in-person appointments at my Swindon practice or suitable online sessions across the UK.
Free initial consultation · Swindon practice · Online UK-wide · Appointments by arrangement
A thoughtful place to begin
You don't need to have everything worked out before reaching out.
Sometimes the most helpful first step is simply talking through what life feels like now — and what you'd like it to feel like instead.
Whether you live in Cirencester, Tetbury, Fairford, Lechlade or another Cotswold community, the aim is to make it easier to explore your options without pressure or judgement.
Sessions bring together Solution Focused therapeutic conversations, clinical hypnotherapy and NLP techniques where suitable. CBT-informed ideas may be incorporated to help you reflect on patterns, expectations and helpful actions.
How I can help
Support for the challenges that can get in the way of everyday life.
Explore the areas people commonly ask me about. We'll discuss which approach, if any, is right for your circumstances.
Anxiety & everyday stress
When worry, tension or overthinking are taking up too much space. Explore calmer routines and practical ways forward.
Explore health anxiety supportFears & phobias
Support for fears around travel, flying, animals, medical procedures and everyday situations, without requiring exposure exercises in my sessions.
Explore a phobia pageConfidence & self-belief
Help with confidence in conversations, relationships, work, interviews and changing self-critical habits.
Explore dating confidenceSleep & bedtime worry
When sleep feels pressured or thoughts get busy at night. We can discuss suitable approaches and when specialist assessment is appropriate.
Explore sleep supportTrauma-related distress
Supportive discussions about what has happened and how you would like life to feel, while considering when specialist care is needed.
Explore trauma supportEveryday habits & change
Understand patterns that no longer help and develop manageable alternatives, with hypnotherapy and NLP offered where suitable.
Explore habit changeExam & performance pressure
Support around preparation, anticipation and confidence in exam rooms, presentations and other performance settings.
Explore exam supportChildren & young people
Age-appropriate conversations around worries, confidence and emotional wellbeing, with consent and safeguarding at the centre.
Explore support for young peopleMy therapeutic approach
Solution Focused. Collaborative. Tailored to you.
The work is about making room for the future you want, at a pace that feels manageable.
Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy combines purposeful, future-oriented conversations with hypnosis or guided relaxation when appropriate and agreed. We explore strengths, helpful changes and ways of moving forward.
NLP techniques may be offered to explore unhelpful associations, habits and patterns. Where relevant, I also draw on CBT-informed elements to support practical reflection on thoughts and behaviours.
We review how useful our work feels, talk openly about limitations and consider other options when specialist assessment or treatment would be more suitable.
Cirencester, the Cotswolds & beyond
Local connections. Flexible ways to meet.
Cirencester may be where you live or work. Your therapy appointment doesn't need to be in the town centre.
My in-person practice is in Swindon, Wiltshire. People from Cirencester and the wider Cotswolds can enquire about travelling to Swindon or booking online from a suitable private location.
In-person enquiries generally come from within approximately 50 miles of Swindon. Online sessions can be arranged across the United Kingdom when appropriate.
Practice location
Best Mind Therapy
Northbourne Road
Swindon, Wiltshire SN25 4YE
I do not advertise a separate Cirencester clinic address. The Cotswolds towns named here describe where people may travel or connect from, not additional premises.
For suitable appointments, online sessions are available throughout the UK. You can discuss practical arrangements at your free consultation.
Meet your therapist
Hello, I'm Gary.
Psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, clinical supervisor and senior lecturer.
My approach is warm, respectful and practical. I work with people who want to understand what is happening in their lives, build on what is already helping and explore possibilities for change.
Alongside supporting clients, I teach and supervise hypnotherapists. I explain techniques clearly, respect individual choice and recognise when other services may better meet someone's needs.
Understanding your choices matters.
For some conditions, NHS or specialist treatments may be recommended. For example, CBT and other evidence-based therapies can be important options for anxiety, phobias and persistent sleep difficulties.
We can discuss whether my hypnotherapy and NLP-based approach fits your needs and whether additional professional or medical input might be helpful.
Clear and straightforward
A free conversation before you decide.
Find out how I work, ask about suitability and decide whether taking things further feels right for you.
Initial consultation
No obligation to continue
Standard session
Usually 50–55 minutes; maximum 60
Eligible concessions
Ask about current concession criteria
Prices should always be checked against the current published Fees page before booking. Payment and cancellation arrangements are explained in the client terms.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about hypnotherapy in Cirencester & the Cotswolds.
Clear answers about where I am based, how sessions work and the support available.
Is there a Best Mind Therapy clinic in Cirencester?
My in-person practice is on Northbourne Road in Swindon, Wiltshire, rather than in Cirencester town centre. I welcome enquiries from Cirencester and the Cotswolds, and offer suitable appointments online throughout the UK.
Can I have hypnotherapy online from Cirencester or the Cotswolds?
Yes. Where clinically suitable, we can meet online by secure video call from Cirencester, the wider Cotswolds or elsewhere in the UK. You will need a private, comfortable space and a reliable internet connection.
How much is a session and is the first consultation free?
The initial consultation is free and without obligation. A standard session is £75, typically lasting 50–55 minutes, with a maximum of 60 minutes. Eligible concessionary sessions are £65. Please check the current Fees page before booking.
What happens during a Solution Focused hypnotherapy session?
We discuss what you would like to be different, look at helpful changes and strengths, and may use guided relaxation and hypnosis where appropriate and agreed. We review suitability and progress together without promising a fixed number of sessions.
Will I lose control during hypnosis?
Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process involving focused attention and relaxation. You remain able to communicate and can ask to pause or stop at any time. I explain what is involved and ask for your consent before using techniques.
Do you combine clinical hypnotherapy with NLP?
Yes. My work draws on Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy and NLP techniques, with CBT-informed elements where suitable. We discuss the purpose and limitations of each approach and agree what feels appropriate for you.
Can you help with fears and phobias without exposure exercises in sessions?
My own approach uses Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy, NLP-based techniques and suitable CBT-informed discussions rather than delivering exposure therapy in my sessions. Other evidence-based treatment choices, including CBT, can also be considered when deciding what support is right for you.
Do you offer help for stress, confidence or difficulty sleeping?
These are among the areas we can discuss at a consultation. Support is tailored to your situation. For persistent insomnia, medical causes should be considered and CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) is a recommended first-line treatment.
Can children and young people attend?
I can discuss suitability for younger clients. Any appointment for a child or young person includes age-appropriate consent, parental or guardian involvement where appropriate, safeguarding and a discussion of confidentiality.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no universal number. This depends on what you are experiencing, your goals and whether my approach is appropriate. We review progress together and you are under no obligation to commit to a block of appointments.
How do I book from Cirencester?
Choose a free consultation through the online booking calendar, email Gary or telephone 07359 071210. We can discuss your needs, whether online or Swindon appointments suit you, and the next steps.
Begin with a conversation
You don't have to decide everything today.
Start with a free, no-obligation consultation and see whether my approach is a good fit.
Contact me from Cirencester, elsewhere in the Cotswolds or anywhere in the UK to discuss suitable online appointments or visiting the Swindon practice.
07359 071210 · Monday–Friday, 9am–8:30pm
Best Mind Therapy
Gary Smith · Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist
Best Mind Therapy Limited
Northbourne Road
Swindon, Wiltshire SN25 4YE
In person: Swindon practice
Online: across the UK where appropriate
Phone: 07359 071210
Email: Gary@bestmindtherapy.co.uk
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